5 Ways To Deal With Problematic Landlords As A Student

Save yourself the hassle and follow these 5 tips

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As a student, I’ve been living in rented houses for the past 3 years. This involved either going through a letting agency or a private landlord.

Renting a house as a student can be really daunting. As an international student, I felt even more lost and scared to speak up because I wasn't sure if I was in the wrong or not.

I realised that a lot of agencies and landlords exploit the fact that many students are naive and don’t know their rights. So, after 3 years of crazy rent stories, here’s a list of ways to make sure you avoid horrible rent experiences:

1. Report Issues As Soon As They Happen

If the past 3 years have taught me anything, it’s to never leave anything unreported. Whether it’s a scratch on the dining table or a leaky ceiling, make sure you let your agency or private landlord know ASAP.

I say this because one of the three scenarios below is likely to happen when you report the issue:

1. They dismiss it and tell you if it’s not completely broken then they won't fix it
2. Try to turn the situation around and say that you broke it. In which case you can tell them…