This is a form from a Tenant to Landlord in response to Landlord's threat to evict Tenant from the premises. Tenant is contending that Landlord's threat to evict is retaliatory in nature and was done so in response to Tenant's actions as specified in the form. This form complies with state Housing Laws.
[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 Retaliatory Threats to Evict or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to bring attention to a serious matter concerning retaliatory threats to evict or initiate retaliatory eviction actions against me. As a tenant at [Your address], according to the laws and regulations outlined in the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.), I would like to remind you of the rights and obligations that both you, as the landlord, and I, as the tenant, have. Firstly, I want to express my sincere gratitude for providing a safe and habitable residence during my tenancy. However, I have recently become aware of several instances where you have made veiled or direct threats to evict me in response to legitimate requests for necessary repairs, maintenance, or improvements required to ensure my safety and the habitability of the premises. These threats have created a climate of fear and hostility, which violates my rights as a tenant under Colorado law. According to C.R.S. Section 38-12-509, it is unlawful for a landlord to retaliate by threatening or pursuing eviction proceedings in response to a tenant's exercise of their legal rights, such as requesting repairs, reporting code violations, or joining tenant organizations. Retaliatory evictions are strictly prohibited and carry severe penalties under the law. I trust that we can resolve this issue without resorting to legal action. Therefore, I kindly request that you immediately cease all retaliatory threats to evict me or initiate retaliatory eviction proceedings. It is essential to uphold a cooperative and respectful landlord-tenant relationship, ensuring that my rights as a tenant are fully protected. Furthermore, I strongly urge you to perform the necessary repairs, maintenance, or improvements as outlined in previous documented communications, which are consistent with the responsibilities of a landlord as per C.R.S. Section 38-12-505. It is imperative that you fulfill your legal obligations to maintain a habitable dwelling in compliance with the Colorado warranty of habitability laws. Please consider this letter as my notice to cease all retaliatory threats to evict or retaliatory eviction actions. Failure to comply with this request may result in legal action being taken to protect my rights and seek appropriate remedies available under the law. I expect a written response from you within [reasonable timeframe, such as 15 days from the date of this letter] acknowledging your understanding and compliance with this notice. It is my sincere hope that we can resolve this matter amicably and preserve a positive landlord-tenant relationship. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 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 Retaliatory Threats to Evict or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to bring attention to a serious matter concerning retaliatory threats to evict or initiate retaliatory eviction actions against me. As a tenant at [Your address], according to the laws and regulations outlined in the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.), I would like to remind you of the rights and obligations that both you, as the landlord, and I, as the tenant, have. Firstly, I want to express my sincere gratitude for providing a safe and habitable residence during my tenancy. However, I have recently become aware of several instances where you have made veiled or direct threats to evict me in response to legitimate requests for necessary repairs, maintenance, or improvements required to ensure my safety and the habitability of the premises. These threats have created a climate of fear and hostility, which violates my rights as a tenant under Colorado law. According to C.R.S. Section 38-12-509, it is unlawful for a landlord to retaliate by threatening or pursuing eviction proceedings in response to a tenant's exercise of their legal rights, such as requesting repairs, reporting code violations, or joining tenant organizations. Retaliatory evictions are strictly prohibited and carry severe penalties under the law. I trust that we can resolve this issue without resorting to legal action. Therefore, I kindly request that you immediately cease all retaliatory threats to evict me or initiate retaliatory eviction proceedings. It is essential to uphold a cooperative and respectful landlord-tenant relationship, ensuring that my rights as a tenant are fully protected. Furthermore, I strongly urge you to perform the necessary repairs, maintenance, or improvements as outlined in previous documented communications, which are consistent with the responsibilities of a landlord as per C.R.S. Section 38-12-505. It is imperative that you fulfill your legal obligations to maintain a habitable dwelling in compliance with the Colorado warranty of habitability laws. Please consider this letter as my notice to cease all retaliatory threats to evict or retaliatory eviction actions. Failure to comply with this request may result in legal action being taken to protect my rights and seek appropriate remedies available under the law. I expect a written response from you within [reasonable timeframe, such as 15 days from the date of this letter] acknowledging your understanding and compliance with this notice. It is my sincere hope that we can resolve this matter amicably and preserve a positive landlord-tenant relationship. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 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.
