Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.
commercial landlord locked me out. I've been dealing with this for about 9 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
I have been renting for 2 years. My monthly rent is $3,203. We are on a month-to-month now.
What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?
Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.
Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under the implied warranty of habitability. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct uninhabitable.
One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
I've seen this play out several times in my field.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
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