Landlord Fixes That Made Things Worse (29 photos)

Landlord fixes and DIY repairs have made things worse with sketchy solutions that leave tenants scratching their heads and questioning reality.

There’s a special kind of chaos that happens when a landlord decides to fix something on their own. From sketchy pipe “repairs” to fixes involving tape, glue, or whatever was lying around, it’s usually a recipe for disaster. You ask for a working faucet and end up with a confusing contraption that somehow made things worse. These aren’t just harmless attempts, they’re bold moves that defy logic and basic building codes. Tenants often find themselves living in spaces held together by sheer willpower and a few random nails. It’s like watching a DIY show where nobody wins and the budget was three bucks and a sandwich. And while calling a professional might seem like the obvious choice, some landlords just can’t resist a shortcut. The result? A gallery of sketchy repairs that make tenants laugh, cry, and maybe even move out. Honestly, it’s the kind of madness you couldn’t make up if you tried.