"Unscrupulous landlords" refers to landlords who behave dishonestly or without moral principles. They may take advantage of their tenants, ignore regulations, or exploit others for personal gain. Full definition
Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez echoed the sentiment, saying her office often gets complaints from «working families» who face «harassment from unscrupulous landlords seeking to force them from their homes.» (nypost.com)
«As New York City grows and rents skyrocket we hear far too many stories of tenants who are threatened, menaced and harassed by unscrupulous landlords who want to put out long - time residents in favor of gaining newer, more lucrative leases,» she said. (dnainfo.com)
«This had to be done because we are in an arms race with unscrupulous landlords who will stop at nothing,» Levine said. (dnainfo.com)