Bad Unscrupulous LandLord Imposter, Embezzler & Extortionist (aka BULLIEE)

A NEW BREED OF OUTLAW

This is not about "tenants' rights", and it's not about a landlord/tenant dispute. The subject in question
here is stopping crooks who assume the guise of landlords in order to use apartment buildings to victimize
anyone who rents from them.
It's a wide open opportunity for any kind of violations they can do to steal money from the very people
who can least afford it. Then they drive them out to make way for new victims, and repeat it all over again.
We are NOT talking about some minor misunderstanding with a tenant. These are premeditated criminal
actions taking place against apartment dwellers at large. There are only a handful of owners doing this, but they
are getting richer and are expanding their holdings at our expense. They are also increasing in number. They
have to be stopped!

BULLIEE SYMPTOMS
Here is how to tell if your landlords are BULLIEEs. Below is a list of some common abusive practices by predatory landlords.
Write in any additional ones you think of, let us know what they are and well add them to the list.

OWNER PROBLEMS
unresponsiveness
broken contract
any non-refundable fees
changes in terms
late fees charged
illegal rent raises
loss of parking space
excessive deposits
deposit not returned
eviction threats
unwarranted eviction
frequent owner changes
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BUILDING PROBLEMS
security compromised
poor/no yard lighting
broken steps/elevator
roof leaking in rain
overflowing trash bin
pest infestations
recurring mold growth
other health hazzards
dangerous conditions
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UNIT PROBLEMS
broken screen/window
lock won't open/lock
door won't open/close
interior damages
electric/gas problems
plugged/slow drains
low water pressure
not enough hot water
faucet won't shut off
leaking pipes
other repairs ignored
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(write in any other problems in the blanks provided)

COMPARE REAL LANDLORDS TO PREDATORY BULLIEEs

Mercenary predators give all landlords a bad name. They are readily distinguished from real landlords in many ways.
Here are some examples: Compare the numbered items in each list below.

REAL LANDLORDS

B.U.L.L.I.E.E.s

1 Maintain their property and keep it.......1 Only do a repair if forced to do so

in good condition
2 Try to accommodate tenants and keep.......2 Relegate tenants to voicemail and
them happy
will not return their calls
3 Follow the laws...........................3 Do anything they want to whoever
they want regardless of the law
4 Only raise rents legally & as needed......4 Raise rents at every opportunity,
legal or not
5 You can actually see & talk to them.......5 You would not know him if you did see
him and may not even know his name
6 May ask you how things are................6 Already knows things are bad & does
not want to hear about it again
7 Care about upkeep because the.............7 Let things go because their investment
property is a long term investment
is just for a quick turnover profit
8 May pay you interest on your deposit......8 Will probably steal your deposit when
you move
9 Try to find good, long-term tenants.......9 Try to kick out anyone who has lived
there for long to get a higher rent