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.
Subject: Urgent Notice to Landlord: Withdrawal of Retaliatory Rent Increase in Vista, California Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to bring a pressing matter to your attention regarding the recent rent increase you imposed on my tenancy at [Property Address] in Vista, California. It has come to my knowledge that the rent increase may have been enacted in retaliation for exercising my rights as a tenant and raising legitimate concerns about the property. Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude for providing me with a comfortable living space over the duration of my tenancy. However, it has come to my attention that the sudden and substantial rent increase implemented after I voiced concern about the condition and maintenance issues within the unit appears to be in retaliation for my legitimate complaints. As you are well aware, under the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, enacted in California, landlords are restricted from retaliating against tenants for asserting their legal rights, including requesting necessary repairs and maintenance or making complaints about habitability concerns. Such actions are considered unlawful, and the legislation aims to protect tenants from such retaliatory measures. Considering the aforementioned circumstances, I kindly request that you immediately withdraw the retaliatory rent increase and reinstate my rent to the previous amount. Failure to do so may prompt me to pursue legal remedies available to me under the Tenant Protection Act, including seeking remedies for illegal rent increases and potential damages. Moreover, I urge you to rectify the maintenance issues within the property that were the subject of my previous complaints. It is imperative that these concerns are addressed promptly, ensuring the habitability and well-being of all tenants residing within the property. As a responsible and law-abiding tenant, I believe in peaceful resolution and maintaining a healthy landlord-tenant relationship. Therefore, I would greatly appreciate your prompt attention and resolution to this matter. Please notify me in writing within [number of days, as required by local regulations] of your decision regarding the withdrawal of the rent increase and the necessary actions taken to address the maintenance concerns. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. I look forward to an amicable resolution that upholds the rights and well-being of both parties involved. Yours sincerely, [Tenant's Name] [Tenant's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Tenant's Phone number] [Tenant's Email]Subject: Urgent Notice to Landlord: Withdrawal of Retaliatory Rent Increase in Vista, California Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to bring a pressing matter to your attention regarding the recent rent increase you imposed on my tenancy at [Property Address] in Vista, California. It has come to my knowledge that the rent increase may have been enacted in retaliation for exercising my rights as a tenant and raising legitimate concerns about the property. Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude for providing me with a comfortable living space over the duration of my tenancy. However, it has come to my attention that the sudden and substantial rent increase implemented after I voiced concern about the condition and maintenance issues within the unit appears to be in retaliation for my legitimate complaints. As you are well aware, under the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, enacted in California, landlords are restricted from retaliating against tenants for asserting their legal rights, including requesting necessary repairs and maintenance or making complaints about habitability concerns. Such actions are considered unlawful, and the legislation aims to protect tenants from such retaliatory measures. Considering the aforementioned circumstances, I kindly request that you immediately withdraw the retaliatory rent increase and reinstate my rent to the previous amount. Failure to do so may prompt me to pursue legal remedies available to me under the Tenant Protection Act, including seeking remedies for illegal rent increases and potential damages. Moreover, I urge you to rectify the maintenance issues within the property that were the subject of my previous complaints. It is imperative that these concerns are addressed promptly, ensuring the habitability and well-being of all tenants residing within the property. As a responsible and law-abiding tenant, I believe in peaceful resolution and maintaining a healthy landlord-tenant relationship. Therefore, I would greatly appreciate your prompt attention and resolution to this matter. Please notify me in writing within [number of days, as required by local regulations] of your decision regarding the withdrawal of the rent increase and the necessary actions taken to address the maintenance concerns. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. I look forward to an amicable resolution that upholds the rights and well-being of both parties involved. Yours sincerely, [Tenant's Name] [Tenant's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Tenant's Phone number] [Tenant's Email]
