Landlord retaliation is precisely what it sounds like: a landlord retaliating against a tenant who exercises his or her legal rights, such as reporting unsafe living conditions to a governmental entity or notifying the authorities about code violations. Retaliation can take many forms, including eviction, rent increases or taking away specific amenities, such as washing machines or access to the swimming pool. The good news is that it's illegal. As Nolo Press explains, in most states, "it is illegal for a landlord to retaliate against you for acting within your legal rights." Depending on where you live, these rights include calling a building inspector or organizing a tenants' union. Be aware that there are no laws against landlord retaliation if you live in Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Wyoming.