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] [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 well. I am writing to address the concerning issue of retaliatory threats to evict or retaliate in the form of eviction, which I believe have recently been made against me as a tenant in your property located in Palm Beach, Florida. It is important to note that this letter serves as a formal notice, as required by law, to cease these retaliatory actions. According to Florida's landlord-tenant laws, it is illegal for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant for exercising their legal rights and asserting their tenant rights, as explicitly stated in sections 83.64 and 83.64(1) of the Florida Statutes. Retaliatory actions may include, but are not limited to, threats of eviction, increased rent, reduction of services, harassment, or any other measures taken against the tenant as a form of punishment for lawful actions. I believe I have become a target of such retaliation because of specific actions I have taken, which are well within my rights as a tenant. These actions include: 1. [Specify the specific actions you have taken, such as reporting maintenance issues, requesting repairs, joining a tenant association, or exercising statutory rights.] Despite my right to take such actions, I have been subjected to intimidating and hostile behavior from you and your representatives. The retaliation includes frequent threats to evict me from the property following my exercise of tenant rights. Such actions not only violate my legal rights but also create an uncooperative and hostile environment, severely affecting my peace and enjoyment of the leased premises. As a tenant, I expect you, as my landlord, to uphold your legal responsibilities, which include providing me with a peaceful habitation as stipulated in the lease agreement. Therefore, I demand that you immediately cease all retaliatory threats to evict or retaliate against me in any manner. Failure to comply with this notice and persisting with retaliatory actions or threats will leave me with no other option but to pursue legal remedies available to me under Florida law, which could include filing a complaint with local authorities, seeking injunctive relief, or pursuing legal action for damages resulting from any unlawful retaliation. I believe that our landlord-tenant relationship can be maintained in a fair and professional manner where both parties respect each other's rights and obligations. I kindly request that we resolve this matter amicably and ensure a harmonious tenancy going forward. Please provide written acknowledgment of this letter within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 business days] to confirm your commitment to ceasing all retaliatory threats or actions. This will also serve as evidence of your awareness of the matter in case legal action becomes necessary. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can resolve this issue positively and restore a respectful and mutually beneficial tenancy. Sincerely, [Your Name]
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [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 well. I am writing to address the concerning issue of retaliatory threats to evict or retaliate in the form of eviction, which I believe have recently been made against me as a tenant in your property located in Palm Beach, Florida. It is important to note that this letter serves as a formal notice, as required by law, to cease these retaliatory actions. According to Florida's landlord-tenant laws, it is illegal for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant for exercising their legal rights and asserting their tenant rights, as explicitly stated in sections 83.64 and 83.64(1) of the Florida Statutes. Retaliatory actions may include, but are not limited to, threats of eviction, increased rent, reduction of services, harassment, or any other measures taken against the tenant as a form of punishment for lawful actions. I believe I have become a target of such retaliation because of specific actions I have taken, which are well within my rights as a tenant. These actions include: 1. [Specify the specific actions you have taken, such as reporting maintenance issues, requesting repairs, joining a tenant association, or exercising statutory rights.] Despite my right to take such actions, I have been subjected to intimidating and hostile behavior from you and your representatives. The retaliation includes frequent threats to evict me from the property following my exercise of tenant rights. Such actions not only violate my legal rights but also create an uncooperative and hostile environment, severely affecting my peace and enjoyment of the leased premises. As a tenant, I expect you, as my landlord, to uphold your legal responsibilities, which include providing me with a peaceful habitation as stipulated in the lease agreement. Therefore, I demand that you immediately cease all retaliatory threats to evict or retaliate against me in any manner. Failure to comply with this notice and persisting with retaliatory actions or threats will leave me with no other option but to pursue legal remedies available to me under Florida law, which could include filing a complaint with local authorities, seeking injunctive relief, or pursuing legal action for damages resulting from any unlawful retaliation. I believe that our landlord-tenant relationship can be maintained in a fair and professional manner where both parties respect each other's rights and obligations. I kindly request that we resolve this matter amicably and ensure a harmonious tenancy going forward. Please provide written acknowledgment of this letter within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 business days] to confirm your commitment to ceasing all retaliatory threats or actions. This will also serve as evidence of your awareness of the matter in case legal action becomes necessary. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can resolve this issue positively and restore a respectful and mutually beneficial tenancy. 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.