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Commercial Lease Dispute — noise complaint retaliation by landlord

Started by asking_for_friend_buyer_IL · May 2, 2025 · 1,144 views · 13 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
AF
asking_for_friend_buyer_IL OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

noise complaint retaliation by landlord. I've been dealing with this for about 2 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 4 years. My monthly rent is $3,809. I have a written lease.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

DD
desperate_driver_legal

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably the implied warranty of habitability, which requires showing uninhabitable.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.

PN
Photographer_NYC

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

DH
desperate_homeowner_2023

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

SA
seeking_advice_investor_today

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

NH
need_help_worker_advice

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

ES
eComm_Seller_2022

Been there. Here's what I learned.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

SB
SmallBizOwner_NYC

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

AF
asking_for_friend_seller_today

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

AB
anon_buyer_NY

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

DN
DataPrivacy_Nerd

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

LT
LandlordTom_TX

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

HM
help_me_renter_advice

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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