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landlord/manager keeps harassing my family

i live in a mobile home community where i own the trailer i live in.new manager keeps sending me letters for possible eviction for many things.some are things i have been allowed to do for 3 yrs.for example i have 2 stone strips in my yard that are a designated parking area.now im being told that they are going to tow car but yet other residents are allowed to park on their stone strips.i have 7 kids and they are complaining that i have to much traffic in and out of my home.the manager enters my enclosed carport without permission and takes pictures including one of my teenage daughters window. another problem is my sons dog he got for xmas.my son is 7 with severe adhd the dog is therapy for him.we even have a letter from a mental health office saying that it would be detramental to his health to remove dog.even with the letter we are being yelled at and harassed about the dog,but yet other residents with bigger dogs,dogs that run free,mean dogs are not bothered.there are many more problems.do i have some sort of case against them to get them to leave me and my family alone.


Asked on 10/20/03, 2:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Dorne Craig M. Dorne, PA

Re: landlord/manager keeps harassing my family

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Reply: The laws and rules must be applied uniformly to be enforced. Some of the rules you are questioning may or may not be enforceable. You need to retain an attorney to review the lease or association documents for your complex. Depending on where you live a consumer service agency may also be in place to help you with your problems.

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Answered on 10/20/03, 4:06 pm


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