Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia

sexual harassment by landlord
In your reply to my former question, you stated that my basis to file a claim for sexual harassment depends on part whether my landlord is a bonified owner or manager of the business I work for. He is not, but he is part owner of the building the company I work for rents. In my opinion, my landlord has no business which would bring him over here so often, but he comes into the office where I'm working and follows me out on the shop floor. I feel like he believes he has the power to ''make'' me talk to/be nice to him. It feels as though he's forcing himself on me, not physically, but mentally and emotionally. He is aware I can't afford to just move out; it seems from what he said to my boss that it's either be nice to him and he'll rent to me, or not be nice and he won't rent to me. I rent on a month to month basis, with signed lease, and no arrears in rent. I have ulcerative colitis, have had it for many years, but with much time in remission. Just dealing with him has caused my ulcers to begin bleeding again. I need some advice, or alternatives to simply living in my car. What can I do?

Asked on 11/23/08, 10:08 pm

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Re: sexual harassment by landlord

You would appear to be without a legal remedy other than to move out.

Answered on 11/23/08, 11:23 pm

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