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.
Subject: Urgent Tenant Notice to Landlord — Cease Retaliatory Decrease in Services [Santa Clara, California] Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to address a pressing matter concerning a retaliatory decrease in services that I have been experiencing as a tenant at [Address of the Property]. As per my understanding of the California Civil Code Section 1942.6, it is my right as a tenant to reside in a safe, habitable, and well-maintained property. I firmly believe that my rights as a tenant are being compromised due to the recent decrease in certain essential services, which I suspect is in retaliation for asserting my rights or making legitimate complaints. Kindly note that the following instances have occurred, which I believe to be retaliatory actions: 1. [Describe specific instances where services have been decreased: e.g., reduction in hot water supply, frequent power outages, non-repair of critical appliances, etc.] 2. [Provide additional examples if necessary]. It is essential for both our interests to maintain a respectful and harmonious landlord-tenant relationship. To restore the efficient provision of services required for my safety and well-being, I kindly request that you take the necessary actions to immediately rectify the issues mentioned above and cease any further retaliatory attempts. If the decrease in services is not resolved within [state a reasonable time-frame, e.g., 10 days] from the receipt of this notice, I may have no choice but to consider the following courses of action: 1. Seeking legal remedies under California Civil Code Section 1942.5, which prohibits retaliatory actions by landlords. 2. Filing an official complaint with the relevant housing authority or regulatory agency. 3. Withholding rent until the matter is resolved, in compliance with the laws outlined in the California Civil Code Section 1942. Please take this letter as a formal notice demanding the prompt resolution of the issues addressed herein. I believe in an amicable resolution and wish to avoid any further legal actions or disputes. I kindly ask you to respond to this letter in writing within [state a reasonable response time-frame, e.g., 5 business days], confirming your intention to address the concerns mentioned. Furthermore, I trust that you will give this matter your utmost attention and take the necessary steps to remedy the situation promptly and in good faith. By doing so, we can prevent any further deterioration of our tenant-landlord relationship and ensure a safe and harmonious living environment for all parties involved. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Yours sincerely, [Tenant's Name] [Tenant's Address] [Tenant's Phone Number] [Tenant's Email Address] Keywords: Santa Clara, California, tenant, landlord, letter, notice, cease, retaliatory decrease, services, health, habitable, property, rights, civil code, safety, maintenance, productive relationship, legal remedies, housing authority, complaint, rent withholding, amicable resolution, response time, tenant-landlord relationship, living environment.Subject: Urgent Tenant Notice to Landlord — Cease Retaliatory Decrease in Services [Santa Clara, California] Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to address a pressing matter concerning a retaliatory decrease in services that I have been experiencing as a tenant at [Address of the Property]. As per my understanding of the California Civil Code Section 1942.6, it is my right as a tenant to reside in a safe, habitable, and well-maintained property. I firmly believe that my rights as a tenant are being compromised due to the recent decrease in certain essential services, which I suspect is in retaliation for asserting my rights or making legitimate complaints. Kindly note that the following instances have occurred, which I believe to be retaliatory actions: 1. [Describe specific instances where services have been decreased: e.g., reduction in hot water supply, frequent power outages, non-repair of critical appliances, etc.] 2. [Provide additional examples if necessary]. It is essential for both our interests to maintain a respectful and harmonious landlord-tenant relationship. To restore the efficient provision of services required for my safety and well-being, I kindly request that you take the necessary actions to immediately rectify the issues mentioned above and cease any further retaliatory attempts. If the decrease in services is not resolved within [state a reasonable time-frame, e.g., 10 days] from the receipt of this notice, I may have no choice but to consider the following courses of action: 1. Seeking legal remedies under California Civil Code Section 1942.5, which prohibits retaliatory actions by landlords. 2. Filing an official complaint with the relevant housing authority or regulatory agency. 3. Withholding rent until the matter is resolved, in compliance with the laws outlined in the California Civil Code Section 1942. Please take this letter as a formal notice demanding the prompt resolution of the issues addressed herein. I believe in an amicable resolution and wish to avoid any further legal actions or disputes. I kindly ask you to respond to this letter in writing within [state a reasonable response time-frame, e.g., 5 business days], confirming your intention to address the concerns mentioned. Furthermore, I trust that you will give this matter your utmost attention and take the necessary steps to remedy the situation promptly and in good faith. By doing so, we can prevent any further deterioration of our tenant-landlord relationship and ensure a safe and harmonious living environment for all parties involved. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Yours sincerely, [Tenant's Name] [Tenant's Address] [Tenant's Phone Number] [Tenant's Email Address] Keywords: Santa Clara, California, tenant, landlord, letter, notice, cease, retaliatory decrease, services, health, habitable, property, rights, civil code, safety, maintenance, productive relationship, legal remedies, housing authority, complaint, rent withholding, amicable resolution, response time, tenant-landlord relationship, living environment.
