Can I insist my aggressive landlord talk wth me in writing, rather than through verbal communication?

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My landlord is aggressive, insulting and demeaning whenever I bring up an issue with my apparentment, to the point where I am too anxious to report problems because I only get grief.

Can I, for example, insist my landlord talks to me through writing (ie email or text). That way he has to either treat me with respect, or else give me evidence of his aggression.

Anonymous · Answer

Nope. You cannot dictate how they communicate with you. NO landlord is legally required to address you with respect. Yes they should but they are not breaking any laws by being a jerk.   Morally wrong & illegal are not the same thing.  As long as he is not in violation of any actual laws there is nothing you can do about his attitude.

? · Answer

you can't control the landlord but if you have concerns about repairs he ignores etc. you can contact the local housing authority and complain to them
but don't try this on the basis that he is not amenable in your contact, you need valid reasons to complain

MadMan · Answer

No you cannot.

babyboomer1001 · Answer

You can ask.  He does not have to comply with your wishes.

R P · Answer

You can ask. He can refuse your request.

Slickterp · Answer

LL has no legal obligation to agree to that.  being aggressive isn't illegal.

? · Answer

You should communicate with him by mail or email. You cannot force him to respond in writing or email but you can request it.

Stoo · Answer

You can ask, but he can say no, or evict you.  You don't get to control how people talk to you in life.   If he prefers oral communication, you'll have to adapt, or get a new place.

g · Answer

You can request that he communicates (not talk) to you in writing.  However, it's his choice whether to comply will your request or not.

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Can I insist my aggressive landlord talk wth me in writing, rather than through verbal communication?

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