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Some landlords want their tenants to pay rent come hell or high water. Instead of showing empathy, these jerk landlords are demanding that people use their savings and stimulus checks to pay rent or even move out during the coronavirus pandemic. A few have even resorted to threats despite tenants losing their jobs, their income, or having nowhere else to go. A staggering 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment this past month and the situation might get worse.
To show you just how bad things can get, Bored Panda has collected some of the most horrifying stories about nightmare landlords. Scroll down and let us know in the comments what your landlords are like during the pandemic, dear Pandas.
Bored Panda talked about the dynamic between landlords and tenants during the pandemic with Joshua Browder, the CEO of DoNotPay—the world’s first robot lawyer. Read on for our interview with Josh and for some handy advice on what to do if your landlord is pressuring you.
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#1
The Landlord vs. The Tenant
Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
Yes, that['s the sort of blistering comeback that most of us only wish we could come up with!
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Annette Easton 5 years ago
I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong, but isn't part of the reason for a security deposit to cover potential damage to the property, so it gets held on to until after the tenant moves out and then is returned (minus any amount for damages)?
Maggie 5 years ago
That is the correct & legal use of a deposit. Some states make it illegal for a tenant to say "hey, here's my 30 day notice that I'm moving. Just take the rent from my deposit next month." Even if the landlord agrees, it's illegal. Now if they don't give notice & move or they are evicted due to not being current, then yes those funds can be applied to the rent owed, at least in my state.
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Victoria Swift 5 years ago
The tenant sounds like the ahole here. You can't pay your last month's rent from your security deposit.
Melvin Dragvelk 5 years ago
SO why do people think their landlords are still working? Your landlord needs your money to pay his bills and buy groceries for his family, and to do upkeep on your home. Keeping in touch and paying what you can for now and most landlords will be happy, but pay nothing when you are receiving free money is ridiculous. And all those unemployed now are getting unemployment checks, so they are not without an income.
Marcellus the Third 5 years ago
This one is clearly about a management COMPANY not an INDIVIDUAL. The guy writing this text is not doing essential work (like getting boilers fixed) but chasing up cash. The company he works for is supported by much much more than the one-off $1200 Americans MAY receive.
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Trisha Lynn 5 years ago
Douchebag Landlord, Don't assume everyone has gotten their stimulus check. Everyone I know - family and friends, HAVE NOT. Many are struggling simply to put food on their tables. Get over your judgemental self and have some empathy!
CJ Ande 5 years ago
The tenant seems confused. Security deposits are for damages to be returned after you move out and everything is found to be okay, not for rent (unless the landlord approved that). Also, if this is in the US everyone is receiving stimulus checks of $1200 for doing nothing, and you can apply for an extra $600 a week on top of regular unemployment if you lost your job
Jonathan Armstrong 5 years ago
You may need to reload. It was clear on my end.
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Sure. Let’s Punish The Kids For Trying To Have Fun During Quarantine. That’ll Show ‘Em
Hans 5 years ago
Whoever complained and whoever took action based on this is a bad person. Period.
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Alex Bailey 5 years ago
It does depend on a few factors so the rain might not wash off the chalk straight away - but that said I cannot see why on earth anyone would mind even if it took a few showers! It will do it in the end. It's a ridiculous thing to be bothered by. Some children are colouring in the bricks on houses in the UK as a 'support the essential workers/cheer people up' thing. It looks lovely.
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Tovah Roche 5 years ago
I know it's inappropriate, but I would be so tempted to find the person who complained and write "f**k you" in chalk right outside their front door.
Barry Wright 5 years ago
How much does it cost to throw a bucket of water on the sidewalk to clean it up?
Lisa Murray 3 years ago
I paid for my water, yet would of gladly given a bucket or 2 to wash away the o "offensive" chalk drawings😂😂😂😂
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Phil Boswell 5 years ago
Here in the UK the chalk drawings are being organised on national TV, and anybody who complained would be pilloried since they're mostly in support of the NHS and other key workers.
Alex Bailey 5 years ago
YES! Plus the children who are colouring all the bricks on their houses in different rainbow shades. They look fab!
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Aria Whitaker 5 years ago
"billed for the clean up"? You mean, the $2.00 worth of water used to spray it off the sidewalk? The use of a hose for 3 minutes?
Kwj 5 years ago
I got complaints for this when I turned 30, some of my friends had written Happy 30'th Birthday" (with chalk) on the parking lot, where the cars drive, not in the parking spaces. The same day I got complaints from the appartment management because as they said "some people doesn't like that".. Some people are just plain idiots
CJ Ande 5 years ago
Lighten up and don't take it personal. This is pretty standard. I work at a school and had my student use chalk to decorate everything. I thought it was beautiful and really creative. The school was really upset and had it immediately hosed down. Was I offended? No! We had fun and it was the school "owners" choice to maintain a look. Were the kids offended? No because I the adult modeled the correct behavior - don't take it personal and move on.
#3
Apparently Landlords Aren’t Above The Law
Aunt Messy 5 years ago
Yes. Landlords are allowed to use peoples' SSNs to do credit checks, but they are not permitted to keep those numbers on file or use them for anything else. In Canada, it's illegal for them to even ask.
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Random Panda 5 years ago (edited)
See, that's why Europeans have a secondary PIN that you need to check this kind of financial information, which no one else would need to know for any reason. What the landlord did is illegal, but it shouldn't be this easy to check someone's finances.
Peter Signorini 5 years ago
Yep. Here in Australia credit checking can only be done by financial institutions, and no-one gets the ability to verify ANY personal social welfare payments.
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deanna woods 5 years ago
I am an American and I am appalled that the U.S. doesn't have laws in place to stop landlords from being able to do this.
Bertha Garcia 5 years ago
There is a law, what he did is illegal, he had access to his ssn because is required when renting
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Praveen Kumar Kumar 5 years ago
There's a aadhar card in India wrost then that,,
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Tracey Hirt 5 years ago
Since the landlord used people's social security numbers to log into the IRS website, he is guilty of multiple counts of identity theft. I'm glad the tenant turned him into the police.
Cynthia Rivera 5 years ago
That’s messed up as hell, people like that never seize to amaze me. He shouldn’t be able to access information like that, that’s a private matter first of all and definitely ain’t no landlord’s business
“Landlords are straining their relationship because they are desperate. Across the world, there are laws in place that prevent evictions and allow tenants to get an extension on their rent. DoNotPay.com helps tenants get these extensions. As a result, landlords are using extraordinary tactics, including even checking a tenant's tax refund with the IRS, to get a payment,” Josh explained what the current situation is like in the US.
We were interested to know what tenants should do if they feel pressured by their landlords to pay up during quarantine (or else…).
“Ignore the pressure,” Josh advised. “There is nothing the landlord can do and they are best by not responding. If the landlord keeps messaging or visiting the tenant, then they should document these actions and may even have the basis for a harassment claim.”
#4
Trashy Landlord
Hans 5 years ago
During the end of the day...which country has such legislation? Would be "in three month" over here, unless there was a severe breach of contract.
Nick Triantafyllidis 5 years ago
Unless they have no official contract. Then they’re f****d.
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Tovah Roche 5 years ago (edited)
That's when you tell the landlord to leave and come back with a law required 30-day eviction notice or you'll call the police and report them to your state's housing department.
WilvanderHeijden 5 years ago
Netherlands: During this crisis no private person can be evicted. We'll let you know when we lift this rule.
deanna woods 5 years ago
I would call the police and tell them that my landlord is threatening to break our lease and throw me out on the street. I think in a lot of places the landlord might back down if you get the police involved.
Linda Watt 5 years ago
These landlords need to go to jail for trying to put people out of their home knowing they don't have nowhere to go knowing they don't have no type of money knowing people's is out here stressing trying to get through to unemployment office trying to get through the food stamp service trying to get your stimulus money these landlords are so evil they are f****** devil they remind me of Donald Trump
Michelle C 5 years ago
Hopefully that person didn't move out. You can't evict without giving 30 day written notice.
#5
I'm Glad We're Moving, Glad We're Not Giving A Man Like That Any More Money
Karin Jansen 5 years ago
Not sure where this is set up, but in the US, if you don't pay the agreed upon rent (and it's a business rental): yeah, he can kick them out.
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Charlotte 5 years ago
Do you think welfare support payments start magically the moment you get laid off? It takes weeks of bureaucracy before you get anything coming through. In the UK it's 6 weeks minimum to get Universal Credit (thanks to the heartless Tory bastards), and even when it does arrive it's a pathetically small sum to survive on. You appear out of touch, privileged and lacking in empathy. Not a good look.
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I Hate My Landlords. Right Now, In The Middle Of A Pandemic, They Happen To Decide It's Time To Raise Our Rent. Absolutely Unbelievable
03/17/2020
BRISTOL ***** APARTMENTS
Dear ****** and all others,
At Bristol, white it is not our policy to automatically raise rates on current residents every year, we unfortunately are forced to examine current income with rising expenses in order to maintain the same exceptional level of service that includes maintenance, adequate staffing and improvements to your community. While, rent increases are truly our least favorite part of this business, various voter and state/city approved measures and bills have increased the cost of housing. Some of those include the following:
-Clean Energy Sales Tax on consumers
-City of Portland Annual $60 per Apartment Registration Tax on renters
-Additional Administration Burden of City of Portland Screening Criteria Mandate
-Additional Administration Burden of City of Portland Security Deposit Mandate
-SB 608- Statewide Rent Control capping the amount and frequency to adjust income regardless of actual expenses
Considering these initiatives and examining your current rental rate, we have made the difficult decision to increase your rent and pass on the cost. We urge you to ask our elected officials to put an end to raising the cost of housing during an unprecedented housing crisis.
Elis Malachov 5 years ago
um, THAT IS ILLEGAL. As far as I know, it is illegal raise rent just like this. It needs to be in advance and specify date from which it is needed to pay the raised rent otherwise it is illegal and you have no obligation to heed notice like this.
danielw 5 years ago
only if you've signed some for of contract to such. If you're month-to-month, they can raise any (even every) month. ALWAYS get a contract.
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Virgil Blue 5 years ago
"A difficult decision to pass on the costs" gosh, so hard to just shove the extra costs down the line so you get to keep making the same...
infinite upvote 5 years ago (edited)
I wasn't surprised to see this was in Portland. I live there. We recently implemented some minimal renter's protection laws, and this scummy landlord is literally citing the law that limits how much they can raise the rent - in this rent increase notification 😂
Laura Pantazis 5 years ago
By the way this was worded, it looks like it is a notice that upon the year lease ending, that it will only be renewed at a higher rate. That isn't illegal. That's pretty common in fact. The note says that they usually don't raise the rent each year, but that this year they are.
infinite upvote 5 years ago
In most places I think they can. In Portland there are limits to how much they can raise it tho
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Jo Ellen Washburn 5 years ago
If you have a lease, you pay what the lease states until it expires. But what a tool of a management company.
However, is there going to be a new dynamic between landlords and tenants after the pandemic is over and things go back to normal? Josh thinks so.
“Over the past two years, landlords have had the upper hand. They have treated tenants as disposable customers that they could charge incredibly high prices. In the future, not only will landlords be much more reasonable about prices, but also focus on retaining tenants by treating them with much more respect and leniency,” Josh thinks.
“For example, in the past, if a tenant was late, a landlord would almost certainly slap on a late fee. In the future, they might make an allowance, if only to keep the tenant for the longer term,” he added.
#7
My Late Fees Are $100 Late Fee Plus $10 A Day Until Its Paid In Full. And My Landlord Wants To Mafia Style Bully People. Guess We Had A Nice Run Since Both The Husband And I Both Work In The Resturaunt Industry
Dilly Millandry 5 years ago
Evictions are on hold in the UK - landlords are not allowed to do it. I have a landlord I work for doing some odd things and I keep having to quote the new laws to her. Tenants are allowed to stay in situ for the time being on a rolling monthly contract. Even house buyers have been told to stay put unless there really is no alternative.
Aunt Messy 5 years ago
They're on hold through most of the US, too. That doesn't stop these creeps from making threats.
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K. 5 years ago
People voted for a president who gets away with proudly being a bully. This is not even close to his actual methods on the New York real estate and property scene. Don’t allow awful people to get away with being jackasses, because it just keeps getting worse. They are legally owed money, but it t is f*****g illegal to evict people during this time. Peoples’ lives matter.
Carol Emory 5 years ago
They can't do this..call a lawyer. Most governments have placed rules saying no late fees, evictions or lockouts.
Maggie 5 years ago
Depends on the type of rental you live in, in the US. If the mortgage isn't federally backed & the property isn't getting any federal funds, then yes they can charge a late fee. Some tenants are being jerks too. Their income not being impacted by the coronavirus yet they don't pay anything towards their rent.
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Vanessa Sorensen 5 years ago
No hate, but landlords might be out of work, and they need the money for mortgage, bills, upkeep of the property.
JessG 5 years ago
Funny how they say that THEY can't afford it....just like everyone! Aren't banks giving them a break too? Like, from mortgage payments? Not sure
Maggie 5 years ago
Depends on how the mortgage is financed. If it's a Sallie Mae (for example) they can have that months payment pushed back but they still have to pay it & the additional intrest it costs them. If it's not a federally backed mortgage, it's due at it's normal time. With a lot of people home all the time, the utilities that the LL has to pay increases too. There is an increase to the maintenance of the building too. Add all that together, then subtract that total from what's gotten paid by the tenants. LL probably still owes money.
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Ida Fida 5 years ago
You should write whatever you're replying with inside a dictionary, he clearly needs it.This is why you should always read your contacts. Because you signed the lease agreement it's legally binding so your hands are tied. Unless it does not state this verbatim on the pages you signed. However it's a lengthy process to evict someone, it wouldn't be immediate, they'd have to make the request, serve you papers, have a court date (which he would not get until the epidemic is over and done with due to the fact that most courthouses are closed to anything except for emergencies and this would not classify as one) , and win for them to get you out of there. His policies don't trump law,
Celtic Pirate Queen 5 years ago
Eviction is a court proceeding. No judge is going to sign an eviction order and the police will not get involved without one. Ignore them.
#8
Nope, This Wasn't An April Fool's Joke. Landlord's Still Charging Late Fees, Spelled The County Name And Several Other Words Wrong, And Is Even Asking For People To Pay Rent In Advance To "Save Money"
Hans 5 years ago
How can such late charges be legal? How much you pay if you are late is clearly regulated over here...for good!
Mandy MacMay 5 years ago
Legal in Conway, Arkansas is being rich, white and male.
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annibell way 5 years ago
Makes me think about my housing authority changing rent from the 5th of the month to the 26th. Along with upping late fees to 25$ if a day late or 50$ if a week late. Most tenants get disability or social security. The checks come in on the 3rd of the month. Many households dont have rent money by the 26th. Also many peoples rent is low because its public housing. My households rent based on our income is 165$ a month. We would have to pay an extra 33% of our rent if anything happened.
Margaret Martin 5 years ago
That's what the City of Saginaw. MI did! I posted the ORIGINAL notice I received... I got TWO emails from them telling me they were changing the date & that we would have to wait for the letter they would be sending because our payment was to be brought WITH it IN PERSON or sent with our check by MAIL! I called the office & said I was in Florida & could pay it with my debit card but I was told it was NOT an option. I asked her to email me a copy of the letter so I could print it out & send a check- because my mail was being forwarded... she refused. They even stated they would intentionally REFUSE to HONOR the USPS "Mailed on" date! So even if my check got there on time... they could simply have their employees "HOLD" onto them & cash them AFTER the due date! I even asked the City's FB page; "Just what guarantee do we have that you won't just hold onto it until it was late? No answer. So- I answered back; "NONE... the answer was None!" I wonder just how many citizens were robbed? Saginaw-Fi...9e2eeb.jpg 
Colin L 5 years ago
I only wish. This is relatively polite for some of the notices that apartments complexes give. *and* they can retaliate if you complain. It's illegal, but they'll still do it.
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Debbie Orme 5 years ago
Hmmm, how many of us can call the 'headquarter' office every hour round the clock to ask who came up with the loan shark daily interest fees? Ready, set....
Phil Boswell 5 years ago
I'm looking at the date and praying this is a prank, or else their name will be mud across the interwebs…
#9
A Landlord Figures They Will Have To Evict Their Tenants "Like Cockroaches" During The Quarantine-Related Eviction Moratorium
Charlotte Dupre 5 years ago
If the are destroying the appartment, they should be evicted. This has nothing to do with the crisis
Luna Rose 5 years ago
I don't think they were destroying the apartment, I think he was using that as an excuse to help evict them because they don't have to pay rent right now.
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I don’t know the financial situation of the landlords. Expecting that they agree to zero rent might be stretching it, and I suspect that’s why they are acting like this to avoid shouldering all the burden. Can debtors and utility companies give us a percent deduction on payment and allow us a few months to repay it at the very least?
Katie Bell 5 years ago
They could but probably won't find out the monthly wage before and after pandemic and use that ratio to lower rent to a perfectly proportioned amount per person so they can pay based off their individual wages
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Greedy Landlords
Carol Emory 5 years ago
I'd fire back with..."You have a legal decree from the federal government making it illegal to evict people during this pandemic."
KT Trondsen 5 years ago
Well this the landlord isn't in the wrong. Just because she decides to go off to her parents doesn't excuse her from rent due
Bertha Garcia 5 years ago
Send him emails to him about your situation, keep them file for when you sue.
Victoria Swift 5 years ago (edited)
Some one is still wet behind the ears. If he is in a lease she can legally ask for a buy out. This is pretty standard operating procedure. We are closing on our first home build, but extended the lease on the house we are renting. It is just expected we will be buying out the lease when we move. The rate is usually a month and a half of rent, plus the deposit.
Donna Lawrence 5 years ago
You still have your stuff there? This All depends. Moving out would look like place is empty. More information. I am happy that you are taking care of others. I know that. times are hard, but if your stuff is there, probably illegal. You always have to notify. them to let them know what is going on. If you have a car and not driving it, always have to pay car insurance Even if you don't drive for 2 years like in a bad accident. Always give a heads up on people. I am not griping at you , and didn't read everyone elses responce. They still have to pay taxes, mortgage maybe on place. Hope your family is doing well
CJ Ande 5 years ago
You can't get evicted right now but you still have to, and should pay rent when you get assistance and let the landlord know the time line. It sounds like the landlord let this person buyout the contract which is way better than charging for the remaining months of the lease.
Kerri Russ 5 years ago
I know they have bills and such too, but really... $450 contract buyout fee? That is the biggest load of BS I've ever heard. Find a lawyer, a federal lawyer. I'd pay the cleaning fee and be done with it.
Chanelle Knapp 5 years ago
That's actually one of the lowest ones I've ever seen. Usually it is 2 month's rent to buy out a lease, and quite often, you forfeit your security deposit as well.
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#11
Landlords From Hell
Jo Ellen Washburn 5 years ago
Or live? How are they allowed to live? The wrong people are in charge.
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#12
Friggin Vile
Dilly Millandry 5 years ago
Well, they were clearly disgusting people before Covid 19 - now they're showing themselves more clearly and breaking the law while doing it. Hopefully they'll be reported and prosecuted.
deanna woods 5 years ago
This just shows how disgusting these people were to begin with. If I was any tenant who was approached about this, I would file a police report for sexual harassment.
CJ Ande 5 years ago
They need to press charges. These landlords need to be charged with sexual harassment and other applicable charges.
Fritzi Montague 5 years ago
Be careful with this, if you don’t have a recording, the landlord might try to say the tenant solicited sex.
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KttyMazMeow 5 years ago
I'm sorry but wtf?! This is so messed up. A lot of these people are trying their very best to get by just day by day, and their landlords are doing this?!
Dale Overturf 5 years ago
I don’t see how this is proof of anything? Is this just rumor? Is there an actual news story about this? I would like more information, this is just someone’s statement.
#13
I've Been Hearing So Many Inspiring Rent Deferment Stories During This Global Crisis. Found This On My Apartment Door The Other Day
Michelle C 5 years ago
I'm confused...where is it that a landlord can raise rent with just this piece of paper? Around here you can only do that during a lease renewal and both parties have to sign in agreement. These people just hope they're dealing with idiots that don't know the law cause I don't see anyone willingly signing a contract allowing rent to be raised at will whenever
Alex Bailey 5 years ago
Whilst I don't disagree with the advice aren't there other helplines and organisations that people can contact first? Just that a lot of these people aren't going to be in a position to be able to pay for a lawyer right now. It's grim.
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#14
We Didn’t Mean To Tell You That You’ll Be Evicted If You Can’t Pay Your Rent Due To Covid-19 Job Losses
K. 5 years ago
The fact that she thought the mistake lay in sending out the email, and not the greedy and selfish response that led to creating the email.
Katie Bell 5 years ago
Very true my landlord fortunately only sends these messages to people he knows can afford rent but don't pay it so he one day turned off all electricity and water in these peoples apartments and said no pay means no water heat and electricity and soon they all payed rent (it was only off for an hour)
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Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
Backpedaling a******s. Realized they could get in a world of s**t for their “mistake”. We all know they fully meant it. The threat, not the apology.
Claire 5 years ago
Ray White are awful. I've rented from them several times and they have always been jerks. When my husband inherited a property that was being managed by them it felt so good to take it off them and give it to someone else. And before someone calls me a scummy landlord, we have made sure all our tenants are ok and only paying what they are comfortable with, only an a*****e would think of evicting someone or increasing the rent during this time.
#15
Increasing Rent While You Can't Move Out
#16
The Following Letter Has Went Out To Residents Of Hyman Properties
K. 5 years ago (edited)
First of all, cable service, internet, and other utilities are not offensive non-essential services. They are keeping people sane and connected through this time. Keeping people healthy and sheltered as much as possible during this time is essential to hit the ground running once this pandemic is over. A*****e landlords contribute to the demise of the broken human spirit arising from this pandemic, use their last months rent to cover. Granted there are awful tenants that destroy property and security deposits and last months rent barely covers the cost to clean and fix, but that’s another post. You need basic shelter to accomplish your best and give back to society and each other. Don’t add to our stress, don’t add to our misery, don’t take away something basic that impugns on our integrity.
Stannous Flouride 5 years ago
Additionally, the wires and cable boxes belong to the company, NOT the property owner. It is stated in the cable rental contract (this was a big deal back in the 20th century when cable was just getting started). As technology has changed and many people no longer use those analog systems to connect, this has led to numerous things (I think I read about here on BP) like people being charged to replace a cable box that they have never used. It is just one of the reasons that this company would lose a lawsuit.
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Carol Emory 5 years ago
News reports says Nate Hyman..owner of the properties, publicly apologized for the letter,
K. 5 years ago
He needs to do more than cover his a*s, but thank you for letting us know there were actions against this awful behavior.
Load More Replies... Random Panda 5 years ago
Why are mortgages, taxes and insurances still payable on time? In my country we have extensions on all of these.
Alex Bailey 5 years ago
Yes! I have a three month payment break on my mortgage starting.
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https://www.wfmz.com/health/coronavirus/nat-hyman-apologizes-for-letter-threatening-evictions-in-allentown/article_5230bd2c-6d76-11ea-9061-cfa2e99efe96.html
K. 5 years ago (edited)
He needs to do more. A real apology requires some change and/or genuine reflection and intentions to make amends. This man is covering up his own a*s. Thank you for updating us.
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Kanga9ine 5 years ago
Well damn. That Hyman Properties is one tough cherry to pop. And this sleazy introduction by landlords for rent. Pish Tosh. Mr landlord, you owe me another three months because you didn't live up to what you charge me now. Sex in exchange for rent. Nah. I'll go rob a bank before that would ever happen.
Chris DiFonso 5 years ago
I would think it would be illegal for the landlord to disconnect cable. BTW, the kicker is the last sentence, "We hope that you and your families are safe and healthy." From the body of the letter, the landlord clearly doesn't care about tenants or their families.
Bertha Garcia 5 years ago
Internet is a necessity now that children have to do school through zoom. Wth
Nancy Collins 5 years ago
Um usually cable is connected to internet service so that would suck if your kid was home doing online school? Essential 100%
#17
Can't Pay Your Rent Because Of An Epidemic You Cannot Control? That's Your Problem
DforDorothy 5 years ago
I hope him and the people like him will not get any help either,when they will be in need!
Carol Emory 5 years ago
Best thing that can happen is them losing ownership of the property to open a path for a decent owner to take over.
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Phil Boswell 5 years ago
He's claiming this was a draft that was "sent out by hackers": https://www.whio.com/news/coronavirus-you-can-get-job-move-out-dayton-landlord-faces-backlash-for-leaked-draft-letter/vpe654VGiBvJzZROfHzChO/
Jo Ellen Washburn 5 years ago
Many of these are LLCs, making it doubly sickening. These aren't individual people renting out a second home. These are corporations. A******s.
#18
Letter To Tenants
Dear Tenants,
This property is under tenant access ONLY. If you continue to have guests come onto this property, you will be given a notice to vacate. No guests are permitted to hang out, stay or wonder the property. The only access being permitted will be tenants on file in the office. ALL OTHER GUESTS MUST LEAVE IMMEDIATELY.
Another note: If you think that you don't have to pay rent, because of the pandemic, you are mistaken. We still must pay the bills to keep your apartment over your head. Anyone receiving disability or social security have no excuse to fail short on paying their rent. However, some of you believe we cannot file eviction for nonpayment of rent. This is not true. President Donald Trump has ONLY delayed housing evictions and foreclosures due to nonpayment for HUD housing and Section 8. As you are aware, we do not operate with HUD or Section 8, so you must pay your rent.
To the tenants that have been affected by the virus, please keep watch In the laundry room for postings for jobs and or assistance for rent.
If You would like to discuss with us how any of this, or the spread of the virus is our fault, please come see us in the office.
Laundry room will be closed if it is not kept clean. You must wear gloves and a mask if you want to be in the laundry facilities. If it is not kept clean, it will also shut down. Please keep track of your times to allow every tenant a vacant slot to do laundry.
If you can not abide by these rules set forth, you may want to vacate the apartment, now. We are here for the safety and well-being of all of our residents on this property and we are slowing the spread of the virus by limiting access and implementing new rules.
In the case that you need someone to bring you something; they are to bring it, drop it off and leave.
Property managers
Phil Boswell 5 years ago
The authors of this letter have been fired: https://www.bradenton.com/news/coronavirus/article241587651.html
Carol Emory 5 years ago (edited)
The property managers need to be concerned with the laws in their state..not what Trump says. Florida had a 45 day law that prevents evictions. Besides that these are hollow threats. The courts are closed right now..no legal action can be taken. And I can guarantee when the courts re-open....evictions are going to be far, far down the list of cases they will visit first. With the number of people that have died...I believe probate court will be top on the list.
Jonathan Armstrong 5 years ago
I wouldn't rent from anyone who uses Trump's first name and refers to him as president.
Alex Newell 5 years ago
Unpopular opinion, but this one seems entirely above-board. It's absolutely rude the way they basically said "well get a job then." But there's no rate increase, and they seem able to legally evict.
Tovah Roche 5 years ago
Did anyone else picture the cranky cretin who penned this letter as the little old lady with white curly hair who stands on her front porch with her walker and yells at the "pesky" kids playing in the street?
Pittsburgh rare 5 years ago
I actually pictured him as a mid fifties white man with a golf tan.
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Country Nana 5 years ago
What I don't get (besides the nasty horrible part) are the comments about banning guests. It doesn't appear to be connected to COVID. No guests at all? Not even to visit over a cup of coffee? And it's not clear whether they are talking about guests who don't live in that complex or not.
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This Ultra Caring Letter From A Landlord
NOTICE TO ALL TENANTS:
I want to remind all of the tenants that there is no ban on evictions in Clay County. Rent is due on the 1st of the month and must be in my hands by the 5th of the month or postmarked by the 5th of the month. If postmarked after the 5th of the month, there will be a $100.00 late charge which must be included with that month's rent. If not received in full by the 8th I will be filing rent and possession papers in the Circuit Court. If you are short on money this month because of working shorter hours, then get or borrow money from your friends or relatives. I am not your family or your banker. Remember, if you take it to the post office in the late afternoon of the 5th, it probably won't get postmarked until the 6th, thus incurring a $100.00 late fee.
Fiona Toms-Yarnton 5 years ago
Not a banker, but you are a (something that rhymes with banker and starts with a W).
Cyndi K 5 years ago
I think the landlord means “writ of possession” papers - there’s no such thing as “rent and possession papers” that you file with a court 😂😂
Marcellus the Third 5 years ago
Why you helping them with their case? Even with court closed now they can file in a few weeks.
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Tina Harbour 5 years ago
As if you could just ask friends or relatives for a loan who are probably struggling as well??? Great solution,sensitivity at its finest. More like complete idiocy at its finest.
KEBI Photography 5 years ago
Is that in Florida? That makes me disgusted that Clay County people would be doing that.
Johnny Table 5 years ago
That landlord best have a concealed and carry cause hes going to need it.
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A Typical Landlord's Response To The Coronavirus Epidemic
Carrie de Luka 5 years ago
If the properties are in the UK they can't evict anyone. Hold on all evictions.
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Stannous Flouride 5 years ago
Now, now, they're British and should be described appropriately as a a manky arsehole, t****r, mingebag, b*****d, k******d, wanker, git, or Brexiter.
Jonahs Mrs 5 years ago
Absolutely correct, there is t***t muffin and c**k waffle to fall back on too 😉 x
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Vanta Black 5 years ago (edited)
Because it was written by someone who was most likely English. Not many Welsh/Northern Irish/Scottish people interested in tweeting Jeremy Corbyn, since he was never a part of their parliaments.
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Beamer Alert 5 years ago
Your "business" might be "legal", but your ACTIONS and ATTITUDES (toward human beings who are depending on you in this time of need) are neither humane nor legal.
Chris DiFonso 5 years ago
Might be legal, but definitely not normal. Pretty sure this person was and still is pro-Brexit
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How To Be A Crappy Landlord
Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
I agree, this one doesn't seem bad. It's courteous in tone and the rent increase does't take effect for several months.
Jonathan Armstrong 5 years ago
Man, Canadians are so polite. Even their harsh price rises are kind and approachable.
Victoria Swift 5 years ago
I just somehow missed the crappy part. They have three months notice on a rent increase and laid out why. Pretty reasonable actually.
Carol Emory 5 years ago
Here's a thought. Instead of charging rent...how about you lobby the government to at least delay utility payments and negotiate with your insurance company....
K. 5 years ago
Thank you for the thoughtful comment. It gives direction for our anger and compassion.
Load More Replies... Frank Mcenroe 3 years ago
The majority of politicians. Lawyers and judges collect rent. that is why Landlordism has so much power. Landlord-s...416e31.jpg 
Ida Fida 5 years ago (edited)
Not crappy at all.Be mad at the government for not giving something for landlords.They're stuck between a rock and a hard place. I'm sure 90% of them would love to be able to help everyone by not making them pay rent but most can't afford to do so.I don't agree with the increase but If they aren't able to pay their own expenses due to tenants not paying theirs they will fall deeper and deeper into debt until it gets so bad that they will have to evict every renter anyway when the bank forecloses their home for non payment.There's a difference between the housing incentives for renters and a landlord needing rent to pay a mortgage.The renter is not expected to pay anything they've been given back.The landlord however, even if they are given a grace period to make payments,will still have to pay each and every dollar that was owed during that time just in a lump some that they won't be able to afford, but will have to so they don't go bankrupt from the interest accruing alone.Stop treating the good ones like they're trying to screw you and help yourself instead
Ryan p 5 years ago
Us Canadians are very polite. The rent may be going up, but they can NOT be evicted in any Canadian province during this crisis. Bowmanville is very close to Toronto and rent increases are pretty common here. In Ontario landlords man only increase rent by 2% a year. Even if rent is $3000/month (very unlikely) they would have to pay an extra $60/mth. This is nothing compared to what our friends in the states are going through.
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These Guys Suck
Mindy Keys 5 years ago
Sadly, they can. They shouldn't - but they can. They cannot actually evict (as in put people out legally) right now because courts are closed. They seem to be sending eviction notices (30 day) as a way of covering their asses and getting the legalities out of they way so when things re-open they can show they did due dilligence and immediately file with the courts. It is rotten, but sadly, quite legal.
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Phil Boswell 5 years ago
Not much point scrubbing out the address and leaving the telephone number in plain sight o.O
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Texts Like This From My Landlord. What Are You Going To Do? Evict Me For Finding A Way To Entertain Myself Why Stuck At Home During A Pandemic?
Carol Emory 5 years ago
Our landlords went nuts in the past if we had anything on our balcony for any longer than a week. We've had a box spring and desk sitting out there for more than a month now...not a peep. The landlord can climb up and get it herself if she thinks it's that important.
Carol Emory 5 years ago
My husband suggested rolling it over and planting pot in it. "See..it's being used properly and it's neat in appearance..what's the issue?"
Load More Replies... deanna woods 5 years ago
During a pandemic this person is choosing to be annoyed about the location of a potted plant.
Steve Cruz 5 years ago
"Neat in appearance" is very loose terminology. IGNORE landlord's texts and ask for notification in writing by registered mail.
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This Was Left On My Door Without A Knock Or A Phone Call
Carol Emory 5 years ago
Damn spellcheck! On the other note.. the reason the want money orders and cashiers checks is because anyone can cash them without the rental company being the wiser. I'd call the main corporate office to inform them of this. i'd also contact HUD since this isn't allowed. They also need to realize, at this time, that many stores and banks are not doing cashiers checks or money orders.
Load More Replies... Guy MacGregor 5 years ago
This is the most acceptable an comprehensive post of this compilation
Marnie 5 years ago
Completely unacceptable. This requires all these people to go to the bank in order to pay their rent, possibly spreading the virus, even assuming the banks are open.
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Hello it Smee 5 years ago
Money orders or cashier checks are still paper to be handle by hands, sooo why can't they write a personal check?
Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 5 years ago
Because it's incredibly common for people to write bad checks, which costs the receiver quite a bit in fees on top of not receiving the money. A lot of places already don't handle cash because of the storage requirements to keep it safe.
Load More Replies... Stannous Flouride 5 years ago
A cashier's checque or money order must be purchased. Whether in person or at a post office, it means that in addition to the tenant it will be handled by at least one other person, probably more. A check torn from a checkbook is much, much cleaner, early sterile. They taught us in Army medic training that the inside of an unread newspaper can be used as a bandage because of this. The printing process involves head and ammonia (as an ink solvent) and kills just about anything except bad news.
Jim Ellington 5 years ago
This is probably illegal. Since I can read, i ca see certain little pieces of paper that say, "This note is legal tender for all debts public and private." A landlord may not want to carry around cash, and may refuse payment in cash, but that doesn't mean they have the legal right to do so.
Jo Ellen Washburn 5 years ago
WTF!? So you have to go get a money order or cashier's check, which means exposure. Bullsh*t.
Kelly Hartle 5 years ago
Last I saw, cash was still “legal tender for all debts, public and private.”
Eunice Bentley 5 years ago
'we' do not realize that money orders and cashiers checks are handled by more than one person whereas personal checks are handled by the writer of the check only.
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Demi Zwaan 5 years ago
Seems to me this is all US stuff again. You guys voted for freedom and all that s**t, because god forbid there are rules to protect people, so this is what you get. None of this happens here in 'socialist' Europe.
Rani Johnson 5 years ago
Obviously you missed the fact that some of these posts come from the UK.
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Martha Meyer 5 years ago
I have never ever heard of “late charges“ for rent! Is that normal in the U.S. or something illegal those landlords just pulled out of their butts?
ZombieGirl 5 years ago
I think it's only legal if it is in the lease that you would owe late fees. They cant just pull a number out of their a*s
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Leo Domitrix 5 years ago
We once rented out a property we owned. We assumed we'd hit a patch where the house would be empty for at least 3 months (between tenants, economic glitch, etc.). So we set aside part of the rent into the "cushion" fund, against times when this stuff happens.... And we're just two shmucks. So I think these corporations are either bloody bad at business or stupid, and some of the individuals? Didn't read Landlording 101: Don't rent it to someone else if you can't afford it yourself, b/c at some point, the property will be empty, and you will have to pay.... *headdesk*...... Also, what jobs and other places are people going to FIND?!?!
William Mahoney 5 years ago
In NYC that apartment would be filled same day if it became available. Cut throat for living space.
Load More Replies... Pittsburgh rare 5 years ago
In case landlors haven't realised, when this is over there won't be a line of tenants ready to pay a ridiculously high rent because many people will lose their jobs. Not the time to be greedy, but oh well...
PJ 5 years ago
these landlords can definitely think about how to conduct their behavior and business better, but let's not forget they have financial obligations as well - otherwise it'll be the banks that starts bullying them around. it's just the way life is. people in here need to realize nothing in life is free.
Hans 5 years ago
After healthcare and workers right, rent law should be the third reasons for american people to be on the streets (once it is possible again). How can any half-developed country have such ridiculous laws? In the end, this unsafety is not only bad for the tenants but for the landlords as well. No reliability for them, too, and they might also be hit hard by the crisis, particularly if they own just a few units.
K. 5 years ago
Okay, thank you boredpanda, writers, and commenters to share many sides of this greed virus. We need humor and we need to see the awful side of things we would have missed. We need to think about how we are obtaining our money and where it’s going. It’s tough but at least directly and as much as possible we can choose who we support, who ends up getting more powerful and rich from others’ hard work and labor. We can’t be enabling these monsters. We need to band together and fight for each other. Universal health care, labor protections, affordable housing, and (please add more to this list). We’ve been hearing these issues for years, and now it’s in our faces and the fears are worse than we thought. Sorry, it’s a bit of a tangent. I just woke up as a person. Finally getting sleep after 8 months, and today hopefully getting back to a regular sleeping routine. I swore a lot in my comments today. I’m sorry for the offense.
Alex Bailey 5 years ago
You won't upset most of us Brits - we love a good swear! It's actually quite a stress release too so can be beneficial for you. Agree with everything you're saying and feel sorry that there are so few protections for the good people in the US.
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Julie BT 120 5 years ago
When I lost my job no one helped me with my mortgage payments, I didn't get any stimulus package from the government, I didn't get any mortgage discounts, no one bailed me out in any way. I sucked it up, acted Iike an adult, cut all my expenses to the max, lived on way way less, and still paid my mortgage same as always.
Nona Wolf 5 years ago
You are one of the few people here who takes responsibility for your own life... most here are just acting like spoiled children who think it's someone else's job to meet their needs. I wish there were more people like you, Julie BT - you will go far in life.
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Demi Zwaan 5 years ago
Seems to me this is all US stuff again. You guys voted for freedom and all that s**t, because god forbid there are rules to protect people, so this is what you get. None of this happens here in 'socialist' Europe.
Rani Johnson 5 years ago
Obviously you missed the fact that some of these posts come from the UK.
Load More Replies... Martha Meyer 5 years ago
I have never ever heard of “late charges“ for rent! Is that normal in the U.S. or something illegal those landlords just pulled out of their butts?
ZombieGirl 5 years ago
I think it's only legal if it is in the lease that you would owe late fees. They cant just pull a number out of their a*s
Load More Replies... Leo Domitrix 5 years ago
We once rented out a property we owned. We assumed we'd hit a patch where the house would be empty for at least 3 months (between tenants, economic glitch, etc.). So we set aside part of the rent into the "cushion" fund, against times when this stuff happens.... And we're just two shmucks. So I think these corporations are either bloody bad at business or stupid, and some of the individuals? Didn't read Landlording 101: Don't rent it to someone else if you can't afford it yourself, b/c at some point, the property will be empty, and you will have to pay.... *headdesk*...... Also, what jobs and other places are people going to FIND?!?!
William Mahoney 5 years ago
In NYC that apartment would be filled same day if it became available. Cut throat for living space.
Load More Replies... Pittsburgh rare 5 years ago
In case landlors haven't realised, when this is over there won't be a line of tenants ready to pay a ridiculously high rent because many people will lose their jobs. Not the time to be greedy, but oh well...
PJ 5 years ago
these landlords can definitely think about how to conduct their behavior and business better, but let's not forget they have financial obligations as well - otherwise it'll be the banks that starts bullying them around. it's just the way life is. people in here need to realize nothing in life is free.
Hans 5 years ago
After healthcare and workers right, rent law should be the third reasons for american people to be on the streets (once it is possible again). How can any half-developed country have such ridiculous laws? In the end, this unsafety is not only bad for the tenants but for the landlords as well. No reliability for them, too, and they might also be hit hard by the crisis, particularly if they own just a few units.
K. 5 years ago
Okay, thank you boredpanda, writers, and commenters to share many sides of this greed virus. We need humor and we need to see the awful side of things we would have missed. We need to think about how we are obtaining our money and where it’s going. It’s tough but at least directly and as much as possible we can choose who we support, who ends up getting more powerful and rich from others’ hard work and labor. We can’t be enabling these monsters. We need to band together and fight for each other. Universal health care, labor protections, affordable housing, and (please add more to this list). We’ve been hearing these issues for years, and now it’s in our faces and the fears are worse than we thought. Sorry, it’s a bit of a tangent. I just woke up as a person. Finally getting sleep after 8 months, and today hopefully getting back to a regular sleeping routine. I swore a lot in my comments today. I’m sorry for the offense.
Alex Bailey 5 years ago
You won't upset most of us Brits - we love a good swear! It's actually quite a stress release too so can be beneficial for you. Agree with everything you're saying and feel sorry that there are so few protections for the good people in the US.
Load More Replies... Julie BT 120 5 years ago
When I lost my job no one helped me with my mortgage payments, I didn't get any stimulus package from the government, I didn't get any mortgage discounts, no one bailed me out in any way. I sucked it up, acted Iike an adult, cut all my expenses to the max, lived on way way less, and still paid my mortgage same as always.
Nona Wolf 5 years ago
You are one of the few people here who takes responsibility for your own life... most here are just acting like spoiled children who think it's someone else's job to meet their needs. I wish there were more people like you, Julie BT - you will go far in life.
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