Many landlords have a federally backed loan and some restrictions come with those loans, especially regarding eviction.

Landlords don’t like that, and they will shut off their tenants’ utilities or call DHR on them saying they suspect child abuse. Anything to get their tenants out of their property.

However, if there’s a proper lease agreement the landlord has to follow the rules.

If a landlord decides to change the locks and throw all of your stuff out because you’re a couple months behind on rent, you need to serve that landlord with a huge lawsuit.

Too often we see landlords shut off their tenants utilities, and then come after the tenant with a debt collector for money damages.

They will sue tenants and try to get more money from them.

If your landlord is violating the law by harassing you and trying to evict you, definitely look into suing them.

You may have rights under your State Landlord/Tenant Act, the company violating the law may be considered a debt collector, and you may have some other state laws that protect you from being illegally evicted.

Get with a consumer lawyer in your state to help you with your case, and punish these landlords from breaking the law.

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John G. Watts
Watts & Herring, LLC
Representing consumers across Alabama
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Relationships between landlords and tenants can test every aspect of a person’s patience – but what happens when things really go south? If situations escalate, property owners may find themselves accused of landlord harassment. In this video we help owners discover what constitutes landlord harassment along with the possible repercussions you could face.

01:02 – What Constitutes Landlord Harassment?
01:38 – Common Examples of Landlord Harassment
04:51 – What Should You Do When Accused of Landlord Harassment?
05:13 – Tips to Avoid Landlord Harassment Claims

In general, landlord harassment is categorized as the ongoing use of aggressive tactics to intimidate a tenant. Most often, this involves disrupting the occupant’s right to quiet enjoyment. However, it could also involve using forceful measures to compel the tenant to vacate the property or not file a complaint that they have a legal right to. Landlord-tenant disputes can escalate quickly and any accusations of landlord harassment should not be taken lightly.

Common Examples of What Constitutes Landlord Harassment

Unfortunately, harassment can in some ways, be in the eye of the beholder. That said, landlords should avoid any actions that could lead to a landlord harassment claim such as –

• Verbally or Physically Threatening a Tenant
• Any form of Sexual Harassment
• Filing False Charges or a False Eviction
• Refusing to Accept Rent Payments as a Means of Intimidation
• Illegal Entry into the Rental Property
• Not Providing Proper Notice
• Unlawfully Changing the Locks
• Removing Personal Belongings from the Property
• Cutting Off Amenities as Described in the Lease Agreement
• Disrupt essential Utility Services that Effect Habitability
• Refusing to Perform Maintenance in a Timely Manner
• Creating Nuisances that Disrupt the Right to Quiet Enjoyment

Having a successful rental property business, in part, means keeping your tenants happy. That means despite any personality conflicts, landlords must still provide a safe and habitable living space. Besides, engaging in any retaliatory or harassing behavior won’t work out well for owners or tenants.

So, what is the best way to handle the landlord-tenant issues that are sure to arise? It’s simple, let someone else take care of it for you! Professional representation is an owner’s best defense against troublesome tenants while protecting against potential harassment claims.

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