What people keep running into with tenant rights
Complaints tagged tenant rights, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
27 recurring problems · 454 people · 22 forums we read
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- 4Pest control sprayed my personal items and outdoor furniturePest control technicians are negligently leaving puddles of liquid pesticides directly on personal belongings, pet toys, outdoor grills, and food preparation surfaces. This leaves residents sick to their stomach, panicked about the safety of their family and pets, and struggling to figure out how to safely clean or handle contaminated items.
- 4Why am I suddenly so itchy after moving into a new place?Unexplained itching after moving is often caused by invisible irritants, dust, or pests in the new space that linger despite deep cleaning. Because standard remedies and medical professionals often fail to identify the cause, people are left miserable and unable to find relief in their own home.
- 4What to do when your landlord ignores essential home repairsWhen landlords refuse to fix broken air conditioning or vital utilities, renters are left dealing with unsafe indoor temperatures and constant water leaks. Tenants are then forced to submit multiple unanswered maintenance tickets while living in hazardous conditions with zero response.
- 4Dealing with severe mold in a rental when management won't actLandlords and university administrations often dismiss tenant complaints about mold by telling them to simply open windows, leaving residents stuck in spaces with poor ventilation, motion-activated AC units, and hidden contamination behind filters. Without official recognition or action from management, tenants are blocked from making major repairs or renovations, forcing many to choose between ongoing health issues or moving out at their own expense.
- 3Finding 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.
- 3Home insurance threatening cancellation over mandatory property repair listInsurance carriers are issuing urgent ultimatums requiring homeowners to complete extensive property repairs within a few weeks or face policy cancellation. These overwhelming demands for unexpected work, such as roof replacements or dozens of maintenance items, leave people scrambling when they lack the time or funds to comply.
- 2Can apartments charge for priming and bathroom reglaze after move out?Landlords are charging departing tenants for normal maintenance like priming and bathroom reglazing, labeling them as damages rather than normal wear and tear. This leaves renters questioning whether they are legally required to pay for these steep repair and replacement costs.
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