What are the remedies for abuse of access by the landlord?

• A. Injunctive relief
• B. Terminate the rental agreement
• C. Get actual damages and reasonable attorney fees
• D. Injunctive relief, terminate the rental agreement, and get actual damages and reasonable attorney fees

Answer: (D)

When a landlord abuses the right to access, the tenant has multiple remedies to stop the behavior, address the harm, and protect the tenancy. Injunctive relief can be sought to halt ongoing or imminent improper entry or harassment right away, stopping the abusive conduct. If the landlord’s actions amount to a material breach of the lease or violate applicable law, the tenant may terminate the rental agreement and end the tenancy under the rules that govern lease breaches and tenant rights. In addition, the tenant can recover actual damages for the harm suffered due to the abuse, and, if provided by the lease or statute, reasonable attorney fees. Because these remedies tackle stopping the abuse, compensating harm, and addressing the breach, they can be pursued together, offering a comprehensive response to abusive access by the landlord.