Vent: landlord entering without notice is ruining my life

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Hypothetical question

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

landlord entering without notice. I've been dealing with this for about 8 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. Your mileage may vary depending on the specifics.

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Been there. Here's what I learned.

Here's where people usually go wrong is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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I've dealt with this before.

Most folks screw this up by is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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Not gonna lie, just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long....