What is a hostile tenant?

Hostile tenants use intimidation tactics to harass or threaten their landlord in order to keep a security deposit, live rent-free or otherwise violate a lease agreement.

Is your tenant harassing you?

If a tenant is genuinely harassing you or interfering with your life, you have every right to evict them. The same eviction process applies for every situation. First, you should give the tenant proper notice, usually 30 days, depending on your state laws, and make sure they move out on time.

How do you deal with a tenant who is harassing you?

Firstly, try to contact your tenant with phone calls and/or text messages. Try to be a little patient, and don’t go overboard with the texts/phone calls. Apparently there’s a fine line between trying to get someone’s attention and harassment.

What to do if someone is harassing you on the phone?

Try to be a little patient, and don’t go overboard with the texts/phone calls. Apparently there’s a fine line between trying to get someone’s attention and harassment. If the above fails, write a letter, sent by recorded delivery so there’s proof of receipt. Always keep copies of the letters for your own records.

Can a tenant sue a landlord for harassment in San Francisco?

The tenant can send a Consumer Demand Letter to the landlord within 30 days of the harassment and has the ability to sue the landlord in small claims court if seeking damages under $7,000. 13  14  Tenants in San Francisco are protected by Prop M.

What is Landlord harassment and how does it happen?

Landlord harassment often happens when landlords feel like they cannot wait for proper methods to raise the rent or not renew lease agreements. Many cases happen in strict rent-controlled areas where landlords want to get rid of current, lower rent tenants in favor of higher paying newer tenants.