Q: Good day. My question is regarding the landlords responsibility to deal with a tenant that is harrasing another tenant.
Originally our ossue with another tenant was that they would accuse us of stealing there things and of stepping in their boundary in the back yard. They have a tent in the backyard that takes up a whole side of the backyard and they claim that area is off limits. Unfortunately for us to access the backyard we pass through their tent and when you step out of my home we are already immediately in front of the tent. The situation has become aggressive since the landlord released a letter asking us to remove all of our personal items before a due date. The due date has not arrived yet. Yesterday there was another incident where the other tenants slammed at our door and attemtepd to toss our item( a stroller). I informed the landlord that its escalating and i dont want to be forced to call the cops since he said he would talk to them. However know he says that its not his responsibility to mediate between tenants or keep us safe in the outside area of the residence? Anyadvice isappreciated
A: Your landlord is legally required to ensure your right to quiet enjoyment, as such is implied in any residential rental agreement. This means your landlord must ensure that the other tenants are not violating such rights. You can remind your landlord about this duty. Otherwise, you can sue. You can also call the cops about assault, theft, noise violations, or other crimes if committed by the tenants. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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