Too many times we've heard stories about landlords or property management companies that have acted in shameful ways. This is a space for tenants to share those stories with the world. 

Share a story of shameful landlord or property management behavior for us to add to our wall (anonymous)

Arezzini Properties

2022 - "A resident’s car was stolen from the lot and the landlord did nothing to increase security. A few months later another resident’s car was set on fire and my car was totaled because I was parked next to it. The landlord still expected me to turn rent in on time and still did nothing to increase security. A year later my car was stolen out of the lot and totaled, and then my rental was vandalized. Landlord keeps saying there is nothing he can do because he doesn’t “want to pass the cost on to the residents” yet the rent continues to go up! Our laundry room also kept getting broken into and people were sleeping there over night and lighting fires indoors, leaving needles everywhere."

Avenue 5 Residential

2022 - "They claimed that I lived in the apartment for 12 days longer than I did and tried to charge me for extra days rent. They refused to give back my security deposit because of this claim, even though I had loads of photo, video, and contractual evidence. They ignored my emails and phone calls, all while sending debt collectors after me and my family. It took nearly 2 years of going through small claims court to get them to drop the charges and give my security deposit back."

Bluestone Real Estate

2025 - "I had fallen behind on rent in February of this year and scheduled it to process on February 13th. I had received my direct deposit the day before, so I had enough to cover the past-due rent. I got an email from them saying that my payment had "failed." I checked with my bank, and they said no withdrawal attempt was made. I have used them to make payments every month, so there was no way I could have changed my banking info (unless I actually changed banks, which I haven't). Now, they are trying to evict me for nonpayment of rent and have blocked me from making payments online. When I tried to reach out to them, they have ghosted me."

Bridge Property Management

2022 - "Illegally entered my Apt to steal all my rental documents dating back to the 1980's."

Capital Property Management

2024 - "They terminate[d] my leasing and refuse[d] ... my rent pay[ment before it was due,] now the want [me] to pay month and a half!!!"

David Straub

2025 - "During my tenancy, I encountered several issues including being locked out, being charged rent for more square footage than was usable (due to a slanted ceiling), being deadnamed, and being blamed for circumstances that weren’t mine to carry. When I attempted to communicate, I felt gaslit and disrespected."

Everett Station Lofts LLC

2025 - "If there's a landlord that needs to be on the Landlord Wall of shame, this is it. That's all I'm going to say."

Oswego Pointe Apartments

2020 - "Management personnel stole a pile of ready-to-distribute Renters Rights flyers from my private patio."

Regency Property Management

2025 - "Company changes rules once you move in. Adds late fees & other erroneous charges in ledger without notifying tenant & refuses to talk about it. They will not do mediation. Ignores, refuses, & threatens with service bills if requests essential repairs. Two vendors said same statement (works like manufacturer intended), doesn't fix problem, and now charged fee. Refuses reasonable accommodations. Failed city inspections and no penalties, Landlord lied and didn't finish repairs. After reporting their negligence to BOLI, the landlord is coming back after me. No use finding a lawyer-they won't help unless I have an eviction notice. System is broken and no consequences for landlord."

2023 - "And continues in 2024. Failed city inspections & gave false statements of repairs, Landlord is non-compliant with lease, has not maintained premises in a habitable condition, has conducted retaliatory conduct by with holding services, reporting false entries of security deposit on ledger, adding late fees, discriminatory practices against disabilities, and false advertising of rental, just to name a few."

Reliance Property Management

2023 - "Raised my rent $500 a month and refused to pay me Portland relocation assistance. Took all the legal steps to get it and they want a jury trial which costs me a lot of money upfront. Then in 2024 they raised my rent and additional $150. I’ve been trapped here because all my extra money now goes to rent and I can’t save up for a deposit. I am currently paying the most rent in my building. They are slum lords"

Stark Firs Management

2025 - "False rental agreement violations, fines Harassment, failure to refund rent overpayment, giving violations due to another tenants false claims, lies. Apartment owner has instructed a current tenant to watch other tenants and report back. Received 6 eviction notices for January 2025 rent and late fee when it was already included in to my Eviction payment plan. No response to my first complaint to the main housing office, second complaint they were not interested is in hearing or seeing proof that violations were false and unfounded. I am being pushed out with false claims and violations and fees, risk of loosing my housing voucher. I have health issues as well as having mental health diagnosis"

Sterling Pointe Apartments

2024 - "The leasing office put in a new policy to start mailing in the rent if late you get a 10-day notice. They started this at the beginning of the holiday season when lots of mail is being sent across the US. They are down the street from us but we have to mail it what kind of dumb shit is that. They tell us we are responsible for when the mail arrives at the office. Like do I look like a USPS employee!? How is it our responsibility if the mail gets to you late!? They tell us we can pay in the portal but why would we pay a fee just to pay rent? Also, you have to pay your rent on time consistently for 6 months to pay in the portal. Plus these apartments are crap the walls are thin the windows aren't sealed properly and black mold gets in them."