I have been living in my current apartment for three years with a perfect rental history. However, since June 2023, I have experienced discriminatory and retaliatory behavior from the property management staff, specifically targeting me after I helped a friend apply for a lease. This includes withholding contracts, aggressive communication, and what feels like an intentional effort to make me leave. I have kept detailed records of all incidents and need advice on potential legal actions and protections available.
There is no way to answer this question without the specific details. That said there is no general prohibition against discrimintation or retaliation by the landlord unless it violates very specific limitations. You will likely need to spend the money to hire a lawyer to review the details and advise you from there. The practical issue, if you think the landlord has targeted you to force you out, is to review your lease and determine whether its more efficient to work with the LL to terminate the lease and move somewhere that you will be appreciated as a tenant.
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