Landlord
Coverage of Landlord in the Nexus archive.
- [IRL] I met the landlord, saw the room, they gave me the key to the house and told me to send them the deposit
A person viewed a rental room, received the key from the landlord, and was asked to send a deposit despite concerns about a potential scam. The landlord, who is leaving the country, offered to defer rent payment until the end of the month. The individual's mother warned about the risk of fraud, while others had also shown interest in the room.
- Possible romance scam / MLM recruitment – looking for legal advice (Canada)
A Canadian individual is seeking legal advice regarding an MLM insurance agent (Landlord) accused of using a short-term romantic relationship to recruit others through deception, financial exploitation, and fraudulent practices. The person is inquiring about evidence types (e.g., text messages, call logs) that could be used if the accused denies the relationship.
- Possible romance scam / MLM recruitment – looking for legal advice (Canada)
An individual in Canada is seeking legal advice regarding an MLM insurance agent (Landlord) who allegedly used a short-term romantic relationship to recruit someone into the business. The person also reports attempts at insurance fraud and financial exploitation, and is inquiring about evidence (e.g., text messages, call logs) that would be considered if the accused denies the relationship.
- Someone paid my rent and is trying to scam me
A woman received unexpected help paying her entire house's rent from a man who later demanded money back via Apple Pay to a different phone number, raising scam concerns. She discovered the man may be targeting others similarly, as another woman reported a similar incident. The woman is worried about potential chargebacks and how to explain the situation to her roommates.
- Chicago renter woke up to rats gnawing on his face after complaining about infestation to landlord for months
A Chicago tenant, Heriverto Hernandez, woke up to rats gnawing on his face after months of complaining to his landlord about an infestation. Hernandez reported the issue to his landlord for months without resolution, leading to the severe incident.
- East Charlotte charter school’s future uncertain as deadline to vacate nears
A charter school in East Charlotte, Charlotte Secondary School, faces an uncertain future as it must vacate its current building by June 24 due to unresolved negotiations with its landlord. School leaders are urgently seeking temporary and permanent locations to avoid closure, which would disrupt families and staff. The school has operated in its current building for 13 years and must secure a new property by July 15.
- America's 'worst mayor' on winning streak ever since she switched to Republican as she secures win against her suing landlord
A mayor labeled 'worst' has maintained a winning streak since joining the Republican Party and recently won against her suing landlord. The title highlights her political shift and legal victory.
- Married at First Sight bridal boutique owner is suing landlord for £500,000 after 'leaks ruined hundreds of wedding dresses and led to the breakdown of her own marriage'
The owner of a Married at First Sight bridal boutique is suing her landlord for £500,000 after leaks damaged hundreds of wedding dresses and contributed to her own marriage's breakdown.
- Judge rules in favor of former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard in rent dispute with landlord
Judge ruled in favor of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard in a rent dispute with a former landlord, but her boyfriend is now financially liable. The legal case centered on a disagreement between Henyard and the landlord.
- Iconic NYC dive bar says landlord is trying to steal brand and open copycat spot: suit
169 Bar, a legendary downtown dive bar, is suing its landlord for allegedly attempting to hijack the bar's trademark and open a copycat establishment in the same location. The lawsuit claims the landlord seeks to exploit the original bar's brand recognition.
- SC upholds NGT order that landlord cannot be liable for environmental violations committed by tenant
The Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) order that landlords cannot be held liable for environmental violations committed by their tenants. The NGT previously ruled that an owner was not responsible for paying ₹25 lakh in interim environmental damage compensation for offenses by an industrial unit operating on his rented premises.
- Fortress-Backed UK Retailer Faces Landlord Fight Over Debts
A UK retailer backed by Fortress is facing a dispute with landlords over unpaid debts. The company, Poundstretcher Ltd., operates stores in the UK.
- This SF family’s landlord is raising rent by 90%. Thanks to a loophole, it might be legal
A San Francisco family is facing a 90% rent increase from their landlord, which may be legal due to a loophole. The tenants have a chance to challenge the increase based on how the situation was handled.
- NYC landlord pleads for help as ‘9-year-squatter’ nightmare costs him hundreds of thousands in unpaid rent, fees
A New York City landlord is seeking assistance after a woman occupied his apartment for nine years following a 2014 Craigslist ad for a live-in companion. The tenant who posted the ad died in 2016, leading to significant financial losses for the landlord.
- Family displaced by Eaton Fire claims landlord charged them over $10k a month for rent
A family displaced by the Eaton Fire filed a lawsuit alleging they were victims of rent gouging and charged more than $10k a month for a 3-bedroom home.
- I evicted my tenants and now they won't let agents in to do viewings: Can they go in without their permission?
A landlord who evicted their tenants is now unable to conduct property viewings as the tenants refuse to allow agents access. The situation raises legal questions about whether agents can enter the property without tenant permission.
- Landlord's blunt response to tenant's heartbreaking reason for falling three months behind rent
A landlord responded bluntly to a tenant's reason for falling behind on rent, which was due to a heartbreaking personal circumstance. The tenant had fallen three months behind on rent payments. The situation highlights the challenges of landlord-tenant relationships.
- The Renters' Rights Act means I'm being evicted from my home - I blame the Government and not my landlord
The Renters' Rights Act is causing an individual's eviction, and they attribute responsibility to the government rather than their landlord. The situation highlights dissatisfaction with new housing legislation.
- Afghan migrant on trial for murdering dog walker in 'knife rampage' admits stabbing his landlord and 14-year-old boy
An Afghan migrant is on trial for murdering a dog walker during a knife rampage and has admitted to stabbing his landlord and a 14-year-old boy. The case involves multiple violent acts and legal proceedings.
- Distraught woman forced to live in TENT outside home she is renting after accusing landlord of extreme negligence
A woman is living in a tent outside her rented home due to her landlord's alleged extreme negligence, forcing her to seek shelter elsewhere. The situation highlights concerns about housing insecurity and landlord accountability.
- Afghan refugee who 'killed dogwalker and injured landlord after row over being evicted' fit to stand trial for murder, court told
An Afghan refugee is set to face trial for murder after allegedly killing a dogwalker and injuring a landlord during a dispute over eviction. The court addressed his fitness to stand trial for the alleged crimes. The case involves a conflict over housing and resulting fatal violence.