Retaliatory Eviction (Noun)
Meaning
An eviction in reprisal for the tenant's good-faith complaints against the landlord; illegal in many states.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The landlord's attempt to evict the tenant was deemed a retaliatory eviction by the court, as it came immediately after the tenant reported a hazardous condition in the building.
- In many states, a landlord cannot pursue a retaliatory eviction against a tenant who has exercised their rights to report poor living conditions or file a complaint.
- The tenant claimed that the landlord's eviction notice was a retaliatory eviction in response to her repeated requests for repairs to the faulty plumbing system.
- A retaliatory eviction is a serious offense and can result in severe penalties for the landlord, including monetary damages and injunctive relief.
- After filing a complaint with the local housing authority, the tenant received a retaliatory eviction notice from the landlord, which was later overturned by a judge.