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] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord’s Name] [Landlord’s Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord’s Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address the recent rent increase notice that I received on [Date], which I believe to be in retaliation for exercising my rights as a tenant. I kindly request that you immediately withdraw the retaliatory rent increase and uphold the fairness and integrity of our landlord-tenant relationship. As you are aware, the state of California explicitly prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants for exercising their legal rights, such as reporting code violations, joining a tenant organization, or requesting necessary repairs. I firmly believe that the rent increase was issued in response to my recent complaint [or any other relevant reason] and thus constitutes a violation of California Civil Code § 1942.5. It is important to note that the retaliatory rent increase not only negatively impacts my financial stability but also disregards the principles of fairness and good faith in our established landlord-tenant relationship. I have been a responsible and reliable tenant throughout my tenure, fulfilling all of my obligations under the lease agreement. Considering the circumstances, I kindly request the following actions be taken within [reasonable timeframe, typically 15-30 days] from the date of this letter: 1. Withdrawal of the retaliatory rent increase notice. 2. Provide written confirmation of the withdrawal. 3. Reinstate my rent amount at its previous rate as per the original lease agreement. 4. Provide a written assurance that no further retaliatory actions will be taken against me. Please be advised that if the retaliatory rent increase is not withdrawn promptly, I may be compelled to take further legal action to protect my rights as a tenant under California law. I strongly believe in an amicable resolution and hope that you share the same sentiment. Furthermore, I remain committed to maintaining a positive tenant-landlord relationship and fulfilling all my responsibilities as a tenant. I kindly request an open line of communication to discuss and address any concerns or issues that may arise in the future. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Phone Number] or [Email Address]. I appreciate your urgent attention to this matter and look forward to resolving this dispute amicably. Thank you for your prompt action. Sincerely, [Your Name] --- Note: The primary focus of this letter is the notice to withdraw a retaliatory rent increase. There may not be different types of letters for this specific purpose in Simi Valley, California, as the same principles of tenant-landlord relationships and tenant rights apply across different locations.[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord’s Name] [Landlord’s Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord’s Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address the recent rent increase notice that I received on [Date], which I believe to be in retaliation for exercising my rights as a tenant. I kindly request that you immediately withdraw the retaliatory rent increase and uphold the fairness and integrity of our landlord-tenant relationship. As you are aware, the state of California explicitly prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants for exercising their legal rights, such as reporting code violations, joining a tenant organization, or requesting necessary repairs. I firmly believe that the rent increase was issued in response to my recent complaint [or any other relevant reason] and thus constitutes a violation of California Civil Code § 1942.5. It is important to note that the retaliatory rent increase not only negatively impacts my financial stability but also disregards the principles of fairness and good faith in our established landlord-tenant relationship. I have been a responsible and reliable tenant throughout my tenure, fulfilling all of my obligations under the lease agreement. Considering the circumstances, I kindly request the following actions be taken within [reasonable timeframe, typically 15-30 days] from the date of this letter: 1. Withdrawal of the retaliatory rent increase notice. 2. Provide written confirmation of the withdrawal. 3. Reinstate my rent amount at its previous rate as per the original lease agreement. 4. Provide a written assurance that no further retaliatory actions will be taken against me. Please be advised that if the retaliatory rent increase is not withdrawn promptly, I may be compelled to take further legal action to protect my rights as a tenant under California law. I strongly believe in an amicable resolution and hope that you share the same sentiment. Furthermore, I remain committed to maintaining a positive tenant-landlord relationship and fulfilling all my responsibilities as a tenant. I kindly request an open line of communication to discuss and address any concerns or issues that may arise in the future. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Phone Number] or [Email Address]. I appreciate your urgent attention to this matter and look forward to resolving this dispute amicably. Thank you for your prompt action. Sincerely, [Your Name] --- Note: The primary focus of this letter is the notice to withdraw a retaliatory rent increase. There may not be different types of letters for this specific purpose in Simi Valley, California, as the same principles of tenant-landlord relationships and tenant rights apply across different locations.
