I will start to this thread, which I think is important. Miami has a big student rental market due to Ross and the U of Miami, the rents are very high, and bad landlords don't need a free ride! So...here is my contribution from a landlord you should avoid. If you add one, please add the reason.

SS (owner of Efficiency) - this efficiency, located at 4173 S. LeJeune, is a converted garage and porch area to the main house with its own entrance. I rented it for $640, for 2 rooms, one being the living area with a dining table, dorm fridge, and hot plate, the other with a TV and bed, and a bathroom. There was no kitchen sink or regular stove. This would be considered a very good deal in Miami if it weren't for the owner. The lease states that you are to turn off the air conditioner when leaving the apartment for the day. I did so, but found that both the owner and her mother (who live adjacent) came into my apartment on several occasions and turned off the ceiling fans, THEN sent me emails complaining about the electric bill. I followed the lease but they invaded my privacy in order to do this. In addition, the owners are very noisy and you can hear their conversations clearly in their part of the house. They also promised a couch in the living area, which was never put in, so there was no place to sit in the living area, basically making it useless space. The issue with this rental is the privacy. These owners WILL come into the place while you are out, so if you value your privacy do not rent at this address!!