41 Terrible Landlords Who Deserve Coal In Their Stockings This Christmas Season

1.This apartment manager literally broke the door while trying to get in without notice.

Door with a large crack on the wall beside it, revealing structural damage. A shelf with books is visible on the left
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2.And this tenant discovered their door was literally made of cardboard.

Close-up of a door slightly ajar, with its frame and hinge visible. A shelf with cardboard boxes appears in the background
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3.This management company ignored the fact that their stairs were obviously falling apart.

Close-up images of a crumbling staircase with a person holding a broken piece of concrete
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4.This landlord was fine with the tenants boiling.

Digital thermometer displaying 99°F and 33% humidity on a wooden surface
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5.This landlord also straight-up canceled a necessary work order.

Screenshot of an app interface showing a received request for air conditioner maintenance and a canceled request for AC not blowing cold
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6.This landlord ignored warnings for a YEAR.

Collapsed ceiling in a living room with debris on the floor next to a patterned sofa and visible wooden beams
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7.Even the cat is pissed about this landlord.

A cat looks at a worn-out shoe with a damaged sole held by a person
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8.This landlord literally trapped someone in their apartment.

Fresh concrete laid in a small outdoor area steps away from a door, with bricks and a doormat visible nearby
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9.And this landlord trapped an entire building inside.

Glass door with push handle, partially open, leading outside onto a concrete walkway. A trash bin is visible through the door
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10.This management company blocked tenants in with snow.

Snow-covered parked cars and trees in a winter landscape. A large snow mound is in the center of the scene
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11.This management company was giving Miss Trunchbull energy.

Notice to residents: Sidewalk chalk use is prohibited. Residents are asked to refrain from drawing on exterior surfaces
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12.This landlord at least *tried* to help (not).

Sign at the top of a staircase reads, "Please don't fall down the steps."
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13.This landlord decided to do *this* without notice.

Messy room with open door, boxes, cleaning supplies, and a folded treadmill blocking the entrance
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14.This apartment complex decided to close their laundry room at 4 p.m., for some reason. Oh, and it's closed on weekends, so good luck if you work during the week.

Two notices about laundry: one warns laundry room closes at 4 PM, Monday-Friday only; the other updates on new key pickup during office hours
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15.And this landlady was even worse.

Note taped to a door reads: "Laundry Wed 4:30-8 pm."
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16.This landlord massively increased the rent...but was kind enough to provide a 1-3% discount for signing early.

Paper notice with rental rates increase details and discounts based on lease renewal dates. Highlighted sections emphasize additional charges and utility reminders
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17.This landlord probably should've checked Yelp reviews first.

Stone staircase leading down, bordered by greenery and metal railings on both sides
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18.This is the landlord equivalent of stuffing all your junk under your bed and telling your mom you cleaned your room.

Partially rolled flooring showing a transition from wood to light-colored plywood, with boots and a desk in the background
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19.This apartment complex gave 24 hours' notice of a required window and door replacement, then told tenants they'd be evicted if they weren't prepared.

Notice about window and patio door replacements starting on 8/14/2023, outlining preparation steps and contact information for questions
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20.This apartment complex gave a super helpful warning!

Notice about water shut-off on January 16, 2024, from 11 am to 1 pm for maintenance. Apology for any inconvenience caused during repairs
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21.I sure hope this tenant doesn't need to use the toilet!

Bathroom with a detached toilet from the floor and no tank lid, revealing broken plumbing and wood flooring beneath
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22.This landlord saw no problem with the temperature inside being 59 degrees Fahrenheit.

Digital thermometer reading: Time 7:12, indoor temperature 15.1°C, outdoor temperature 15.0°C
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23.This building decided to blame residents for a pipe bursting even though maintaining boilers and pipes is...literally just doing their job?

Notice to tenants about closing windows to prevent water damage and reduce utility use. Suburban Management advises to secure units for winter safety
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24.This property manager used fake cameras to deter crime and was no help at all when an actual crime happened.

Text conversation about a cat being cut out from under a truck; cameras in the lot appear ineffective
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25.This management company needed to get their eyes checked.

Sole of a foot dirty with ash, shown on a wood and tiled floor
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26.This landlord complained that there were, like, two bits of dirt left in a cabinet after tenants moved out.

Text message discussing a $50 cleaning charge dispute involving kitchen cabinets. The landlord explains the cleaning wasn't typical wear and tear
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27.And this landlord tried to keep the entire deposit over something tiny that was THEIR MAINTENANCE'S fault.

Cracked floor tile with visible scratch, showing wear and damage
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28.This landlord's "repair" was just embarrassing.

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29.As was this landlord's.

Left: A cracked cinder block wall. Right: A wooden board covering part of a block wall
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30.And this one's.

Showerhead held in place with blue painter's tape in a bathroom with tiled walls
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31.This landlord just refused to do a repair even though the tenants went ahead and bought the needed tile.

A stack of stone tiles on a tiled floor, ready for installation or renovation
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32.This landlord provided a new problem instead of a solution.

A close-up of a shiny, circular metal object on a stainless steel surface
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33.This landlord replaced a nice amenity with something way worse.

Electric fireplace with realistic flame effect on white tiled floor, creating a cozy ambiance
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34.This landlord definitely skimped out on the paint job.

Painted-over wall plate with a square indentation in the center, possibly an old switch or outlet cover
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35.This landlord tried to hide a massive roach infestation from new tenants.

A white baseboard with visible dirt and gaps between tile and hardwood flooring in a corner of a room
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36.This property manager was just doing the most.

Letter about a scheduled property evaluation, stating inspection details and emphasizing need for access to the home. Contact information provided for queries
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37.This apartment complex created a slippery nightmare when they did *this.*

Sidewalk next to an apartment building partially covered with ice, with parked cars nearby
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38.This apartment complex was just creating made-up rules for the fun of it.

Two window shelves with potted plants; sneakers stored underneath
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39.This landlord didn't pay their bills, causing water to get shut off for all their tenants.

City of Phoenix water notice; service turned off by water services department, with a handwritten note: "Do not turn on."
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40.This landlord completely ignored tenants' schedules.

Text message exchange about scheduling a house showing; sender declined request due to overnight work schedule
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41.And finally...I think this sums up this post nicely.

Metal horse sculpture tipping a hat, located on a brick pedestal near an apartment complex. Trees and a gate are visible in the background
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