This notice regarding Retaliatory Rent Increase, complies with state housing laws and informs Landlord that it is unlawful for a landlord to discriminatorily increase a tenant's rent or decrease services to a tenant, or to bring or threaten to bring an action for possession or other civil action, primarily because the landlord is retaliating against the tenant.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I am writing to you as a resident of [Property Address] and would like to address the recent rent increase that was announced on [Date of Rent Increase Notice]. After careful consideration and consultation with legal counsel, I have come to the conclusion that this rent increase is retaliatory in nature and violates [mention the relevant rent control laws or tenant protection laws in Little Rock, Arkansas]. As you may be aware, retaliatory rent increases are prohibited under Arkansas law to protect tenants from unfair treatment due to asserting their legal rights, making complaints, or engaging in lawful activities. It is my belief that the purpose of this rent increase is to discourage me from exercising my rights as a tenant, including requesting necessary repairs, reporting violations, or joining tenant associations. In order to resolve this matter amicably, I kindly request that you withdraw the retaliatory rent increase within [mention a reasonable timeframe, usually 10-14 days] from the receipt of this letter. Failure to do so may result in legal action to protect my rights as a tenant under the laws of Arkansas. Moreover, I would appreciate it if you can provide me with a written response acknowledging the withdrawal of the rent increase. This will help to establish a clear record of our communication and avoid any misunderstandings in the future. Please note that I highly value my tenancy at [Property Address] and have always been a responsible and respectful tenant. I have paid my rent on time and have fulfilled all my obligations as stated in the lease agreement. I expect that as a landlord, you will honor your legal responsibilities and treat me fairly and reasonably. Furthermore, I hope for a prompt and fair resolution to this matter. If you have any questions or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Phone Number] or [Email Address]. I am open to discussing this matter further and finding a resolution that is mutually beneficial. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, [Your Name][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I am writing to you as a resident of [Property Address] and would like to address the recent rent increase that was announced on [Date of Rent Increase Notice]. After careful consideration and consultation with legal counsel, I have come to the conclusion that this rent increase is retaliatory in nature and violates [mention the relevant rent control laws or tenant protection laws in Little Rock, Arkansas]. As you may be aware, retaliatory rent increases are prohibited under Arkansas law to protect tenants from unfair treatment due to asserting their legal rights, making complaints, or engaging in lawful activities. It is my belief that the purpose of this rent increase is to discourage me from exercising my rights as a tenant, including requesting necessary repairs, reporting violations, or joining tenant associations. In order to resolve this matter amicably, I kindly request that you withdraw the retaliatory rent increase within [mention a reasonable timeframe, usually 10-14 days] from the receipt of this letter. Failure to do so may result in legal action to protect my rights as a tenant under the laws of Arkansas. Moreover, I would appreciate it if you can provide me with a written response acknowledging the withdrawal of the rent increase. This will help to establish a clear record of our communication and avoid any misunderstandings in the future. Please note that I highly value my tenancy at [Property Address] and have always been a responsible and respectful tenant. I have paid my rent on time and have fulfilled all my obligations as stated in the lease agreement. I expect that as a landlord, you will honor your legal responsibilities and treat me fairly and reasonably. Furthermore, I hope for a prompt and fair resolution to this matter. If you have any questions or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Phone Number] or [Email Address]. I am open to discussing this matter further and finding a resolution that is mutually beneficial. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, [Your Name]
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.
