If a landlord totally ignores negative incidents going on in one of his buildings, can he be held responsible?

Question

There have been three incidents of harassment by neighbors in which the cops were called. I left 3 messages on the landlords voicemail yesterday and he has not returned any calls yet. What occurred has bordered on a hate crime, though no physical violence occured. If the landlord still refuses to call back or address the situation, what legal recourse do I have against the landlord?

Answer 1

Yes, the landlord can be found liable. Once there is documentation showing that he had been informed. Also send a certified letter to him addressing the issue in question. If he does nothing and the incident re-occurs and escalates, he can be held liable.

File a police report about the incident as well so there is additional documentation available.

Answer 2

if these people committed crimes, you have to act against them. the landlord has nothing to do with it. if the police don't do anything, well, you may have to take issue with them, but it's not the landlord's job. why don't you find out what legal recourses you have against the people who are actually harming you?

Answer 3

Gee maybe it was Sunday and he was out of town.

Why are you trying to blame the landlord for what is obviously your own problem? If it was a hate crime talk to the police.

Answer 4

Yes, he is responsible for addressing the issue. Call your local housing department.

Answer 5

Yes, he could be.