Azealia Banks filed a lawsuit against her landlord, accusing him of blaming her for a rodent infestation and allowing a third party to enter her property to film her lingerie, as reported exclusively by In Touch. Court documents obtained by In Touch revealed that Azealia made these accusations after facing an eviction lawsuit. On June 4th, Azealia, 33, was sued by her landlord, Isis Claro, who claimed Azealia was in possession of their property under an oral lease agreement. According to The Neighborhood Talk, Isis alleged that Azealia owed $8,000 in back rent and sought eviction from the 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 3,088 square feet home in Palmetto Bay, Florida.
Shortly after, Azealia responded with a countersuit against Isis and another individual, forcefully denying any wrongdoing. She stated, “Defendant has complied with all controlling terms of the Parties’ Lease Agreement, including the timely payment of rent.” Azealia contested the rent amount and other charges levied by the landlord. She asserted that Isis and the third party were the rightful owners of the home. She claimed to have signed a one-year lease starting in January 2023. As part of the lease agreement, she agreed to pay $7,050 monthly. Additionally, she paid a security deposit of $14,600. However, she alleged that the landlord failed to issue a new lease after the initial term ended. She also claimed that she was subjected to “egregious conduct and harassment” during her tenancy.
Azealia further accused the landlord of neglecting maintenance tasks. She claimed he refused rent payments and invaded her privacy. Additionally, she alleged he allowed unauthorized access by a third party who filmed her personal belongings, including lingerie. She claimed these actions constituted harassment, occurring at inconvenient times and involving threats of financial harm and intimidation.
Moreover, Azealia asserted that the landlord falsely blamed her for a rodent infestation. The issue originated from the property’s roof, she claimed. Despite notifications from repairmen, the problem remained unresolved. Her lawsuit demanded the return of her security deposit and legal fees. As of July 2nd, the landlord sought dismissal of Azealia’s claims and requested possession of the property, pending a judge’s ruling.