This form is used by a tenant to notify the landlord that the leased premises are untenantable and uninhabitable. Through this form, the tenant makes a demand for repair of the premises. If repairs are not made by the landlord, the tenant may have the right to terminate the lease or abate rent.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice of Uninhabitable Premises and Demand for Immediate Repairs Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you that the premises I am renting at [Property Address] in Lee's Summit, Missouri, is in a state of uninhabitability, which is a violation of the law and our lease agreement. I kindly request immediate action from your end to rectify the following issues: 1. [Describe the first issue in detail, such as leaking pipes, broken windows, faulty electrical wiring, mold infestation, pest infestation, etc.] — Law violation: [Specify the relevant law or building code that is being violated] 2. [Describe the second issue, if applicable] — Law violation: [Specify the relevant law or building code that is being violated] 3. [Describe any additional issues] — Law violation: [Specify the relevant law or building code that is being violated] These issues significantly compromise the habitability and safety of the property, posing risks to both my health and personal belongings. As a responsible tenant, I have promptly reported the aforementioned problems to you verbally on [date], but unfortunately, no action has been taken to resolve them thus far. I wish to remind you of your obligations as a landlord under the Missouri State law, specifically the 'Landlord-Tenant Act.' According to Section [cite the relevant section of the law], landlords are legally required to ensure that leased premises comply with all applicable building and housing codes that affect health and safety. Furthermore, the Missouri Revised Statutes, Section [cite the relevant section of the statute], state that if landlords fail to maintain the premises in a habitable condition after receiving written notice from their tenants, the tenants are legally allowed to exercise the following options: 1. Withhold rent until the repairs are completed. 2. Arrange for repairs themselves and deduct the reasonable expenses from future rent payments. 3. Terminate the lease agreement altogether and seek alternative housing. Considering the aforementioned legal rights and options available to me, I kindly request you to take immediate action to address the aforementioned issues within [reasonable timeframe, usually 7-14 days] after receiving this notice. Failure to do so will leave me with no choice but to exercise my rights under the law. I strongly urge you to treat the matter seriously and resolve these concerns promptly. Following the necessary repairs, please ensure that you provide me with written confirmation, along with any supporting documentation, validating that the premises now adhere to all applicable building and housing codes, as well as the lease agreement. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I trust that we can resolve these issues amicably and ensure that the premises become habitable as soon as possible. Should you wish to discuss this matter further, please contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice of Uninhabitable Premises and Demand for Immediate Repairs Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you that the premises I am renting at [Property Address] in Lee's Summit, Missouri, is in a state of uninhabitability, which is a violation of the law and our lease agreement. I kindly request immediate action from your end to rectify the following issues: 1. [Describe the first issue in detail, such as leaking pipes, broken windows, faulty electrical wiring, mold infestation, pest infestation, etc.] — Law violation: [Specify the relevant law or building code that is being violated] 2. [Describe the second issue, if applicable] — Law violation: [Specify the relevant law or building code that is being violated] 3. [Describe any additional issues] — Law violation: [Specify the relevant law or building code that is being violated] These issues significantly compromise the habitability and safety of the property, posing risks to both my health and personal belongings. As a responsible tenant, I have promptly reported the aforementioned problems to you verbally on [date], but unfortunately, no action has been taken to resolve them thus far. I wish to remind you of your obligations as a landlord under the Missouri State law, specifically the 'Landlord-Tenant Act.' According to Section [cite the relevant section of the law], landlords are legally required to ensure that leased premises comply with all applicable building and housing codes that affect health and safety. Furthermore, the Missouri Revised Statutes, Section [cite the relevant section of the statute], state that if landlords fail to maintain the premises in a habitable condition after receiving written notice from their tenants, the tenants are legally allowed to exercise the following options: 1. Withhold rent until the repairs are completed. 2. Arrange for repairs themselves and deduct the reasonable expenses from future rent payments. 3. Terminate the lease agreement altogether and seek alternative housing. Considering the aforementioned legal rights and options available to me, I kindly request you to take immediate action to address the aforementioned issues within [reasonable timeframe, usually 7-14 days] after receiving this notice. Failure to do so will leave me with no choice but to exercise my rights under the law. I strongly urge you to treat the matter seriously and resolve these concerns promptly. Following the necessary repairs, please ensure that you provide me with written confirmation, along with any supporting documentation, validating that the premises now adhere to all applicable building and housing codes, as well as the lease agreement. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I trust that we can resolve these issues amicably and ensure that the premises become habitable as soon as possible. Should you wish to discuss this matter further, please contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information]
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.
