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A friendly landlord is worth more than their weight in gold. If they’re fair, communicate well, and genuinely care about the welfare of their tenants, then you know for a fact that you’ve got a lot of stability in your life. On the flip side, landlords who refuse to do their duties, dodge your calls, and try to squeeze you dry probably deserve to be shamed online. And that’s exactly what the r/LandlordLove subreddit is all about.

An online community that’s home to 76.6k members, r/LandlordLove calls out the most horrible landlords that tenants have ever had the ‘pleasure’ of encountering. What these people went through is absolutely awful, and we wouldn’t wish it on our very worst enemies.

Scroll down to see just how bad things can get for some renters. If you’re feeling up to sharing some of your worst experiences with landlords, you can do so in the comment section, Pandas. Oh, and if there’s an additional bit of humanity that you’d just love to lose, check out Bored Panda’s earlier articles about r/LandlordLove right over here and right here.

One of the moderators representing the r/LandlordLove subreddit was kind enough to answer our questions about the community. They stressed that, in their opinion, landlording is "inherently unjust" and that, though there might be landlords who might treat their tenants better than others, "there is no such thing as a 'good landlord.'"

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Capitalism Is Inherently Unfair. It Favors The Wealthy

Capitalism Is Inherently Unfair. It Favors The Wealthy

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"There is no such thing as a 'good landlord.' The system of landlording is inherently unjust. Much like leftists will argue all cops are b*stards due to the system, we argue that all landlords are b*stards," one of the r/LandlordLove mods told Bored Panda how the community sees landlording as a whole.

"That being said, we understand there are Landlords out there that treat their tenants better than most, and there are Landlords who are exceptionally corrupt and greedy. The best way to get info on a potential landlord is going to be asking other current tenants. They will be able to provide insight when it comes to upkeep, responsiveness, etc."

According to the subreddit representative, having an active moderator team means that taking care of the community isn't as time-intensive as it otherwise would be.

Part of a moderator's duties includes "checking the queue for reported content (user-reported or flagged by automod) once or twice a day. This responsibility is shared amongst the mods."

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I, For One, Think This Could End Up Wonderfully For Us All

I, For One, Think This Could End Up Wonderfully For Us All

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Just Get A Mortgage!

Just Get A Mortgage!

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The subreddit occasionally has actual landlords posting things. However, they're immediately banned because of community rule number 4 which prohibits landlords and "bootlickers" who defend them from sharing anything.

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"r/LandlordLove is a tenant space in which Landlords and bootlickers are not welcome. Landlords hold significant wealth and power in our society—they don't need you defending them. Furthermore, this sub supports housing-for-all initiatives and subscribes to the socialist ideal that housing is a human right," the mod told us.

"We created this rule so that our sub would be a safe place for tenants. Landlords have many spaces on Reddit and other sites to share their opinions. They are not entitled to this space we've created. For the sake of transparency, we will often leave the comment up and make sure it has a proper response from a mod or user."

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Inclusivity

Inclusivity

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It’s Not Much, But It’s Honest Work

It’s Not Much, But It’s Honest Work

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So that's where the stray bullet comes from that hit the other guys solar panel

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Hmm Landlords Don't Want Tenants That Know Their Rights?

Hmm Landlords Don't Want Tenants That Know Their Rights?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Depending on the country that might actually be illegal and therefore ironic. 😂

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The mod shared what steps tenants might take if they find out that their landlord plans to raise their rent an unfair amount. "The first step would be getting familiar with local tenant protections/laws. These vary considerably from state to state, even more so, country to country. We would then suggest the tenant get to know their neighbors and look into starting a tenants union. This is a huge undertaking, but there are a lot of resources out there that can help. Many of which we try to link to through our sub," they said.

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"Ultimately, collectivizing is going to provide the strongest position/leverage. Aside from this, tenants will most likely find they don't have very much leverage. Laws in the US and other Western countries are generally written to protect private property and heavily favor the landlord."

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Nice

Nice

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd need to research this one but it's more likely the government would forcibly buy them (like they do for other projects that need the space) and not just seize them.

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Facebook Sometimes Does Not Disappoint

Facebook Sometimes Does Not Disappoint

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The landlord may have separate bank accounts for each property. Many landlords will leave the rent in there to cover expenses at the property, and to cover at least one mortgage payment. But if they take all the cash out to spend, then money going in after the cut off point, 8pm in my country, will still see a charge applied.

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The r/LandlordLove subreddit was founded exactly three years ago, on October 18, 2019. The mods of the sub explain that the name of the community is ironic. The sub is meant to be a “tenant-friendly space” for people to highlight the problems of landlordism and the awful stuff that some landlords do.

From memes to personal experiences and more, the sub touches on a bit of everything. At the core of the sub lies the simple idea that housing is a human right. Which might sound like a no-brainer to many of you Pandas. But considering how bad the situation is getting, rent-wise, it seems like not everyone feels the same way.

CNN reports that rents are up double-digit percentages in some cities in the United States. “Meanwhile, buying a home is the most unaffordable it has been since the mid-1980s. Mortgage rates have surpassed 6% and home prices remain just off the record highs hit in recent months, pricing many prospective homebuyers out of the market.”

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A while back, my colleague got in touch with redditor u/RIPNightman, the founder and one of the moderators running the entire r/LandlordLove subreddit. In the interview with Bored Panda, they highlighted the fact that the community is meant for tenants, and landlords aren’t allowed.

According to them, the members of the group are “politically conscious and versed in left theory regarding Landlords and housing.”

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Publicly Admitting That They Regularly Steal From Their Tenants

Publicly Admitting That They Regularly Steal From Their Tenants

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. In Australia, landlords cannot receive a security bond directly from tenants. It has to be held by a Government Agency, with an independent realtor inspecting the property before and after being lived in. No room for b.s. like this.

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I Just Remembered This Awful PSA From During The Pandemic Asking Women Not To Prostitute Themselves To Landlords Because They Lost Their Jobs And Can't Afford Rent. How Can Anyone Believe Our Society Is Normal?

I Just Remembered This Awful PSA From During The Pandemic Asking Women Not To Prostitute Themselves To Landlords Because They Lost Their Jobs And Can't Afford Rent. How Can Anyone Believe Our Society Is Normal?

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Shouldn’t Have Bought So Many Avocado Toasts

Shouldn’t Have Bought So Many Avocado Toasts

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How many landlords live like this? Dependent on their renters payments to make their mortgage payments. I always assumed they made money each month charging more than their mortgage was.

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"Those getting into property management often do so with the explicit goal of being able to live off of this investment income. In most instances, the Landlord doesn't build the house—they purchase the property to rent out,” the moderator told Bored Panda.

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"Successful Landlords contract out all labor which is required for upkeep. Many spend as little money as they can to maintain these properties, especially the smaller ‘mom and pop’ Landlords. What we have is a class of individuals that can be compared to societal leeches. People who live off of the money their tenants earn working for a living while doing as little as they can in return.”

Here at Bored Panda, we’ve covered intense drama between tenants and their less-than-stellar landlords time and again. A while back, we got in touch with financial expert Sam Dogen, the founder of Financial Samurai and the author of ‘Buy This, Not That,’ for a chat about how much we should be spending on rent. He stressed that we should be spending over 30% of our gross income on rent each month.

"Once you limit your rent to 20% of your monthly gross income, you'll free up a lot more disposable income to invest. If you want to achieve financial independence sooner, my housing expense guideline recommends keeping rent/mortgage to 10% of gross income each month," he told us that it’s always worth negotiating with your landlord for a reduction in rent.

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Landlords R Parasites!

Landlords R Parasites!

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They Never Cared About You

They Never Cared About You

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Karen Landlord Can't Even Handle Other People Using Spices

Karen Landlord Can't Even Handle Other People Using Spices

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've defended (some) landlords elsewhere, but get the hell out of signing this red flag waving contract.

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"After all, if you never ask, you never receive. You just have to negotiate in a courteous way, not in a demanding way. As a landlord since 2005, all I want is great tenants who will take care of the place, pay on time, and be respectful to the neighbors. Plenty of landlords are willing to charge a discount to market if prospective tenants come across as responsible," the financial expert said.

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Abolish Capitalism

Abolish Capitalism

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe in some countries. Here in Germany it ist illegal, you have at least try to rent it out if it ist not inhabited and you are the owner. However, if you are a tenant you are free to leet it stay empty. Your landlord will get a little stress from that, owning a flat that stays empty. Strange laws....

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Like Scalpers For Concert Tickets

Like Scalpers For Concert Tickets

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Lauren S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The more in demand the market is and the more desperate you are will always contribute to what something costs.

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Reminder: People Don’t Need To Be Sober And Drug Free To Deserve Food, Shelter And Kindness

Reminder: People Don’t Need To Be Sober And Drug Free To Deserve Food, Shelter And Kindness

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds like some people forgot how to human. It’s sad we need to be reminded of something like this.

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"If your rental property has fewer people, that's another great reason to negotiate the rent lower. For example, my previous tenants were a family of four with a dog. However, my new tenants are a family of three with no pets. As a result, I was more than happy to charge them less due to less wear and tear. In a hot rental market, make sure to come prepared with all the relevant documents when applying. The more thorough, the better."

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100% Correct. F**k This System

100% Correct. F**k This System

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely class war. To be clear though, you can only deduct the interest on a mortgage. Slightly misleading, but the sentiment is absolutely correct.

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#23

Landlord Isn't Giving The Deposit Back Regardless So

Landlord Isn't Giving The Deposit Back Regardless So

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Good Lord, The Hailfax Sub Is Just Ripe Lately

Good Lord, The Hailfax Sub Is Just Ripe Lately

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Landlords, and really all companies tbh, are banking on people not knowing their rights so they can cheat them out of as much of their hard earned cash as they can. Bastards. This is why those who advocate for the hands off approach to government are so incredibly stupid. We need oversight of such practices, otherwise business becomes greedy, nasty, cutthroat, and dangerous to the well-being of society as a whole. Become more aware of your rights, people, or you are going to be robbed blind and cheated out of living more than a life of bare subsistence.

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One of the most powerful pieces of leverage that tenants have is the willingness to move elsewhere. "Landlords don't want turnover. If you move, even in a strong rental market, a landlord might lose a month's worth of rent or more trying to find new tenants. So it's best if there's continuity," Sam, from Financial Samurai, said.

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“You Gotta Look At It From The Landlord’s Point Of View"

“You Gotta Look At It From The Landlord’s Point Of View"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If people had 6 months rent up front, wouldn’t they be in a position to look for a mortgage? I always thought the down payment was part of what made that so unattainable for some.

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I Have No Words

I Have No Words

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Right?

Right?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of these post apear to be written out of jealousy. I'm a landlord because I worked hard, could buy my own property but then met my husband and moved in with him. Why would I sell my place if I could rent it out? It's a passive income. That's not evil on my side, but just the logical thing to do.

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"However, if tenants can't find a better deal elsewhere and don't want to move, then tenants should try and negotiate. Landlords want self-sufficient tenants who never bother them. Therefore, tenants can highlight their on-time payments and care for the property, Tenants can also volunteer to do some cosmetic upkeep in lieu of lower rent. For example, you might offer to paint some walls or change some fixtures that cost less than the rent increase. Tenants can also volunteer to be a project manager for any larger work the landlord wants done on the house at the landlord's expense."

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As Everyone Knows, It Is Impossible For An Object To Break After 4 Years Of Use

As Everyone Knows, It Is Impossible For An Object To Break After 4 Years Of Use

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The World Doesn't Need Jeff Bezos. But Jeff Bezos Needs The World. We As A Society Need To Remember That

The World Doesn't Need Jeff Bezos. But Jeff Bezos Needs The World. We As A Society Need To Remember That

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Instead of a Prime day, we need an international boycott Amazon day.

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God Is Indeed Good

God Is Indeed Good

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The ideal tenant/landlord relationship involved very little friction and is harmonious. The more mutual mistrust there is, the worse the situation is for everyone involved.

"Good landlords will want to take care of good tenants and vice versa. Landlords have been burned many times before with non-payment, damage to property, rent moratoriums, rising property taxes, noise disturbances, and so on. These past occurrences are one of the main reasons why there are bad landlords. Work together to make things work!"

#31

And Their House Was Twice As Large

And Their House Was Twice As Large

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From Ireland Subreddit

From Ireland Subreddit

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I Informed My Landlord That The Law States I’m Required To Give 20 Days Notice To Move Out In A Month To Month Lease, Not 30. She Was Not Happy

I Informed My Landlord That The Law States I’m Required To Give 20 Days Notice To Move Out In A Month To Month Lease, Not 30. She Was Not Happy

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Giver Of Life, Provider Of Shelter

Giver Of Life, Provider Of Shelter

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Bootstraps™️, Motherf**kers

Bootstraps™️, Motherf**kers

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha this title...I imagine this title being screamed at me by Samuel L. Jackson from Pulp Fiction

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#41

Pretty Nice Of This Landlord To Incentivize His Tenants To Exercise

Pretty Nice Of This Landlord To Incentivize His Tenants To Exercise

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Anyone Else Stand Behind And Back The Boys In Beige?

Anyone Else Stand Behind And Back The Boys In Beige?

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Important Reminder

Important Reminder

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It depends. There are plenty of reasons for not wanting to buy a house (moving a lot for work, only going to be there to study, don't want to have to deal with maintainence). The issue is not with the existence of rent as a concept. The issue is with a lack of proper controls

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Landlord Helps Himself To Tenant's Cookies

Landlord Helps Himself To Tenant's Cookies

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought landlords weren't allowed to go into someone's apartment if they aren't there.

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Mao

Mao

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My landlord is lovely. He knows I am chronically ill and live alone so he checks on me every now and then to make sure I'm ok. His father has the same illness so he feels kinda protective of me.

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Cozy Studio With Lots Of Light And A Great Waterfront View!

Cozy Studio With Lots Of Light And A Great Waterfront View!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's more like a slot for firing flaming arrows randomly on people below. Random since you can't see a blasted thing from that oh-so-generous toothpick bay window

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Very True

Very True

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately true. There is work landlords should have to do like calling repair people when their renters let them know something is broken. BUt too many landlords only take the rent check and never bother to do any of the other parts of their job.

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#48

You Can Stay Working While On The Toilet

You Can Stay Working While On The Toilet

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#49

Mathematically Perfect Tweet. Like Sacred Geometry Of Language

Mathematically Perfect Tweet. Like Sacred Geometry Of Language

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bet they only own the surface and nothing below a certain depth. So I could tunnel under any time I want.

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#50

That's What Happens When You Don't Earn Your Title

That's What Happens When You Don't Earn Your Title

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