Can i get sue for libel or other things if I post my rant of my previous landlord on Craigslist?

Question

So, my previous landlord is a ******* cheat and is still holding my deposit. I think i'm gonna sue him. Now he's listing his apartments on craigslist, so if I post -- anonymously of course-- my rant and imply (nothing explicitly referring to his property of course) that I'm referring to his apartments, will I get sue or something? Sure, I expect my post to get taken out but at least I got read. Please stay on topic and don't tell me about how this is a P u ss-y/cheap method or what not. I am dumbfounded by how restricted the medium is to expose unethical landlords.

and yeah, i'm gonna post under the same housing/apt for rent section so the most interested party can actually read it

Answer 1

1st the best defense for libel  is the truth, if what you say can be objectively proven he could sue but wouldn't win.  But in the real world there is a good chance that your posting will be flagged almost immediately.

Answer 2

sheesh man, if there were more like you the landlords would really try to change the laws so they'd steal your cash more.You need a lawyer and the BBB probably don't know how to help ya either but you can report his actions to them,but I would definately sue and turn him over to the authorities if and this is a big if he's neglecting his property , he can see his apt's bulldozed down if it's way out of league with the newer apt's cause of the building code. There's building code's to see about . :) oh the evilness of taking out a landlord when they so deserve it. makes ya jump for joy don't it??? lol. anyways take care and try to befriend a lawyer will ya??? it helps to see if you can get free advice.

Answer 3

Some unnamed person can be sued for libel, but not you, if there is not a way for you to be identified.

But be aware that you would need to be posting from some public computer, not your personal or work computer.

If the landlord thinks it is you, it may happen of course that you will be accused of all manner of misdeeds, likely right where you posted.

Now you have a problem. your friends will think you are one scumbag and you dare not respond if there is anything libelous in your original post.

If you say it, make sure it is so. Not just approximately but exactly with no sense of spin.