This is a letter from Tenant to Landlord in which Tenant claims that Landlord's failure to abide by the continuing requirements of the Lease Agreement by denying Tenant certain services is retaliation for some action initiated by Tenant. This letter provides notice to Landlord that such retaliatory action is in breach of the lease agreement and may constitute a further violation of the law.
Subject: Urgent Notice to Cease Retaliatory Decrease in Services — Irving, Texas [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip] Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a matter of utmost concern regarding a recent retaliatory decrease in the services provided at my rented premises located in Irving, Texas. This matter requires immediate attention to ensure compliance with my rights as a tenant. I would like to bring to your attention that my tenancy at the aforementioned property has been satisfactory up until the past few weeks. However, I have noticed a significant decrease in the essential services that were previously agreed upon in our lease agreement. This reduction in services appears to be in response to my justified request for maintenance repairs and my reports of potential safety hazards. According to the Texas Property Code Section 92.056, it is unlawful for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant who has exercised their rights under the law. These rights include, but are not limited to, requesting necessary repairs, reporting code violations, and ensuring the property is habitable and safe to reside in. Since I reported the aforementioned concerns, I have experienced the following retaliatory decrease in services, contrary to our agreed-upon lease terms: 1. [Detail the specific decrease in services, such as delays or refusal to address maintenance requests, neglect of common area cleaning or maintenance, interruption of utilities, etc.] I must emphasize that these actions on your part violate the principle of good faith and fair dealing, and they compromise my right to a safe and habitable living environment as guaranteed by the law. I firmly believe that it is within both our interests to maintain a positive tenant-landlord relationship based on mutual respect and adherence to the legal obligations. Therefore, I kindly request that you immediately cease all retaliatory actions, promptly restore the services specified in the lease agreement, and ensure the property is in compliance with all applicable health and safety standards. Failure to do so may force me to take further legal action to protect my rights as a tenant. I kindly ask for a response to this letter within [reasonable timeframe, typically 7-14 days] from the date of receipt. This will allow us to engage in a constructive dialogue to rectify the situation promptly and avoid any unnecessary complications. Please consider this letter as a formal notice of my intent to exercise my legal rights as a tenant under the Texas Property Code should the necessary corrective measures not be implemented forthwith. Thank you for your immediate attention to this critical matter. I trust that we can resolve these issues efficiently and maintain a harmonious tenant-landlord relationship moving forward. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant's Phone Number] [Tenant's Email Address]Subject: Urgent Notice to Cease Retaliatory Decrease in Services — Irving, Texas [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip] Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a matter of utmost concern regarding a recent retaliatory decrease in the services provided at my rented premises located in Irving, Texas. This matter requires immediate attention to ensure compliance with my rights as a tenant. I would like to bring to your attention that my tenancy at the aforementioned property has been satisfactory up until the past few weeks. However, I have noticed a significant decrease in the essential services that were previously agreed upon in our lease agreement. This reduction in services appears to be in response to my justified request for maintenance repairs and my reports of potential safety hazards. According to the Texas Property Code Section 92.056, it is unlawful for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant who has exercised their rights under the law. These rights include, but are not limited to, requesting necessary repairs, reporting code violations, and ensuring the property is habitable and safe to reside in. Since I reported the aforementioned concerns, I have experienced the following retaliatory decrease in services, contrary to our agreed-upon lease terms: 1. [Detail the specific decrease in services, such as delays or refusal to address maintenance requests, neglect of common area cleaning or maintenance, interruption of utilities, etc.] I must emphasize that these actions on your part violate the principle of good faith and fair dealing, and they compromise my right to a safe and habitable living environment as guaranteed by the law. I firmly believe that it is within both our interests to maintain a positive tenant-landlord relationship based on mutual respect and adherence to the legal obligations. Therefore, I kindly request that you immediately cease all retaliatory actions, promptly restore the services specified in the lease agreement, and ensure the property is in compliance with all applicable health and safety standards. Failure to do so may force me to take further legal action to protect my rights as a tenant. I kindly ask for a response to this letter within [reasonable timeframe, typically 7-14 days] from the date of receipt. This will allow us to engage in a constructive dialogue to rectify the situation promptly and avoid any unnecessary complications. Please consider this letter as a formal notice of my intent to exercise my legal rights as a tenant under the Texas Property Code should the necessary corrective measures not be implemented forthwith. Thank you for your immediate attention to this critical matter. I trust that we can resolve these issues efficiently and maintain a harmonious tenant-landlord relationship moving forward. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant's Phone Number] [Tenant's Email Address]
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