Slumlords are notorious for shirking their duties and leaving their tenants hanging. That’s when they’re not raising rent and cheaping out on maintenance, which is a common complaint from people who rent.
One homeowner’s slumlord neighbor thought he’d be able to sidestep his half of the cost of removing some trees, claiming he was broke. With no alternative, the homeowner paid for the whole job themselves but ended up getting their own back later.
More info: Reddit
