shnparp
101771
2512
36
What the fuck is wrong with people. #Icantreallysaywhatiwanttohappentoyou
I need explanations
Hope your owner is locked up
Aug 10, 2019 5:00 PM
shnparp
101771
2512
36
What the fuck is wrong with people. #Icantreallysaywhatiwanttohappentoyou
I need explanations
Hope your owner is locked up
stimpsonjcatt
They always have kids
tarataqa
fucken kids!
Riouxen
Meanwhile my anxiety skyrockets if we cause something as small as a scuff in the paint... I don't understand how people can live like this.
penzick
Me, too. I was in my last place for 17 years and apologized for wear & tear in places. Landlord was great, though, & didn't keep a penny.
Murrayjuana
Explanation is probably drugs
Timheretoo
This has happened to us more than once. It makes me just feel sick. I’m so sorry.
TheseAreNotTheVotesYouAreLookingFor
ficklampa
What did the five fingers say to the face?
rubberbuscuit2018
Gross.
3nd3rwiggin
Yet lawmakers want to make it harder for landlords to select the people they will rent to.
penzick
The problem is the criteria they use. Usually just money/credit/work history. Unintentionally makes it harder for the working poor.
theresgarlicinthatnebula
How so?
3nd3rwiggin
In Seattle they made it so you have to rent to the first applicant.
penzick
Does that apply to all rental units or only large buildings? Specifically wondering about 2-family homes where the landlord lives there, too
3nd3rwiggin
That I am not sure about, possibly just multi -tenant units.
theresgarlicinthatnebula
Well that's weird.
deimosVII
Was your tenant a bear ?
SheckyFeinstein
Honey badger.
ninerninny
You ever heard of drugs?
wellthatescalatedquickly
I clean the fuck out of my place before I move out , how in the hell do people do this??
txtmylife
Our landlord does quarterly walk-throughs of our rental house and changes the filters at that time. I have no problem with it.
Snooj
Explanations are easy. Never cleaned, had a dog they barely took care of, and never threw anything away.
michaelfire
Been there friend, so sorry for you.
cazaron
My landlord told me he wants me to stay for years cause he's sick of dealing with people like this. I don't get why people are like this.
IrinaPalm
People want to blame drugs. It's simpler than that. Jealously that you own property and they don't.
thisiscatman
House across the street from me has had to have the floors replaced 2 times in a decade because tennants let their dogs shit on the floor.
bdata71
Why I got out of rentals, for every good renter I had 20 POS. Had a renter leave a unplugged refrigerator full of food. It smelled ☠️
professionalConfirmologist
I'm currently renting out 2 places and this shit worries TF outta me.
IrinaPalm
Have walk through inspections as many times as you can do it legally.
professionalConfirmologist
What do you do if you walk-through and see this shit? I mean, you're just starting eviction proceedings.
IrinaPalm
This did not get this bad in a short time. You can see things getting worse if you inspect and can hopefully get a handle on it.
professionalConfirmologist
Have you had that experience: walking through and letting them know they would get evicted if not cleaned up?
IrinaPalm
I have had inspections as a renter and I have also done inspections as a landlord.
3timesaday1
Your house is made of chipboard and plasterboard. It's no big deal, can't be worth much. looks like tenants have been there a long time.
DigitalCrow
Unfortunately its getting more common for Tennant's to trash a rented place and they always seem to get away with it and move onto another..
TonnerreCadien
https://imgur.com/9fqMNYa
TonnerreCadien
https://imgur.com/FHuY1N8
CinderellaMan99
Landlord here, can confirm.
Arock77
David Tennant's family?
ax2usn
Had over 100 properties until 1980s... so many tenants did this. So many.
WrongUn
Not in the UK- letting agents often dip into the deposit to pay for cleaners despite how immaculate it's been left
JupitersWitch
A lot of landlords refuse to spend the money on a management company that can save them thousands.
beforetherewerememes
Explain.
JupitersWitch
A management company vets the potential renters and handles eviction issues. They also check the properties.
imsoupercereal
On the other hand, I'm a perfect tenant and have had landlords withhold deposit over bullshit. Laws are effed both ways
Tminus1622d
Someone tried to pull that on my coworkers new gf (she moved in with him). The owner waited two months, new tenant in it already and then
Tminus1622d
went and complained she left the place 'dirty'. She did take pictures, so that's good and my coworker is going all out, he went to a lawyer
Tminus1622d
and dropped 650 euro just to open the case. Owner doesnt have a leg to stand on and just tries this on everyone, but this time he picked the
Tminus1622d
wrong defenseless single mother.
MoxieMonster
Opposite for me. I clean a lot but only get 50 bucks back on the security deposit due to one stain or broken blind. So why bother.
manspreader
One way I’ve gotten around this is to not pay the last month of rent, and have the landlord take the security deposit. It’s a lot easier 1/2
manspreader
This way. It’s awkward to ask for more money, but if it’s there they will take it.
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
This is why you do a taped walkthrough with someone
Ringshadow
Cleaned within an inch of my soul, spackled, painted. Lost entire deposit because I'd dropped a bookend and dented the floor in one place.
Yesisaidthat
That's a judge Judy kind of moment
Ringshadow
I didn't complain in the end because the building super got me out of an inescapable lease.
LooseyGooseyBrett
Sue. It's a great opportunity to learn about small claims. And as long as you didn't wreck the place, you'll win.
colbybikr
In NYC you get blacklisted as a tenant if you sue - even with good reason. No one will rent to you. No joke.
mirrelle
I contested some $$ and suddenly found it harder to rent. Its stupid because it happens all the time and they miss out on good tennants
WaterUnderTheRocketAppliances
But a lawyer probably costs more than the few hundred you might win
AnnieBahde
Small claims is designed to be accessible to people representing themselves, the clerks usually are pretty helpful with filing.
Tminus1622d
Which why they keep the deposit, because they know most people cant challenge it. It's a problem that needs fixing.
SaraSlaughter
Yep. We actually have landlord court here. Landlord must produce receipts showing exactly what repairs are made. Also can’t hold someone’s >
SaraSlaughter
> deposit for paint. You could literally trash every wall and they can’t use your $ to buy paint.
macthelost
Unpopular opinion, but maybe this is why they do it. They know they won’t get it back anyways so fuck it.
mirrelle
THIS. I GOT CHARGED BECAUSE THE LAWN WASNT GREEN. It had major drainage issues.
toriapinklotus
Yeah. This. My house is spotless and I take really good care of it. Still get a rent increase every 6 months and will no doubt lose the
toriapinklotus
Deposit when we move out soon. But then, what choice do we have. We can't afford to buy.
manspreader
Don’t pay the last months rent. They’ll take the deposit and feel awkward about asking for more money. If you’re moving out anyway that is.
AnnieBahde
Have you researched landlord tenant law in your area? Legal Aide has good pamphlets. Always take pics when you move in. But normal wear and
AnnieBahde
Tear isn’t grounds to withhold deposit. Plus other rules like where Landlord’s have to keep deposits and notifying you, worth checking out.
Yesisaidthat
You sure? Knew someone paying 900/m for a single bedroom. Showed him that 110k home would be cheaper
toriapinklotus
Don't have the savings or income to get a mortgage. ???
drunkenvalley
If he doesn't have the savings getting a loan might be the problem.
Stolf
110k around here MIGHT get you a 2 bedroom crack house that is 3/4 sunken into the earth and the other 1/4 on fire. Maybe.
teslathemaxpuppy
For real. We had a cleaning service come behind our own cleaning once to make sure it was spotless and we still got less than half back
MVPHingleMcCringleBerry
A lot of places will charge you for “new furniture that we broke” and not actually get new stuff. That way they can charge the next tennet
piratejimthedagger
As a Tennant, this is why I don't mind inspections. Property owners need to avoid asshats who will do this.
darthstormer
Meanwhile, last place I rented I was apologetic during move-out because I had accidentally chipped one of the plastic dividers in the fridge
darthstormer
Landlord about died laughing at the apology. Apparently the average person trashes anything they don't personally own.
Wicked8Witch
People are just shit... but I don't get it. Maybe it'a different in US but here in Europe you have to pay a deposit that is usually (1/2)
Wicked8Witch
a monthly rent (sometimes x2) and it states in the rental agreement that is case of any damage you won't see any of it back. (2/2)
Doshegotabooty
We have that in the states too. Usually it’s first and last months rent plus a deposit. I doubt these methheads cared about getting it back.
irnmunky
Never visited while is residence to ensure they are looking after the place? That’ll learn you.
SidneyHarbor
It's illegal to show up without giving sufficient notice, and a few angry tenants throw a massive "trash the house" party upon leaving.
shnparp
Not my house, Just my job to fix some of this shit. I could write a book on how to prevent it and why.
tallfeline
.
AlbaneinCowboy
My friend would call that a "passive income opportunity"
bugeyetex
Always contact renters previous landlords. I absolutely insist on this
jonp9576
Can you give a few tips to prevent it? I might be ending up with a rental property in the next year or so and this is a huge fear of mine.
Doshegotabooty
Check references.
Morgan96
Require them to have proof of renters insurance also. Not sure if you can make it a condition or not.
ThatLostLT
My apt did. Pretty sure if you own it you can set whatever (non ridiculous) requirements you want
Morgan96
Our rental (house) did too. We were happy to oblige. It's really not a lot of money for (some) peace of mind.
antonmarius3000
Hi, can you specify on how to prevent such situation? Thank you.
Snooj
The most important thing I learned as a landlord was don't be in a rush to rent your place out. Find the right tenant.
DrClaww
On the other side of that, no matter how much patience and how great someone appears to be, they can still be shit tenants, sadly
Davincimode
Background checks, references, no portable meth lab hanging out of their U-Haul...
TomBrokaw
NOW you tell me!
Snooj
I could write a couple sentences. "Be over-particular vetting tenants. Inspect your property routinely."
Electriccarsbestcars
Maybe the landlord ignored a bunch of broken shit, wouldn't fix it, kept charging same amount of rent?
irnmunky
Sound boss.
Canofminus
Sounds like you should be making an informative post
Deathwing777
Care to give some quick tips?
Mobouncetotheoz
from local REI group-put in the lease that you provide comp filter changes every other month. They get a free filter, you get access to home
Deathwing777
I'm thinking of doing rental properties and this is a great idea! I'll have to do more research, but thanks! +1 to you good internet person
Mobouncetotheoz
Same here! Wish you the best of luck and you are quite welcome!
SebDeery
Or at least an in depth imgur post? :D
TomBrokaw
I would also liek to hear some of these preventional measures
MandalorianHybrid1
Never understood people leaving places like this. It means they actually live that nasty. That shit isnt overnight.
JamesBrown122
Yet another section 8 for the win!
Ana5ta51a
and there were kids there too
hijinxking
He’s got a 200 dollar damage deposit. What’s he care. A little elbow grease and he’ll have an extra 180 banked. Who’s laughing now tenant!!!
KonaDarbles
This is why I've just put mine up for sale instead of renting, not worth it.
Trimule
Mand- you're a normal person -Your mind doesn't work this way - BELIEVE me this place is a palace compared to some of the filth I've seen
halfwindsor
Pal of mine's neighbour was like this. You could literally smell the house from the street.
TheMellowPeril
Mental illness, perhaps?
ILoveSpicyPeople
This is pure laziness.
turtletushie222
that's what I was thinking. The 'impossible task' can take over everything. Not an excuse, just an observation.
PopeyeTheSailor
meth can do that too, someone probably started eating the fucking door
theresgarlicinthatnebula
Being an asshole is not a mental illness.
Stopitritemeow
Is it tho? It has to be cured
theresgarlicinthatnebula
With a punch to the face, unlike with mental illness.
ImANurse
I'm planning to get into rental. Id do monthly water heater/ac "checks"
drunkenvalley
You probably don't have to. Most of them you can tell before they've been a month.
EpilatorAlligatorBothReduceGrowth
Which is legally dubious,as contractually you’re trespassing if you enter their flat. Better to have a yearly inspection inc in the contract
tryingtoohard
depends on the US state-- some places, the owner just has to give you 24 hrs' notice.
CAAFlo
Mine are allowed to enter anytime so long as they provide 24 hr notice, or it's an emergency.
ImANurse
Landlord allowed in to do any fixes and any inspections for safety such as checking fire extinguisher, smoke sectors. Just need 24 hour
margaretolson
Depends where you live. Rules vary
CoffeeRocks
No. Build it into their lease and give 24 hour notice before entering. Source: I manage properties with monthly checks.
ImANurse
Ya. Best just to do it like that so no questions
margaretolson
Depends where you live. Rules vary
ImANurse
Well if its in the contract?
SolicitedDickPics
Real talk, blew my mind. Lived in my last apartment for just shy of a decade, was inspected 3 times in those 10 years.
SolicitedDickPics
Every one of those times was the owner switching to a new property manager, where they came and checked ONCE. Was nice but... c'mon, guys.
VinerialBlumpkin11
As a Tennant, you want someone snooping around?
theresgarlicinthatnebula
As long as they gave me 24hrs notice, sure. My last landlord busted into my bedroom without notice in the middle of my between night (1/2)
SolicitedDickPics
Hell no, like I said, was nice. Not even once a *year* though? That's straight up neglect. PM who doesn't do their job is bad both ways.
Residentsmartass
And people wonder why they can't afford a nice place to live. Landlords are forced to out price shitty tenants. :(
LumTheMadMan
Usually cause of property taxes that keep rising every year
delciotto
We had to raise what we were asking for rent because all we got were meth heads since our rent was lower than others around.
theresgarlicinthatnebula
Yet when landlords find a set of stable, decent tenants they raise the rent every year...
kmikl
I have had good tenants in one of my places, the rent only got raised because they wanted AC.. otherwise, I leave the rent as is.
NastyBert2000
Maybe there is a balance to be struck where neither party is excessively greedy, shitty, lazy, etc and a fair market price is agreed upon.
VinerialBlumpkin11
Wow, almost like a free market. Maybe something where if landlord was greedy Tennant can leave & if abad Tennant, can be kicked out.
theresgarlicinthatnebula
The only free market is a heavily regulated one. Unregulated markets mean those with the money (landlords) have all the power.
usernamesalltakenn
(1/2)It's normal to raise the rent every year. Imagine living somewhere for 20 years and your rent remains the same, regardless of
usernamesalltakenn
(2/2) inflation and increase in municipal and school taxes.
theresgarlicinthatnebula
Unless they're making improvements to the house, why on earth should I pay more?
Myowngrampa
Agreed, where I'm from you can only increase rent a certain % each year if you're a current tenant. New renters you can say more or less w/e
heynongman4pres
Fine but then mark it to inflation or an objective measure rather than charging people a fee for not having the time to move each year.
Mirawatts
Minimum wage doesn't seem to go up, so I don't see the correlation.
skidmarkmom
CoffeeRocks
I'm a landlord for public housing. I've seen some shit that will keep you up at night with a tornado of questions.
FromTheVortex
Do it!
ghxstmountain
Make a post about it please!
MasterPrime
Sounds like you need to make a big old storytime post full of the horror stories.
thisisagoldfish
I move shit for a living and have seen conditions no human should live in.
CoffeeRocks
To follow up - it's 2am and I'm headed back from taking my nephew to see Manson/Zombie. I'll do a post later. Don't say I didn't warn you
greatlizardlips
.
MrsGogol
Details, please!
Mamamaidoftwo
.
Houstonruss
No! It will trigger PTSD!
Pothdaddy
.
pegmis
.!
Aragorn91
doot
DougForcett
It is absolutely heartbreaking to me that there are children in the care of that person or people responsible for this....
rubberbuscuit2018
Children and pets
imabigasstree
They'll grow up and do this to houses too
Hyero
Children aren't their parents.
imabigasstree
Growing up in mess and without being taught how to maintain things makes it really hard to create those habits for yourself source-childhood
Hyero
I'd watch my parents and do the exact opposite or swear off things like bad habits and compare parents. It worked out surprisingly well.
imabigasstree
I'm working on it, but developed the coping mechanism of "ignoring the mess" which has been really hard to break. Slowly but surely...