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Another common denominator could be also the price point of properties they pay to rent. Some landlords just dont budget/save well regarding repairs. Properties with lower rent prices can make that worse. So when your like hey fix that and this. They may seem begruding about it. Although out of 6 landlords all them doing that seems unlikely. Unless some of these problems where overly petty.

However, I would not consider a rodent problem petty. (probably means somthing is not sealed well) Although getting a cat without talking to the landlord sure is gonna make them more willing to help (sarcasm). Pets can cause serious damage, and can even leave odors after carpet has been replaced. Making the property harder to rent or more costly to repair.