What to do if I’m trying to sell my lake property but my neighbor is approaching possible buyers and scarying them off?
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What to do if I’m trying to sell my lake property but my neighbor is approaching possible buyers and scarying them off?
The has offered a very low amount for my land but I have refused. Is there anything I can do maybe a slander/malice, harrassment lawsuit etc? He hasn’t said anything derogatory of myself but he must be saying somthing negative. I know laws differ from state to state but I’m was wondering if you could help in any way?
Asked on September 28, 2012 under Real Estate Law, South Dakota
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Speak with an attorney. There are two possible claims you might have against the neighbor:
1) Defamation, if he is making any factual statements which are untrue, either about your directly or implicitly about you, which damage your reputation.
2) Tortious interference with prospective economic advantge--it is illegal to lie to or harass person A to get them to not do business with person B; doing so is a tortious (wrongful) interference with person B's right to do business, enter into transactions, and earn money.
Depending on the exact circumstances, you may be able to sue the neighbor for monetary compensation and/or seek a court order forcing them to desist.
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