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Some tenants don’t just move in; they leave a mark. Think busted doors, sinks that tried to be fountains, and “deep cleans” that start with a shovel and a prayer. This gallery is the aftermath reel: 20 tenants who broke things, ignored brooms, and turned perfectly normal rooms into cautionary tales. I just found myself numerous times throughout collecting these instances of nightmarish tenants being grateful that I haven’t had to live with any of these people either.

1. Looks like these tenants left in a hurry

A woman stands in a cluttered, messy living room filled with trash, food containers, and scattered items on the floor and furniture, looking at the disarray with concern.
boston / via reddit.com

2. How did they even live there?

A small, dirty bathroom with a stained toilet, sink, and bathtub. The floor is cluttered with trash, and grime covers surfaces. The walls are discolored and there is a dusty mirror above the sink.
hoarderhouses / via reddit.com

3. These guys took their time breaking the house before leaving

A messy, partially demolished kitchen with broken cabinets, scattered debris, tools, and construction materials on the floor. The walls and countertops are unfinished, and the room appears to be under renovation.
landlord / via reddit.com

4. They even took the floor out

A small room with its wooden floorboards removed, exposing damaged joists, pipes, insulation, and debris beneath the floor. The surrounding area shows signs of water damage and disrepair.
trashy / via reddit.com

5. Can you guess where the mattress was?

A small empty room with beige walls and a door ajar, showing a carpet with large dark stains and dirt patches across its surface.
trashy / via reddit.com

6. So this is where the fruit flies came from

A couch with the cushion removed reveals a pile of candy wrappers, crumbs, and debris on the exposed seat. A broom and dustpan lean against the back of the couch, and the floor is wooden.
trashy / via reddit.com

7. This dude left a lot to remember them by

A large room is filled almost entirely with empty, crushed aluminum cans and a few white plastic bags, with red brick walls visible on the right side.
mildlyinfuriating/ via reddit.com

8. When you try to “fix it” and leave it worse

A close-up of a window sill with a wooden surface, showing a hole where a white blind cord passes through. The wood appears slightly worn, and part of the wall has chipped paint near the window.
mildlyinfuriating/ via reddit.com

9. I think they forgot some stuff under the fridge

A dirty tiled floor with a large area of dust, debris, small toys, letters, and trash collected along the wall and corner near a door. The area appears neglected and in need of cleaning.
mildlyinfuriating/ via reddit.com

10. Oh, yes, a roach infestation

A brown cockroach sits on the top edge of a white door, which is slightly open. A white wall with decorative trim and a partially open door in the background are also visible.
mildlyinfuriating/ via reddit.com

11. This one was testing his aim

A two-story house at dusk with a large, broken upstairs window and cracks in the downstairs window, showing damage to the building’s facade. The house number 2355 is visible above the door.
mildlyinfuriating/ via reddit.com

12. Why?

A yellow wall with white wainscoting has three large holes punched or smashed through the drywall, exposing the inside of the wall. There is an electrical outlet near the floor on the left.
mildlyinfuriating/ via reddit.com

13. This tenant had anger issues

A green door with a large glass pane, which is badly cracked in a circular pattern. A person’s reflection is visible in the glass, standing outside barefoot. The door has a metal handle, and part of the lower panel is boarded.
mildlyinfuriating/ via reddit.com

14. At least the fridge is okay

A messy kitchen with broken glass, scattered trash, and an overturned microwave on the floor. Dishes and clutter are on the counter, and chairs are stacked in front of a white refrigerator.
mildlyinfuriating/ via reddit.com

15. These tenants also had a goat living inside the house

A large pile of trash bags, cardboard boxes, and loose garbage scattered in front of an open garage, with various cans, bottles, and food containers visible among the debris.
mildlyinfuriating/ via reddit.com

16. There are things you simply can’t explain

A cluttered room with a bare mattress on the floor, scattered clothes, blankets, pillows, and crates. An open closet with more items, a wall heater, and a damaged wall are visible. The floor looks worn and untidy.
mildlyinfuriating/ via reddit.com

17. In their minds, these were improvements

A bathtub and shower setup with three showerheads and multiple exposed pipes and valves mounted on a tiled wall, creating a complex and unconventional plumbing arrangement.
mildlyinfuriating/ via reddit.com

18. These tenants left a goodbye present

A large, dark tarantula is inside an open pizza box. The box is mostly empty and displays recycling and food-safe icons on the bottom.
mildlyinfuriating/ via reddit.com

19. They were using the toilets as trash cans

A toilet seat filled with various trash items, including packaging, a blue cleaning sponge, and a Sharpie box, instead of being used as a regular toilet. The setting appears to be dirty and in disarray.
mildlyinfuriating/ via reddit.com

20. Stickers on every furniture? Why not?

A wooden table scattered with various colorful stickers, including hearts, smiley faces, animals, and cartoon characters. The stickers are unevenly spread across the tabletop. The table is next to a gray carpet.
mildlyinfuriating/ via reddit.com

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