economy
April 15, 2026
TENANT CAN'T GET DEPOSIT BACK: Landlady Raised Rent Overnight, and Now She's Justifying Why She Won't Return Money: EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL SHE ASKED FOR MORE MONEY!
Problems with renting apartments in the region increasingly end up on social media, and one post from Reddit from Zadar caused a avalanche of reactions and opened up an old wound in the relationship between landlords and tenants.
TL;DR
- A tenant in Zadar shared a negative rental experience on Reddit, detailing issues with their landlord.
- The landlord reportedly increased the rent from 400 to 600 euros after three months, claiming it was to report a higher sum to the tax authorities.
- The tenant is struggling to get a 200 euro deposit back, which the landlord allegedly wants to use to cover electricity costs.
- The apartment reportedly had issues with dampness, which the landlord was aware of but did not address.
- The post sparked a large discussion among users, with many sharing similar experiences and frustrations with the rental market.
- The conversation also touched upon the broader issues of housing costs, tenant protection, and living situations in the region.