If you have ever been in the position of renting a unit or home to live in, you know the importance of maintaining a good relationship with your landlord.
Unfortunately, not all landlords are created equal and some of them are comfortable with doing less than the bare minimum for their tenants. The landlords below are certainly lacking when it comes to properly lording their land, in every sense.
"My Landlord Doesn't Realize That I Value My Comfort Over Safety Or Energy Conservation"
One Redditor shared their makeshift (and haphazard) indoor heating system, explaining that their landlord "decided to turn down the heat" in Minnesota when it was -40°.
Don't try this at home.
The Landlord Who Tried To Be Helpful And Managed To Create A New Problem
This person said that their landlord installed a new lock for them.
The landlord did in fact replace the lock, however, their handiwork leaves something to be desired. The new lock broke on the first use.
A Landlord Who Thought They Were Being Sneaky By Disguising Holes With Vent Covers
A Redditor said: "We realized that our shady landlord covers holes made by previous tenants with vent covers. It's kind of genius."
Credit where credit is due. This probably worked on a lot of people before them.
MacGyver Would Be Unimpressed By This Attempt At Stopping A Water Leak
When a serious leak began in this person's ceiling, they called their landlord immediately.
The landlord went a little overboard and rigged up a crazy system with funnels and hoses to redirect the water. Let's hope this was a temporary fix until a professional could get there.
Safety And Security Are Not A Priority Here
One renter was excited to finally get the gated entrance they were promised.
The only downfall is that the gate was installed in the wrong spot, leaving the yard easily accessible.
The Landlord Who Swears They Can Do The Job Themselves
A common theme in this thread is landlords trying to do handiwork that they have no clue how to do.
One renter shared a photo of their new toilet seat and said: "Landlord installed our new toilet today; you win some, you lose some." This is certainly a loss.
The Obvious Solution Is Not Always The Right One
When these tenants asked their landlord whether it was possible to get a higher table in the unit, the landlord decided the cheapest option was to build a makeshift table.
Those legs do not look sturdy.
The Landlord Who Used A Table Lamp As A New Lighting Fixture
This tenant asked their landlord to "install a new light in the garbage area."
The landlord technically did install a light, but it doesn't look up to code or like it's secured to anything. It's just a table lamp crammed in the ceiling.
"Shout-Out To The Best Landlords Ever"
What is it with landlords and temperature control? This landlord thought they could get away with hanging a thermostat to a nail.
The tenant was less than amused when he discovered it.
The Landlord Who Thought A Single Venus Flytrap Would Help With A Fly Infestation
This tenant said: "Complained to my landlord about a housefly infestation and she gave me this plant."
The Venus flytrap eats once every other week. Legend has it the tenant is still dealing with her infestation.
This Seems Like An Actual Safety Hazard...
These people came home to find the ceiling splitting down the middle.
They knew that the damage was a safety hazard and called their landlord for help. It's his house after all.
...And The Landlord Thought This Would Be A Good Fix
The landlord was less concerned than the tenants and rigged up this band-aid solution.
They used what looks like a single fence board to try to patch the crack, but it's more likely they just added more weight to the risky situation.
The Landlord Who "Finished" This Fence
"So my landlord decided to finally 'finish' putting in the fence."
This fence is missing large sections and standing in strange places around the bushes in the yard. Less is not more when it comes to building a fence.
A Landlord Who Straight-Up Refused To Fix A Leak
Water damage strikes again! A Redditor asked the popular r/whatisthisthing sub, "Is this mold? Is it dangerous?"
They attached a picture of "a leak my landlord refuses to fix." Commenters online were quick to let her know it is in fact mold, dangerous, and that the tenant has rights to ensure their safety.
The Landlord Who Should Have Listened The First Time They Heard About A Leak
After noticing a leak, these tenants let their landlord know a small water spot was forming in the ceiling.
Unfortunately, the landlord didn't take it very seriously and a week later a giant section of the ceiling caved in all over the living room.
A Landlord Who Ignored This Tenant's Problem For So Long That Mushrooms Started Growing
Water damage is no joke which this unfortunate tenant found out the fun way. Fungus way?
At least this gives the tenant proof that water has indeed been seeping into their apartment like they've been complaining about for the last two months.
The Landlord Who Keeps Adding More Showerheads
One tenant shared a picture of the weird way their landlord "fixes" the shower when it breaks.
They said: "Each time we ask our landlord to fix the shower they just add a new nozzle..." There can be too many showerheads, especially if they don't all work. Here's hoping they finally just called a plumber.
A Mouse Set Up Camp Behind This Faulty Electrical Outlet
The caption on this picture explained that a landlord ignored their tenant for two months about a sparking outlet.
When the tenant finally decided to take matters into their own hand they found this disaster behind the outlet cover that looks like a mouse nest and some rotten insulation.
Fire Safety Is Not A Priority For This Landlord
Someone does not take fire safety very seriously because this is not up to any sort of code.
Where there should be a fire extinguisher there is a personal drinking-sized bottle of water. Here's hoping there is never a real fire.
The Landlord Who Replaced A Showerhead With Pliers
The tenant who took this photo had asked their landlord to repair the broken shower handle.
The landlord may have technically solved the problem but they definitely did not actually fix it.
This Terrible Carpet Patch Job
After moving into a new apartment, it was pretty clear to this person where their landlord had patched the carpet.
Mostly, because the landlord had used a completely different carpet type and texture.
Sheri Is Not Subtle With Her Notes
The caption on this picture says "The moment you realize your new landlord is insane."
Anyone who writes a note this specific and aggressive has to be a little bit crazy, and they're not giving off great landlord vibes.