This form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State.This is a letter written by the Tenant to the Landlord explaining that the law generally provides that as Landlord he/she may regain possession of the leased premises in accordance with the terms of the lease by Tenant surrendering possession, or by appropriate court action, or based on Tenant's abandonment of the property. This letter is designed to put Landlord on notice that he/she is not permitted to use other illegal means to gain repossession of the premises.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Notice to Cease Unlawful Self-Help Actions and Demand for Restoration of Possession Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an alarming situation regarding the use of unlawful self-help actions on your part to gain possession of the premises located at [rented property address] in Garden Grove, California. It has come to my attention that you have engaged in actions that violate my rights as a tenant under California law. I would like to start by reminding you that, as the landlord, you have certain responsibilities and obligations, including maintaining the habitability and peaceful enjoyment of the rented premises. Unfortunately, your recent actions have compromised these rights and breached our landlord-tenant agreement. As per California Civil Code Section 789.3, self-help eviction methods such as changing the locks, removing personal belongings, denying access to amenities, and interrupting essential services are strictly prohibited. It is my strong belief that you have engaged in such actions without obtaining a court order or following proper legal procedures. I hereby demand that you immediately cease any and all unlawful self-help actions taken to gain possession of the premises. Moreover, I request that you fully restore me to the peaceful enjoyment of the rented premises. This includes: 1. Immediately returning all personal belongings that have been removed or seized without proper notice or due process. 2. Restoring access to all amenities and services previously provided. 3. Providing a written assurance stating that no further unlawful self-help actions will be taken in the future. Please be advised that, as a tenant, I am entitled to remedies under California law for any damages, costs, and legal fees incurred as a result of your unlawful self-help actions. I strongly urge you to rectify this situation promptly, as failure to do so may result in further legal action being taken against you. I request that you respond to this letter within [reasonable time frame, e.g., 10 days] to confirm your compliance with the above demands. Failure to respond or rectify the situation in a timely manner will leave me no choice but to pursue legal remedies available to me under the law. I trust that we can resolve this matter amicably and ensure that our landlord-tenant relationship is based on mutual understanding and adherence to legal obligations. However, if necessary, I am prepared to take further action to protect my rights and hold you accountable for any damages caused. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your timely response. Yours sincerely, [Your Name][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Notice to Cease Unlawful Self-Help Actions and Demand for Restoration of Possession Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an alarming situation regarding the use of unlawful self-help actions on your part to gain possession of the premises located at [rented property address] in Garden Grove, California. It has come to my attention that you have engaged in actions that violate my rights as a tenant under California law. I would like to start by reminding you that, as the landlord, you have certain responsibilities and obligations, including maintaining the habitability and peaceful enjoyment of the rented premises. Unfortunately, your recent actions have compromised these rights and breached our landlord-tenant agreement. As per California Civil Code Section 789.3, self-help eviction methods such as changing the locks, removing personal belongings, denying access to amenities, and interrupting essential services are strictly prohibited. It is my strong belief that you have engaged in such actions without obtaining a court order or following proper legal procedures. I hereby demand that you immediately cease any and all unlawful self-help actions taken to gain possession of the premises. Moreover, I request that you fully restore me to the peaceful enjoyment of the rented premises. This includes: 1. Immediately returning all personal belongings that have been removed or seized without proper notice or due process. 2. Restoring access to all amenities and services previously provided. 3. Providing a written assurance stating that no further unlawful self-help actions will be taken in the future. Please be advised that, as a tenant, I am entitled to remedies under California law for any damages, costs, and legal fees incurred as a result of your unlawful self-help actions. I strongly urge you to rectify this situation promptly, as failure to do so may result in further legal action being taken against you. I request that you respond to this letter within [reasonable time frame, e.g., 10 days] to confirm your compliance with the above demands. Failure to respond or rectify the situation in a timely manner will leave me no choice but to pursue legal remedies available to me under the law. I trust that we can resolve this matter amicably and ensure that our landlord-tenant relationship is based on mutual understanding and adherence to legal obligations. However, if necessary, I am prepared to take further action to protect my rights and hold you accountable for any damages caused. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your timely response. Yours 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.
