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] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [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 a matter that requires immediate attention and resolution. As a tenant residing at [your address], I have become aware of what I perceive to be retaliatory threats to evict me or a potential retaliatory eviction by your office. An issue arose recently, and I voiced a legitimate concern regarding [state the issue in detail]. It appears that in response to raising this concern, I have been subjected to various types of harassment, including unwarranted threats of eviction or actions that indicate an intention to retaliate against me. Under the laws of Kansas City, Missouri, it is my right as a tenant to express valid concerns or initiate complaints without fear of retaliation from the landlord. Specifically, under Missouri Statute Section [relevant statute number], retaliation against tenants for the exercise of these rights is strictly prohibited. I kindly demand that you immediately cease any and all retaliatory threats to evict me or take any retaliatory actions against my tenancy. I expect that you uphold your duties and obligations as a landlord, which include ensuring the habitability and peaceful enjoyment of the premises for all tenants. In the event that these retaliatory threats or actions continue, I will be forced to explore legal remedies available to me under Missouri law. This may include filing a complaint with the local housing authority, seeking injunctions, or pursuing other legal actions necessary to protect my rights as a tenant. I believe in fostering a positive landlord-tenant relationship, and I genuinely hope that we can resolve this matter amicably. To avoid any misunderstandings, I kindly request that we schedule a meeting, either in-person or via telephone, within [reasonable timeframe]. Please acknowledge receipt of this notice within [reasonable timeframe] and provide written assurance that you will immediately cease any retaliatory threats or actions. Your prompt response will greatly assist in avoiding any further escalation of this matter. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to resolving this issue promptly. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant] Keywords: Kansas City Missouri, tenant, landlord, notice, cease, retaliatory threats, eviction, retaliatory eviction, complaint, harassment, rights, Missouri Statute, obligations, peaceful enjoyment, legal remedies, housing authority, meeting, resolution, amicably, misunderstandings, receipt, assure, response, escalation.[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [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 a matter that requires immediate attention and resolution. As a tenant residing at [your address], I have become aware of what I perceive to be retaliatory threats to evict me or a potential retaliatory eviction by your office. An issue arose recently, and I voiced a legitimate concern regarding [state the issue in detail]. It appears that in response to raising this concern, I have been subjected to various types of harassment, including unwarranted threats of eviction or actions that indicate an intention to retaliate against me. Under the laws of Kansas City, Missouri, it is my right as a tenant to express valid concerns or initiate complaints without fear of retaliation from the landlord. Specifically, under Missouri Statute Section [relevant statute number], retaliation against tenants for the exercise of these rights is strictly prohibited. I kindly demand that you immediately cease any and all retaliatory threats to evict me or take any retaliatory actions against my tenancy. I expect that you uphold your duties and obligations as a landlord, which include ensuring the habitability and peaceful enjoyment of the premises for all tenants. In the event that these retaliatory threats or actions continue, I will be forced to explore legal remedies available to me under Missouri law. This may include filing a complaint with the local housing authority, seeking injunctions, or pursuing other legal actions necessary to protect my rights as a tenant. I believe in fostering a positive landlord-tenant relationship, and I genuinely hope that we can resolve this matter amicably. To avoid any misunderstandings, I kindly request that we schedule a meeting, either in-person or via telephone, within [reasonable timeframe]. Please acknowledge receipt of this notice within [reasonable timeframe] and provide written assurance that you will immediately cease any retaliatory threats or actions. Your prompt response will greatly assist in avoiding any further escalation of this matter. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to resolving this issue promptly. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant] Keywords: Kansas City Missouri, tenant, landlord, notice, cease, retaliatory threats, eviction, retaliatory eviction, complaint, harassment, rights, Missouri Statute, obligations, peaceful enjoyment, legal remedies, housing authority, meeting, resolution, amicably, misunderstandings, receipt, assure, response, escalation.
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.
