Lynwood — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-63
Interference, coercion, or intimidation
Operative Text
It is unlawful to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of his having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of any right granted or protected by this article.
Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-63 makes it unlawful for anyone to use coercion, intimidation, threats, or interference against a person who is exercising rights protected under the article, who has already exercised those rights, or who has helped or encouraged someone else to do so. The rule covers both direct retaliation and efforts to obstruct others from benefiting from the article's protections. It applies broadly to any party whose conduct could chill or obstruct the exercise of these civil-rights guarantees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-63, property owners and managers are expected to refrain from any conduct that could be construed as coercive, threatening, or retaliatory toward residents who assert rights under this article. Compliant operators generally avoid actions — such as sudden lease non-renewals, service reductions, or hostile communications — that could be linked in timing or context to a tenant's exercise of protected rights. Operators who employ agents or staff typically ensure those individuals are also aware of this prohibition, since the rule covers interference by any person.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-63 protects tenants not only when they personally exercise rights under the article, but also when they assist or encourage others to do the same. If a tenant believes a landlord or another party has threatened, intimidated, or otherwise interfered with those rights, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with the relevant local human-relations or fair-housing authority, raising the violation as a defense or counterclaim in any related housing proceeding, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance. Keeping dated records of communications and incidents can be useful when documenting a potential violation of § 54-63.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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