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Term: Retaliatory Eviction

Definition:

Retaliatory eviction refers to the act of a landlord evicting a tenant in response to some action taken by the tenant that the landlord perceives as a challenge or threat to their interests.

Example Sentences:

1. Due to frequent complaints about the property's conditions, the landlord resorted to retaliatory eviction by serving an eviction notice to the tenant.
2. After the tenant initiated legal proceedings against the landlord, the landlord engaged in a retaliatory eviction by terminating the lease agreement.
3. Retaliatory eviction is considered unlawful in many jurisdictions, as it infringes on tenants' rights to exercise their legal entitlements without facing negative consequences.
4. The tenant's request for necessary repairs resulted in a retaliatory eviction, highlighting the power imbalance between landlords and tenants.

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