This notice regarding Retaliatory Rent Increase, complies with state housing laws and informs Landlord that it is unlawful for a landlord to discriminatorily increase a tenant's rent or decrease services to a tenant, or to bring or threaten to bring an action for possession or other civil action, primarily because the landlord is retaliating against the tenant.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a matter of significant concern regarding the sudden and unjust rent increase I received on [date]. It has come to my attention that this increase may be retaliatory in nature, and I kindly request your immediate attention to this matter. As a tenant residing at [property address], I have always paid my rent on time and ensured that the property is well-maintained. My tenancy here has been satisfactory, and there have been no violations of any lease agreements or property rules. Given this, I was quite surprised and disappointed to receive a rent increase notice, especially as it appears to be motivated by retaliation for asserting my rights as a tenant. I would like to draw your attention to California Civil Code Section 1942.5, which prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants for exercising their legal rights. It is crucial to highlight that I had recently reported various maintenance issues in writing on [date], which required immediate attention. These repairs were necessary to meet health and safety standards, and it is alarming that the rent increase followed so closely after my report. I firmly believe that the rent increase is directly linked to the maintenance issues I addressed, and it is my strong conviction that such retaliatory actions are unlawful. In light of this, I kindly request that you immediately withdraw the retaliatory rent increase and reinstate the previous rental rate. Additionally, I would appreciate a written confirmation of the withdrawal of the rent increase and a revised copy of the lease agreement reflecting the original rental amount. If necessary, I am willing to seek legal advice to protect my rights as a tenant. Please be advised that I am fully aware of my rights under California law and will take any necessary steps to ensure they are upheld. I believe that a fair resolution can be reached through open and honest communication, which is why I am addressing this matter with you directly. I request an urgent response within [reasonable time frame, e.g., 10 days] from the receipt of this letter. If I do not receive a satisfactory resolution or do not hear back from you within the given time frame, I may be forced to take further action, including filing a formal complaint with the relevant authorities. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I hope we can resolve this issue amicably and maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship. Sincerely, [Your Name][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a matter of significant concern regarding the sudden and unjust rent increase I received on [date]. It has come to my attention that this increase may be retaliatory in nature, and I kindly request your immediate attention to this matter. As a tenant residing at [property address], I have always paid my rent on time and ensured that the property is well-maintained. My tenancy here has been satisfactory, and there have been no violations of any lease agreements or property rules. Given this, I was quite surprised and disappointed to receive a rent increase notice, especially as it appears to be motivated by retaliation for asserting my rights as a tenant. I would like to draw your attention to California Civil Code Section 1942.5, which prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants for exercising their legal rights. It is crucial to highlight that I had recently reported various maintenance issues in writing on [date], which required immediate attention. These repairs were necessary to meet health and safety standards, and it is alarming that the rent increase followed so closely after my report. I firmly believe that the rent increase is directly linked to the maintenance issues I addressed, and it is my strong conviction that such retaliatory actions are unlawful. In light of this, I kindly request that you immediately withdraw the retaliatory rent increase and reinstate the previous rental rate. Additionally, I would appreciate a written confirmation of the withdrawal of the rent increase and a revised copy of the lease agreement reflecting the original rental amount. If necessary, I am willing to seek legal advice to protect my rights as a tenant. Please be advised that I am fully aware of my rights under California law and will take any necessary steps to ensure they are upheld. I believe that a fair resolution can be reached through open and honest communication, which is why I am addressing this matter with you directly. I request an urgent response within [reasonable time frame, e.g., 10 days] from the receipt of this letter. If I do not receive a satisfactory resolution or do not hear back from you within the given time frame, I may be forced to take further action, including filing a formal complaint with the relevant authorities. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I hope we can resolve this issue amicably and maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship. Sincerely, [Your Name]
