Can we press charges to stop harrassment by a co-owner regarding our rental?
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Can we press charges to stop harrassment by a co-owner regarding our rental?
I’m renting a house through my husband’s grandfather; his grandfather co-owns the property with his brother. We have a lease signed with his grandfather. The brother showed up on our property today saying he needed some equipment that was here. He then came inside, tried to take our original lease, told us he wanted the money to go directly to him or he would kick us out right now, then used abusive language towards my grandmother-in-law, at which point my husband politely asked him to stop. He continued and turned the abusive language towards my husband and I, so my husband told him to leave or we’ll call the cops. He refused to leave for a while.
Asked on January 21, 2013 under Real Estate Law, Colorado
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Based upon what you have written about, you have a legal basis to file a petition for an injunction against the brother of the grandfather who leased the unit to you regardless of the fact that the brother is an owner of it.
What the brother co-owner did was improper. I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney about the direction you wish to proceed on things.
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