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76 Epic Landlord Fails That Prove Renting Can Be A Full-Time Headache (New Pics)

76 Epic Landlord Fails That Prove Renting Can Be A Full-Time Headache (New Pics)

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As someone who recently moved into a new apartment, I know firsthand that finding a place you like is only half the battle. Between rent prices and everything else that comes with having a landlord, renting can test your patience pretty quickly.
This online community gets it, with a collection of memes, screenshots, and stories about some truly ridiculous rental situations. Some of these will feel painfully familiar, while others might have you wondering what on earth these landlords were thinking. Scroll down for rental dramas that might have you feeling very grateful for your own situation.

#41 Landlord Trying To Mooch Off My WiFi

A text message showing how landlords used their former tenants WiFi network for security cameras.
6points

#42 Landlord “Repairs” Microwave Using My Power Bar

A poorly installed microwave power strip setup by terrible landlords in a kitchen
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6points

#43 Yeah, Yeah, We Know You’re Hurting…

Meme of a smiling man on the phone and a big truck, about a terrible landlord raising the rent.
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6points

#44 Landlord Had The Gall To Try And Raise Our Rent 3 Days After Our Lease Renewed

Screenshot of text messages from terrible landlords about raising the rent price
5points

#45 "You Wouldn't Open An Airbnb In A Housing Crisis" Sticker Spotted In Melbourne

A sticker protesting short term rentals during a housing crisis, highlighting issues with landlords.
5points

#46 Landlord Special: Kitchen Window Edition

A window completely sealed and painted over with white paint, showing terrible landlords construction
5points

#47 Scumlords In La Right Now

A terrible landlord listing a tiny 466 square foot apartment on Zillow for 4000 dollars a month.
5points

#48 “Alexa, Play The World’s Smallest Violin”

A news article screenshot featuring terrible landlords talking about selling rental homes
5points

#49 The Delusional Landlord Strikes Again

An email from a terrible landlord refusing to perform repairs unless the tenant is up to date on rent
5points

#50 Oh The Poor Darlings

Headline claiming terrible landlords devote 31 hours of sweat monthly to property management.
5points

#51 4 Years Of Renting

A Reddit post from a landlord complaining about a stained carpet that needs to be replaced after four years
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5points

#52 Kind Landlord Only Raises Old Ladies Rent By 32%

A social media post where terrible landlords brag about raising a tenant's rent
4points

#53 Landlord With 57 Homes Loses The Lot LOL

A terrible landlord featured in a news article about losing 57 homes to repossession.
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4points

#54 AC Unit Stolen By Landlord

An email from a tenant complaining about terrible landlords illegally entering their apartment and taking their AC
4points

#55 ???

Text messages showing a terrible landlord impatiently asking a tenant if they can pay rent today
4points

#56 Side Walk Chalk Is Grafitti, Violates Lease

A message from a terrible landlord threatening a lease violation over sidewalk chalk, accusing children of graffiti
4points

#57 FYI I’ve Never Missed A Rent Payment

A holiday message from a property manager reminding tenants that paying rent on time is their number one priority
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4points

#58 Renovating The Kitchen In The House We Bought After It Was Rented Out For A Few Years, Only To Uncover This Absolute Masterpiece Of A Landlord Special

A dirty sink pipe held together with plastic wrap and tape, demonstrating terrible landlord plumbing.
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4points

#59 Landlord Said Don’t Worry, It’s Just Cosmetic

A messy bathroom floor covered in broken ceiling tiles, showcasing terrible landlord maintenance neglect.
4points

#60 A Certified Landlord Special™

Two white faucet knobs heavily covered in white paint, showcasing a terrible landlord repair job.
4points
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