Condo Neighbor Harassment Complaint

Summary

You can add hostile environment harassment to your HUD complaint if the condo boards lack of enforcement and neighbors actions make your living situation intolerable. Document all interactions and attempts to resolve the issue. Consider reaching out to local legal aid organizations in Ohio for free or low-cost legal assistance, especially if mobility issues make travel difficult. Keep records of all communications with the condo board and neighbors, and follow up with HUD for further action.

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no. i suppose i could get a free consultation with a lawyer, but that only gets me so far and i can't afford anything more.
Hey! You can indeed add hostile environment harassment to your HUD complaint. It's important to document everything thoroughly.
- Harassment includes actions that interfere with your ability to enjoy your home.
- Document all interactions and attempts to resolve the issue.
Have you considered reaching out to local legal aid organizations in Ohio for free or low-cost legal assistance?
i think i might try for free or low cost. it's just that my mobility issues and my stamina create problems with going to and from any law offices for anything extensive, as would possibly any court activities. i tire easily; walk with a cane, this would be physically draining.
I'm sorry to hear about your mobility issues. Many legal aid organizations offer remote consultations which can help you avoid travel. Here are a few suggestions:
- Consider contacting Legal Aid Society of Columbus or Ohio State Legal Services Association.
- Check if they can offer virtual appointments.
Would you like more details on how to contact these organizations?
no thanks. i think i remember seeing something in our area where i can call for a * min. consultation. but i think that's mostly just for them to point me in the direction of a lawyer who could further help me. i guess i'll just try that for now and see what that might bring.
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It sounds like you have a valid concern with potential hostile environment harassment and housing discrimination. Document all interactions thoroughly, and keep pushing for enforcement of your reasonable accommodation. Best of luck with your *-minute consultation and finding the right help!
yeah, that's what brought the sheriff, my "documentation"...by photos. i can get the sheriff's report though, and use that and i did send a cease and desist letter to the neighbor telling her she was interfering with my right under federal law ( * usc *).
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It seems like you have a strong basis for your complaint, especially considering the cease and desist letter and the federal law (* USC *). However, since you mentioned issues with mobility, it's crucial to keep all documentation concise and well-organized to avoid unnecessary stress.
Would you like to discuss any other specific legal questions or concerns regarding your case?
yes, what sort of legal questions would be beneficial to me concerning how my condo board is not enforcing my RA and should i be able to add this neighbor to my original complaint?
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To better understand your situation, could you provide more details on how the condo board has failed to enforce your reasonable accommodation (RA)?
Here are a few legal questions that might be beneficial for you:
- What are the specific terms of your reasonable accommodation?
- Have you communicated these terms to the condo board in writing?
- Have you received any written response from the condo board regarding your complaints?
- Have there been any previous incidents where the condo board has failed to enforce rules that protect your accommodation?
These questions can help you gather all necessary documentation and strengthen your case.
accommodation involves these neighbors' use of area in front of our building (parking/driveways area). this is a common area. i asked the board to stop ALL unnecessary outdoor noise generated by the neighbors in this area becaus our covenants/restrictions say no lounging, playing, etc. in common areas not within the bounds of a unit and also residents can use property only for it's designed and intended purpose. i asked board to uphold these covenants/restrictions as part of my RA. it was fully accepted. now they only want to partially uphold it. i have tried a couple of times to communicate to them that this is not acceptable to me, they just keep throwing my own words back to me...stating them, as i've said, only partial portions of my RA. they refuse to do anything further. i have their emails as proof.
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It sounds like you have a strong basis for your complaint, especially considering the condo board's partial enforcement of your reasonable accommodation and the neighbor's interference. Here are some steps to consider:
- Document all interactions: Keep records of all communications with the condo board and neighbors.
- Federal Law: Under * USC *, it is unlawful to interfere with a person's enjoyment of their home.
- HUD Complaint: You can add hostile environment harassment to your complaint.
Would you like to discuss any other specific legal questions or concerns regarding your case?
not at this time. i think i will wait for a couple more weeks to see if hud gets back in touch with me (not sure if they even will, because of all the layoffs and potential closures), but i will follow up with phone call to them and go from there.
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It sounds like you have a well-documented case, which is a good foundation. Waiting for HUD's response and following up is a sound plan. If you need more assistance later, consider reaching out to local legal aid organizations in Ohio. Best of luck!
thank you.
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It seems you have a well-documented case with substantial evidence and a valid legal concern regarding your condo board's enforcement of your reasonable accommodation and potential housing discrimination. Following up with HUD and considering legal aid organizations would be beneficial steps.
Would you like to discuss any other specific legal questions or concerns regarding your case?