Dear cool09,

I give respect to every person until I feel disrespected.
You have a legal obligation to pay your rent and abide by your rental contract, this is all.
By doing so you are respecting him, you don't have to like him or feel obligated to listen to his problems. That becomes a different relationship.
SHOUT out to SOUNDGARDEN !

This will pass, so don't get to wired up.
Feed the situation No energy, and he will get the point.
How close is your landlord? Same house?
Happiedasiy