What can a tenant do if they are sexually harassed by maintenance workersbut owners of the building won’t do anything about it?
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What can a tenant do if they are sexually harassed by maintenance workersbut owners of the building won’t do anything about it?
I have told the owners of this building about my problems with the maintenance yet they just refuse to do anything. These men walk into my apartment whenever they want. They’ve made sexually explicit remarks to me in the elevator, and many other sexually inappropriate things to me and other women in this building. I have a really good deal on this apartment via Section 8 and I hate to let it go because of this and would rather solve the problem myself. Any suggestions?
Asked on June 2, 2011 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Oh my goodness. Yes, go and see an attorney and file a complaint against the landlord for creating an unsafe environment for you to live in. I would consider sending the landlord a letter regarding the fact that these people enter in to your apartment without notice or need for an emergency visit. You have a right to privacy here. And I would advise that his workers are acting as they do - give examples - and see if you can get other women in the building to file similar complaints about what is happening to them. Make sure that you send the letter be certified mail return receipt requested and one with a certificate of mailing (two of the same letters in two different ways). Good luck to you.
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