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Israeli Renters Share Nightmarish Experiences with Unusual and Abusive Landlords

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By מור פיקלני

What happened

Israeli renters reveal disturbing experiences with landlords, including harassment, illegal property issues, and bizarre behavior, underscoring challenges in the rental market.

01Tenants report landlords engaging in harassment, bizarre behavior, and illegal activities in Israel.
02A 95-year-old landlord opened the door naked to a tenant during lease signing.
03One landlord hosted swinger parties in shared yards, causing tenants to leave.
04A couple discovered their rented apartment had illegal sewage connections and was not legally owned by the landlord.
05Landlords threatened tenants with selling rent checks on the black market to intimidate them.
06Renters warn of the need for caution due to lack of rental market oversight in Israel.

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