Assertion: tenant | /r/CapableOf | sue the landlord
Facets:
value: to recover the security deposit
type: PURPOSE
value: for damages
type: PURPOSE
value: in this case
type: OTHER
value: in small claims court
type: LOCATION
value: for wrongful eviction
type: PURPOSE
value: for failing to protect her
type: CAUSE
value: in the second type of claim
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: In the second type of claim, the tenant sues the landlord for monetary damages for failing to protect her from the other tenant’s actions when the landlord had the legal power to evict the harassing tenant for causing a nuisance or otherwise violating the lease terms by disturbing the quiet enjoyment of the neighbor.
text: Most states allow tenants to sue a landlord who tries to self-evict.
text: If the landlord fails to return the security deposit, send an itemized statement within the legal time limit, or pay the tenant applicable interest, the tenant may sue the landlord for damages.
text: If a landlord tries to take matters upon him or herself or fails to follow procedure, the tenant can sue the landlord for wrongful eviction.
text: The tenant can sue the landlord to recover the security deposit, or to recover excess rent paid.
text: A tenant may wish to remain in their unit and sue the landlord for breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment.
text: In this case, the tenant sued the landlord for retaining her security deposit.
text: A tenant might sue a landlord in Small Claims Court if money is owed after the tenant has moved out of the rental.