Toronto landlord charges $750 for bed in closet

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A Toronto landlord is the latest nightmare come to life for prospective renters.

Greedy landlords are taking advantage of the city’s seemingly endless housing crisis, squeezing as many tenants as possible into whatever space they can create and call a room.

A recent Kijiji listing shared on Reddit’s “Slumlords Canada” page shows a twin bed inside an actual closet.

The landlord didn’t even have the decency to change out the sliding doors to it.

There are two tiny shelves against the back of the closet while to the right, a tiny TV screen is at the foot of the tiny bed.

The landlord is looking for a female student ready to move into what they call an “independent room” in the downtown upper Jarvis St. area on Sept. 1.

They’ve described it as “perfect for full time students or working gurl.”

“Wonderful space in an apartment with a large balcony,” reads the ad’s description.

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It has a shared bathroom, kitchen and living space and is close to the TTC’s Sherbourne and Yonge and Bloor Stations as well as schools, banks and other amenities including grocery stores, drug stores, a walk-in clinic and restaurants.

Utilities are included as is “fast speed unlimited internet” but “hydro is limited” and only to be used in “normal conditions.”

Also, you need to be a cat person because there are two “cute” ones currently living there — though people online questioned whether they were literal felines or if the landlord was referring to other females.

First and last month’s rent is required on the short- or long-term agreement, as well as a $200 deposit that will be returned after moving out.

The landlord also requires a copy of valid identification, two references, a letter of employment or proof of income.

“The fact that they’re asking for TWO references and proof of employment for a damn closet is insane,” one person commented.

Another mused, “Imagine paying $750 to live like Harry Potter before the magic.”

A third person remarked, “At this point, I’d rather just live in a car in a Walmart parking lot.”