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sexual harrassment and constructive eviction

I need a lawyer my landlord has been sexually harrassing me and now he has shut off the water in retaliation


Asked on 10/18/07, 12:44 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: sexual harrassment and constructive eviction

You have a good case against your landlord, for both the harassment and the water situation.

Since your zip code indicates you (as well as I) are from Bakersfield, please call me, if you wish to discuss this further.

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Answered on 10/18/07, 9:18 am
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: sexual harrassment and constructive eviction

A landlord is a business and he's harassing you because of your gender. Civil Code section 51 forbids such harassment. If you prevail in a lawsuit, section 52 provides that you must receive at least $4,000 and up to triple your actual damages plus attorney's fees.

Have you talked to the water company about putting the water in your name with some kind of password or some other verification to prevent anyone else from turning it off?

You should be able to find an attorney in your hometown who can help you.

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Answered on 10/18/07, 2:23 am


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