• Conduct that constitutes theft or extortion; or



• Threats, force or menacing conduct that interferes with the tenant's quiet enjoyment of the rental unit and would create the fear of harm in a reasonable person; or



• Abuse of the landlord's right to enter the rental unit (entry without proper notice and for no real purpose other than to harass and annoy). See, What can a tenant do if the landlord enters illegally and When can a landlord enter a rental unit.

If your landlord has engaged in any of this behavior be sure to keep a log of the date, time, what the landlord said and/or did, and any witnesses that were present. Immediately send the landlord a letter via certified mail return receipt requested telling the landlord that the specified actions are unacceptable, must stop, and if they persist will lead to legal action. If the harassment persists, file a complaint with the Fair Employment and Housing Department (800-884-1684). If the harassment still continues, you should contact a local landlord-tenant or real estate attorney and file claim in Small Claims Court

Please note that a landlord does not violate a tenant's rights by giving a tenant one or more warning notices that the tenant or the guest of a tenant violated a term or condition of the rental agreement or lease or law. The tenant's receipt of one or more warning notices, even if untrue, typically will not be considered harassment.