I am age 67, neighbors in 20s, I was physically attacked by them. Does this constitute elder abuse?

Asked in Sunnyvale, CA on November 23, 2025 Last answered on April 21, 2026

Was physically atttacked by neighbors (husb & wife) when wife struck me with fists, we fell to ground, husb jerked me up off of wife and slammed me to ground then called police, while on phone wife again hit me in head with fist, I went to hosp was diagnosed with concussion. Police arrived, took statements and no further action. This happened on my rental property, I informed prop mgr, no action taken.. Happened 1+ year ago and neighbors are severely harassing me again when for the second time, have and currently are using their vehicle to block me in carport parking space. Last time I reported to police after being blocked in for 4 days and police stated that they could not assist because it was private property, need to contact prop mgr. Contacted prop mgr who failed to resolve. What may be my legal options? I am a US Army veteran, I receive subsidized housing assistance but I'm very afraid to notify my housing authority without knowing what my legal options may be!

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Nigel Burns
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Nigel Burns

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Hello, sorry you are dealing with this ordeal, that is awful. If they are harassing you and blocking you in, etc., that definitely could be grounds for a restraining order, which would be an Elder Abuse Restraining Order if you are over 65.

April 21, 2026

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