My landlord has been harassing me for 12 years. They keep doubling down with the insanity. There should be support groups for tenants that are being harassed.
You made a comment stating that your landlord has harrassed you for 12 years. May I ask why you did not move? I am not saying you should have. I just dont think I could deal with it for that length of time, thats all I meant.
Our landlord didn't want to replace our water heater, took them a month and that's after she threatened to evict us if we didn't just deal with it so she served us a demand of possession. She refused to accept our rent, twice. And now we got an eviction notice with a false claim, claiming we damaged the property. All of which we have evidence against. We have a video of the day before we got that notice that shows the entire inside and outside being spotless.
So, when they refused to accept rent, you put the rent in an escrow account? Or at least, you got it in writing that they refused? baymanagementgroup is SO right, document your claim. Either party can make false claims, so BOTH parties should document.
if you're a tenant in good standing and your landlord is harassing you; my advice is document everything. that includes dates, times, pictures and videos. give them a warning that if harassment doesn't stop, you will take legal action and you have evidence to back it up. this usually works, as most landlords don't want to go to court and don't want their reputation ruined.
True, unfortunately I had a landlord send someone to use aggressive tactics on me, by aggressively talking to me, so it ended in a phisicall confrontation with the guy, because he blocked my way, I'm a very good tenant I don't bother other tenants, I pay every month and I did nothing to deserved this, and I currently always stress out knowing my landlord want to hurt me if I don't pay in time, where as I never let a month pass without I pay.
I have never had problems anywhere I've rented and the previous rental was there for almost eleven years. I moved into the last place and never been subjected to such sadistic and malicious treatment. I've not only never even so much as plugged a toilet or sink nor damaged anything anywhere I've rented and yet was accused of some of the worst things without proof and always had my deposits returned, while this one has stolen and won't return it even despite being taken to court and winning. I even filed a human rights/harassment complaint locally, provided a lot of evidence and it was dismissed stating no probable cause, when they didn't even bother to investigate nor ask for the other evidence I have.
@@JoeyTeam31 I'm a LL and this puzzles me. If you're a "very good tenant" why would LL see any reason to be aggressive? If you're quiet, pay rent in full on time every time, aren't damaging the unit, park where you're supposed to, why would he be aggressive? What has he got to be aggressive about? Something doesn't seem right. Your post mentioned paying rent 3 times, and you said that a month doesn't pass without rent payment, but are you saying you pay in full, on time, every time? If not, you're not as good a tenant as you think. NOT SAYING that justifies aggression; just saying that IF any of those potential issues I mentioned are true then maybe you aren't quite as good of a tenant as you think. Just for example- a LL that eventually gets all rent due him isn't the same as paying in full on time. The LL has bills due too.
Just because you are my landlord does not mean you need to call me or ask me to call you every day any time of day. If I pay rent on time and there is no issue with the apartment please leave me alone. I am not your friend.
Happened to me too and along with the wife (no friends not even the kids) thought I moved there so they could infiltrate my life, listen to them brag, slander and gossip horribly about others. Every boundary was repeatedly violated and after a letter was sent that communication was to be via email only, it was met with revenge, ridiculous accusations, cruel and sadistic behavior, withdrawal of hot water, heat, refrigeration and non stop verbal attacks against my character and mental stability, insults and smear campaigns.
Hi my landlord is harrasing me I got grabbed bye the neck by a maintenance guy we still going to court, I have to testify,she brought the maintenance guy and the inspector a woman to my house, she did it again I said to the inspector he can't come in my house he was at my door ,in January 12 I told the inspector no
Not only do they sometimes enter your unit without notice or permission, but sometimes they may start criticizing stuff they know you've had for a number of years with no issues As long as you pay to live there, that place is your home. You have the right to the use of both indoor and outdoor space without landlord harassment, especially if you've had outdoor items in the same spot for years with no issue. Let's say you've had see amenity of your own parking spaces and your own attic. Or basement for the whole time you've lived there. And now you are landlord is trying to strip you of your rightLet's say you've had see amenity of your own parking spaces and your own attic. Or basement for the whole time you've lived there. And now you are landlord is trying to strip you of your right to use it You need to stand up for what's right for yours if it came with your unit, especially if you've been there for quite a while. This is especially true if you know your landlord gets drunk from drinking too much Sometimes landlords will start nit picking as a form of harassment when they have absolutely no legal grounds to evict you, so they'll poke and prod to try to make your life their miserable until you leave, which is what they wanted anyway. When this happens, you need to log everything, really document and keep every correspondence as proof harassment has been going on. Let's say you don't bother no one and you pay the rent in full on time each month and you Let's say you don't bother no one and you pay the rent in full on time each month and you don't get in trouble Let's say all of a sudden out of nowhere. You're landlord decides to start with you. You need to really stand app to them and demand they back off after you've already explained. Whatever the situation is and you know you're NOT in the wrong. If they keep it up, you need to demand a stop right NOW They may keep pushing the issue, even after you told them to stop more than once. If they keep pushing the issue after you've already told them to stop and after explaining yourself and letting them know you're not discussing it. No further, that's when it becomes HARASSMENT That's when you also know you have a narcissistic landlord. Alcohol really worsens these problems, because they CAN get DANGEROUS when they've NEVER been dangerous toward you BEFORE That's when you really need to start reaching out toward resources and start getting some help when you feel it maybe necessary. That's when you really need to start reaching out toward resources and start getting some help when you feel it maybe necessary. Don't let the abuse continue, put a stop to it. Use necessary resources and make complaints against these types of people so renters will be warned well in advance and be able to make educated decisions before
My landlord keeps breaking into my house ..like trying to walk in with the Chain on not know I’m home …as well as actually breaking in by forcing his way inside under the chain
Unless there is some kind of clear emergency, your landlord cannot just come in whenever they want. Most jurisdictions require a minimum of 24 hours notice, but also a valid reason for the visit. Unfortunately, many landlords think that because they own the property, they have more control. But a tenant with a legal lease has a right to quiet enjoyment of the premises.
I had a landlord in florida who hated me,I was always on time with rent, one day she changed the locks on my door without notice and I said whats up and she wanted me out. Is that illegal.
Looks like I'ma test NC tenant protection for the disabled. 2 false write ups now one away from eviction and expulsion from section 8, when i qualify for upgrade to mortgage assistance when im up to moving again and able to cover my part. Disgusting narcissist behavior harassing and bullying the elderly and disabled.
@@BayManagementGroup appreciate that but nope. Attacked by a neighbors adult son few months back, whipped me in the temple with a pistol. Both had extensive criminal records.
I have lived at this park for over 3 years now and all a sudden they want to evict me for having a bad background Even though their are others who have not so great background Mind you I always pay my bills on time The manager is going out of his way to inform certain home owners that I have a bad past which caused the home owner to now be scared of me He also told people in the park not to hire me which is now messing with my money Last but not least I have a recording of manager and his daughter talking about my mother dying and how they don’t want me to own the property
Usually, background checks are run on tenants at the very beginning of the process. So it is odd this would come up so many years down the line. Have you had, or been listed on, a valid lease for the last 3 years?
They cannot just kick you out without proper notice and cause. A landlord can choose not to renew your lease, but if they are trying to evict you, there has to be just cause.
I live in Pennsylvania and have been residing at my apartment complex for over 12 years. In the beginning, it was great. My neighbors was respectful, friendly, and peaceful. So where thier kids. I never had to worry about my garden being destroyed by the neighbors' kids or my outside decorations stolen. It was quiet, even on the weekends, and the only sounds that was loud was of kids playing. My property manager was nice, respectful, and made sure that no illegal activities occurred on the property. Also, no one who committed crimes or was convicted of a crime was allowed. But now it's terrible. About a year or so ago, new people moved in with their kids. All single moms with multiple kkds and no husbands. These new kids are troublemakers and bullies. They have picked on the kids that was here before them, and when those kids fight back, these fatherless kids cry and act the victim. The moms of these kids do NOTHING. They are immature and do not discipline or provide supervision when thier kids are playing outside. They let them stay out until late at night. My property manager has changed too. Her husband just died and she is taking it out on me and some of my neighbors. She does nothing about the trouble kids even when they broke the wheels off of some of the dumpsters here. And when my 11 year old daughter informed her about it, like we should, the PM took her frustration out on my daughter! Also, one of the moms of these horrible kids are affiliated with a biker gang! The PM put the safety of everyone here when she let that mom move in. I am scared for my kids' safety everytime thry get off the bus because these kids are known to hit other kids while getting off the bus. I am seriously looking into what I can do about this PM.
Hi @summerruby201, we are sorry to hear of this troubling situation. All tenants have a right to quiet enjoyment of their rental home. If the entire complex is under the same property management, then any complaints should be lodged directly with them. In addition, it is vital to keep a record of any encounters you or your family has. That may include photos, video, or notes on any phone or in-person conversations. If nothing is done to remedy the situation, and there is no one else within the management company you can contact, you may want to seek the advice of a local attorney. However, if neighbors or other people in the area are damaging or stealing your belongings, you may need to reach out to local law enforcement to make a report.
I've lived in a rental house for 12 years my landlord is over here everyday she puts things outside without telling us and they trip me she Nails boards into the ground and I've almost broken my neck she rewires the electronics and they have started fires she is over here every single day what can I do. our rent is constantly paid on time we don't do anything to bother anyone but she will not leave us alone. We had a mold problem and she put wood up over the mold she hired unlicensed contractors to take out a window and each room. she told me at the time I had to let them use my electricity when I refused she sent a text saying I'd have to get out in 48 hours if I didn't let them use my electric what can I do I've called everywhere this is making my hair fall out literally she removed the mailbox off of our house and she stuck it on a railing for stairs and it is destroying my mail. I tried to speak with her about it but she actually blocked my number she texted my 26-year old son when he's at work working a double shift she's coming over to paint but instead she Nails things into the ground right atop water pipes. she belittles me and talks down to me and it ignores me she blocks my driveway where I can't even use the property that we pay to use I can't even let my dogs in the backyard because she's here she is driving me insane. please help me tell me what I can do this woman is driving me insane she is taking away our peace and quiet the things that she tries to do herself in danger our health I'm in Texas where can I go to get help.for the last eleven years we have told her this house is unsafe she has ignored us and threatened to throw us out when I ended up in the hospital with a ruptured appendix they found three bacterial infections that's when she all she did was put more plywood over the old rotten wood to look good to the city she hasn't done anything to help us .I am not exaggerating this woman is here every single day yet she doesn't fix anything she won't even give me my mailbox back she just starts gardening in the yard like she lives here. we live in the house with the windows not even attached to the walls
This sounds like a complex and frustrating issue that we are sorry you are experiencing. Since BMG does not operate in Texas, I am not as familiar with their rental laws. However, I found the article linked below that may be helpful for you. If you have a signed legal lease, then as a tenant, you have the right to quiet enjoyment of the premises. My advice would be to document these incidents however you can via photos or videos along with a log of when the incidents occur. You may need to engage local law enforcement or reach out to the local Housing Authorities to file an injunction. www.thebalancesmb.com/is-your-landlord-guilty-of-harassment-4125876
So for 11 years you’ve known the house is not safe you know she won’t fix it and yet you stay, I’d say you have a right to stay in victim mode if you want. Not very smart on your part at all, I suspect you get cheap rent and that’s why you stay. You could’ve taken action long ago but you haven’t, I suspect you may be lazy or not very intelligent. You’ve had eleven years to figure this out…jeeezus just look up tenants rights in your state ffs. At this point you deserve each other
@@BayManagementGroup He played the victim and ran malicious smear campaigns and even got the HS to help him run the smear campaign and he was even offering her up as a witness with enlightening information. Her response was she wasn't taking part in our shenanigans. That housing authority inspector didn't inspect the home properly prior to move in and to cover up, they intentionally ignored my repeated complaints for a special inspection, then mistreated me horribly and along with the executive director rewarded him with payments and further enabled him to continue harassing, abusing and exploiting me.
I asked our maintenance people to put a cover on my a/c unit area since it was getting cold (this was last november). It took them 25 days to do it. It's a piece of plastic that you duct tape over the box. I asked for the plastic to do it myself and they argued that they would get to it.
Maintenance is probably the number 1 point of contention between landlords and tenants, and almost a month is a very long time to wait for something so simple.
I thought that this video would be about tenants harassing landlords, like my last one did, and not the other way around. Tenants are brutal, sometimes, and that is a major factor as to why rents are so high. My last Tenant accepted a beautiful home in a beach community, but every month would ask for significant improvements that often cost over $1000 -- nearly in excess of the rent paid. Near the end, she said that I was trying to kill her and her cat because I wouldn't install a $7000 AC unit in a community with a mean temperature of 64 degrees. When she said that she had cancer and that my husband and I were "supposed" to take care of her, I had had enough. Whereas, previously it was an Airbnb, and I tried renting to her to make things easier for me, I had to re-convert my home to an Airbnb to keep enough income coming in to pay for the taxes and mandated utilities. Tenants sometimes think that Landlords owe them more than habitability, and those types of Tenants should rally try to buy.
As a third-party property management company we have a unique position standing in between tenants and landlords. So our content aims to help resolve issues on both sides. That said, both sides can be very difficult at times, but check out this video th-cam.com/video/HixKr4pHe2E/w-d-xo.html which focuses on tips for landlords dealing with difficult tenants.
My landlord/sister filed a fake retraining order on me after I asked for parking. Mind you, I was paying $1,000 a month for an illegally converted garage with no heater. I feel bad because she gave me an electric space heater, but after she took me to court on this absurd restraining order, I took it up with building and safety.
Landlords...Never talk to tenants. Everything in writing. 3rd party money collection. Oh how about you do the JOB as well. Tenants... you need to vet your landlord. A bad landlord is a misery. There is more to an apartment than the decor.
Talking to tenants as a landlord is part of the job. But it is always a good idea to follow up conversations with an email or some sort of written form. It's also a good idea to take notes on any communications you have with your tenants. For tenants, it is important to vet your landlord! You are renting the property, but you are also signing up for a relationship with the landlord. If they are evasive or sketchy from the start - this will not improve later on.
Sometimes you may have a good tenant who has no help, but the landlord does. This is no fair fight if the landlord suddenly steps out of line and does something to the tenant or oversteps bounds and violates the tenants rights. That's when the tenant met at some point need to get some kind of help to back them up and help them protect their rights. Sometimes a landlord can use a subtle threat and hang your residency over your head if you don't give them their way regarding let's say something you have that you've had for years. Let's say the landlord wants to modify it and you don't want to go that route because you don't want that kind of change. It can be something like an outdoor item that's serving multiple purposes and has been for a number of years. Now all of a sudden the landlord wants to step in and tell you how to live by strongly suggesting a modification to that item. Let's say you're protecting part of your territory with that item and the landlord wants to intervene and tell you how to live by suggesting something else you're not really on board with. The landlord can't tell you how to live, but when they go that route, they are in a way overstepping their bounds and illegally trying to tell you how to live. For instance, let's say they want you to have a smaller version of that item and you're happy with what you have. In a way they are skirting the law and telling you how to live with less of that item. If you don't give them their way, they can suggest that they understand if you must find a different place. Or, they may ask you how you feel about moving and strongly suggest you work with them or else. If the landlord has people in their corner and the tenant doesn't, that's when the tenant met at some point need to find some kind of help. This could be a face-to-face interaction with absolutely no proof whatsoever that the landlord said anything. However, let's say the landlord might say something like the city said this or that when really maybe the city said nothing about whatever it is in your backyard. The city doesn't go around patrolling people's backyards and violating your privacy. They do their job with the street and that's it. They don't go violating people's yards, the landlord is the one criticizing someone's personal outdoor items One other thing that was covered is Property Management handling property for the owner. Even if the property management starts something, it's still grounds for you to get some legal help. Assert your rights and don't back down. As what was pointed out, document everything
As long as you are not violating the lease, not violating the law, and respecting the property and your legal obligations - a landlord has no say in how you live.
I don’t know who’s doing it but today I came home and found my interior light on again. And I know that I turned it off this morning. Why are they leaving the lights on when they enter the tenant’s property ? Do you know how frustrating that is. I know they know better. This is Palmetto Palms community properties in South Carolina. It could be that stupid wanna be hoa yes communities that’s doing it. This is my way of documenting these idiots if the situation doesn’t get better.
Really? What neanderthal landlord does these things? In California I’ve heard fines can include jail and forking over property to tenant. I give my tenants 18 calendar days to pay rent not because I’m a nice landlord but because I prefer to avoid the expense and time to evict. I’ve done it before. Trust me, be nice but stand your ground and don’t tolerate abuse FROM tenant.
September 2022 update: My tenant came close to a process called ‘Voluntary Eviction’ where tenant is asked to leave with at least 60 days notice for various breaches including not paying non Covid related rent. Going forward if applicants display rude behavior in the beginning I do not have to rent to them. I learned my lesson.
In New Mexico and according to the lawyers at legal aide, judges tend to always favor landlords and it's not illegal for landlords to retaliate. It's your word against theirs and screw away with any evidence and proof the tenant has, while their word is accepted as gospel truth. They are free to do whatever they please and when presented with evidence in court, these courts just ignore it and yell at you for trying to answer their question, while they coddle the landlord like a crow wearing toddler in pampers seated on a royalty pillow. They are not landlords, but greedy, gluttonous, fraudulent and exploitive slumlords who are enabled and allowed to break the laws that they've created.
Laws vary from location to location, but it is generally never a good idea to simply take matters into your own hands or threaten tenants. It can only lead to more issues. It's best to deal with serious disputes through mediation, local authorities, or the legal process.
I’ve had shelving that I made from 2X4s that’s nice and neat. I’ve had it for 13 years of renting. And now I have a new property manager who wants me to get rid of my shelves. This makes no sense to me and I feel harassed. Why can’t I keep my shelves? I will only have to buy new ones. How can this property manager do this? What is my recourse?
That depends - what is their reasoning behind having the shelves removed - is it a safety issue, lease violation, unauthorized property modification, etc.?
@@BayManagementGroup these are the shelves in question. I learned how to make them from this video. They’re claiming it’s for my safety and they also said I didn’t ask in writing to put them up. th-cam.com/video/5zP8vyS88cM/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
@@karadanvers6136 Without more information, it is difficult to provide a definitive answer. Generally, installing a shelving unit (or modifying the property in any way) without permission violates the lease, requiring you to restore the property to its original state. However, the shelves in the referenced video are freestanding. If your shelves are also freestanding, one could argue that they are just another piece of furniture. That said, unsecured shelves do pose a safety risk as they could topple over, similar to other furniture.
@@BayManagementGroup I’ve had them in place for 13 years no danger has come from them. I was a construction worker and graduated with a BFA in sculpture. They are freestanding and the precedence is I’ve had them for 13 years in current rental. It’s only a new guy harassing me. But I thank you for offering your opinion. I’m pretty sure I need a lawyer bc I was healthy when I assembled them and now have a disability. And cannot fix this situation by their deadline.
I moved out of my rental house got my deposit back after inspection, then a month later my ex Landlord sent me a picture of his 150 year old floor that had a dark stain on it . And accused me of the dog peeing on it. What could result be. My dog never went in that area of house.
Well that is an unfortunate situation, but I would wonder why this stain did not appear during the inspection process. If they are coming back to you a month later - who's to say where the stain came from? This is why photos and a detailed move in and move out inspection are so important.
My property maneger had a lock put on my door without a strike plate giving other tenants entrance into my home.. .because public safety is involved with sirvalancing,. .police and them are protect these violations by denieing you justice.. . For hoassment, stocking, wandering of your property . And other violations.
Does this all apply the same to commercial/retail rentals? We have a landlord who has and is still doing many of these things to us and other tenants in the building......We are not sure how best to handle this?
Regardless of the property type, a landlord does not have the right to subject tenants to harassment. If you're unsure how to proceed in your particular situation, and attempts to resolve it with the landlord have failed, it is best to seek the advice of a qualified attorney.
Setting boundaries and expectations is critical to a landlord-tenant relationship, regardless of any other connections you may have to the landlord. It is a good idea to try to form a written agreement, which can help strengthen your position if disputes occur.
Having a simular problem.. owner financed, I'm buyer, she's constantly threatening me, caught her in garage on lunch break, constantly threatening me she's going to sell the house.. at this point I really don't know what to do..
Did you get a copy of this legal agreement between you and the landlord? If so then you may very well have a case. If not, you may be screwed Did you keep all of the receipts of all of the payments that you made on this house? If so, you may very well have a case, but only if you also have a copy of the land contract agreement between you and the seller If you haven't already done so, you may want to start setting up some hidden security cameras that pick up audio. Start recording everything. Once you have enough evidence, call the bar and get a renters rights lawyer and tell them what you told us here while also turning in a copy of your evidence. If there are any papers in your possession tied to this agreement, get copies after copies after copies in case you need to hand them out to not just your lawyer, but also the judge and anyone else who may be interested in knowing more about your story. You may also want to call the news media in your area and have the landlord recorded. Since you may have social media, you may also want to go live and see if it goes viral If you know who this owner's Bank is, you may want to go secretly and quietly talk to this bank by sitting down with a banker and telling them what you just told us here. Tell them you ran into a situation where there's a land contract situation, the seller is taking your money but is threatening to sell the property out from under you before you pay it off. If you have a copy of the seller agreement between you and that seller, take a copy of that and hold on to a copy for yourself Another thing you want to do is get any secret recordings by first setting up some hidden cameras in hidden spots where the landlord would be none the wiser. Put those hidden cameras in some spots they'll never look and you know it. Make sure they also pick up audio as well as all visual. Set them up when the landlord is nowhere to be found, then you're ready. I personally would set up several throughout your property. Just give them enough rope to actually hang themselves figuratively speaking Just like you probably know not to tip your hand in a game of cards, you shouldn't tip your hand in this situation either. Make sure to not even say a word to the landlord, don't even let them know what's coming. Steamroll them like a Bamboozled freight train so they don't know what hit them. Just do it without warning and just steamroll them suddenly and without warning. Until then just keep quiet but just make sure you're in a safe location before calling your State Bar. You may also want to call the HOA and see if this place you're buying is registered. If so, report the incident. Another source you can also turn to besides your State Bar is the fair housing, your local mayor, and your State Attorney General If there are any health concerns such as mold, get pictures and turn them into the health department
Tenants have a right to privacy within the leased premises. Therefore, landlords cannot install cameras or surveillance devices inside the home to in any way monitor your lifestyle or guests. This type of surveillance would be considered tenant harassment.
Thank you and may God (Yahweh-Hebrew/Jehovah-English) bless you and the work that you do to help tenants (and landlords) so that everyone can obtain the justice they deserve; and thanks also for your very informative and helpful video too, which I really appreciate as a tenant. Please stay safe from COVID:).
Hi @user-ch1zs4hm2i, a legally binding lease agreement gives you the right to occupy and use of the property. While laws do vary by jurisdiction, not having a written agreement complicates things. That said, no one should simply throw out your belongings with no warning. It's best to reach out to the local authorities in your area.
I would like a video on Harassment from Tenants. In California we have PC 653 and remedies when falsely accused of a crime by tenant which includes jail time for tenant. Interesting that our Blue state is losing the fruits and nuts in Sacramento.
Today they came through to replace the air filter but had the wrong size filter. I told them I already replaced it as they had not come through in a while. One of the two individuals asked about a fire extinguisher and I told them that there’s a fire alarm right above your head. How are you going to ask about something that you didn’t provide. Idiots. Then the Mexican looking one points out something on the ceiling that actually wasn’t even there. Claiming that it was some sign of a leak. So I showed him an actual crack in the ceiling that he didn’t seem to notice. He was able to locate that. The crack was pointed out to a previous landlord associate. It’s never the same person when they do come around every 3 months in South Carolina. Harassing me to buy the property when they won’t stop raising the lot rent is a form of landlord harassment that I have been experiencing with these fools. Besides the usual nasty notice threats of charging $75 for not cutting the grass and anything else they seem to want to come up with. I give them one time to do that and no more good tenant that always cuts grass and pays on time for them. Come lease renewal I will be out, games like that I do not play. Clearly it does not seem to matter how good of a tenant you are these days they are going to try to test you no matter what. Yeah this is Columbia again palmetto palms
Is it considered harassment when the landlord starts targeting you as being rude and disrespectful to him (and verbally abusing your roommates) because you didn't hi to him (for good reason cos he's a dick to you when you do say hi for no reason)? And is it also considered harassment when he says you can't have contact with any other tenants except through him? I'm making plans to move anyway and the rental market is tough but I have a feeling both examples above are harassment. Oh yeah and I don't have working heat most of the time either because my living conditions aren't to code I'm pretty sure
You're right, yes it is harassment and you can call your State Bar and get a real good renters rights lawyer who handles these types of cases because they've heard it all before What you want to do is make yourself very scarce and limit contact when you know this person is going to be around your place if they happen to be there at times it's not even necessary. Talk to your roommates and make a plan do not let this person in and don't answer the door to them or acknowledge them Just because someone knocks doesn't mean you must answer. If you know how to make a plan and practice laying low when this person comes around, it's going to help you all a lot, especially if you keep your doors and windows shut and locked, the drapes drawn and show no signs at your home, especially at night. If you know how to keep the TV and music down so low or even off that no one knows your home, you're actually safer. If they see the car in the drive, change that plan if you don't have a garage. Even if you choose to park in a garage if you have one, shut and lock the door, cover the windows from the inside and make sure you have the key on you. Also you want to make sure your landlord can't tamper with your garage door, there's a certain way to disable that from inside the garage, and I think it's as simple as using a zip tie on the mechanism. That is unless technology has changed the design. If you have no garage, you may do better to park much further away from home, and take a bike or walk home. If you can park at a friend's or relatives, just walk home. Tell them what you told us is going on and make that arrangement. In fact I'd park all of your cars off-site somewhere if I was in your situation. It's better if no one has a car, so that way you can get a bike and bring it in when not in use. If you must come into contact with this person, make sure you try to stay as calm and quiet as possible and make your contact with them as short as possible. Limit your contact with this person and don't talk to them no more than absolutely necessary. They shouldn't be in contact with you unless there's an absolute valid need. I personally would set up hidden cameras because most likely you're going to face retaliation. If you move, the person has one and they get the idea they can do what they did to you to others. Personally I'd sit still and collect evidence. Don't get aggressive, just stay calm if you even can. Next time this person comes over unannounced and unnecessarily, make sure to have hidden cameras installed or if that's not possible, make sure someone is recording and don't make it obvious. Make sure the camera man stays Out Of Reach of that aggressive person and don't let that person come near that cameraman. Have a protection strategy to protect the cameraman collecting evidence on everyone's behalf. Practice that strategy when that person isn't around and make sure you know it like the palmame hand. Then when this person comes around, spring into action with what you all practiced before. Tell no one what you're doing, but do tell others outside of your circle what's going on and what this person is doing, especially if you must go live on social media
Always seek legal advice from a qualified local attorney or legal aid office. It is not advisable to try to take matters into your own hands. The rental market has been crazy lately, but we hope you have been able to secure a new, safe, and more peaceful rental.
Harassment is harassment in any state, however, there may be certain laws that are specific to your jurisdiction. Your best bet is to check the landlord-tenant section on your local court's website for more information. But, you will still want to ensure you document all evidence you can as it occurs to better prove your case.
Seems there was a very good movie about tenant harrasment i remember called pacific heights starring the beetle juice guy.( i know just aint coming to me lol) anyway im guessing movie is compleat opposite situation .
Verbally and her son tried to get my attention fake being nice to get ahead to play victim and trying to give verbal harassment narcissism scare tactics and talking me out of my rights and telling me I should leave when the landlord gave me permission to be here
It's always best to pay rent on time, after all, this stipulation is part of a legally binding lease. Typically, one rent reminder within the grace period is standard practice. So, a claim of harassment depends on how much and in what way they are asking.
I don't know if it is technically illegal as we are not attorneys. However, it is not a good idea or a good way to do business - it is a far better idea to go through the legal court process of filing for eviction rather than publicly shaming. Posting details on social media could backfire and open you up to potential liability claims.
Harassment occurs when a tenant moves in and then two months later the landlord decides he wants to sale the property and wants the tenants to move out immediately even though there’s a 12 month lease.
You need to be more specific and definitive in your description of certain aspects/scenarios/issues , and the laws that you point to especially then in the example that you offer in support of those issues you believe they are good illustrations of what you’re talking about using words like could me somewhere around possibly and always falling back on no your local laws and get legal representation the two most cliché things in any one of these is just not good enough it doesn’t bite enough value you can’t say it somewhere like 32
Thank you for your comment. However, we are not attorneys and cannot offer legal advice. It is true that laws vary by location and landlords or tenants need to familiarize themselves with applicable rules or regulations in their area.
My landlord has been harassing me for 12 years. They keep doubling down with the insanity. There should be support groups for tenants that are being harassed.
Unfortunately, these kinds of tense situations seem to be happening more and more between landlords and tenants - it's a shame.
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You made a comment stating that your landlord has harrassed you for 12 years. May I ask why you did not move? I am not saying you should have. I just dont think I could deal with it for that length of time, thats all I meant.
Our landlord didn't want to replace our water heater, took them a month and that's after she threatened to evict us if we didn't just deal with it so she served us a demand of possession. She refused to accept our rent, twice. And now we got an eviction notice with a false claim, claiming we damaged the property. All of which we have evidence against. We have a video of the day before we got that notice that shows the entire inside and outside being spotless.
Documentation is always critical!
So, when they refused to accept rent, you put the rent in an escrow account? Or at least, you got it in writing that they refused? baymanagementgroup is SO right, document your claim. Either party can make false claims, so BOTH parties should document.
if you're a tenant in good standing and your landlord is harassing you; my advice is document everything. that includes dates, times, pictures and videos. give them a warning that if harassment doesn't stop, you will take legal action and you have evidence to back it up. this usually works, as most landlords don't want to go to court and don't want their reputation ruined.
True, unfortunately I had a landlord send someone to use aggressive tactics on me, by aggressively talking to me, so it ended in a phisicall confrontation with the guy, because he blocked my way, I'm a very good tenant I don't bother other tenants, I pay every month and I did nothing to deserved this, and I currently always stress out knowing my landlord want to hurt me if I don't pay in time, where as I never let a month pass without I pay.
I have never had problems anywhere I've rented and the previous rental was there for almost eleven years. I moved into the last place and never been subjected to such sadistic and malicious treatment. I've not only never even so much as plugged a toilet or sink nor damaged anything anywhere I've rented and yet was accused of some of the worst things without proof and always had my deposits returned, while this one has stolen and won't return it even despite being taken to court and winning. I even filed a human rights/harassment complaint locally, provided a lot of evidence and it was dismissed stating no probable cause, when they didn't even bother to investigate nor ask for the other evidence I have.
@@nmHispanaI'm sorry that happened to you.
Documentation is critical!
@@JoeyTeam31 I'm a LL and this puzzles me. If you're a "very good tenant" why would LL see any reason to be aggressive? If you're quiet, pay rent in full on time every time, aren't damaging the unit, park where you're supposed to, why would he be aggressive? What has he got to be aggressive about? Something doesn't seem right.
Your post mentioned paying rent 3 times, and you said that a month doesn't pass without rent payment, but are you saying you pay in full, on time, every time? If not, you're not as good a tenant as you think. NOT SAYING that justifies aggression; just saying that IF any of those potential issues I mentioned are true then maybe you aren't quite as good of a tenant as you think. Just for example- a LL that eventually gets all rent due him isn't the same as paying in full on time. The LL has bills due too.
Just because you are my landlord does not mean you need to call me or ask me to call you every day any time of day. If I pay rent on time and there is no issue with the apartment please leave me alone.
I am not your friend.
Happened to me too and along with the wife (no friends not even the kids) thought I moved there so they could infiltrate my life, listen to them brag, slander and gossip horribly about others. Every boundary was repeatedly violated and after a letter was sent that communication was to be via email only, it was met with revenge, ridiculous accusations, cruel and sadistic behavior, withdrawal of hot water, heat, refrigeration and non stop verbal attacks against my character and mental stability, insults and smear campaigns.
@@nmHispanaSounds like you met a narcissist. I'm so sorry.
A landlord should not need to contact you this much
Thank you for this! I just reported my new property manager for his bad behavior on the harassment report due to his shady antics. Ugh assholes!
I hope everything works out for you!
Hi my landlord is harrasing me I got grabbed bye the neck by a maintenance guy we still going to court, I have to testify,she brought the maintenance guy and the inspector a woman to my house, she did it again I said to the inspector he can't come in my house he was at my door ,in January 12 I told the inspector no
Not paying rent?
@@CamaleBell-h7xher property. Not yours. They notified you of inspections
Not only do they sometimes enter your unit without notice or permission, but sometimes they may start criticizing stuff they know you've had for a number of years with no issues
As long as you pay to live there, that place is your home. You have the right to the use of both indoor and outdoor space without landlord harassment, especially if you've had outdoor items in the same spot for years with no issue.
Let's say you've had see amenity of your own parking spaces and your own attic. Or basement for the whole time you've lived there. And now you are landlord is trying to strip you of your rightLet's say you've had see amenity of your own parking spaces and your own attic. Or basement for the whole time you've lived there. And now you are landlord is trying to strip you of your right to use it
You need to stand up for what's right for yours if it came with your unit, especially if you've been there for quite a while. This is especially true if you know your landlord gets drunk from drinking too much
Sometimes landlords will start nit picking as a form of harassment when they have absolutely no legal grounds to evict you, so they'll poke and prod to try to make your life their miserable until you leave, which is what they wanted anyway.
When this happens, you need to log everything, really document and keep every correspondence as proof harassment has been going on.
Let's say you don't bother no one and you pay the rent in full on time each month and you Let's say you don't bother no one and you pay the rent in full on time each month and you don't get in trouble
Let's say all of a sudden out of nowhere. You're landlord decides to start with you.
You need to really stand app to them and demand they back off after you've already explained. Whatever the situation is and you know you're NOT in the wrong.
If they keep it up, you need to demand a stop right NOW
They may keep pushing the issue, even after you told them to stop more than once. If they keep pushing the issue after you've already told them to stop and after explaining yourself and letting them know you're not discussing it. No further, that's when it becomes HARASSMENT
That's when you also know you have a narcissistic landlord. Alcohol really worsens these problems, because they CAN get DANGEROUS when they've NEVER been dangerous toward you BEFORE
That's when you really need to start reaching out toward resources and start getting some help when you feel it maybe necessary.
That's when you really need to start reaching out toward resources and start getting some help when you feel it maybe necessary.
Don't let the abuse continue, put a stop to it.
Use necessary resources and make complaints against these types of people so renters will be warned well in advance and be able to make educated decisions before
Understanding your lease, tenant rights, and responsibilities of each party is critical in all situations.
My landlord keeps breaking into my house ..like trying to walk in with the Chain on not know I’m home …as well as actually breaking in by forcing his way inside under the chain
Unless there is some kind of clear emergency, your landlord cannot just come in whenever they want. Most jurisdictions require a minimum of 24 hours notice, but also a valid reason for the visit. Unfortunately, many landlords think that because they own the property, they have more control. But a tenant with a legal lease has a right to quiet enjoyment of the premises.
I had a landlord in florida who hated me,I was always on time with rent, one day she changed the locks on my door without notice and I said whats up and she wanted me out. Is that illegal.
That is absolutely illegal in Florida. And probably many other states. Please find a good attorney that can help you, you do not deserve that.
No landlord can do this anywhere.
Looks like I'ma test NC tenant protection for the disabled. 2 false write ups now one away from eviction and expulsion from section 8, when i qualify for upgrade to mortgage assistance when im up to moving again and able to cover my part. Disgusting narcissist behavior harassing and bullying the elderly and disabled.
We hope your conditions have improved
@@BayManagementGroup appreciate that but nope. Attacked by a neighbors adult son few months back, whipped me in the temple with a pistol. Both had extensive criminal records.
Just pay the rent
I have lived at this park for over 3 years now and all a sudden they want to evict me for having a bad background
Even though their are others who have not so great background
Mind you I always pay my bills on time
The manager is going out of his way to inform certain home owners that I have a bad past which caused the home owner to now be scared of me
He also told people in the park not to hire me which is now messing with my money
Last but not least I have a recording of manager and his daughter talking about my mother dying and how they don’t want me to own the property
Usually, background checks are run on tenants at the very beginning of the process. So it is odd this would come up so many years down the line. Have you had, or been listed on, a valid lease for the last 3 years?
Creating nuisance by having a neighbor bang on our wall 24/7 and other instances!
If the landlord is compelling a neighbor to participate in harassment, yes, that is definitely a big problem.
what do I do when my landlord tells me to move out after over a year of telling him of repairs.
They cannot just kick you out without proper notice and cause. A landlord can choose not to renew your lease, but if they are trying to evict you, there has to be just cause.
When your landlord watches you inside of your own apartment
Yeah that is certainly not ok.
this is perfect to lean for my case . thank you for sharing with us !
Happy to help, thanks for the comment!
I live in Pennsylvania and have been residing at my apartment complex for over 12 years.
In the beginning, it was great. My neighbors was respectful, friendly, and peaceful. So where thier kids.
I never had to worry about my garden being destroyed by the neighbors' kids or my outside decorations stolen. It was quiet, even on the weekends, and the only sounds that was loud was of kids playing.
My property manager was nice, respectful, and made sure that no illegal activities occurred on the property. Also, no one who committed crimes or was convicted of a crime was allowed.
But now it's terrible. About a year or so ago, new people moved in with their kids. All single moms with multiple kkds and no husbands.
These new kids are troublemakers and bullies. They have picked on the kids that was here before them, and when those kids fight back, these fatherless kids cry and act the victim.
The moms of these kids do NOTHING. They are immature and do not discipline or provide supervision when thier kids are playing outside. They let them stay out until late at night.
My property manager has changed too. Her husband just died and she is taking it out on me and some of my neighbors.
She does nothing about the trouble kids even when they broke the wheels off of some of the dumpsters here.
And when my 11 year old daughter informed her about it, like we should, the PM took her frustration out on my daughter!
Also, one of the moms of these horrible kids are affiliated with a biker gang! The PM put the safety of everyone here when she let that mom move in.
I am scared for my kids' safety everytime thry get off the bus because these kids are known to hit other kids while getting off the bus. I am seriously looking into what I can do about this PM.
Hi @summerruby201, we are sorry to hear of this troubling situation. All tenants have a right to quiet enjoyment of their rental home. If the entire complex is under the same property management, then any complaints should be lodged directly with them. In addition, it is vital to keep a record of any encounters you or your family has. That may include photos, video, or notes on any phone or in-person conversations. If nothing is done to remedy the situation, and there is no one else within the management company you can contact, you may want to seek the advice of a local attorney. However, if neighbors or other people in the area are damaging or stealing your belongings, you may need to reach out to local law enforcement to make a report.
I've lived in a rental house for 12 years my landlord is over here everyday she puts things outside without telling us and they trip me she Nails boards into the ground and I've almost broken my neck she rewires the electronics and they have started fires she is over here every single day what can I do. our rent is constantly paid on time we don't do anything to bother anyone but she will not leave us alone. We had a mold problem and she put wood up over the mold she hired unlicensed contractors to take out a window and each room. she told me at the time I had to let them use my electricity when I refused she sent a text saying I'd have to get out in 48 hours if I didn't let them use my electric what can I do I've called everywhere this is making my hair fall out literally she removed the mailbox off of our house and she stuck it on a railing for stairs and it is destroying my mail. I tried to speak with her about it but she actually blocked my number she texted my 26-year old son when he's at work working a double shift she's coming over to paint but instead she Nails things into the ground right atop water pipes. she belittles me and talks down to me and it ignores me she blocks my driveway where I can't even use the property that we pay to use I can't even let my dogs in the backyard because she's here she is driving me insane. please help me tell me what I can do this woman is driving me insane she is taking away our peace and quiet the things that she tries to do herself in danger our health I'm in Texas where can I go to get help.for the last eleven years we have told her this house is unsafe she has ignored us and threatened to throw us out when I ended up in the hospital with a ruptured appendix they found three bacterial infections that's when she all she did was put more plywood over the old rotten wood to look good to the city she hasn't done anything to help us .I am not exaggerating this woman is here every single day yet she doesn't fix anything she won't even give me my mailbox back she just starts gardening in the yard like she lives here. we live in the house with the windows not even attached to the walls
This sounds like a complex and frustrating issue that we are sorry you are experiencing. Since BMG does not operate in Texas, I am not as familiar with their rental laws. However, I found the article linked below that may be helpful for you. If you have a signed legal lease, then as a tenant, you have the right to quiet enjoyment of the premises. My advice would be to document these incidents however you can via photos or videos along with a log of when the incidents occur. You may need to engage local law enforcement or reach out to the local Housing Authorities to file an injunction.
www.thebalancesmb.com/is-your-landlord-guilty-of-harassment-4125876
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Your landlord must have the same disease mine does. Our stories sound almost identical lol
So for 11 years you’ve known the house is not safe you know she won’t fix it and yet you stay, I’d say you have a right to stay in victim mode if you want. Not very smart on your part at all, I suspect you get cheap rent and that’s why you stay. You could’ve taken action long ago but you haven’t, I suspect you may be lazy or not very intelligent. You’ve had eleven years to figure this out…jeeezus just look up tenants rights in your state ffs. At this point you deserve each other
@@BayManagementGroup He played the victim and ran malicious smear campaigns and even got the HS to help him run the smear campaign and he was even offering her up as a witness with enlightening information. Her response was she wasn't taking part in our shenanigans. That housing authority inspector didn't inspect the home properly prior to move in and to cover up, they intentionally ignored my repeated complaints for a special inspection, then mistreated me horribly and along with the executive director rewarded him with payments and further enabled him to continue harassing, abusing and exploiting me.
I asked our maintenance people to put a cover on my a/c unit area since it was getting cold (this was last november). It took them 25 days to do it. It's a piece of plastic that you duct tape over the box. I asked for the plastic to do it myself and they argued that they would get to it.
Maintenance is probably the number 1 point of contention between landlords and tenants, and almost a month is a very long time to wait for something so simple.
I thought that this video would be about tenants harassing landlords, like my last one did, and not the other way around. Tenants are brutal, sometimes, and that is a major factor as to why rents are so high. My last Tenant accepted a beautiful home in a beach community, but every month would ask for significant improvements that often cost over $1000 -- nearly in excess of the rent paid. Near the end, she said that I was trying to kill her and her cat because I wouldn't install a $7000 AC unit in a community with a mean temperature of 64 degrees. When she said that she had cancer and that my husband and I were "supposed" to take care of her, I had had enough. Whereas, previously it was an Airbnb, and I tried renting to her to make things easier for me, I had to re-convert my home to an Airbnb to keep enough income coming in to pay for the taxes and mandated utilities. Tenants sometimes think that Landlords owe them more than habitability, and those types of Tenants should rally try to buy.
As a third-party property management company we have a unique position standing in between tenants and landlords. So our content aims to help resolve issues on both sides. That said, both sides can be very difficult at times, but check out this video th-cam.com/video/HixKr4pHe2E/w-d-xo.html which focuses on tips for landlords dealing with difficult tenants.
My landlord/sister filed a fake retraining order on me after I asked for parking. Mind you, I was paying $1,000 a month for an illegally converted garage with no heater. I feel bad because she gave me an electric space heater, but after she took me to court on this absurd restraining order, I took it up with building and safety.
I hope the local building authority was able to assist!
Landlords...Never talk to tenants. Everything in writing. 3rd party money collection. Oh how about you do the JOB as well. Tenants... you need to vet your landlord. A bad landlord is a misery. There is more to an apartment than the decor.
Talking to tenants as a landlord is part of the job. But it is always a good idea to follow up conversations with an email or some sort of written form. It's also a good idea to take notes on any communications you have with your tenants.
For tenants, it is important to vet your landlord! You are renting the property, but you are also signing up for a relationship with the landlord. If they are evasive or sketchy from the start - this will not improve later on.
Very helpful for me.
@helenewebster-sisk2407 Glad it helped 👍
What if it’s the property management company doing the harassment and lying saying that it’s the landlord?
Harassment is bad no matter where or who it is coming from
Sometimes you may have a good tenant who has no help, but the landlord does. This is no fair fight if the landlord suddenly steps out of line and does something to the tenant or oversteps bounds and violates the tenants rights. That's when the tenant met at some point need to get some kind of help to back them up and help them protect their rights. Sometimes a landlord can use a subtle threat and hang your residency over your head if you don't give them their way regarding let's say something you have that you've had for years. Let's say the landlord wants to modify it and you don't want to go that route because you don't want that kind of change. It can be something like an outdoor item that's serving multiple purposes and has been for a number of years. Now all of a sudden the landlord wants to step in and tell you how to live by strongly suggesting a modification to that item. Let's say you're protecting part of your territory with that item and the landlord wants to intervene and tell you how to live by suggesting something else you're not really on board with. The landlord can't tell you how to live, but when they go that route, they are in a way overstepping their bounds and illegally trying to tell you how to live. For instance, let's say they want you to have a smaller version of that item and you're happy with what you have. In a way they are skirting the law and telling you how to live with less of that item. If you don't give them their way, they can suggest that they understand if you must find a different place. Or, they may ask you how you feel about moving and strongly suggest you work with them or else. If the landlord has people in their corner and the tenant doesn't, that's when the tenant met at some point need to find some kind of help. This could be a face-to-face interaction with absolutely no proof whatsoever that the landlord said anything. However, let's say the landlord might say something like the city said this or that when really maybe the city said nothing about whatever it is in your backyard. The city doesn't go around patrolling people's backyards and violating your privacy. They do their job with the street and that's it. They don't go violating people's yards, the landlord is the one criticizing someone's personal outdoor items
One other thing that was covered is Property Management handling property for the owner. Even if the property management starts something, it's still grounds for you to get some legal help. Assert your rights and don't back down. As what was pointed out, document everything
As long as you are not violating the lease, not violating the law, and respecting the property and your legal obligations - a landlord has no say in how you live.
I don’t know who’s doing it but today I came home and found my interior light on again.
And I know that I turned it off this morning. Why are they leaving the lights on when they enter the tenant’s property ? Do you know how frustrating that is. I know they know better.
This is Palmetto Palms community properties in South Carolina. It could be that stupid wanna be hoa yes communities that’s doing it. This is my way of documenting these idiots if the situation doesn’t get better.
Agreed, if maintenance or a vendor needs to enter your home with proper notice, they should be diligent enough to leave things as they found it.
Really? What neanderthal landlord does these things? In California I’ve heard fines can include jail and forking over property to tenant. I give my tenants 18 calendar days to pay rent not because I’m a nice landlord but because I prefer to avoid the expense and time to evict. I’ve done it before. Trust me, be nice but stand your ground and don’t tolerate abuse FROM tenant.
September 2022 update:
My tenant came close to a process called
‘Voluntary Eviction’ where tenant is asked to leave with at least 60 days notice for various breaches including not paying non Covid related rent. Going forward if applicants display rude behavior in the beginning I do not have to rent to them. I learned my lesson.
In New Mexico and according to the lawyers at legal aide, judges tend to always favor landlords and it's not illegal for landlords to retaliate. It's your word against theirs and screw away with any evidence and proof the tenant has, while their word is accepted as gospel truth. They are free to do whatever they please and when presented with evidence in court, these courts just ignore it and yell at you for trying to answer their question, while they coddle the landlord like a crow wearing toddler in pampers seated on a royalty pillow. They are not landlords, but greedy, gluttonous, fraudulent and exploitive slumlords who are enabled and allowed to break the laws that they've created.
Laws vary from location to location, but it is generally never a good idea to simply take matters into your own hands or threaten tenants. It can only lead to more issues. It's best to deal with serious disputes through mediation, local authorities, or the legal process.
Mine is doing it right now.
I’ve had shelving that I made from 2X4s that’s nice and neat. I’ve had it for 13 years of renting. And now I have a new property manager who wants me to get rid of my shelves. This makes no sense to me and I feel harassed. Why can’t I keep my shelves? I will only have to buy new ones. How can this property manager do this? What is my recourse?
That depends - what is their reasoning behind having the shelves removed - is it a safety issue, lease violation, unauthorized property modification, etc.?
@@BayManagementGroup these are the shelves in question. I learned how to make them from this video. They’re claiming it’s for my safety and they also said I didn’t ask in writing to put them up. th-cam.com/video/5zP8vyS88cM/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
@@karadanvers6136 Without more information, it is difficult to provide a definitive answer. Generally, installing a shelving unit (or modifying the property in any way) without permission violates the lease, requiring you to restore the property to its original state. However, the shelves in the referenced video are freestanding. If your shelves are also freestanding, one could argue that they are just another piece of furniture. That said, unsecured shelves do pose a safety risk as they could topple over, similar to other furniture.
@@BayManagementGroup I’ve had them in place for 13 years no danger has come from them. I was a construction worker and graduated with a BFA in sculpture. They are freestanding and the precedence is I’ve had them for 13 years in current rental. It’s only a new guy harassing me. But I thank you for offering your opinion. I’m pretty sure I need a lawyer bc I was healthy when I assembled them and now have a disability. And cannot fix this situation by their deadline.
I moved out of my rental house got my deposit back after inspection, then a month later my ex Landlord sent me a picture of his 150 year old floor that had a dark stain on it . And accused me of the dog peeing on it. What could result be. My dog never went in that area of house.
Well that is an unfortunate situation, but I would wonder why this stain did not appear during the inspection process. If they are coming back to you a month later - who's to say where the stain came from? This is why photos and a detailed move in and move out inspection are so important.
My property maneger had a lock put on my door without a strike plate giving other tenants entrance into my home.. .because public safety is involved with sirvalancing,. .police and them are protect these violations by denieing you justice.. . For hoassment, stocking, wandering of your property . And other violations.
You have every right to feel secure in your home or rental. I hope that this matter is resolved amicably between you and your property manager.
Does this all apply the same to commercial/retail rentals? We have a landlord who has and is still doing many of these things to us and other tenants in the building......We are not sure how best to handle this?
Regardless of the property type, a landlord does not have the right to subject tenants to harassment. If you're unsure how to proceed in your particular situation, and attempts to resolve it with the landlord have failed, it is best to seek the advice of a qualified attorney.
Is it landlord harassment if your landlord is your ex and they just come over whenever they want? But because there was only a verbal agreement
Setting boundaries and expectations is critical to a landlord-tenant relationship, regardless of any other connections you may have to the landlord. It is a good idea to try to form a written agreement, which can help strengthen your position if disputes occur.
Having a simular problem.. owner financed, I'm buyer, she's constantly threatening me, caught her in garage on lunch break, constantly threatening me she's going to sell the house.. at this point I really don't know what to do..
Saying she is going to sell the house is not exactly a threat LOL 😂
@@jimmyday9536 wrong!!! it is if its done with the intent of harass or exert control.... im a paralegal in a real estate law office.....
Did you get a copy of this legal agreement between you and the landlord? If so then you may very well have a case. If not, you may be screwed
Did you keep all of the receipts of all of the payments that you made on this house? If so, you may very well have a case, but only if you also have a copy of the land contract agreement between you and the seller
If you haven't already done so, you may want to start setting up some hidden security cameras that pick up audio. Start recording everything. Once you have enough evidence, call the bar and get a renters rights lawyer and tell them what you told us here while also turning in a copy of your evidence. If there are any papers in your possession tied to this agreement, get copies after copies after copies in case you need to hand them out to not just your lawyer, but also the judge and anyone else who may be interested in knowing more about your story. You may also want to call the news media in your area and have the landlord recorded. Since you may have social media, you may also want to go live and see if it goes viral
If you know who this owner's Bank is, you may want to go secretly and quietly talk to this bank by sitting down with a banker and telling them what you just told us here. Tell them you ran into a situation where there's a land contract situation, the seller is taking your money but is threatening to sell the property out from under you before you pay it off.
If you have a copy of the seller agreement between you and that seller, take a copy of that and hold on to a copy for yourself
Another thing you want to do is get any secret recordings by first setting up some hidden cameras in hidden spots where the landlord would be none the wiser. Put those hidden cameras in some spots they'll never look and you know it. Make sure they also pick up audio as well as all visual. Set them up when the landlord is nowhere to be found, then you're ready. I personally would set up several throughout your property. Just give them enough rope to actually hang themselves figuratively speaking
Just like you probably know not to tip your hand in a game of cards, you shouldn't tip your hand in this situation either. Make sure to not even say a word to the landlord, don't even let them know what's coming. Steamroll them like a Bamboozled freight train so they don't know what hit them. Just do it without warning and just steamroll them suddenly and without warning. Until then just keep quiet but just make sure you're in a safe location before calling your State Bar. You may also want to call the HOA and see if this place you're buying is registered. If so, report the incident. Another source you can also turn to besides your State Bar is the fair housing, your local mayor, and your State Attorney General
If there are any health concerns such as mold, get pictures and turn them into the health department
Having a legal and well-written agreement is critical!
If a landlord installed cameras inside unit? With no legal grounds to do so!
Tenants have a right to privacy within the leased premises. Therefore, landlords cannot install cameras or surveillance devices inside the home to in any way monitor your lifestyle or guests. This type of surveillance would be considered tenant harassment.
Thank you and may God (Yahweh-Hebrew/Jehovah-English) bless you and the work that you do to help tenants (and landlords) so that everyone can obtain the justice they deserve; and thanks also for your very informative and helpful video too, which I really appreciate as a tenant. Please stay safe from COVID:).
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If there was no lease agreement but you have been living there and paying rent off and on can the landlord just remove your belongings
Hi @user-ch1zs4hm2i, a legally binding lease agreement gives you the right to occupy and use of the property. While laws do vary by jurisdiction, not having a written agreement complicates things. That said, no one should simply throw out your belongings with no warning. It's best to reach out to the local authorities in your area.
I would like a video on Harassment from Tenants. In California we have PC 653 and remedies when falsely accused of a crime by tenant which includes jail time for tenant.
Interesting that our Blue state is losing the fruits and nuts in Sacramento.
Thank you for the suggestion!
Today they came through to replace the air filter but had the wrong size filter. I told
them I already replaced it as they had not come through in a while. One of the two
individuals asked about a fire extinguisher and I told them that there’s a fire alarm
right above your head. How are you going to ask about something that you didn’t
provide. Idiots. Then the Mexican looking one points out something on the ceiling
that actually wasn’t even there. Claiming that it was some sign of a leak. So I
showed him an actual crack in the ceiling that he didn’t seem to notice. He was
able to locate that. The crack was pointed out to a previous landlord associate.
It’s never the same person when they do come around every 3 months in
South Carolina. Harassing me to buy the property when they won’t stop raising
the lot rent is a form of landlord harassment that I have been experiencing with
these fools. Besides the usual nasty notice threats of charging $75 for not
cutting the grass and anything else they seem to want to come up with. I give
them one time to do that and no more good tenant that always cuts grass and pays on time for them. Come lease renewal I will be out, games like that I do not play. Clearly
it does not seem to matter how good of a tenant you are these days they are going to
try to test you no matter what. Yeah this is Columbia again palmetto palms
We hope you have been able to find a more peaceful living situation
@@BayManagementGroup in today’s world there is no such thing as peaceful
What are the laws in california in relationship to the info within this video
For specific legal questions, we would advise contacting a qualified local attorney or researching within your local jurisdiction.
What do you do if you’re the one being harassed?
Take them to court ……….
Unfortunately, when all reasonable efforts to resolve the situation fail, court is your only option.
Is it considered harassment when the landlord starts targeting you as being rude and disrespectful to him (and verbally abusing your roommates) because you didn't hi to him (for good reason cos he's a dick to you when you do say hi for no reason)? And is it also considered harassment when he says you can't have contact with any other tenants except through him? I'm making plans to move anyway and the rental market is tough but I have a feeling both examples above are harassment. Oh yeah and I don't have working heat most of the time either because my living conditions aren't to code I'm pretty sure
You're right, yes it is harassment and you can call your State Bar and get a real good renters rights lawyer who handles these types of cases because they've heard it all before
What you want to do is make yourself very scarce and limit contact when you know this person is going to be around your place if they happen to be there at times it's not even necessary.
Talk to your roommates and make a plan do not let this person in and don't answer the door to them or acknowledge them
Just because someone knocks doesn't mean you must answer. If you know how to make a plan and practice laying low when this person comes around, it's going to help you all a lot, especially if you keep your doors and windows shut and locked, the drapes drawn and show no signs at your home, especially at night. If you know how to keep the TV and music down so low or even off that no one knows your home, you're actually safer. If they see the car in the drive, change that plan if you don't have a garage. Even if you choose to park in a garage if you have one, shut and lock the door, cover the windows from the inside and make sure you have the key on you. Also you want to make sure your landlord can't tamper with your garage door, there's a certain way to disable that from inside the garage, and I think it's as simple as using a zip tie on the mechanism. That is unless technology has changed the design.
If you have no garage, you may do better to park much further away from home, and take a bike or walk home. If you can park at a friend's or relatives, just walk home. Tell them what you told us is going on and make that arrangement. In fact I'd park all of your cars off-site somewhere if I was in your situation. It's better if no one has a car, so that way you can get a bike and bring it in when not in use.
If you must come into contact with this person, make sure you try to stay as calm and quiet as possible and make your contact with them as short as possible. Limit your contact with this person and don't talk to them no more than absolutely necessary. They shouldn't be in contact with you unless there's an absolute valid need. I personally would set up hidden cameras because most likely you're going to face retaliation. If you move, the person has one and they get the idea they can do what they did to you to others. Personally I'd sit still and collect evidence. Don't get aggressive, just stay calm if you even can. Next time this person comes over unannounced and unnecessarily, make sure to have hidden cameras installed or if that's not possible, make sure someone is recording and don't make it obvious. Make sure the camera man stays Out Of Reach of that aggressive person and don't let that person come near that cameraman. Have a protection strategy to protect the cameraman collecting evidence on everyone's behalf. Practice that strategy when that person isn't around and make sure you know it like the palmame hand. Then when this person comes around, spring into action with what you all practiced before. Tell no one what you're doing, but do tell others outside of your circle what's going on and what this person is doing, especially if you must go live on social media
Always seek legal advice from a qualified local attorney or legal aid office. It is not advisable to try to take matters into your own hands. The rental market has been crazy lately, but we hope you have been able to secure a new, safe, and more peaceful rental.
does this apply to new york ?
Harassment is harassment in any state, however, there may be certain laws that are specific to your jurisdiction. Your best bet is to check the landlord-tenant section on your local court's website for more information. But, you will still want to ensure you document all evidence you can as it occurs to better prove your case.
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Seems there was a very good movie about tenant harrasment i remember called pacific heights starring the beetle juice guy.( i know just aint coming to me lol) anyway im guessing movie is compleat opposite situation .
Michael Keaton! ... and yes, that was a great movie.
Verbally and her son tried to get my attention fake being nice to get ahead to play victim and trying to give verbal harassment narcissism scare tactics and talking me out of my rights and telling me I should leave when the landlord gave me permission to be here
If you have a valid lease, you have a right to be there.
My landlord lives under me he always call complaining bout boughs noises from the floor creaking or vibrating even tho there’s no fan on
Living under someone, even in newer buildings, will result in some noise. We hope you and your landlord can work it out.
Asking for rent ontime?
It's always best to pay rent on time, after all, this stipulation is part of a legally binding lease. Typically, one rent reminder within the grace period is standard practice. So, a claim of harassment depends on how much and in what way they are asking.
Saying good morning to your tenants is harassment 😅
Well, that's just a shame - why can't everyone just get along ...
is it illegal to write name of a non paying tenant on social media?
I don't know if it is technically illegal as we are not attorneys. However, it is not a good idea or a good way to do business - it is a far better idea to go through the legal court process of filing for eviction rather than publicly shaming. Posting details on social media could backfire and open you up to potential liability claims.
“Harassment” occurs when tenants are not paying rent. They deserve to be encouraged to move out
If a tenant is not paying rent, this "encouragement" should be in the form of a lawful eviction process.
Harassment occurs when a tenant moves in and then two months later the landlord decides he wants to sale the property and wants the tenants to move out immediately even though there’s a 12 month lease.
You need to be more specific and definitive in your description of certain aspects/scenarios/issues , and the laws that you point to especially then in the example that you offer in support of those issues you believe they are good illustrations of what you’re talking about using words like could me somewhere around possibly and always falling back on no your local laws and get legal representation the two most cliché things in any one of these is just not good enough it doesn’t bite enough value you can’t say it somewhere like 32
Thank you for your comment. However, we are not attorneys and cannot offer legal advice. It is true that laws vary by location and landlords or tenants need to familiarize themselves with applicable rules or regulations in their area.