What are my rights if my neighbor’s harassment is so bad thatI am forced to periodically vacate my rental unit?
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What are my rights if my neighbor’s harassment is so bad thatI am forced to periodically vacate my rental unit?
Children in rental property next door are tossing stinkbombs at my property at night. The bombs are liquid and are in glass vials. They just won’t stop, and this has been going on for 2 months. The owner of the property will not help. I have had to actually vacate my property and stay with relatives and friends 7 times in the last month. This borders on harassment and the children do not attend school so they sleep all day and torment me at night with their activity.
Asked on September 1, 2010 under Real Estate Law, Indiana
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
You have the right to quiet enjoyment of your property under the law and the landlord has the obligation to provide that. If he does not and is ignoring your complaints and the goings on of the children then I think that you have a case for constructive eviction and a breach of your lease. You absolutely do not have to take this kind of harassment and I would call the police on the kids every time it happens. Who is home watching them anyhow? This is disgraceful. I would consult with an attorney in your area and have him or her write to the landlord on your behalf. And start looking for a new place to live. Good luck.
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