#1 My Landlord Is Telling Me I Left My Apartment “Dirty” And Is Planning To Withhold Some Of My Deposit. These Are Pics I Took Right Before I Left
#2 My Landlord Gave Me My 30-Day Notice
A 2024 survey by Lending Tree revealed that 58% of renters claimed to have disliked their landlords. The most common reasons vary between maintenance issues, which made up 68% of respondents. 53% said there were communication issues, while 42% blamed the bad blood on the lack of respect or professionalism.
The survey further revealed that 31% of renters claimed that their landlords entered their home without permission, while 21% were involved in legal disputes.
#4 I’ve Been Trying To Figure Out How To Turn On This Vent In My Bathroom. Turns Out It’s Fake. It’s Just A Vent Glued To The Ceiling
#6 Landlord Kicked In My Door When I Was Out Of Town
Landlords have the right to evict a tenant, provided that they do so within reason. However, 68% of survey respondents claimed they were unjustly evicted. While 30% say it was because they failed to pay their rent on time, 18% claimed it was due to discrimination.
Speaking of discrimination, 33% of respondents say they experienced it while applying to rent a property. 11% said it was based on race, and 8% said it was because of their age. The survey also showed that it is more likely to happen to a man.
As tenants, it’s important to know what your landlords can and cannot do. Regarding the latter, raising rent without justification is not allowed. According to Investopedia, an increase is only warranted for three instances:
- A new tenant was added to the household
- The addition of a pet
- A significant remodeling of the property
#10 I'm Sitting At A 24-Hour Diner, Unsure If I Should Go Home, Or Call The Cops, Or What
#11 Landlord Said I Left The Apartment Nasty And Never Cleaned (Texas)
#12 My Landlord Wanted Me To Lie To The County
I had to submit a landlord statement, but when my landlord sent it back to me, she reported that I pay $500 a month in rent. My lease states rent is $950 a month, and that’s what I’ve paid for November and December. When I first told her I needed a landlord statement, she mentioned wanting to report $500, and I told her I didn’t know how the process worked, but that I do need assistance from the county and don’t want to jeopardize the amount I could receive. I submitted the statement and a copy of my lease to the county office and called to make them aware of the discrepancy.
Almost immediately, my landlord reached out. I’m anxious, worrying about my landlord now being retaliatory towards me about this. I don’t understand her motive for wanting to underreport, and I just didn’t want to get in trouble with the county, and I could really use all the assistance I can get right now.
Landlords are also required to know the Fair Housing Act of 1968. In a nutshell, it prohibits anyone from discriminating against people based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, familial status, or disability.
According to the American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA), landlords can only screen tenants based on legal rental screening reports such as credit checks, rental history, background checks, and proof of income.
#13 My Landlord Used My Bathroom Without Me Being Home
#14 Landlord Had The Front Door Replaced A Month Ago And "Almost" Finished The Job
#15 My Landlord’s Response When Asked About A Potential Black Mold Issue
The AAOA also clarified that landlords lose their right to enter a tenant’s property once they’ve entered a rental agreement. If there is a valid reason, such as repairs, landlords must give an advanced notice between 12 and 48 hours.
The only exception is during an emergency like a gas leak or a fire. However, landlords must still provide a written notice beforehand.
#18 Landlords Are Charging Us A "Tenant Benefits Package Fee". No Explanation, No Additional Service Given
That then begs an important question: how do you spot a horrible landlord during your first meeting to avoid these kinds of headaches? According to real estate agent and investor Jacob Naig, disorganization is the most obvious giveaway.
“If a landlord arrives without a lease ready to sign, bumbles through basic utility questions, or offers foggy maintenance records, it’s often a dry run for the future,” he told Bored Panda.
#19 Did I Rust This Pipe? My Landlord Claims I Did
