This form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State. This letter is written by a Tenant to a Landlord in response to Landlord's notice of eviction. Tenant asserts that the conditions which caused Landlord to evict Tenant were a result of Landlord's or Landlord's agents actions. Tenant requests non-eviction and repairs to the property immediately. Tenant reserves his/her legal rights at law to sue, etc.
Subject: Response to Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance — Tenant's Address [Your Full Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Full Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Noncompliant Condition Caused by Landlord's Deliberate/Negligent Act — Response to Notice to Terminate Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I received your Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance dated [Date] regarding the alleged noncompliance on my part with certain obligations as a tenant. I write this letter to provide a detailed response and clarify any misconceptions or inaccuracies. Furthermore, I must emphasize that the noncompliant condition cited in the notice was caused solely by your deliberate/negligent act as the landlord. Please allow me to address each concern mentioned in your notice separately: 1. [Noncompliant Condition 1]: [Provide a detailed description of the noncompliance caused by the landlord, including any supporting evidence or documentation]. As outlined in the Montgomery County Tenant-Landlord Handbook and in accordance with Maryland state laws, it is the landlord's responsibility to maintain a habitable and safe living environment for tenants. The aforementioned noncompliance described in item 1 is a direct result of your actions or negligence as the landlord, not owing to any wrongful act on my part. 2. [Noncompliant Condition 2]: [Provide a detailed description of the noncompliance caused by the landlord, including any supporting evidence or documentation]. Similarly, the noncompliant condition mentioned in item 2 can be attributed solely to the landlord's deliberate/negligent act, as substantiated by the following details: [Provide specific information, evidence, or witnesses supporting your claim]. It is crucial to understand that these noncompliant conditions have significantly affected my ability to fully enjoy the property I am entitled to as a tenant. I have made numerous attempts to communicate these concerns directly with you, both verbally and in writing, without achieving any satisfactory resolution. Therefore, as per the rights and remedies afforded to tenants in Montgomery County, Maryland, I request the following actions to rectify the situation: 1. Immediate repairs and remediation of the mentioned noncompliant conditions at no cost to me. 2. Compensation for any financial losses or inconveniences caused by these noncompliant conditions. 3. Assurance of regular property maintenance and prompt responsiveness to future repair requests. If these actions are not taken within a reasonable timeframe (as specified in the Montgomery County Tenant-Landlord Handbook), I reserve the right to pursue any legal remedies available to me. Additionally, I advise you to review your obligations as a landlord under Montgomery County and Maryland state laws to ensure compliance and safeguard the rights and well-being of your tenants. I kindly request that you acknowledge receipt of this letter within [number of days, as per local requirements] and provide a written response addressing the concerns raised herein. This will help establish an open and transparent line of communication to resolve this matter amicably. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I trust that we can address these noncompliant conditions promptly and restore a harmonious tenant-landlord relationship. I eagerly await your response. Sincerely, [Your Full Name]
Subject: Response to Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance — Tenant's Address [Your Full Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Full Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Noncompliant Condition Caused by Landlord's Deliberate/Negligent Act — Response to Notice to Terminate Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I received your Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance dated [Date] regarding the alleged noncompliance on my part with certain obligations as a tenant. I write this letter to provide a detailed response and clarify any misconceptions or inaccuracies. Furthermore, I must emphasize that the noncompliant condition cited in the notice was caused solely by your deliberate/negligent act as the landlord. Please allow me to address each concern mentioned in your notice separately: 1. [Noncompliant Condition 1]: [Provide a detailed description of the noncompliance caused by the landlord, including any supporting evidence or documentation]. As outlined in the Montgomery County Tenant-Landlord Handbook and in accordance with Maryland state laws, it is the landlord's responsibility to maintain a habitable and safe living environment for tenants. The aforementioned noncompliance described in item 1 is a direct result of your actions or negligence as the landlord, not owing to any wrongful act on my part. 2. [Noncompliant Condition 2]: [Provide a detailed description of the noncompliance caused by the landlord, including any supporting evidence or documentation]. Similarly, the noncompliant condition mentioned in item 2 can be attributed solely to the landlord's deliberate/negligent act, as substantiated by the following details: [Provide specific information, evidence, or witnesses supporting your claim]. It is crucial to understand that these noncompliant conditions have significantly affected my ability to fully enjoy the property I am entitled to as a tenant. I have made numerous attempts to communicate these concerns directly with you, both verbally and in writing, without achieving any satisfactory resolution. Therefore, as per the rights and remedies afforded to tenants in Montgomery County, Maryland, I request the following actions to rectify the situation: 1. Immediate repairs and remediation of the mentioned noncompliant conditions at no cost to me. 2. Compensation for any financial losses or inconveniences caused by these noncompliant conditions. 3. Assurance of regular property maintenance and prompt responsiveness to future repair requests. If these actions are not taken within a reasonable timeframe (as specified in the Montgomery County Tenant-Landlord Handbook), I reserve the right to pursue any legal remedies available to me. Additionally, I advise you to review your obligations as a landlord under Montgomery County and Maryland state laws to ensure compliance and safeguard the rights and well-being of your tenants. I kindly request that you acknowledge receipt of this letter within [number of days, as per local requirements] and provide a written response addressing the concerns raised herein. This will help establish an open and transparent line of communication to resolve this matter amicably. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I trust that we can address these noncompliant conditions promptly and restore a harmonious tenant-landlord relationship. I eagerly await your response. Sincerely, [Your Full 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.