Tenant Retaliation - Building Inspector/Board of Health - HELP

[Steve DellaPelle]

Hello,

I recently served my tenant a 30-day notice to quit, meaning her tenancy ends May 31. She was on a month-to-month lease and so the reason for serving notice was not needed, however, when confronted I told her I was looking to renovate and increase rents.

This morning at 4 AM there is a leak coming from the ceiling in the apartment below hers (coincidence? just wait.) Later this afternoon, while I'm at work, I receive a text that the fire department is at my house. The tenant (who was served) called them because the fire alarm in the attic was going off. Upon their arrival, they notice that there was some frame work that was done up there and they call the building inspector. The building inspector shows up and has now placed a Stop Work Order on my front door.

In addition, she apparently also called the Board of Health and they came to inspect the property. This is all happening while I am at work.

I am convinced this is in retaliation to her receiving notice which was perfectly legal on my end.

Does this affect her notice to quit at all? What could her end game be? This has been a horrible experience and I am really hoping she is out by May 31, otherwise I'll have no choice but to proceed with eviction which she already told me she doesn't want to do.

Thoughts please...