Finding a reasonably priced and comfortable rental place that feels like home has become a challenge nowadays. Rent prices are rising due to a shortage of available rentals, very high home sale prices, costly construction expenses, and a demand for homes with numerous amenities.
Aside from the price, having a good relationship with the landlord is important for you to really feel comfortable in your new home. Just like with anyone else, some landlords can be jerks and can make your life a living hell. We have gathered examples of situations where renting apartments turned into terrible experiences because of landlords. So, scroll down and discover these terrible experiences that we wouldn’t wish even upon our worst enemies.
#1 Landlord Hasn’t Fixed The Hole In The Wall For 6 Months So Turning It Into An Art Piece
Many people have chosen to rent out their lovely homes. According to the market data at ‘Statista’, around 44 million homes were rented out, making up about 34% of all U.S. households. And diving into U.S. Census stats, the average household usually has around 2.6 people. We find that a whopping 114.4 million people, or roughly 35% of the whole U.S. population, were renting homes in 2021.
#2 That’s Incredibly Nice, Incredibly Invasive, And Incredibly Passive-Aggressive, All In One… Wow
#3 One Of My Neighbors Has Had It With The Landlord
While renting provides flexibility and less responsibility compared to homeownership, there are definitely challenges. It costs a lot, landlords make the rules, leases might be shorter than you’d like, you can’t change much, you don’t own it, some landlords are horrible, and over time it might get too expensive. Plus, you miss out on homeowner perks.
#4 No “Spices And Oils” In All Cooking
#5 Hmm, Landlords Don’t Want Tenants That Know Their Rights?
#6 After A Grueling Day At Work Without Food Where I Had To Wait 4 Hours For A Sample To Arrive Which Got Canceled, I Come Home At 7pm To Find All My Stuff In Garbage Bags
Because the cleaners my landlord sent cleared the wrong apartment.
You should always sign a lease or rental agreement, as verbal agreements aren’t as reliable in disputes. According to marketing manager Abhishek Singh, “The terms and conditions regarding the stay, the rules to be obeyed by the tenants, the guidelines for the landlords and the charges included/excluded from the rent should be clearly laid down in the agreement. This protects both the landlords and tenants as well.”
#7 Been Asking The Landlord To Investigate The Sagging Roof In My Kitchen For Months Now, Came Home To Find This Tonight
#8 Our Landlord Keeps Saying There’s Nothing Wrong With Our Shower
#9 Landlord Thought I Was A Government Agent And Decided To Lock Me Out To Do This. RIP 3080 FE
But let’s say you’ve got everything sorted. You discovered a comfy rental at a fair cost, sealed the deal with a lease, and were all set to enjoy a peaceful couple of years there. Then, enter the nightmare landlord. Suddenly, you stumble upon a hidden camera, silently capturing every move you make. You’re hit with absurd house rules, the rent shoots up, or pesky roaches start appearing, with the landlord showing no interest in addressing the issue. Landlords can also be lazy and greedy, these issues can result in uncomfortable living situations and potential legal complications for renters.
#10 My Landlord (Shared House) Told Me To Take Down My Flag Or I Would Be Evicted. I’m Austrian. I Don’t Know If I Should Be Offended Or Astonished By His Stupidity
He went mental! He legitimately thought this was a WW2Nazi flag. His face when he looked it up was priceless though.
#11 If Karen Was Your Landlord
#12 I Found A Camera, That A Landlord Tried Hiding In The Laundry Room Of A Rental, That Faces A Mirror In My Entryway Where I Sometimes Change Clothes In Front Of
People who are generally happy and well-adjusted usually act kindly. But we also need to deal with unkind behavior in society to stop it from getting worse. We looked into human psychology to understand why people can be mean to each other sometimes.
#13 Landlord Goes The Extra Mile For Rent Money
They tell you wich unit didn’t pay.
#14 Landlord Said There Wasn’t An Issue. I Hired A Private Plumber To Check And This Is What I Come Back Too
It’s been smelling like poop in my room and outside for months so I contacted my landlord about it. He said there wasn’t an issue and so I went and got a plumber to come to take a look at it. The main sewer line has rusted out and looks like clogged from toilet paper and most likely paper towels. Now I’m staying in a hotel paid by the landlord.
#15 Landlord Said He Was Installing Shower Doors
Ignorance often plays a bigger role than we realize. We might underestimate its impact on various unfortunate situations. Imagine this: if I were to withhold part of your rent due to a misunderstanding, would it be genuinely disrespectful or even a breach of contract? Could it be a simple case of confusion that needs clarifying?
#16 My Landlord Told Me He’d Pressure Wash My Deck
#17 This Is How The Landlord Fixed The Leaky Ceiling
#18 Mummified Roommate
Many times, we unintentionally hurt others due to ignorance. We would make better choices if we were better informed. But what about those who understand right from wrong and still make poor decisions?
#19 When Your Landlord Responds After Almost Three Weeks
#20 Moved Into This Apartment With My Girlfriend Less Than A Month Ago. Last Night, The Sky Started Falling
Landlord claims the ceiling collapse was an “Act of god” and they’re not liable for negligent damages; maintenance confirmed that negligence by throwing electronics already possibly damaged in a pile underneath wet towels. The infuriation continues.
#21 “Don’t Cook A Big Meal In The Kitchen”
The most harmful types of “othering” come from a mix of ignorance (lack of familiarity with different races, religions, or social groups) and damaged self-esteem due to emotional hurt from relationships. Studies show that people displaying racist or hateful actions often have low self-esteem and experience feelings of isolation.
#22 We Call This One “The Landlord Supremo”
#23 My Landlord, While Painting The Apartment I Am Moving Out Of, Drank My Limited-Release MF Doom Beer That Came Out After The News Of His Passing
I’ve had this beer for about a year.
#24 Landlord Suggests We Move Instead Of Repairing Leaky Ceilings
Let’s aim to be kinder to each other, starting with ourselves. Who knows, maybe in a long run it might help us avoid difficult landlords. Keep reading to discover rental nightmares and explore our previous stories on this topic (here and here) that will surely raise your eyebrows.
#25 The Paint On My Apartment Window Sill Is Peeling. Turns Out It’s Marble That They Whitewashed
#26 Landlord “Didn’t Know” He Wasn’t Paying A Water Bill, A Water Company Guy Came, Reported Fraud And Took The Water Pipe With Him
#27 My Landlord Entered My Apartment Without Notice (Illegal) To Tell Me To Clean My Lint Trap
#28 A Lovely Paint Job
#29 This Landlord Tried Using The Bible To Raise The Wrong Person’s Rent
#30 Landlord Says We Have “Too Many Plants” And Wants Us To Get Rid Of Them. This Is Our Only Personal Yard And I’m Growing Mostly Vegetables
#31 Has Anyone Ever Seen This? Just Moved Into A New Build And The Landlord Straight Up Just Painted Over A Couple Of Wasp Nests In My Closet
#32 Landlord Says The Home We’re Renting Doesn’t Have Hard Water. This Is After Boiling Water One Time
#33 Our Toilet Seat Broke So The Landlady Sent Us A New One And Ignored Our Request For It To Be Square
#34 Told Our Landlord To Replace Our Gas Fireplace Because It Was Leaking CO, Came Back To This Monstrosity In Our Living Room
#35 Landlord Wants To Increase My Rent 1 Month After I Just Moved In If I Stay Home During The Weekends
