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What is the name of your state? New York State
Hello everyone,
I'm new here and sooo glad I found these forums! I hope I can get the information and advice I'm seeking!
We've been renting an (illegal) apartment in a private home for a number of years. Our apartment is on the first floor and the landlord's son (15 years old) is CONSTANTLY pounding on our bedroom wall (from outside). He and his friends play ball out there and they "accidentally" and continuously are pounding the ball against our wall. There are times the entire apartment vibrates because of it. The other day, he and his friends were slamming a football against the back wall of our apartment. They've slammed the house so hard that they've broken numerous shingles and dented up the gutter/leader. They are doing it intentionally to annoy and harass us.
I've spoken to the landlord about it last year and again this year but, obviously, his son has no respect for him, either, because he keeps doing it.
What are my rights as a tenant?? Aren't I entitled to the "peaceful enjoyment of the property" which would include NOT having my bedroom wall constantly being slammed against????
How would you proceed in this? I was thinking about getting the money order for the rent, but with-holding it until the landlord does something to stop this harassment by his son.What is the name of your state?
Hello everyone,
I'm new here and sooo glad I found these forums! I hope I can get the information and advice I'm seeking!
We've been renting an (illegal) apartment in a private home for a number of years. Our apartment is on the first floor and the landlord's son (15 years old) is CONSTANTLY pounding on our bedroom wall (from outside). He and his friends play ball out there and they "accidentally" and continuously are pounding the ball against our wall. There are times the entire apartment vibrates because of it. The other day, he and his friends were slamming a football against the back wall of our apartment. They've slammed the house so hard that they've broken numerous shingles and dented up the gutter/leader. They are doing it intentionally to annoy and harass us.
I've spoken to the landlord about it last year and again this year but, obviously, his son has no respect for him, either, because he keeps doing it.
What are my rights as a tenant?? Aren't I entitled to the "peaceful enjoyment of the property" which would include NOT having my bedroom wall constantly being slammed against????
How would you proceed in this? I was thinking about getting the money order for the rent, but with-holding it until the landlord does something to stop this harassment by his son.What is the name of your state?