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.
Subject: Urgent Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase — Downey California Tenant to Landlord Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to address a matter of utmost concern — the recent retaliatory rent increase I received for my tenancy at [Property Address] in Downey, California. I urge you to carefully consider the following information and withdraw this unwarranted rent hike immediately. As you may recall, I have been a diligent tenant at the aforementioned property for the past [number of years/months]. Throughout this period, I have adhered strictly to the lease agreement, promptly paid the rent, and responsibly maintained the premises. It is unfortunate that I am now faced with a retaliatory rent increase after bringing up legitimate concerns regarding essential repairs and maintenance. The retaliatory nature of this rent increase becomes evident when analyzing the timeline of recent events. On [date], I formally notified you of several maintenance issues that require your attention according to the lease agreement and existing local housing laws. These concerns encompassed [include specific issues and their impact on tenancy, if any]. To my surprise, within [number of days/weeks], I received a notice indicating an increased rental amount of [new rental amount] per month, effective [date]. This drastic rent increase far exceeds the market rate for comparable properties in the immediate vicinity and seems irrefutably linked to my legitimate maintenance requests. It is essential to highlight that this retaliatory rent increase directly violates California's tenant protection laws, specifically Section 1942.5 of the California Civil Code. This code explicitly prohibits landlords from punishing tenants in any manner, including rent increases, for asserting their rights or requesting necessary repairs. By imposing this rent hike, you are disregarding the obligations imposed on landlords by the law. In light of the above, I kindly request that you immediately withdraw the retaliatory rent increase that I have received. Instead, I expect that you will address the maintenance concerns I previously raised with utmost urgency and professionalism. This will ensure that the property remains safe, habitable, and compliant with all applicable regulations. If this retaliatory rent increase is not rescinded within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 business days] of receiving this letter, I will have no choice but to pursue appropriate legal remedies available to me under the law. While I truly hope it does not escalate to such measures, I am prepared to exercise my rights as a tenant to ensure justice prevails. In conclusion, I trust that you will reconsider your decision regarding this retaliatory rent increase and promptly rectify the maintenance issues that require your attention. This will not only maintain healthy landlord-tenant relations but also uphold the principles of fairness and compliance with California tenant protection laws. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I eagerly await your positive response within the provided timeframe. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Phone Number] [Email Address] Alternate versions of Downey California Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to Landlord to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase: 1. Downey California Letter from Tenant to Landlord attaching Legal Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase. 2. Downey California Letter from Tenant to Landlord demanding Immediate Withdrawal of Retaliatory Rent Increase. 3. Downey California Letter from Tenant to Landlord for Resolving Retaliatory Rent Increase Dispute Amicably. 4. Downey California Formal Letter from Tenant to Landlord asserting Tenant Rights against Retaliatory Rent Increase. 5. Downey California Letter from Tenant to Landlord invoking Tenant Protection Laws due to Retaliatory Rent Increase.Subject: Urgent Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase — Downey California Tenant to Landlord Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to address a matter of utmost concern — the recent retaliatory rent increase I received for my tenancy at [Property Address] in Downey, California. I urge you to carefully consider the following information and withdraw this unwarranted rent hike immediately. As you may recall, I have been a diligent tenant at the aforementioned property for the past [number of years/months]. Throughout this period, I have adhered strictly to the lease agreement, promptly paid the rent, and responsibly maintained the premises. It is unfortunate that I am now faced with a retaliatory rent increase after bringing up legitimate concerns regarding essential repairs and maintenance. The retaliatory nature of this rent increase becomes evident when analyzing the timeline of recent events. On [date], I formally notified you of several maintenance issues that require your attention according to the lease agreement and existing local housing laws. These concerns encompassed [include specific issues and their impact on tenancy, if any]. To my surprise, within [number of days/weeks], I received a notice indicating an increased rental amount of [new rental amount] per month, effective [date]. This drastic rent increase far exceeds the market rate for comparable properties in the immediate vicinity and seems irrefutably linked to my legitimate maintenance requests. It is essential to highlight that this retaliatory rent increase directly violates California's tenant protection laws, specifically Section 1942.5 of the California Civil Code. This code explicitly prohibits landlords from punishing tenants in any manner, including rent increases, for asserting their rights or requesting necessary repairs. By imposing this rent hike, you are disregarding the obligations imposed on landlords by the law. In light of the above, I kindly request that you immediately withdraw the retaliatory rent increase that I have received. Instead, I expect that you will address the maintenance concerns I previously raised with utmost urgency and professionalism. This will ensure that the property remains safe, habitable, and compliant with all applicable regulations. If this retaliatory rent increase is not rescinded within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 business days] of receiving this letter, I will have no choice but to pursue appropriate legal remedies available to me under the law. While I truly hope it does not escalate to such measures, I am prepared to exercise my rights as a tenant to ensure justice prevails. In conclusion, I trust that you will reconsider your decision regarding this retaliatory rent increase and promptly rectify the maintenance issues that require your attention. This will not only maintain healthy landlord-tenant relations but also uphold the principles of fairness and compliance with California tenant protection laws. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I eagerly await your positive response within the provided timeframe. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Phone Number] [Email Address] Alternate versions of Downey California Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to Landlord to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase: 1. Downey California Letter from Tenant to Landlord attaching Legal Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase. 2. Downey California Letter from Tenant to Landlord demanding Immediate Withdrawal of Retaliatory Rent Increase. 3. Downey California Letter from Tenant to Landlord for Resolving Retaliatory Rent Increase Dispute Amicably. 4. Downey California Formal Letter from Tenant to Landlord asserting Tenant Rights against Retaliatory Rent Increase. 5. Downey California Letter from Tenant to Landlord invoking Tenant Protection Laws due to Retaliatory Rent Increase.
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.
