When it comes to rental properties, some landlords will do just about anything to save a buck—even if it means cutting corners in the most ridiculous and frustrating ways.
Enter the “Landlord Special,” a term renters have come to dread. This collection showcases the most infuriating examples of shoddy, half-baked repairs made by landlords who prioritize cheap fixes over quality work, all while charging premium rent.
These quick-and-dirty fixes often create more problems than they solve—leaving tenants stuck with unsafe, ugly, or downright unusable living spaces.
Whether you're a long-time renter or just curious about the absurd lengths some landlords will go to avoid proper maintenance, these photos are sure to leave you shaking your head.
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How lazy can you possibly be?
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This is the landlord's idea of a 'clean floor' for a new tenant.
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Landlord bought a new door to replace the old one, but didn't measure.
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"The tub isn't dirty its just stained."
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Landlord patched a hole in the screen.
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Ah yes, the classic landlord special.
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Sorry, it costs extra to have control of the AC / Heater.
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Apparently the landlord "knows a guy" who could do it cheaper.
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Landlord installed cable for the building...
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Turns out not only was there a leak, it was covered with mold and hidden behind a bookshelf.
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Landlord fixed the leaky toilet...
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Landlord painted around the old furniture, instead of moving it.
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Safety first, please use the handrail when on the stairs.
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Landlord mounted the TV mount to a water pipe.
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Oh, so that's why the lights don't work.
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The landlord replaced an actual fireplace with a fake one that doesn't even put out heat.
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Is it not some sort of safety violation to paint an entire window?
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Landlord just epoxied over a dirty floor.
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I guess that's one way to repair a floor.
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I guess the landlord is going green with these new solar panels...
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Anyone else feel a draft?
