Q: I was harassed by my former landlady for asking to have a guest over in my basement apartment..I was later given a 30day
Notice to evict all because I wanted a guests over and there was nothing in contract regarding guests.While moving out I was harassed by her and her boyfriend(called 911). Then served by boyfriend at my new residence. Summons was served without envelope so my new landlord could see it. I soon lost my new residence. Landlord #1 is suing me for last months rent and kept my deposit. I surrendered the basement apt before the new month was due clean and damage free. I felt endangered when her boyfriend found out where I moved to and served the summons openly!
Sorry I meant does she really have a claim against me?
I do not want to counter sue and because of the grief of loosing my second tenancy would only like my deposit returned to me nothing more. The threats and harassment and finally evict notice would that be enough to aid me in winning this case?
A: Perhaps but I don't see what claims you would have based just on the facts posted. You may well have a defense if she Sue's you for the rent you say you don't owe and you may or may not have claims against her regarding your security deposit but that would require a careful review with a landlord-tenant attorney. Good luck.
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