Another way is to ask friends and acquaintances how their landlord treats them, and if they are pleased, then contact that landlord to see if he has rentals that would interest you. The landlord should make an effort to communicate reasonably with the tenant. Such communication should be diplomatic in approach, thorough in explanation. Lack of proper communication is a major source of tension between tenant and landlord. Tenants as individuals have a hard time getting management to listen to them, so they form a tenant association.
Management refuses to meet with tenant representatives and communication breaks down even further.
Landlord needs more time to make repairs but doesn't inform the tenant. Management does not explain and is evasive about when it might be fixed. A major problem develops with the water lines to a development. Without warning or explanation, management shuts off water for two days. Management sends eviction notices claiming violation of lease.