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Landlord Harassment Complaint

Document and formally report landlord harassment, illegal entry, or intimidation tactics. Fill in your details below — the letter updates in real-time.

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New York City housing agency: HPD (NYC Housing Preservation & Development). After sending this letter, you may also file a complaint directly with HPD (NYC Housing Preservation & Development).
Landlord Harassment Complaint








Re: Formal Notice of Harassment — 

Dear ,

I am writing to formally document and protest conduct that constitutes harassment under applicable housing laws. You and/or your agents have engaged in conduct that is interfering with my quiet enjoyment of the premises at .

The following incidents of harassment have occurred:



Prior complaints I have made regarding this conduct:



Please be advised that tenant harassment is prohibited by law. If this conduct continues, I will file a formal complaint with the local housing authority, report the incidents to the appropriate regulatory agency, and seek all available legal remedies, including damages.

I am sending a copy of this letter to the local housing authority for their records.

This letter serves as formal notice. Any further harassment will be documented and may be used as evidence in legal proceedings.

Sincerely,


This letter is a template for informational purposes. Consider consulting with a tenant rights attorney for your specific situation.

Send Certified Mail

Send via USPS certified mail with return receipt so you have proof of delivery — useful if this escalates.

Keep a Copy

Save a dated copy for your records. Print to PDF using "Print / Save PDF" and store it safely.

File a Complaint Too

For serious issues, also file a complaint with HPD (NYC Housing Preservation & Development) alongside sending this letter.

View all New York City tenant letter templates