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 Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Threats to Evict or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to address a concerning issue pertaining to my tenancy at [rental property address] in Mesa, Arizona. It has come to my attention that you have made several retaliatory threats to evict me or engage in retaliatory eviction due to [reason or situation prompting landlord's actions]. I understand that, as a tenant, I have certain rights protected by Arizona state laws and the terms of our lease agreement. Among these rights is the protection against retaliatory acts by the landlord retaliating against a tenant who has exercised their legal rights or has made legitimate complaints. According to the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (A.R.S. §33-1381), it is illegal for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant by issuing threats of eviction or carrying out an actual retaliatory eviction based solely on the tenant's exercise of their legal rights, such as the right to request necessary repairs, report health or safety concerns, or join tenant organizations. I strongly believe that your threats to evict me or engage in retaliatory eviction are in direct violation of the aforementioned laws, as my actions were well within my rights as a tenant. Furthermore, these retaliatory actions create an unhealthy living environment, disrupt my peaceful enjoyment of the premises, and undermine the trust necessary for a harmonious landlord-tenant relationship. I kindly request that you immediately cease and desist from any further retaliatory threats or actions aimed at evicting me. I expect that you will take immediate corrective measures to ensure my rights are protected and that our landlord-tenant relationship can be restored to a cooperative and respectful level. If these retaliatory actions persist or escalate, I will not hesitate to pursue my rights and seek appropriate legal remedies available to me under Arizona law, including but not limited to filing a complaint with the appropriate governing authorities and seeking compensatory damages for any losses or inconvenience I may suffer as a result of your actions. I encourage you to reconsider your position and work towards an amicable resolution to this matter. Should you wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your phone number] or [your email address]. I believe that open communication and mutual understanding can potentially resolve this situation without the need for legal intervention. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter, indicating your commitment to ceasing any retaliatory threats or eviction actions, within [a reasonable timeframe, typically no more than seven days] from the date of this letter. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter, and I look forward to a positive resolution. Sincerely, [Your Name][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Threats to Evict or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to address a concerning issue pertaining to my tenancy at [rental property address] in Mesa, Arizona. It has come to my attention that you have made several retaliatory threats to evict me or engage in retaliatory eviction due to [reason or situation prompting landlord's actions]. I understand that, as a tenant, I have certain rights protected by Arizona state laws and the terms of our lease agreement. Among these rights is the protection against retaliatory acts by the landlord retaliating against a tenant who has exercised their legal rights or has made legitimate complaints. According to the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (A.R.S. §33-1381), it is illegal for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant by issuing threats of eviction or carrying out an actual retaliatory eviction based solely on the tenant's exercise of their legal rights, such as the right to request necessary repairs, report health or safety concerns, or join tenant organizations. I strongly believe that your threats to evict me or engage in retaliatory eviction are in direct violation of the aforementioned laws, as my actions were well within my rights as a tenant. Furthermore, these retaliatory actions create an unhealthy living environment, disrupt my peaceful enjoyment of the premises, and undermine the trust necessary for a harmonious landlord-tenant relationship. I kindly request that you immediately cease and desist from any further retaliatory threats or actions aimed at evicting me. I expect that you will take immediate corrective measures to ensure my rights are protected and that our landlord-tenant relationship can be restored to a cooperative and respectful level. If these retaliatory actions persist or escalate, I will not hesitate to pursue my rights and seek appropriate legal remedies available to me under Arizona law, including but not limited to filing a complaint with the appropriate governing authorities and seeking compensatory damages for any losses or inconvenience I may suffer as a result of your actions. I encourage you to reconsider your position and work towards an amicable resolution to this matter. Should you wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your phone number] or [your email address]. I believe that open communication and mutual understanding can potentially resolve this situation without the need for legal intervention. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter, indicating your commitment to ceasing any retaliatory threats or eviction actions, within [a reasonable timeframe, typically no more than seven days] from the date of this letter. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter, and I look forward to a positive resolution. Sincerely, [Your Name]
