Landlord Privacy Violation

Summary

Landlords in New York generally cannot disclose tenants private information without consent. Violations can lead to legal action. Document the incident and seek legal advice.

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I have reason to believe that my landlord released private information (emergency contact) without my consent.
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please specify the location where this occurred? This will aid me in providing you with region-specific legal information.
Upstate New York
Hello ****. In New York, landlords are generally not allowed to disclose tenants' private information without consent. However, there are exceptions. To better advise, could you provide any more details on how this information was used?
The property manager gave my emergency contact information, my daughter and her phone number to an individual
Hello ****, in general:
- New York law protects privacy rights.
- Disclosing personal info without consent may breach these rights.
- A violation can result in legal action.
Can you confirm if the individual had a legal reason to access this info?
No legal reason at all. It was done so my girlfriend’s former spouse could contact my daughter
Hello ****, based on the information provided, this could potentially be a violation of privacy rights. You may want to consider:
- Documenting the incident
- Seeking legal advice
- Possible legal action
Would you like information on legal resources in Upstate New York?
Thank you.
Hello ****, I'm glad you found the information helpful. If you need more assistance or have any more questions, feel free to ask.