What are some common themes in bad landlord horror stories?

There was a case where a landlord entered the tenant's apartment without any notice. He would just barge in whenever he felt like it, claiming he had the right to check on the property. The tenant felt so violated and unsafe in their own home. It was a nightmare for them. They had to constantly be on guard, not knowing when the landlord would show up unannounced.

One common element is lack of proper maintenance. Like landlords not fixing broken appliances or plumbing issues. Another is invasion of privacy, such as entering the rental property without notice. And unfair rent increases also feature often, where landlords raise the rent without valid justification.

Common elements often include landlords being unresponsive. For instance, when tenants report issues, the landlord simply ignores them. Bad communication is also a big part. Some landlords are very difficult to reach or don't communicate clearly about important matters such as lease renewals or changes in terms. And then there is the issue of illegal eviction attempts. Landlords may try to force tenants out without proper legal procedures just because they can get more money from new tenants.

Another horror story is property damage. Some Section 8 tenants may not take good care of the property. For example, they might have wild parties and break things, or let their kids draw on the walls. It can be costly for landlords to repair all the damages.

A common horror story is landlords withholding security deposits for no good reason. They might claim false damages just to keep the money.

One common theme is misdiagnosis. Doctors might not order the right tests or misinterpret the results, causing harm to the patient. Another is negligence, like not following up on a patient's condition properly.

Another common one is when landlords use false accusations to evict tenants. They might claim the tenant has damaged the property when it's not true. I heard of a case where a landlord said a tenant had painted the walls without permission when in fact the walls were in the same state as when the tenant moved in. The tenant had to fight in court to prove their innocence.

I heard of a landlord who charged extra fees for the most ridiculous things. A tenant had a small plant on the balcony, and the landlord claimed it was 'decorative damage' and added a huge amount to the rent. It was like a nightmare for the tenant, constantly worried about what new charge would come up next.

One common bad date horror story is when the date turns out to be a completely different person than they presented themselves online. Maybe they used old or heavily filtered photos, and in real life, they look nothing like it.

There are landlords who suddenly increase the rent by a huge amount without proper notice. For example, a tenant might be paying a reasonable amount one month, and then the next month the landlord demands double the rent with no valid reason like improvements to the property. This leaves the tenant in a difficult situation, either having to pay an unaffordable amount or look for a new place to live in a hurry.