When a Landlord Harasses You?
Get an Injunctive Order from the Court to Stop the Behavior: a Tenant Can Go to Court to Get a Legal Order from the Court for the Landlord to Stop the...
Get an Injunctive Order from the Court to Stop the Behavior: A tenant can go to court to get a legal order from the court for the landlord to stop the harassing behavior. 12 Sue the Landlord: A tenant could also sue the landlord for damages due to the harassment.
What are examples of landlord harassment?
Examples of landlord harassment
- Entering your apartment or dwelling unit illegally. ...
- Withholding amenities you're entitled to. ...
- Failing to perform repairs or maintenance in a timely fashion. ...
- Creating excess noise. ...
- Imposing an illegal rent increase. ...
- Sexual harassment. ...
- Illegal eviction. ...
- Refusing a rent payment.
What to do if your landlord is harassing you?
What to do if you feel harassed by your landlord:
- Keep a log of every encounter you have with your landlord. ...
- Write a letter to your landlord asking for the harassment to stop. ...
- Ask a witness to be there for landlord interactions.