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] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Threats to Evict or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention some concerns I have recently encountered regarding retaliatory threats to evict or engage in retaliatory eviction. It is with great disappointment that I feel compelled to address this matter in writing, as I believe it is imperative to resolve this issue amicably and maintain a healthy landlord-tenant relationship. Firstly, I would like to draw your attention to my rights as a tenant under Connecticut laws. As outlined in Connecticut General Statutes Section 47a-20, it is unlawful for a landlord to engage in retaliatory actions, such as threatening eviction or initiating retaliatory eviction as a result of a tenant exercising their rights or complaining about habitability issues in the rental property. I want to emphasize that these rights are protected by law, and any attempt to infringe upon them is considered a serious violation. In recent weeks, I have been faced with numerous instances where I feel your actions have been retaliatory in nature. Examples of these include verbal threats suggesting that I will be evicted if I continue to request repairs or exercise my rights as a tenant. Such behavior not only creates a hostile living environment but also violates my rights to enjoy the property I am legally entitled to rent. I kindly request that you immediately cease any retaliatory threats or actions directed towards me. This includes refraining from making any further comments or taking any steps to initiate eviction proceedings based on my rightful exercise of tenant rights or my reasonable complaints about the habitability of the premises. I believe that open communication is crucial to maintaining a harmonious landlord-tenant relationship. Therefore, I am more than willing to address any concerns you may have regarding my actions as your tenant, provided they are brought forth respectfully and in accordance with the provisions set out in Connecticut landlord-tenant laws. Failure to comply with this notice will leave me no choice but to seek legal remedies available to me under Connecticut General Statutes Section 47a-20. I believe in resolving conflicts through peaceful means and hope that such measures will not be necessary. As a tenant who has consistently complied with my obligations under the lease agreement, I sincerely hope that we can resolve this issue promptly and amicably. It is my desire to maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship for the remainder of my tenancy. I kindly request a written response within [reasonable time frame, typically 10-14 days] from the date of this letter, confirming your commitment to ceasing all retaliatory threats and actions against me. This will provide us with an opportunity to address and resolve the underlying issues that may have contributed to this situation. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to resolving this issue and continuing our tenancy on amicable terms. Sincerely, [Your Name][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Threats to Evict or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention some concerns I have recently encountered regarding retaliatory threats to evict or engage in retaliatory eviction. It is with great disappointment that I feel compelled to address this matter in writing, as I believe it is imperative to resolve this issue amicably and maintain a healthy landlord-tenant relationship. Firstly, I would like to draw your attention to my rights as a tenant under Connecticut laws. As outlined in Connecticut General Statutes Section 47a-20, it is unlawful for a landlord to engage in retaliatory actions, such as threatening eviction or initiating retaliatory eviction as a result of a tenant exercising their rights or complaining about habitability issues in the rental property. I want to emphasize that these rights are protected by law, and any attempt to infringe upon them is considered a serious violation. In recent weeks, I have been faced with numerous instances where I feel your actions have been retaliatory in nature. Examples of these include verbal threats suggesting that I will be evicted if I continue to request repairs or exercise my rights as a tenant. Such behavior not only creates a hostile living environment but also violates my rights to enjoy the property I am legally entitled to rent. I kindly request that you immediately cease any retaliatory threats or actions directed towards me. This includes refraining from making any further comments or taking any steps to initiate eviction proceedings based on my rightful exercise of tenant rights or my reasonable complaints about the habitability of the premises. I believe that open communication is crucial to maintaining a harmonious landlord-tenant relationship. Therefore, I am more than willing to address any concerns you may have regarding my actions as your tenant, provided they are brought forth respectfully and in accordance with the provisions set out in Connecticut landlord-tenant laws. Failure to comply with this notice will leave me no choice but to seek legal remedies available to me under Connecticut General Statutes Section 47a-20. I believe in resolving conflicts through peaceful means and hope that such measures will not be necessary. As a tenant who has consistently complied with my obligations under the lease agreement, I sincerely hope that we can resolve this issue promptly and amicably. It is my desire to maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship for the remainder of my tenancy. I kindly request a written response within [reasonable time frame, typically 10-14 days] from the date of this letter, confirming your commitment to ceasing all retaliatory threats and actions against me. This will provide us with an opportunity to address and resolve the underlying issues that may have contributed to this situation. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to resolving this issue and continuing our tenancy on amicable terms. 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.
