I was going to post link the video but I couldn't find it. But Jordan Peterson said something about whenever he walks into a room that is too clean he knows there is a tyrant behind it. He was talking about the type of room that is absolutely perfect without anything out of place. He psychologically profiles these people in that way.

I think your post nails it. Nobody wants to be perceived as a slob. The person sets a trap, knowing the person won't oppose it, thereby setting a precedent that he is a lawmaker. It's at that point that you should move out at the end of the lease term.