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 in good health. I am writing to address a concerning issue that requires immediate attention regarding your recent conduct towards me as a tenant at [Property Address]. I want to bring to your attention that I have become aware of certain retaliatory threats to evict or implicating retaliatory eviction actions from your end. As a responsible tenant, I strongly believe that this behavior is unjust, unwarranted, and in violation of my rights and protections as outlined in the South Dakota Tenant-Landlord Act. I feel compelled to remind you that under South Dakota law, it is unlawful for a landlord to engage in retaliatory conduct against a tenant for exercising their legal rights, including but not limited to: 1. Reporting necessary repairs or maintenance issues. 2. Asserting my right to a habitable living environment. 3. Promptly paying rent within the legally defined timeframe. 4. Contacting appropriate authorities or health inspectors in cases of violations or hazardous conditions. 5. Requesting necessary accommodations for disabilities or reasonable modifications to the premises. Unfortunately, your actions have created an atmosphere that is both uncomfortable and intimidating, making it difficult for me to enjoy my rights as a tenant. It is crucial to maintain a peaceful and harmonious tenant-landlord relationship, and I kindly request you to cease any retaliatory threats or actions immediately. I expect your full cooperation and adherence to our lease agreement and the laws that govern our landlord-tenant relationship. Failure to comply would leave me with no choice but to take appropriate legal action to protect my rights and seek redress for any damages or losses incurred as a result of your retaliatory conduct. This correspondence serves as an official notice and a plea for a change in behavior on your part. I hope we can resolve this matter amicably and restore a positive and professional relationship moving forward. I kindly request a written acknowledgment of this letter within [state a reasonable time frame, e.g., 7 business days] to ensure that you have received and understood its contents. Please respond via email or by postal mail. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 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 hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to address a concerning issue that requires immediate attention regarding your recent conduct towards me as a tenant at [Property Address]. I want to bring to your attention that I have become aware of certain retaliatory threats to evict or implicating retaliatory eviction actions from your end. As a responsible tenant, I strongly believe that this behavior is unjust, unwarranted, and in violation of my rights and protections as outlined in the South Dakota Tenant-Landlord Act. I feel compelled to remind you that under South Dakota law, it is unlawful for a landlord to engage in retaliatory conduct against a tenant for exercising their legal rights, including but not limited to: 1. Reporting necessary repairs or maintenance issues. 2. Asserting my right to a habitable living environment. 3. Promptly paying rent within the legally defined timeframe. 4. Contacting appropriate authorities or health inspectors in cases of violations or hazardous conditions. 5. Requesting necessary accommodations for disabilities or reasonable modifications to the premises. Unfortunately, your actions have created an atmosphere that is both uncomfortable and intimidating, making it difficult for me to enjoy my rights as a tenant. It is crucial to maintain a peaceful and harmonious tenant-landlord relationship, and I kindly request you to cease any retaliatory threats or actions immediately. I expect your full cooperation and adherence to our lease agreement and the laws that govern our landlord-tenant relationship. Failure to comply would leave me with no choice but to take appropriate legal action to protect my rights and seek redress for any damages or losses incurred as a result of your retaliatory conduct. This correspondence serves as an official notice and a plea for a change in behavior on your part. I hope we can resolve this matter amicably and restore a positive and professional relationship moving forward. I kindly request a written acknowledgment of this letter within [state a reasonable time frame, e.g., 7 business days] to ensure that you have received and understood its contents. Please respond via email or by postal mail. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 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.
