• FreeAdvice has a new Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, effective May 25, 2018.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our Terms of Service and use of cookies.

Retaliatory eviction

Accident - Bankruptcy - Criminal Law / DUI - Business - Consumer - Employment - Family - Immigration - Real Estate - Tax - Traffic - Wills   Please click a topic or scroll down for more.

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OR

I have been leasing a building month to month for about 3 years now. Recently I made an anonymous code complaint to the city about the landlord's property, after trying to remedy the situation myself and with the landlord. A few days later I get a 30 day eviction notice "without stated cause".

Now, me and the LL both know what the "cause" is. It's because I called the code inspector. If this was a residential setting, this would be considered retaliatory eviction, correct?

This is not a house I am renting. I hesitate to call it "commercial" property either because I do not run a business there. As per the local zoning, my building is considered a "private garage", there is nothing commercial about it.

My question is, am I protected from retaliatory eviction in a non residential situation like that?
 


Banned_Princess

Senior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OR

I have been leasing a building month to month for about 3 years now. Recently I made an anonymous code complaint to the city about the landlord's property, after trying to remedy the situation myself and with the landlord. A few days later I get a 30 day eviction notice "without stated cause".

Now, me and the LL both know what the "cause" is. It's because I called the code inspector. If this was a residential setting, this would be considered retaliatory eviction, correct?

This is not a house I am renting. I hesitate to call it "commercial" property either because I do not run a business there. As per the local zoning, my building is considered a "private garage", there is nothing commercial about it.

My question is, am I protected from retaliatory eviction in a non residential situation like that?


you have been having problems with this LL for 155 posts now, maybe its time to say "good riddance"
 
you have been having problems with this LL for 155 posts now, maybe its time to say "good riddance"

I don't think that's any of your business really, does anyone have an answer to the question I asked?

I'm moving anyway but that doesn't mean I can't punish the landlord on my way out...
 

Banned_Princess

Senior Member
I don't think that's any of your business really, does anyone have an answer to the question I asked?

I'm moving anyway but that doesn't mean I can't punish the landlord on my way out...

it isnt the same as a home rental.

but if you really want to, then sue her for whatever you come up with.

good luck with that.
 

LillianX

Senior Member
Then what are the laws regarding retaliatory eviction here, since you're such an expert?

You can't possibly think anyone is going to assist you when you're treating a volunteer so rudely? I came to offer an answer to your question, but after seeing how you've decided to snap at, and be a jerk to Banned_Princess, I'm not going to, as I'd really rather not get snapped at for offering advice. Go hire an attorney if you want help.
 

ecmst12

Senior Member
If it's not a residential property, then no residential protections apply. Only the lease controls, and "retaliation" is perfectly legal.
 

Find the Right Lawyer for Your Legal Issue!

Fast, Free, and Confidential
Top