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Old May 25, 2011, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Kmbpeace1171 View Post
`Do u guys think that Slumlords really abuse and take advantage of tenants who are ill and unable to stand up for themselves and why does this happen?
After spending 17 years in the property management business, I began renting a duplex...it is the first time I have come up against an owner who acts sometimes like a "slumlord". I had an issue that was brought to a head in March regarding some repairs. I was really upset after spending my working career fostering education and ethics in property management.

As things got resolved, I started coming to the conclusion that the owners just really don't know what they are doing (as opposed to targeting me). In my city, they are required to do certain things in order to maintain a rental certificate which allows them to legal rent the place. Well the things I wanted done were part of those requirements.

Glad you are in a good place now!

If anyone reading this has landlord/management issues, please PM me...I'd be happy to give suggestions.
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