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.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Re: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Decrease in Services Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to inform you about a concerning matter regarding the decrease in services being provided to my rented property at [Your Address]. It has come to my attention that this reduction may be a result of retaliation for exercising my legal rights under the tenant-landlord relationship. First and foremost, I would like to emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive and respectful tenant-landlord relationship. As per the provisions stated in the Texas Property Code, it is the landlord's responsibility to ensure habitability and provide all agreed-upon services, as outlined in our lease agreement. However, I have noticed a pattern of diminished services, which has severely inconvenienced my living conditions. These reductions have included [specific examples of services being decreased, such as delayed repairs, lack of maintenance, pest control issues, inadequate security measures, etc.]. These diminishing services have had a direct negative impact on my quality of life and violate the terms of our agreement. Furthermore, I have reason to believe that these service reductions are a direct response to my exercising my rights as a tenant. This is commonly referred to as retaliatory behavior and is strictly prohibited under Texas law. According to Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code, I am entitled to [briefly mention the specific rights you have exercised, such as requesting repairs, reporting code violations, organizing tenants, etc.]. As a result, the decrease in services can be interpreted as a direct act of retaliation against my lawful actions. I must highlight that retaliatory behavior is unlawful and can have serious repercussions for landlords, such as financial penalties and negative reputational consequences. Therefore, I kindly request that you cease any and all actions that could be perceived as retaliation immediately. I expect the full and proper provision of all services that were previously agreed upon and outlined in our lease agreement to be promptly resumed. Failure to comply with this notice will leave me with no choice but to pursue legal remedies available to me under Texas law. I believe that resolving this matter amicably and in accordance with state regulations is in both of our best interests. To avoid any misunderstandings, I kindly request a written response to this letter within [reasonable time frame, usually 7-10 days] outlining your plan to rectify the situation and restore all reduced services to their original standard. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can address and resolve this issue in a timely and cooperative manner. I value the positive landlord-tenant relationship we have maintained thus far and hope to continue our tenancy on the same understanding. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Signature][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Re: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Decrease in Services Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to inform you about a concerning matter regarding the decrease in services being provided to my rented property at [Your Address]. It has come to my attention that this reduction may be a result of retaliation for exercising my legal rights under the tenant-landlord relationship. First and foremost, I would like to emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive and respectful tenant-landlord relationship. As per the provisions stated in the Texas Property Code, it is the landlord's responsibility to ensure habitability and provide all agreed-upon services, as outlined in our lease agreement. However, I have noticed a pattern of diminished services, which has severely inconvenienced my living conditions. These reductions have included [specific examples of services being decreased, such as delayed repairs, lack of maintenance, pest control issues, inadequate security measures, etc.]. These diminishing services have had a direct negative impact on my quality of life and violate the terms of our agreement. Furthermore, I have reason to believe that these service reductions are a direct response to my exercising my rights as a tenant. This is commonly referred to as retaliatory behavior and is strictly prohibited under Texas law. According to Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code, I am entitled to [briefly mention the specific rights you have exercised, such as requesting repairs, reporting code violations, organizing tenants, etc.]. As a result, the decrease in services can be interpreted as a direct act of retaliation against my lawful actions. I must highlight that retaliatory behavior is unlawful and can have serious repercussions for landlords, such as financial penalties and negative reputational consequences. Therefore, I kindly request that you cease any and all actions that could be perceived as retaliation immediately. I expect the full and proper provision of all services that were previously agreed upon and outlined in our lease agreement to be promptly resumed. Failure to comply with this notice will leave me with no choice but to pursue legal remedies available to me under Texas law. I believe that resolving this matter amicably and in accordance with state regulations is in both of our best interests. To avoid any misunderstandings, I kindly request a written response to this letter within [reasonable time frame, usually 7-10 days] outlining your plan to rectify the situation and restore all reduced services to their original standard. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can address and resolve this issue in a timely and cooperative manner. I value the positive landlord-tenant relationship we have maintained thus far and hope to continue our tenancy on the same understanding. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Signature]
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.
