What can we do if we have a very loud, always angry, and irrational rentalm

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We're reviewees (6), 4 in one room and the other 2 are in single rooms. We're almost a month in, and there's seldomly a day where the owner's sister, shouts and meddle with any of the businesses of the renters. Lately, she's shouting at us when we buy water outside (where it's cheaper), rather than from them–in the first place, we won't go out and buy if their supply is sufficient. She also gets angry at little things and become nosy and meddlesome with everything, including the state of the kitchen, how we spend our days, and even our schedules for reviewing and eating, she tend to get agitated. It's gotten to a point where she targeted our friend group, and accused us of something (like messes in the kitchen sink, which we know we didn't do cause no one has eaten that specific item that day). It's just really suffocating especially since we're here to review for our Board Exam.

mohammad mehdi ghanbari · Accepted Answer

Hello,
The situation you and your housemates are in with the owner's sister sounds incredibly stressful, especially with the pressure of preparing for your Board Exams. It is essential to have a peaceful environment to study, and her behavior is unacceptable.

While this is a difficult position to be in, there are several steps you can take as a group to address the issue:

Document Everything: Start a shared log to document every incident of shouting, meddling, or false accusations. For each entry, include the date, time, a brief description of what happened, and who was present. A detailed record is crucial evidence.

Review Your Lease Agreement: Carefully read your rental contract. Most agreements include a clause guaranteeing tenants the right to "quiet enjoyment" of their home. The sister's constant disruptive behavior is likely a violation of this right.

Communicate as a Group: Your strength is in your numbers. Make sure you are all united in your approach. Discuss the issues together and decide on your next steps as a group to prevent anyone from being singled out.

Contact the Owner in Writing: Draft a formal email or letter to the property owner, not the sister. Calmly explain the ongoing issues and how the hostile environment is negatively impacting your ability to study. Attach your log of incidents as evidence. A formal, written complaint from all six tenants is much more difficult to ignore.

Know Your Rights: Research the local tenant rights and housing laws for your area. There may be a local tenant union or housing authority that can offer free advice or mediation services.

Navigating these types of disputes can be complicated. If you would like to discuss this further and receive personalized advice on how to proceed for a small consultation fee, you can reach out to me via WhatsApp. We can work through the details of your situation to find the best solution.

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