Solicitation for sex by a 16yo, harassment, and hiring a PI to wire my apartment to turn the tables?

Question

I had posted a question about how I am being harassed by my landlord who is 16 and got an overwhelming "no" in order to trade sex for free rent. Two guys who answered said I should wire my apartment with hidden audio and video recorders and turn the tables on him soliciting me for sex. I contacted the realtor where I rent and if I breach contract I could lose a great deal of money and would be persued in small claims court for violating my contract. I am over $30k in debt now as it is with school loans and with loans I co-signed with my ex-fiance who is in Iraq. I don't want to compromise my principles of sleeping with a 16yo to save $800 per month and I stand to lose alot like my daughter and job. One of the guys stated that if he solicited me and touched me then that is sexual battery. If I have a PI wire the apartment while he is in school and coax him into coming over to demonstrate what he expected of me to do could I use it against him in a lawsuit or would the law persue me?

He was left the apartment complex by his grandparents and they are deceased. His parents live in FL. I know PI's use decoys to bait cheaters and all. He owns the building and uses the realtor to attract renters. He is legally emancipated which makes him an adult. If I acted as my own decoy then I thought I could use it against him. If I hired a PI to wire my apartment it would be a one time deal to give me something to blackmail him with to keep him from soliciting me. There aren't any other single mothers in my building but he has another complex across town that I am sure does. I think why he wants to get with me is because I am small, petite, and look like a teen myself even though I am 26.

Answer 1

Depending on how creative you are, you can install your own surveillance system and potentially save some dough -- but that can backfire. You obviously don't want the creep to know he's being recorded, and you don't want to do anything that's going to look in court like entrapment.

Consult an attorney: if the creep has significant assets, there's a chance you could win a civil judgment in addition to other remedies imposed by the court -- and a good attorney should be able to tell you what you can and can't do while obtaining the evidence essential to the prosecution of your case.

You may need to shop around (initial consultations are almost always free) and consider both "personal injury" attorneys and "investigative" attorneys (actual investigations are typically run either by paralegals or by PIs).

Don't hesitate to make the most of your status as a wife and mother separated from her husband by war, and doing the best you can to rear your daughter in a safe and decent environment, etc.

The District Attorney should be willing to pursue the criminal angle on a case like that, but it depends on how much money and/or political mileage he or she can get out of a successful prosecution.

In my personal experience, female ADAs (Assistants District Attorney) often teach at colleges and universities to supplement their incomes. This may also be true of males, but I don't know.

Anyway, ADAs typically specialize in the types of cases that they handle (only murders, only robberies, only sexual assaults, etc.); however, since they all work basically in the same office, any one of them should be able to direct you to one that handles your type of case.

Get your lease and any other contracts between you and the creep, and have them scrutinized by whatever attorney you decide to go with. Have them with you at the initial consultation, just in case things move forward a lot faster than you anticipated: some attorneys are both competent and eager!

Best wishes to you and your daughter, especially during this terrible time for you.

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Answer 2

No you could not use it against him as it would then be considered entrapment. And in turn, many would think you were out to seduce a minor! So it would actually make your situation worse wouldn't it.

Why havent you reported this punk to the police? And why not keep a 2 x 4 or a baseball bat behind your front door in the case this jerk tries to use his master key to get into your place and take you by surprise?

And further more... what sort of a real estate office has a 16 year old moron running their property??? I would think that a place that has a child running their business, isn't going to likely try to sue you for breach of contract if you decide you should move elsewhere and skip out on the lease.. if they do, you can write letters to local, state, regional, and national credit bureaus to allow future creditors to know why you have that against you.

However what I would do for now, is go talk to the Real Estate office again, explain the situation, and how apalled you are at being harrassed for sex by a minor, be matter of fact and confident and tell them in no uncertain terms, that if they don't do something about the child lech hounding you, that you are going to get a great big neon sign with flashing rainbow lights and set it right in front of their building about what sort of a business they are running moving in single mothers for teeny bopper boys that get rejected with their own hand during masturbation to gawk at and possibly rape! And that while it is blinking with this information you will be out obtaining a good lawyer!

Good Luck!

Answer 3

you wouldnt win my thought cuz they would say you lead him to that and he was just following your lead .entrapment .i would call the police and the reality company and tell them what is going on .you can also put your money into escro so you are paying rent and not renigging on your contract til it gets settled ( lawsuit) harrasssment is not allowed and with him being 16 not much could happen ( well depending on where you live each state different rules i dont know how a 16 yr old can be your landlord.they can at least fight the court to appoint a new supervisor of where you live for the place that owns the housing i dont know why a 16 should be in charge of anything like that .let his parents also know about it .also i would tape record anything he has to say to you make sure it is with you at all times and tape what ever he suggests keep it in a pocket and turn it on when he starts talking most 16 yrs old are talkers so i am sure it wouldnt be long til he says something with out being coaxed. as to the breach of contract you can breach contracts for reasons and i think harrassment can be one of them just remember put the money in escrow and then break the contract but before you go by his reality company call a law practice to get some advice there is a slo legal asst if you need it .i will look up see if there is anythingmore for you to do but for now that is all i got good luck

Answer 4

Chances are more than likely he is doing this to someone else and feels you are easy prey. Speak with a detective and see what can be done to set up a sting on him. Every larger city has a Housing Authority where complaints can be lodged against property owners by tenants which usually work the local PD. Definitely buy a tape recorder and try to get any evidence you can. Go to the other complex and ask around to see if there are any others he might be harassing. By no means go to his apartment! Definitely change your locks also. Chances are if you won't give it up then he may sneak in and try to take you by force.
Be careful in what you do.

Answer 5

Without reviewing your previous question and basing my answer on what you state here, I believe that recording the actions of the property owner is a good idea. I suggest that you do nothing to entice him to visit your apartment. If you entice a minor with the promise of, or the suggestion of, sex, then you may violate the law in your state. If you feel that the young man intends to continue this form of sexual harassment, you may consider talking to the police to see if they will set up the sting operation.

Under no circumstances should you put yourself in the position where you and the young man are alone together. Do not allow him inside of the residence without a representative of the property management office present. If he tells the police that you had sex with him, the police will arrest you. You end up trying to prove that nothing happened.

As untenable as it sounds, you need to start keeping a journal that accounts for your time. You may need this information to establish an alibi should he make accusations that you abused him. Another use for the journal is to memorialize what happens each time you encounter the young man. Though a little late starting this, try to remember as many specifics about any past contacts and put them in the journal. This journal may keep you out of jail.

On a side note, since your ex-fiancé is in Iraq with the military, most creditors have programs to prevent your credit rating from suffering while he is out-of-country. Contact each creditor where his name is on the account and ask about the programs.

Good luck!

Will D
Enterprise AL
http://www.notagz.com

Answer 6

I agree consult an attorney. Basically it's your word versus his. Get a copy on your contract like was earlier stated. The realtor should give one for wanting to know all of the clauses and conditions you agreed to. I am sure going by your word that there is no clause stating you have to have see for free rent. Most civil, criminal, and personal injury lawyers would jump on this case. If you can afford both then also hire the PI to wire your apartment to get the evidence you need. Don't do anything to compromise your case or personal safety by allowing yourself into a compromising position with him. If he's a predator he will come to you but don't invite him over to entrap him. Chances are if he is a predator he is going to come to you anyway.
There are ways to snare him.

1)Let him come to you first! But don't invite him. That can be used against you as entrapment.

2)Don't make any suggestive statements that could be turned against you like you have "pipes that need cleaning" or "that you need a gaping hole to be filled". That can be misconstrued as sexually suggestive.
3)Ask him what is willing to offer you first and what he expects you to do in return. If he says that you can live free for putting out on video or audio recorder then that's solicitation for sex.
4)If he does #3 then more than likely he is going to want to demonstrate what he wants of you. Don't wear anything that is suggestive like lingerie or loose fitting clothing like skirts or shorts. Let HIM do any touching and do not reciprocate any back except to attempt to remove his hands off of you. That shows that you were trying to stop him.
5)Hopefully you will not have to worry about anything further than #3 but if he persues #4 by touching you or further then keep all evidence you can to be used against him.

Answer 7

Don't 'coax' him. Don't hire a PI. Do it yourself.

Pick up a cheap recorder from Radio Shack of the likes.
Put it in your shirt pocket so you get clear reception.
Record his messages and then move. Make a copy of the
tape and give it to someone for safe-holding.

If it ever comes to court....which I doubt if it will....
bring up the tapes. Advise the 'rental' company why you are moving....play the tapes for a manager. Tell them that you will sue them for allowing this kid to sexually harrass you.Demand that you are let out of the lease or you will contact the police and sue them for allowing this to happen.
Have a 'release' ready when you play the tape for them indicating why you are moving and have them sign it.

Then move..

How is it that a "16 year old" is a landlord anyway?
He is a juvenile??
Is he the 'landlord's" son?? Can you contact his parents?

If you rent your apartment....and you have asked him to leave...
call the police....have him arrested for 'criminal trespass to property'. [Try to get his sexual requests on tape first....then ask him to leave and to stop sexually harrassing you...say his name ...full and last.... several times when you speak to him so it is recorded.]

Install extra locks on your doors and don't give the keys to anyone. Check around your apartment and see if pervert has
installed any cameras that are video-taping you. If you find any...don't touch them and call the police.

See if your city has a "landlord - tenant" dispute office. Most larger cities do. Call them...file an 'official complaint' ask for advise as to what else you can do?

Years ago..I had a landlord's brother that would let himself in while I was sleeping. I was pregnant with my son I put chain locks with keys on the doors so he couldn't gain access. If I had known what I know now I would have had the perv arrested.

Good luck and keep you and your daughter safe.

Get the recording..
go to the manager's office with duplicate recording...
make a police report,
make a complaint with 'landlord - tenant' department
and
move.

Hang on to all your evidence....in case it ever comes to court for your breaking the lease contract.
It most likely won't.

Answer 8

All of that hidden camera intrigue could so easily blow up in your face. If he is your landlord, and is harrassing you for sexual favors or otherwise making you feel uncomfortable, there is legal recourse for this type of situation. Get a free consultation with a legal aid attorney or other volunteer lawyer to see what they can advise you about your actual rights.

Answer 9

oops, yet another VN Quester? Solicitation skill merchandising / merchandising - so once you post a internet link, you're able to be merchandising that provider.this is solicitation in Y!A land edit: definite Quester, I agree. i grew to become into asking in case you had gained a VN for solicitation at present