Harassment

Definition: Harassment is unwanted, repeated, and offensive behavior that causes distress, fear, or humiliation to another person. It can occur in various forms, verbal, physical, written, or digital, and often involves actions that create a hostile or intimidating environment. Harassment may be based on factors like race, gender, religion, age, or other personal characteristics, or it may be unrelated to any protected trait. It is considered a serious legal and ethical violation in both personal and workplace settings.

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Harassment Under Florida Law

Harassment is addressed across multiple Florida statutes: criminal stalking (§784.048), workplace discrimination (FCRA §760.10), injunctions for protection (§784.046), and fair housing violations (§760.23). Remedies include criminal prosecution, civil damages, and restraining orders.

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Real Estate Impact

Fair housing violations, landlord-tenant harassment (constructive eviction), HOA liability, and neighbor dispute injunctions.

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