How do I know if my landlord is sketchy?

8 Signs Your Potential Landlord is Shady

Refusing to show the certificate of occupancy.
The deposit is non-refundable.
Unable (or unwilling) to answer questions.
Being overly aggressive.
Being inattentive.
Trying to charge extra for roommates.
Promising to send a copy of the lease later.
Charging a fee to view the apartment.

What is a bad landlord called?

Slumlord
A slumlord (or slum landlord) is a slang term for a landlord, generally an absentee landlord with more than one property, who attempts to maximize profit by minimizing spending on property maintenance, often in deteriorating neighborhoods, and to tenants that they can intimidate.

Can a landlord demand more money without a proper notice?

Demanding more money without the proper notice could be a form of harassment. Improper Notice: Landlord-tenant law requires landlords to give a certain amount of notice for events such as entry, nonpayment of rent or evictions. If the landlord does not give the proper notice, it could be considered harassment.

What are the rights of a tenant when they pay rent?

This simply means that as long as a tenant pays rent, he has a right to live within the rental unit free from harassment or unreasonable demands by the landlord.

Are there landlords who do not comply with the law?

The vast majority of tenancies work well. Sadly, there remains a small minority of criminal landlords who choose not to comply with the law, and whose tenants suffer as a result. There are also some tenants who do not uphold their side of the bargain.

Can a landlord withhold money from a tenant?

It’s called landlord retaliation and is recognized by the law as behavior designed to punish a tenant for properly filing a valid complaint or organizing or joining a tenant union or similar group. Tenants can also be protected from vengeful landlords if they properly withhold money from rent for repairs based on their state’s laws.

Can a landlord discuss with other tenants information on?

My landlord tells tenants business, let them see other tenants applications, employer and salary. I hate it because I don’t know these people and I surely don’t want to know their information.

What happens if a tenant does not pay rent?

If that time passes without any word or payment from the tenant, you can move on to file for eviction. If your tenant has not paid rent by the required time for the pay or quit notice, it is time for you to move on to filing for eviction with the court system.