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 am writing this letter as a tenant residing at [your address]. I am submitting this notice to inform you of certain concerns regarding your recent actions, which I believe constitute retaliatory threats to evict or retaliatory eviction, as per the laws governing landlord-tenant relations in Kings, New York. Under New York law, specifically Section 223-b of the Real Property Law, it is stated that after a tenant has exercised their rights lawfully, any retaliatory action by the landlord is strictly prohibited. This includes any form of intimidation, harassment, or threat to evict in response to the tenant exercising their rights, such as reporting habitability issues, requesting repairs, or participating in activities legally protected under the law. I have noticed a series of incidents that lead me to believe that you may be engaging in retaliatory behavior. These incidents include verbal threats, written warnings, and other actions that have created a hostile living environment. These acts are in direct violation of my rights as a tenant, as protected by the relevant laws. As a tenant, I have sought to maintain a peaceful and respectful relationship with you as my landlord. However, it has become evident that my exercise of my rights has not been received positively on your part. This letter serves as a formal notice demanding you to cease any retaliatory threats to evict or engage in retaliatory eviction immediately. Failure to comply with this notice and cease all retaliatory actions will leave me with no choice but to take further legal action to enforce my rights and seek appropriate remedies provided under the law. These remedies may include filing a complaint with the appropriate authorities, seeking damages, or engaging legal representation to protect my interests. I urge you to consider the potential consequences of your actions and to reevaluate your approach to resolving any conflicts or issues that may arise during our tenant-landlord relationship. It is in both our interests to maintain a respectful and mutually beneficial partnership. Please provide written confirmation within [reasonable timeframe, usually 10-14 days] from your receipt of this letter, assuring me that you will cease all retaliatory actions. Failure to respond or continued retaliatory behavior will further strengthen my case for any legal action I may choose to pursue. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can maintain a positive and harmonious relationship moving forward. Sincerely, [Your Name]
[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 am writing this letter as a tenant residing at [your address]. I am submitting this notice to inform you of certain concerns regarding your recent actions, which I believe constitute retaliatory threats to evict or retaliatory eviction, as per the laws governing landlord-tenant relations in Kings, New York. Under New York law, specifically Section 223-b of the Real Property Law, it is stated that after a tenant has exercised their rights lawfully, any retaliatory action by the landlord is strictly prohibited. This includes any form of intimidation, harassment, or threat to evict in response to the tenant exercising their rights, such as reporting habitability issues, requesting repairs, or participating in activities legally protected under the law. I have noticed a series of incidents that lead me to believe that you may be engaging in retaliatory behavior. These incidents include verbal threats, written warnings, and other actions that have created a hostile living environment. These acts are in direct violation of my rights as a tenant, as protected by the relevant laws. As a tenant, I have sought to maintain a peaceful and respectful relationship with you as my landlord. However, it has become evident that my exercise of my rights has not been received positively on your part. This letter serves as a formal notice demanding you to cease any retaliatory threats to evict or engage in retaliatory eviction immediately. Failure to comply with this notice and cease all retaliatory actions will leave me with no choice but to take further legal action to enforce my rights and seek appropriate remedies provided under the law. These remedies may include filing a complaint with the appropriate authorities, seeking damages, or engaging legal representation to protect my interests. I urge you to consider the potential consequences of your actions and to reevaluate your approach to resolving any conflicts or issues that may arise during our tenant-landlord relationship. It is in both our interests to maintain a respectful and mutually beneficial partnership. Please provide written confirmation within [reasonable timeframe, usually 10-14 days] from your receipt of this letter, assuring me that you will cease all retaliatory actions. Failure to respond or continued retaliatory behavior will further strengthen my case for any legal action I may choose to pursue. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can maintain a positive and harmonious relationship moving forward. 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.