My lease is not yet up, but my former landlord keeps messaging me, saying āIāll find a way to evict you.ā Honestly, Iām feeling anxious. Legally, what steps should I take in this situation? Would it be right to go to the police, or should I file a lawsuit directly?
I donāt think these threats are random; there could be another event behind them. Maybe he promised someone that house or is trying to sell it, but heās getting impatient because you have a contract. I advise you not to take action without consulting an expert.
Well, thereās this situation: when looking at it as a man, people generally try to intimidate with such empty threats. I think you should save those messages, because they might see these threats as just a simple psychological game.
Legally, they canāt force you out until the contract expires. Terminating a lease agreement requires a legal process. Going to the police seems a bit early for now, but keep any threats in messages and show them to a lawyer. Itās essential to get legal support to navigate the process.
Let me update you; today he messaged again and said, āIf you donāt leave, Iāll cut off your bills.ā Itās like a joke, but it really has become scary. I wonder if it makes sense to file a police report? 
But thereās also this: if the guy is going to sell the house and isnāt complying with the contract, thatās somewhat his right. If you push too hard during the process, this could escalate. Maybe it would be better if you sat down and had an open conversation with him.
Itās incredible that there are still people saying āthe manās rightā when the situation is so clear. The threat is clearly a crime and unfortunately, the balance of power is always used like this. Women constantly lose their homes and rights under such pressures. You donāt have to sit down and talk with the man.
Actually, if a new homeowner sells the house, they can initiate the process with a notary warning, but incorporating this threat into the situation is completely illegal. They are most likely trying to intimidate you. You need to know your rights and take action without panicking.