What people keep running into with renting
Complaints tagged renting, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
24 recurring problems · 246 people · 18 forums we read
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- 3How to seal window gaps around an air conditioner against insectsWindow air conditioners often leave wide gaps and openings that allow flying insects like horseflies and wasps to enter the room. Makeshifts like duct-taped fabric unstick over time, leaving tenants struggling to properly insulate irregular windows like jalousies or units that do not fit standard openings.
- 2Can I fix a hanging light fixture without an electrician?Reattaching a loose fixture is difficult because the inner screw threads do not just pop back in, leaving people struggling to wind it from the outside with zero knowledge of electrical maintenance. This leaves them unsure whether they have to contact an electrician or if they can fix it themselves so they can use the room as an office.
- 2Finding termites coming out of the vents in a rentalTermites emerging from indoor vents and crawling around the exterior make tenants feel helpless, scared, and ashamed to invite guests over. Dealing with difficult letting agents leaves renters struggling to get the entire unit treated and figuring out how to keep pests away from their specific flat for good.
- 2Rental-friendly ways to hang decorations without damaging venue wallsVenues often enforce strict rules against wall damage, leaving decorators scrambling for safe ways to hang fabric, lights, and art. Without rental-friendly hanging solutions, planning events becomes stressful and risks security deposits.
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