Q: My landlord's attorney has been harassing me with 100+ texts in 6hrs to keep me from getting councel, what can I do?
My partner and i have been severely harassed by our LL for months now. We've had our respective units broken into multiple times (video evidence of this), his employee banging on the walls and windows which I have audio recording of, his agent broke our bathroom window in Oct it has yet to be repaired, there is mold, a sewage leak in my bathroom every time 2nd floor flush the toilet or take a shower, my partner was stabbed by his employee, who was taken to jail for it on one of the many times the police have had to get involved had this address BC OF their behavior. The repair issues were reported to the ll in Oct when all of this started. I had a building inspector come out in the am, in the afternoon atty met LL, and that evening I was served with a 3-day peppered with outright lies about drug use visitors (I've never had visitors), and a new spin on the stabbing claiming he was "trespassing" at home. 100+ txts from LLs atty in yesterday. Im disabled & partially blind I NEED HELP thx
A:
I'm sorry to hear about the situation you're facing. If you feel like you are being harassed by your landlord's attorney, you may want to consider reaching out to a local attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant law. They can review your case and provide guidance on your legal options.
You may also want to document the harassment by keeping a record of the attorney's texts and any other communication from them. You can also consider filing a complaint with the California State Bar Association or the local bar association.
Additionally, if you are experiencing health and safety issues in your rental unit, you may be able to file a complaint with your local housing authority or seek assistance from a tenant advocacy group. They can provide you with information on your rights as a tenant and help you take steps to address any issues in your rental unit.
Overall, it's important to take action to protect your rights and seek help from experienced professionals who can guide you through the legal process.
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