NeuLandlord.com - Where Landlords Get Reviewed

Renting can be a veritable pain in your neck. Difficult property managers and finicky, arbitrary landlords can make your renting experience a nightmare. Often times, renters are faced with sudden rent increases, discrimination, deposit retention, and many other unlawful acts. Startup NeuLandlord, while it can’t literally stop this sorts of things from happening, will help renters be more aware about exactly what they’re getting themselves into. The site allows renters to check out their possible future landlords and get clued into how they act. It’s basically collection of reviews and ratings. Users submit write-ups of landlords and management companies, thus leveling the play field and highlighting unfair practices. You can search by state, using the map, or simply type in the name of any landlord; both best and worst landlords are highlighted on the homepage.

“NeuLandlord was launched on January 8th, 2007 with one simple goal in mind: To provide a place for renters to share their experiences with their landlords and property management companies. Everyday, unfair rental practices are taking place in the form of discrimination, sudden rent increases, unfair retention of a renter's deposit, notice to vacate without timely notification, and many other unlawful acts that go without any repercussions to the landlord or the management company. The renter is simply replaced with another unsuspecting tenant and the same unlawful practices take place. NeuLandlord is a centralized collection of reviews and ratings of landlords and management companies written by renters! This levels the playing field and brings to light any unfair practices that are taking place which will result in those properties not being rented. Finally, those acting in an unfair manner will be held accountable. Don't ever sign another lease again without first checking Neulandlord. They are checking up on you...it's only fair that you check up on them.”

This is a smart, informative site. There’s nothing like the power of the people to crack down on bad landlords and unfair and unlawful acts. As more people use this site, it could very well become a hub for renters looking to rent a new place. Landlords perform tedious background checks on their tenants, so why shouldn’t tenants do the same?

Are there any measures in place to screen out libelous or spurious information? Can landlords contest posts? How is this site going to draw in more users?