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West Virginia Letter from Tenant to Landlord about Sexual Harassment

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West Virginia
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WV-1023LT
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This Letter from Tenant to Landlord about Sexual Harassment form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State. This is a letter from Tenant to Landlord indicating that Landlord's conduct towards Tenant was sexually harassing and illegal. Such conduct interferes with Tenant's quiet enjoyment of the premises, and constitutes sexual harassment. Landlord is warned to stop this conduct, and conduct all communication and interaction with Tenant in only a business-like and professional manner.

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NOTE: Under Virginia law, if you do not have a lease, and you do not pay rent, you are considered a tenant at sufferance. This means you can be evicted for any reason at all, at any time, and no notice needs to be given to you.If the rent is paid by the week, only a 7-day written notice is required.

Complaints involving such issues should be directed to the Virginia Fair Housing Office at 888.551. 3247 or 804.367. 8530.

If your landlord breaches the warranty of habitability or the warranty of quiet enjoyment, you may be able to sue her to recover monetary damages.In some states, such as California and Arizona, you may be able to seek emotional distress damages if the landlord's actions were particularly egregious.

Harassing a tenant with the intention of making their living situation so uncomfortable they want to move or terminate a lease agreement is illegal.Landlord harassment is considered such an issue in major cities of these states that specific laws and protections were created to protect renters and punish violators.

If you're seeking damages for emotional distress caused by a landlord's discrimination, or punitive damages for especially blatant and intentional discrimination, a lawsuit may well be your best bet. Understand what's involved in suing your landlord. You may file a lawsuit in either federal or state court.

Tenants of HUD-insured or HUD-assisted properties are encouraged to report problems with landlords to HUD by calling the Multifamily Housing Complaint Line at (800) MULTI-70 (1-800-685-8470).

As a renter in Virginia, you have legal protections under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA) that include the right to: A fair application fee. A fair security deposit. A decent and safe place to live.

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West Virginia Letter from Tenant to Landlord about Sexual Harassment