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] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: 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 bring to your attention a matter that requires your immediate attention as it pertains to the accommodation provided at [Rental Property Address] in Anchorage, Alaska. I have been a tenant in good standing since [move-in date], and I have always enjoyed my time living in this property. Furthermore, I appreciate the prompt resolutions of maintenance issues and the overall peaceful environment you have maintained. Unfortunately, in recent days, I have noticed a significant decrease in the level of services that are essential to my comfortable and safe living conditions. It appears that these services have been reduced in a retaliatory manner following my [specific complaint/action, date], which I believe violates my rights as a tenant protected under the Alaska Landlord and Tenant Act (AS 34.03.100 — AS 34.03.360). The specific instances of retaliatory decrease in services I have encountered include, but are not limited to: 1. Insufficient heating or air conditioning (as applicable) in my unit during extreme weather conditions. 2. Delayed or unresponsiveness in addressing maintenance and repair requests. 3. Failure to maintain essential common areas, such as ensuring proper lighting in hallways or maintaining cleanliness in shared facilities. 4. Inadequate pest control measures leading to an increased presence of pests within the property. 5. Disruption of basic utilities, e.g., water, electricity, gas, without prior notice or reasonable cause. These changes have directly impacted my quality of life and breach the implied warranty of habitability that must be provided by a landlord. Retaliatory actions are expressly prohibited by state laws and can result in legal consequences for landlords who engage in such behavior. In order to resolve this matter amicably, I request that you immediately cease any further retaliatory decrease in services and restore the provision of essential services to their previous satisfactory levels. Failure to comply with this request within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 14 days] may leave me with no choice but to pursue legal remedies available under the Alaska Landlord and Tenant Act. I believe in maintaining a healthy landlord-tenant relationship and that open communication is key to resolving any issues. I am available to discuss this matter further and explore mutually acceptable solutions that would reinstate the previous level of services. Please contact me via email or phone so that we may arrange a convenient time to discuss this issue. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter, and I trust that we can resolve this issue in a fair and just manner. Yours 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 Decrease in Services Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter that requires your immediate attention as it pertains to the accommodation provided at [Rental Property Address] in Anchorage, Alaska. I have been a tenant in good standing since [move-in date], and I have always enjoyed my time living in this property. Furthermore, I appreciate the prompt resolutions of maintenance issues and the overall peaceful environment you have maintained. Unfortunately, in recent days, I have noticed a significant decrease in the level of services that are essential to my comfortable and safe living conditions. It appears that these services have been reduced in a retaliatory manner following my [specific complaint/action, date], which I believe violates my rights as a tenant protected under the Alaska Landlord and Tenant Act (AS 34.03.100 — AS 34.03.360). The specific instances of retaliatory decrease in services I have encountered include, but are not limited to: 1. Insufficient heating or air conditioning (as applicable) in my unit during extreme weather conditions. 2. Delayed or unresponsiveness in addressing maintenance and repair requests. 3. Failure to maintain essential common areas, such as ensuring proper lighting in hallways or maintaining cleanliness in shared facilities. 4. Inadequate pest control measures leading to an increased presence of pests within the property. 5. Disruption of basic utilities, e.g., water, electricity, gas, without prior notice or reasonable cause. These changes have directly impacted my quality of life and breach the implied warranty of habitability that must be provided by a landlord. Retaliatory actions are expressly prohibited by state laws and can result in legal consequences for landlords who engage in such behavior. In order to resolve this matter amicably, I request that you immediately cease any further retaliatory decrease in services and restore the provision of essential services to their previous satisfactory levels. Failure to comply with this request within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 14 days] may leave me with no choice but to pursue legal remedies available under the Alaska Landlord and Tenant Act. I believe in maintaining a healthy landlord-tenant relationship and that open communication is key to resolving any issues. I am available to discuss this matter further and explore mutually acceptable solutions that would reinstate the previous level of services. Please contact me via email or phone so that we may arrange a convenient time to discuss this issue. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter, and I trust that we can resolve this issue in a fair and just manner. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]
