Is this an ivasion of privacy?

[Anonymous]

I recently had an incident with my ex where he verbally and physically assaulted me and got charged with a simple battery since he was not residing in my apartment. I have not had contact with him since but my apartment complex keeps saying there is existent noise complaints from neighbors. I just don't think they like me because when I was going through a situation knocking on their doors one night to ask for help they never answered even though I knew they were home.

Today the manager of the complex called me in for a chat. I have two little girls but on the day of the incident they were at their grandmothers. They are interrogating me and even assumed I was still in contact with my ex who abused me because they saw me with a guy and a girl last weekend outside of the complex at the casino. The man is in fact one of my best friends I knew for a year.

I feel it is invasion of privacy because I was not on the complex when I hung out with them and he did not come to my house either when we met up. I did not feel comfortable at all. What should I do about this?

I feel I am being pinpointed due to my incident and the police being called out because I'm a single mom with children so it was proper to get the authorities involved. I'm wondering if they think I should have just let him beat me.

[burlen]

I'm sorry to hear that you are going through such a difficult situation with your ex and the ongoing issues with your apartment complex. Remember that as a tenant, you have a right to privacy in your own home and you should not feel like your personal life is being scrutinised by your landlord or property manager.

If you feel like your privacy is being invaded, it may be worth discussing your concerns with the manager and asking for clarification on why they feel the need to investigate your personal life. It may also be helpful to review your lease agreement to see if there are any clauses that give the management company the right to investigate or monitor tenant behavior.

If you feel like you are being unfairly targeted due to the incident with your ex, you may want to consider seeking legal advice or contacting a tenants' rights organization for guidance on how to proceed. Prioritise your safety and well-being, and you should not be made to feel uncomfortable or unsafe in your own home.

In the meantime, try to maintain a record of all interactions with the property management and make note of any instances where you feel like your privacy has been violated. This can be helpful if you need to take legal action in the future.