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Retaliatory Eviction |
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The act of a landlord in ejecting or attempting to eject a tenant from the rented premises, or in refusing to renew a lease, because of the tenant's complaints or participation in a tenant's union or in similar activities with which the landlord is not in accord. In some states, such retaliation will bar the landlord from enforcing normal eviction remedies against the tenant. Cross-references |
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| The issue arose about a year ago after Glendale tenants voiced worries that retaliatory evictions were on the rise. The Council went on to state that since it was necessary to protect pet owners from retaliatory evictions that this provision was adopted. Tenant groups say retaliatory evictions are commonplace in Glendale, that renters cannot make a routine complaint about living conditions without fearing eviction. |
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