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Property Boundary / Easement — noise complaint retaliation by landlord

Started by asking_for_friend_homeowner_TX · Aug 25, 2025 · 1,757 views · 19 replies
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asking_for_friend_homeowner_TX OP

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

noise complaint retaliation by landlord. I've been dealing with this for about 12 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 2 years. My monthly rent is $1,810. I have a written lease.

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

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OpenSourceLawyer_Dan

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

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

HM
help_me_creator_MA

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.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

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

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under state landlord-tenant code, in violation of notice requirements.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

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CryptoTrader_2023

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

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

GL
GigWorker_LA

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.

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RemoteWorker_EU

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

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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desperate_homeowner_NY

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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RemoteWorker_EU

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

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

MA
MusicProducer_ATL

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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desperate_freelancer_OH

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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MusicProducer_ATL

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

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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desperate_dev_2024

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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worried_seller_CO

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.

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RetiredLawyer_FL

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

GL
GigWorker_LA

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

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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AgentBroker_TX

I went through almost the exact same thing.

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

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help_me_employee_GA

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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RemoteWorker_EU

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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

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EstatePlanner_AZ

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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