Is it legal for my landlord to discuss my financial agreement and situation with a tenant from a different rental property than mine?
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Is it legal for my landlord to discuss my financial agreement and situation with a tenant from a different rental property than mine?
My landlord and I made an agreement on payment of current rent and back rent. she has been calling a tenant located at another rent house of hers and discussing our financial situation and agreement with them. Is this legal?
Asked on June 12, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Even though the landlord's behavior is completely unprofessional, it's not necessarily illegal because it's not disclosing an impermissible topic--- like a medical condition, for example, that is covered by HIPPA. If the landlord is untruthful about the information that he's handing out, then he could be subject to a defamation suit. If this landlord is the owner/landlord you may not have many options except a defamation suit or a negative rating on a consumer feedback site. If the landlord works for a larger company, then you may be able to file a complaint with parent organization.
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