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What's a scam that's so normalized that we don't even realize it's a scam anymore? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 days ago by Basement_Dweller@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] Rcklsabndn@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

At least in Chicago, many landlords require references from past landlords when you are applying for a new apartment, so flaking on rent or trashing a place before moving out can doom your future endeavors.

Unless you get lucky and find a private owner to rent from that doesn't bother with checking backgrounds.

Then you just have to deal with them taking ages to repair anything and letting themselves into your apartment unannounced to 'check on things'.

[–] hateisreality@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago (2 children)

In my experience the private landlords are the ones who actually fix shit. Last corp landlord I had lost a civil suit for 20 million in Cambridge mass for not maintaining the property.

[–] daannii@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

I've had the opposite experience but I think it's always a gamble with landlords. Especially when moving to a new city and you can't ask around.

[–] hansolo@lemmy.today 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It's very hit or miss. Not all landlords are good or bad.

[–] hateisreality@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I know and I've been lucky in that regard...I will never rent from a corporate landlord again...I highly recommend avoiding Northland property.

[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 days ago

as well as any llc