Invasion of Privacy?
By Mary
I have a large problem. My husband and I live on the ground floor, “garden level” of a brownstone. I work from home, and this summer my landlord has been out in the backyard every other day–no rhyme or reason to his madness (except to get away from the ball and chain, literally) and this has resulted in him using power tools at 9am on Saturdays and also showing up in the backyard as soon as I get up in the morning. On multiple occasions I have been caught naked after a shower or in my underwear with him peering through either the dining room window or kitchen door. I bought a frosted glass cling for the kitchen (as it it directly across from the bathroom) and shut the blinds whenever I can, but sometimes it’s just too dark in there, so I tend to leave them open in the morning and close them accordingly when he shows up. As well, I find him in our hallway a lot and once couldn’t get to my front door because he had spread out his power tools everywhere.
This morning he brought workers into the backyard and dug up all of the slate, and I had slept naked and had to scramble to get a robe on as the landlord and workers were all in plain view. I have implored him to give me notice, not only for my privacy, but also so I can make other arrangements for work. He absolutely does not care, and as a result we’re moving next month.
My question is: how can I make it through this month without losing my mind? Does anyone have any strategies for dealing with him? Because I am often alone in my apartment, I haven’t felt comfortable going to the police about the peeping issue, as it will be a “he said she said” situation with no witnesses. It has been a summer of incredible stress having to sneak around in my own apartment. At this point I feel like I’m being pushed over the edge. Help!
Edited on: Monday, August 3rd, 2009 2:53 pm
3 Responses to “Invasion of Privacy?”
Leontiy Taube October 9th, 2010 4:16 pm |
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On September, 30 2010 my wife and i received a letter from “Law Offices Of Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP” stating that we will be evicted and court action will be taken against us because of an unlawful detainee. “Ivan” a relative of a previous upstairs neighbor showed up uninvited asking for his a glass of water. So we gave him water since it is humane to do so. Just a few moments later my daughter who lives next door to us and her spouse came to translate. It was then revealed to us that “Ivan” had chased down and scratched a boy who was throwing pebbles at “Ivan” as he rode his bicycle through the Apartment Complex and that he was seen entering our unit. On occasion, the front gate remains open so we cannot control who comes in or out of the complex. This is the Managements duty. If “Ivan” does arrive it is not at our invitation, and we will not be held responsible if he shows up on the premises. Contact Info: |
Jesh May 16th, 2011 9:11 am |
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File a compliant through RPA. http://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/complaint_center.php. |
florida-lady May 17th, 2011 1:54 am |
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He probably has a crush on you, so be careful he does not install cameras in your bathroom or room. ; ) you find pshychos like that. |
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