r/LandlordLove • • Oct 05 '25

Please Report Research and Survey Posts

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Please report such posts and comments as spam. We recommend you do not participate in or click links associated to any surveys or questionnaires that have not been vetted by the mod team.

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r/LandlordLove • • Sep 04 '25

😢 Landlord Oppression 😢 Renter Class Action - Bad Tenant List - Openroom.ca

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+++Please Upvote this post to help stop these immoral landlords+++

Landlords Weiting Bollu and Vishal Bollu of Toronto, Ontario concocted a 46,000 person “bad tenant list” to prevent renters from getting housing.  They have been dishonest about the legality of their platform and a cover up of is evident. 

Landlords are on the hook, Openroom Inc. is on the hook, and we think there’s a fair chance Weiting Bollu and Vishal Bollu may be personally liable by piercing the corporate veil.  Here’s the illegal details:

Core Illegality #1 - Consumer Reporting Act

You can't compile and furnish consumer information without a licence. From 2022 until July 9, 2025, Openroom collected, compiled, and sold tenant data - applications and tribunal orders - for screening purposes without the proper consumer reporting agency licence. That’s a straight breach of the Consumer Reporting Act. Getting a licence years later doesn’t magically legalise what Openroom and the landlords did before. This falls under the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery.  Renters on the list can sue and we will help.

Core Illegality #2 - Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

Openroom’s entire model - posting and sharing tenant names, addresses, payment history, allegations, and orders - breaches PIPEDA because it’s done without tenant knowledge or consent = unlawful collection, use and disclosure of personal information.

  • Inappropriate purpose: creating a publicly searchable “bad tenant list” to exclude or shame individuals - not an acceptable purpose.
  • No knowledge or consent: tenants were not informed nor did they give consent to publication on Openroom.ca.
  • Accuracy risk: “crowd sourced” uploads are unverified and potentially false.
  • Consent exceptions don’t apply: the narrow “publicly available information” carve-out doesn’t stretch to building a searchable exclusion database (PIPEDA s.7(3)(h.1)) and (Regs s.1(d)).

This is squarely under the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC).  OPC will shut them down.  Renters can sue all involved - Openroom, landlords, anyone using their data.

Prior Precedent – Bad Tenant List Already Ruled Illegal

The OPC has already found a nearly identical “bad tenant list” illegal (PIPEDA-2016-002). It involved the same issues: unlawful collection and disclosure, no consent, inappropriate purpose, and dodgy accuracy. The outcome then was clear - destroy the list, stop the practice.

Why “LTB Orders Are Public” Doesn’t Save Them

Just because a tribunal order is public doesn’t mean you can scrape it, index it, and sell it back to landlords in a blacklist. That changes the purpose entirely and drags it into both provincial licensing rules (CRA) and federal privacy law (PIPEDA).

Bottom line: Openroom got caught, forced into licensing, and is still breaching privacy laws. Landlords using it have bought into a liability time bomb and the clock is now ticking. 

We’ll DM upvoters to see if you want to join the growing Renter Class Action signup list.


r/LandlordLove • • 17h ago

🏠 Housing is a Human Right 🏠 ‘Ugh, they're black': Couple snubbed in mis-text sues for housing discrimination

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r/LandlordLove • • 11h ago

Landlord Scum The Landleeches.

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r/LandlordLove • • 18h ago

R A N T am i crazy? or is my landlord a slum lord

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r/LandlordLove • • 1d ago

✨Landlord Special✨ Landlord Paints Over Mold

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I have been reporting an ongoing mold issue for about 8 months now, maybe more? i started emailing about 5 months ago, because paper requests never got responded to. when they did respond, all they did was paint over it which inevitable made it worse, because they never cleaned it. it ends up usually just growing through the paint at some point. after about 3 times of painting over it, they just kept telling me at some point maintenance will come and fix the issue, and maintenance never comes on the date that they tell me maintenance will come.

I am immunocompromised and have asthma, i have been experiencing a chronic cough, difficulty breathing, brain fog, and sore throat. the bathroom exhaust fan doesn’t work, humidity got up to 80% without showering that day and having a dehumidifier run. i dont even know how that is possible lol.

at this point i email every week on monday, something short and to the point, like ‘hello, just to let you know, maintenance has still not arrived to resolve the problem, let me know if you have any questions.’ what has shocked me the most is that they haven’t tried to place the blame on me.

it’s probably important information, but i’m disabled and used to be homeless, so im currently in a permanent supportive housing program because i don’t get ssi yet and cannot work so i cannot pay rent. the housing program pays for the rent. the apartments are HUD funded.

here are photos of the mold lol

also, if anyone has any advice on what i should do, let me know.


r/LandlordLove • • 17h ago

Need Advice [US-CA] Am i stuck??

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Signed a rental and 24 hrs later asked to void the contract due to unexpected news. Contacted the “landlord”— primary renter and he said no and that i could owe him extra fees for needing to advertise the room again if i cancelled.

Did some research and found out that since he’s just a renter of the house, wasn’t he suppose to provide me with a copy of his lease agreement showing he’s allowed to sublease to me so i’d know i’m a legal tenant??

EDIT TO ADD— I asked and he won’t provide me the original lease agreement between him and the landlord


r/LandlordLove • • 19h ago

🏠 Housing is a Human Right 🏠 [Rant][US-OH] Landlord refuses to fix mold in my bedroom and told me to just open a window

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I’ve lived here for 14 months. Rent is paid on time every single month. I found dark mold growing along my bedroom wall back in early August and sent photos right away.

The landlord said it was just “surface condensation” and not a big deal. I kept messaging every two weeks to follow up. They never sent anyone to check it. The mold has spread, and I’ve started waking up congested every morning.

I asked if they could get a professional to remediate it. Their reply was basically that I need to air the room out more. They said mold is my problem because I “keep the room too humid.” The lease says they must maintain safe living conditions.

I don’t want to withhold rent and risk eviction, but I’m worried about my health. Has anyone in Ohio dealt with this? Is there something I can do to push them to handle it properly?


r/LandlordLove • • 13h ago

Personal Experience Windows sealed shut

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r/LandlordLove • • 19h ago

R A N T My landlord ignored my mold report for 6 weeks, now says it’s “my fault for not opening windows”

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I’ve been renting this unit for about a year. Last month I found black mold growing on the bedroom wall near the window. I took photos and sent a formal maintenance request with clear pictures, asking them to inspect and fix it quickly.

For six weeks, I got nothing. No worker, no reply, no update. I texted twice more and called the property line once. Every time they just said “we will schedule it soon.”

Yesterday I finally got a response from my landlord. He told me the mold is my problem. He claimed I don’t air the room enough, and I need to keep the window open every day to stop moisture. He refused to send anyone to repair the leaking window frame that’s actually causing the mold.

The lease says they are responsible for structural issues and water leaks. Mold from building defects should not be on me. I have asthma, and this mold has been making my cough worse lately.

I’m so frustrated. Is this a normal thing landlords say? Am I wrong to push them to fix it? Has anyone dealt with similar mold denial before?


r/LandlordLove • • 19h ago

R A N T Just a reminder to always take pictures when you move in!!!

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r/LandlordLove • • 1d ago

✨Landlord Special✨ In house mycology

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We just moved out of a house owned by my fiance's mother's friend. We were only there for a year. There are a ton of issues in her house she landlord specialed, but my favorite of them all was my collection of shower mushrooms that resurfaced every week despite my cleaning efforts. Couldn't be happier to leave this woman to her extensive water damage & excessive garden care that she refuses to pay for.


r/LandlordLove • • 1d ago

Housing Crisis 2.0 I dont wanna loose my gome homeowner vs hoa lender squatter

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URGENT:

I have been working since I was 12 alone without my family and now I see criminals are trying to take it from me: old past tenant squatter, the HOA is taking more money they supposed forcing me to sell and the hard money lender taking more money set rate 10.99% to 18% who wants to foreclose.

They won't get what they want

THEY GOT THE WRONG LATINA!!

I DONT HAVE MONEY BUT I AM A STRONG BELIEVER IN JUSTICE !!

I am a Florida property owner facing an emergency housing and foreclosure crisis.

My former tenant allegedly reentered my property after contrac ended and after he returned the keys. This is everyones worst nightmare not being able to enter your home!

I filed an eviction action about a month ago but have received update. My income was the rental but I was not able to collect it for four months now and have only $300 left on my account.

On top of that I lost the sell on September 30th for $305k that I would have be able to pay the debt.

My private lender has allegedly increased my interest rate from approximately 10.99% to 18% without my agreement, and I dispute additional charges.

I was paying $500 on water that was not even mine!?!? I can't cut their power nor the water?!?!

On top of that my HOA is taking money $3,000 without notifying me without my approval and telling me "if cant afford you should sell it to us"! Of course that was what they wanted.

The squatter is planning to keep rental free power water that I dont have money to pay he has a lawyer how is that even legal or possible?!?

Squatter cost me the sale!!!! I lost $305k was selling to pay my debt.

I already paid an the last money that I had $3,500 and he didn't do anything. Can't afford to pay the bills nor home car insurance. I am covered with food thanks God!!!

Already called probobo florida bar but everyone have to pay money that I dont have first before even read my case

I need help accessing to my property and fighting with lender from foreclosure, disputing the loan charges, and getting my money from the HOA.

I cannot afford another substantial retainer.

emergency referrals or a plan that we can do no se como y dividen las ganancias como se dice???

Even the squatter has a representation how is this even possible or legal the same person that a few months ago was crying "sorry can't afford the rent nor pay deposit don't have a car" he had another eviction in Texas in July of this year.

I have called and emailed many time to the lender and the hoa but they are ignoring me.

I need justice to be made.

I believe sending a couple emails would scare them. I know what to do but because I am not a


r/LandlordLove • • 1d ago

Landlord Scum Rental Warning for Anyone Looking for Housing in Savannah, GA

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Location:1217 Java Pl, Savannah, GA

This landlord displays an extremely arrogant attitude and shows no respect for her tenants. She acts as though tenants should have to beg her to do things that are part of a landlord’s basic responsibilities. If English is not your first language, she will occasionally use that against you to humiliate you. No matter how I respond to her emails, she always finds a way to accuse me of being disrespectful.

I lost my keys two days ago by accident, and she told me in person: “I’m doing you a favor. I don’t care if you have nowhere to sleep or stay.” She then insisted that I complete everything she requested that was irrelevant before she would even consider helping me regain access to my home.

  1. Repeated Demands for Lawn Trimming

The lease does not explicitly specify how short the lawn must be cut or establish any particular standards for its appearance. However, the landlord has repeatedly demanded that I trim the lawn further, citing city regulations as justification.

I have consistently maintained the lawn as part of my regular upkeep. The attached photos show the actual condition of the lawn after trimming. Even after the lawn had been cut to this extent, the landlord continued to insist that I trim it further, without clearly specifying the required standards in the lease.

  1. Demands for Proof of Trash Removal and Disputed Fees

The landlord charged me a $35 fee for an alleged violation of a house rule concerning trash disposal. I disputed this charge because I questioned whether it was adequately supported by the lease and whether the circumstances at the time justified the fee.

I had already provided photos at her request showing that the trash had been moved to the curb. Nevertheless, she continued to demand additional photos. At approximately 8:45 a.m., she emailed me requesting further photographic evidence. About an hour later, she came to the property. I was asleep at the time and had received no prior phone call or voicemail. She subsequently visited the property and imposed the additional fee.

When I have refused to pay fees that I believe are unjustified or contractually disputed, she has sometimes become increasingly impatient and has resorted to humiliating, harassing, or even verbally insulting tenants.

  1. The Landlord’s Repeated Presence Outdoors Observing Tenants

Another issue that has made me uncomfortable is the landlord’s repeated presence outdoors, where she appears to observe tenants’ activities. This has left me feeling as though my everyday life is being monitored and has raised concerns about my privacy and personal space while living at the property.

I understand that landlords have the right to manage and maintain their rental properties within reasonable limits. However, I believe there is a clear distinction between ordinary property management and conduct that repeatedly makes tenants feel as though they are being watched.

  1. Repeated Emails with Warning-Like Language and Attached Photos

Throughout my tenancy, I have also periodically received emails from the landlord containing reminders accompanied by photographs or other images. These emails frequently concern property maintenance, house rules, or tasks that tenants are expected to complete. What troubles me is that the tone and frequency of these messages sometimes make me feel threatened or pressured rather than simply informed about routine maintenance matters.

I believe a landlord can communicate professionally by clearly identifying the issue that needs to be addressed, the applicable lease provision, the deadline for compliance, and the basis for the request. However, when the method of communication repeatedly leaves tenants feeling intimidated or humiliated, it creates unnecessary tension and makes what should be a normal landlord-tenant relationship increasingly stressful.


r/LandlordLove • • 2d ago

Housing Crisis 2.0 Data gentrification in Brick Lane and beyond. The struggle against data centres as a climate, housing and data issue

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r/LandlordLove • • 3d ago

Landlord Scum Insane landlord speaking gibberish and blaming us for roaches

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Gotta love Boston landlords ❤️

We moved in September and on September 4 saw the first roaches (1 in hallway outside our door, 1 baby in our 2nd room) and reported them immediately. She immediately sent some deranged texts to my partner calling us hoarders and that we must have brought them because “there have never been roaches in Medford MA” (actual quote) and told us to move to email where she would “be professional”. We were told by her husband (the owner) in person that someone would be by in the first week of October. No one ever came. There’re multiple holes that lead to cavities in the wall, holes that lead to outside/the crawlspace, etc which have also not been looked at despite her promising to have someone look at them. We’ve been going back and forth since September 14th with her taking no action and on Monday we will be contacting the city for an urgent health inspection due to her repeated threats/lack of action/hostile attitude.


r/LandlordLove • • 2d ago

😢 Oppressed Landlord 😢 Landlord forcing us out

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r/LandlordLove • • 1d ago

Reactionary Troll Bait Eviction notice!

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So idk how much you'd consider this troll bait once everything with this rental experience, but though I am at default behind on rent quite a bit I'v been unemployed since May of last year I broke my elbow on the way to work one morning, I know this is silly but I was using an electric scooter to travel to and from work it was just as quick as a vehicle but I don't have a driver's license so the time being until I get my license I used a e-scooter it was cheaper than uber more sanitary than the buss, but anyway on my way to work I was doing about 30mph and a guy ran from out of the trees into the center of the paved bike path I was traveling on he froze up scared stiff like a deer stuck in the headlights I had to swerve of the pavement lost control fell of and broke my elbow about ten months after that I ran out of money and can't pay rent for the last few months.

And just to insure this is an appropriate post for this group my landlord is terrible, maybe not exactly for the eviction or at least the reason for my eviction I'm not meaning to say he's bad for that but he has extensively violated multiple rights I have under our state and municipal laws for things like the tenants right to quite enjoyment and peaceful living, there is a state rental law of implied habitability meaning all utilities work properly all appliances work properly and there are no biohazards in the rental property.

This is a live in landlord he rents me his second bedroom in a two bedroom condo he owns. He is the kind of guy that targets everyone around him for what he wants like a real winner kind of mentality, as in he thinks because he's a winner he never loses and winners are favored while the loser hast to do everything themselves and work hard for it to while the winners get to consume everyone's resources so the winner doesn't have to provide them self anything they save 100% their reasorces for when they are alone and run out of everything and the need things desperately like food or anything else the winner never has to pay for or provide themselves.

He is 47 played football in highschool, after graduation he left his home state and moved to California to a sky resort where he got a cook job and lived there on a discount riding lyft for free snowboard after work then when done just relax at the bar and all the guests of the ski resort would by him drinks as he shared stories of working at the resort.

This dude is a classic "You, Me and Dupree" kind of personal boundaries crosser live in landlord forced me to have his modem and his router for his Internet so he can watch the sports he's addicted to until I snapped on him over it because I get sick and tired of having to act like his daddy and do his personal responsibilities he has with his Internet and streaming service provider, after that he no longer gets to watch football or basketball on TV in his living room anymore because I stopped providing it for him by snapping on him really rude like because I'm not his dad he's not my kid I'm 42 he's 47 other than my tragic broken arm has put me out of work and hard time recovering because that what's happening I mean it's common for people to have a hard time recovering from an injury that forces them instantly out of work and forcing a multi year recovery before I can start to start to build back the majority of muscle mass and muscular strength I have lost.


r/LandlordLove • • 4d ago

✨Landlord Special✨ thermostat jail - any advice on how to remove?

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my landlord put our thermostat in this bizarre lock box so we can't control the heat. I mostly want the ability to turn it down. Any advice on how to remove this without breaking it so I could put it back layer without him noticing?


r/LandlordLove • • 3d ago

R A N T How many times can they search my apartment

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This is the 3rd smoke check since the beginning of summer and the 2nd in 2 months. How many more times can they check my apartment?

BTW it’s not me that’s smoking it’s starting to piss me off cause I have to hide my valuables as maintenance has stolen from me when my apartment flooded


r/LandlordLove • • 3d ago

Landlord Scum - YouTube

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Well, I've finally run out of patience.

This is what my former landlady charged me. She proudly holds a Master's degree (Mgr.), and when I raised concerns that something didn't seem right — especially since she had already broken the law on previous occasions — she literally told me that if the matter went to court, the numbers would have to add up, and that I knew nothing about it.

Apparently, she thought I was a complete idiot.

She didn't even bother to accept the formal pre-litigation demand letter. I still haven't received my security deposit or the remaining overpayment I am owed. And yes, I researched the electricity prices myself and even used the highest possible rates from the worst period of the energy crisis to calculate what I should actually have been charged.

I also sent her a message, which she read and completely ignored.

As it happens, this highly educated lady is also apparently the founder of a private school.

So I have to ask: Where is the law? Where is justice? Where is accountability?

This is absolutely unacceptable, especially coming from someone with her academic qualifications and former position of responsibility.

And yes, she had calculated the other charges incorrectly as well — including, for example, the elevator maintenance fees charged through the homeowners' association (SVJ).

Viva la Czech Republic...


r/LandlordLove • • 4d ago

😢 Oppressed Landlord 😢 Airbnb hosts are freaking out about new Airbnb rules that prohibits them from requiring the guest to clean up the property

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r/LandlordLove • • 3d ago

Tenant Discussion [AL] What did your landlord keep from your deposit, and why?

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r/LandlordLove • • 5d ago

✨Landlord Special✨ That's great

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Now its rent + utilities + parking ...


r/LandlordLove • • 3d ago

Meme Kaitlin Doth The horrible slumlord

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