Mom-and-Pop vs. Corporate Landlords: Who’s Worse?

Everyone has a horror story about a landlord, but is the villain a mom-and-pop owner or a corporate giant? This episode dives into the global research on landlord types, from a Journal of Urban Economics study on complaint rates to a Princeton Eviction Lab analysis of algorithmic evictions. We explore the critical difference between relational and transactional management, and why the regulatory environment—not the landlord’s size—determines whether you get a fair deal or a "lock-in exploitation" playbook. If you’re a tenant in a weak-protection market like Israel, the evidence might change how you choose your next rental.