Landlord Retaliation And Harassment
Summary
Your landlords sudden urgency to address a plumbing issue after two years, especially when it impacts your ability to meet court-ordered payments, may be seen as retaliation or harassment under California Civil Code §1942.5. Document all communications and consider seeking legal advice. Contact tenant rights organizations or legal aid in California for assistance.Full Conversation
C'Leste is my name, major typos going on, I'm so upset
Hi C'Leste! I understand dealing with typos can be frustrating. Are you facing a specific legal issue related to this, or is it more about correcting these errors in a legal document?
Yes landlord tenant. I tried to load out chat history but guess it's too old.
Hi C'Leste! Could you please provide more details about your landlord-tenant issue in California? For example, are you dealing with eviction, maintenance problems, rent disputes, or something else? This will help me provide more specific information.
So for the last 2 years I've had a plumbing issue where I guess the valves broke & the sink and bathtub are blasting *° water. I reported it several times. & The only times they made efforts to fix it was the day my 3day notice expired last year, 3 days before more unlawful detainer trial. & After * mos of that hell, they practically begged me to settle, after they served me ab Invalid notice with time-barred debts on it & let me languish for 9 months before removing the illegal debts. But also leaving me with a new $18k debt for them telling me to not pay rent & the 9months of their negligence. That I have to pay back in * mos. The first of those paym'ts is due Friday Jan 31st. 4 days from now. The water has been blasting for 2 years. Now all of a sudden they notice the owners water bill tripled & declared this an emergency. They asked me to make arrangements with the plumber asap. I did for after Tues Feb 4th. So I can finish focusing on work this last week to make this court ordered $*. If u missed the payment there is no court date or notice at this point. Just 5 days sheriff notice. What's * more week after 2 years. So I found out 2day, * mins before my 12hr shift that they are coming 2moro Tues, Jan 28th. Cutting into my work & sleep schedule since I have to move a bunch of stuff around to accommodate them last minute. I already have metal splints on Both my wrists. No one said Feb 4th was too far. I just found out due to a 24hr notice to enter taped to my door today. I know it sounds legit & they provided the necessary paper work. But after asking me to make arrangements & threatening a notice to enter if I didn't, then to ignore the date I sent & send a * hr notice to enter anyway & at a time that is detrimental to me & will result in my immediate eviction. I feel that the false sense of urgency & refusal to comply with my date of Feb 4th. Insistence on having to do this now, 4 days before 3xs my debt amount is due, after 2 years of them not caring about wasting water, is *% direct SABOTAGE
Hi C'Leste, it sounds like you are dealing with a very challenging landlord-tenant situation. Here are some points that might help you:
- California Civil Code §* requires landlords to maintain rental units in a habitable condition, including working plumbing.
- Retaliation for exercising your tenant rights is prohibited under California Civil Code §*.*.
- Reasonable Accommodation: You can request adjustments due to your work schedule and medical condition.
Would you like more information on how to file a complaint or seek legal assistance?
- California Civil Code §* requires landlords to maintain rental units in a habitable condition, including working plumbing.
- Retaliation for exercising your tenant rights is prohibited under California Civil Code §*.*.
- Reasonable Accommodation: You can request adjustments due to your work schedule and medical condition.
Would you like more information on how to file a complaint or seek legal assistance?
The notice to enter has the CA civil code on it. They did provide the correct notice. My issue is the timing. What's * more week? Doing it now will cost me $* & unable to make the court ordered paym't in full.
Hi C'Leste, it seems like you have a strong case regarding potential landlord retaliation and reasonable accommodation. Under California Civil Code §*.*, landlords cannot retaliate against tenants for exercising their rights. You might consider documenting everything and seeking legal advice.
Would you like more information on filing a complaint or finding legal assistance?
Would you like more information on filing a complaint or finding legal assistance?
I didn't notice the notice until *:* pm and they were closed . It's to enter at 10am. It's not even to fix the damage, just to assess it. They've known for 2 years, another plumber came out. I sent pics. The new plumber knows they have to fix the valves. But they aren't doing that tomorrow. Just looking to confirm the obvious
It sounds like your landlord might be acting in bad faith by insisting on an inconvenient inspection time. Here are some steps you can take:
- Document all communications and notices.
- Request a rescheduled inspection due to your work and health constraints.
- If the landlord refuses, you may need to file a complaint with the local housing authority or seek legal assistance.
Would you like more information on filing a complaint or finding legal assistance?
- Document all communications and notices.
- Request a rescheduled inspection due to your work and health constraints.
- If the landlord refuses, you may need to file a complaint with the local housing authority or seek legal assistance.
Would you like more information on filing a complaint or finding legal assistance?
That's what I mean. I won't have time to request a new day. I requested Tues Feb 4th & they ignored that & gave me this. If they cared & were trying to work with me they would've told me Feb 4th is too far & can I pick sooner. Failing to do that & slapping this on my door, shows they are intending to be unreasonable. Plus the fact I already missed my work shift tonight having to attempt to clean up for them screwed me out of the $*, so whatever happens tomorrow is too little too late. My life is over now and why I lost it on them and text him pissed for * hrs. They act like they are coming in to help me & fix it for me. No. The timing is ruining my life. Choosing to do this the last week I have to make this $*. When they had 2 years is Sabotage. There's no reason this can't wait til next week.
Hi C'Leste, it sounds like you're in a tough spot. You might consider taking the following steps:
- Document Everything: Keep records of all communications and notices.
- Seek Immediate Legal Advice: Contact a tenant rights organization or legal aid.
Would you like more information on tenant rights organizations or legal aid in California?
- Document Everything: Keep records of all communications and notices.
- Seek Immediate Legal Advice: Contact a tenant rights organization or legal aid.
Would you like more information on tenant rights organizations or legal aid in California?
It won't matter I'll be dead or living in my SUV by then. I just wanted to know if they were wrong or not
C'Leste, I'm really sorry to hear what you're going through. Based on the information you provided, it appears your landlord may be violating California Civil Code §*.* by potentially retaliating and not accommodating reasonable requests. You might want to seek immediate legal assistance.
Would you like information on tenant rights organizations or legal aid in California?
Would you like information on tenant rights organizations or legal aid in California?
But since it is a lot of water, does that make it justifiable for them. Or since it's been 2 years, proves it's not an emergency. And insisting it is now after I asked for the next week for understandable reasons & then forcing it now anyway, knowing the consequences for me, is that Harassment, sabotage, etc even if legit looking out of context
Hi C'Leste, your situation is quite complex. Generally, the landlord's sudden urgency after two years may not be justifiable, especially if it causes significant hardship for you. It could be seen as harassment or retaliation.
Would you like information on how to file a complaint or contact legal aid in California?
Would you like information on how to file a complaint or contact legal aid in California?
It's because they noticed the owners water bill tripled. Not because it's causing structural damage etc.
Hi C'Leste, it sounds like you're dealing with a serious situation. The landlord's actions may be seen as retaliation or harassment given the timing and your reasonable request for a delay. Here are some potential steps:
- Document Everything: Keep all records of communications and notices.
- Seek Immediate Legal Assistance: Contact tenant rights organizations or legal aid in California for help.
Would you like information on tenant rights organizations or legal aid in California?
- Document Everything: Keep all records of communications and notices.
- Seek Immediate Legal Assistance: Contact tenant rights organizations or legal aid in California for help.
Would you like information on tenant rights organizations or legal aid in California?