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 Landlord to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase — Fulton, Georgia Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing as a tenant residing at [Property Address] in Fulton, Georgia, and I want to bring a pressing matter to your attention regarding the recent rent increase. First and foremost, let me express my gratitude for providing a comfortable living space and promptly addressing any maintenance issues throughout my tenure. It is because of this positive experience that I find it necessary to discuss the concern currently affecting our tenant-landlord relationship. According to the Fulton, Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook and Georgia State law, tenants enjoy certain rights and protection against retaliatory actions for exercising their legal rights as renters. As you might be aware, I recently initiated a conversation with you regarding concerns about specific maintenance issues that require attention within the premises. In response to my communication about these legitimate concerns, I received a written notification of an unexpected rent increase. Based on the timeline and circumstances, I have reason to believe that this rent increase is unjustified and retaliatory. Retaliatory rent increases, as outlined in Georgia State Code § 44-7-14, are illegal and go against the principles of maintaining a healthy tenant-landlord relationship. I kindly request that you reconsider this retaliatory rent increase and rescind it immediately to restore a positive environment within our tenant community. It is in both our best interests to maintain a cooperative relationship and resolve any issues in a fair and professional manner. Failure to withdraw the unjustified rent increase may leave me no choice but to explore appropriate legal remedies available to me as a tenant under Georgia law. I believe that amicable conversations can lead to a resolution that benefits all parties involved and ensures a harmonious living situation for all tenants. I kindly ask you to respond within [reasonable time frame] from receiving this letter to confirm that you will withdraw the retaliatory rent increase and engage in constructive dialogue to address the maintenance concerns I previously raised. Should you require any further clarification or information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your contact information]. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I hope that through open communication and a respectful resolution, we can continue to enjoy a positive tenant-landlord relationship. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip] [Date] Note: This letter can also be modified for various purposes, including but not limited to: — Notice of intention to take legal action against retaliatory rent increase — Reminder notice to withdraw retaliatory rent increase — Notice requesting a meeting to discuss the rent increase and maintenance concerns — Notice of intent to report retaliatory actions to relevant authorities.Subject: Urgent Notice to Landlord to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase — Fulton, Georgia Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing as a tenant residing at [Property Address] in Fulton, Georgia, and I want to bring a pressing matter to your attention regarding the recent rent increase. First and foremost, let me express my gratitude for providing a comfortable living space and promptly addressing any maintenance issues throughout my tenure. It is because of this positive experience that I find it necessary to discuss the concern currently affecting our tenant-landlord relationship. According to the Fulton, Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook and Georgia State law, tenants enjoy certain rights and protection against retaliatory actions for exercising their legal rights as renters. As you might be aware, I recently initiated a conversation with you regarding concerns about specific maintenance issues that require attention within the premises. In response to my communication about these legitimate concerns, I received a written notification of an unexpected rent increase. Based on the timeline and circumstances, I have reason to believe that this rent increase is unjustified and retaliatory. Retaliatory rent increases, as outlined in Georgia State Code § 44-7-14, are illegal and go against the principles of maintaining a healthy tenant-landlord relationship. I kindly request that you reconsider this retaliatory rent increase and rescind it immediately to restore a positive environment within our tenant community. It is in both our best interests to maintain a cooperative relationship and resolve any issues in a fair and professional manner. Failure to withdraw the unjustified rent increase may leave me no choice but to explore appropriate legal remedies available to me as a tenant under Georgia law. I believe that amicable conversations can lead to a resolution that benefits all parties involved and ensures a harmonious living situation for all tenants. I kindly ask you to respond within [reasonable time frame] from receiving this letter to confirm that you will withdraw the retaliatory rent increase and engage in constructive dialogue to address the maintenance concerns I previously raised. Should you require any further clarification or information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your contact information]. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I hope that through open communication and a respectful resolution, we can continue to enjoy a positive tenant-landlord relationship. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip] [Date] Note: This letter can also be modified for various purposes, including but not limited to: — Notice of intention to take legal action against retaliatory rent increase — Reminder notice to withdraw retaliatory rent increase — Notice requesting a meeting to discuss the rent increase and maintenance concerns — Notice of intent to report retaliatory actions to relevant authorities.
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.
