It is a letter from Tenant to Landlord containing a notice to landlord to withdraw improper rent increase due to violation of rent control ordinance. This notice informs Landlord that improper increase of rent may be unlawful.
[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 Improper Rent Increase due to Violation of Rent Control Ordinance Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of utmost concern regarding the recent rent increase that was issued to tenants of [Property Address]. As a resident of your property and a diligent observer of the local housing regulations, I am deeply troubled by the implications of this action. First and foremost, I want to bring to your attention that the rent increase notice you recently served is in direct violation of the Rent Control Ordinance specific to Irvine, California. According to Section [Insert Relevant Section Number] of the Irvine Rental Housing Code, any rent increase exceeding [Insert Maximum Allowable Percentage] percent within a twelve-month period is strictly prohibited. Upon thoroughly reviewing the information provided in the rent increase notice, I discovered that the proposed increase fallaciously surpasses the permissible limit as mandated by the aforementioned ordinance. This significantly distresses not only myself but also my fellow tenants, as we have come to rely on the protections and stability offered by the Irvine Rent Control Ordinance. Given the gravity of this violation and its potential impact on the well-being of numerous tenants, I kindly request that you swiftly withdraw the improper rent increase notice and reinstate the current rental rate until such time that you can ensure full compliance with the Rent Control Ordinance. In addition, I urge you to rectify this situation transparently by providing a written explanation of the reasons behind the seemingly unjustified rent increase. Understanding the motivation behind this violation will help us, as tenants, to trust that our rights are being respected and that future rent adjustments will be in line with the local regulations. I understand that as a landlord, you have various responsibilities, and I believe that this violation may have been an oversight. By promptly addressing this issue, you can foster a stronger tenant-landlord relationship and maintain the harmonious living environment that we have collectively worked towards. To facilitate open communication and ensure a resolution, I would appreciate your response within [Insert Appropriate Timeframe, e.g., 14 days] from the date of this letter. Should you fail to respond or take appropriate action within the given timeframe, it will regrettably leave me no choice but to escalate this matter to the relevant authorities and seek legal remedies to protect our rights as outlined in the Rent Control Ordinance. I hope that we can resolve this issue amicably and promptly. I look forward to your prompt response and a favorable resolution. Thank you for your attention to this matter. 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 Improper Rent Increase due to Violation of Rent Control Ordinance Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of utmost concern regarding the recent rent increase that was issued to tenants of [Property Address]. As a resident of your property and a diligent observer of the local housing regulations, I am deeply troubled by the implications of this action. First and foremost, I want to bring to your attention that the rent increase notice you recently served is in direct violation of the Rent Control Ordinance specific to Irvine, California. According to Section [Insert Relevant Section Number] of the Irvine Rental Housing Code, any rent increase exceeding [Insert Maximum Allowable Percentage] percent within a twelve-month period is strictly prohibited. Upon thoroughly reviewing the information provided in the rent increase notice, I discovered that the proposed increase fallaciously surpasses the permissible limit as mandated by the aforementioned ordinance. This significantly distresses not only myself but also my fellow tenants, as we have come to rely on the protections and stability offered by the Irvine Rent Control Ordinance. Given the gravity of this violation and its potential impact on the well-being of numerous tenants, I kindly request that you swiftly withdraw the improper rent increase notice and reinstate the current rental rate until such time that you can ensure full compliance with the Rent Control Ordinance. In addition, I urge you to rectify this situation transparently by providing a written explanation of the reasons behind the seemingly unjustified rent increase. Understanding the motivation behind this violation will help us, as tenants, to trust that our rights are being respected and that future rent adjustments will be in line with the local regulations. I understand that as a landlord, you have various responsibilities, and I believe that this violation may have been an oversight. By promptly addressing this issue, you can foster a stronger tenant-landlord relationship and maintain the harmonious living environment that we have collectively worked towards. To facilitate open communication and ensure a resolution, I would appreciate your response within [Insert Appropriate Timeframe, e.g., 14 days] from the date of this letter. Should you fail to respond or take appropriate action within the given timeframe, it will regrettably leave me no choice but to escalate this matter to the relevant authorities and seek legal remedies to protect our rights as outlined in the Rent Control Ordinance. I hope that we can resolve this issue amicably and promptly. I look forward to your prompt response and a favorable resolution. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]
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