This form is used by a tenant to notify the landlord that the leased premises are untenantable and uninhabitable. Through this form, the tenant makes a demand for repair of the premises. If repairs are not made by the landlord, the tenant may have the right to terminate the lease or abate rent.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice of Uninhabitable Premises and Demand for Immediate Repair Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention the current state of the premises I am renting from you at [Property Address] in Fort Collins, Colorado. It has come to my attention that the property is in violation of state laws regarding habitability, and I kindly request that you take immediate action to rectify the following issues: 1. [Describe the first violation in detail, using relevant keywords such as "plumbing," "electrical," "structural," or "safety hazards."] This violation directly contravenes the Colorado Revised Statutes (Title 38, Article 12, Part 5.5) which outlines the minimum standards for the habitability of rental properties, ensuring that tenants have safe and livable accommodations. 2. [Describe the second violation in detail, using relevant keywords as mentioned above.] This violation also violates the above-mentioned statutory requirements, putting my health and safety at risk. 3. [Describe any additional violations, if applicable, using relevant keywords.] These violations, collectively, render the premises uninhabitable and put me in an untenable living situation that is in direct violation of my rights as a tenant. I would like to highlight that under Colorado law, I have the right to live in a habitable dwelling, and it is the landlord's legal obligation to ensure that the rental property meets these minimum standards. As a result, I urge you to promptly address and repair the aforementioned issues to bring the property back to a safe, livable condition. Please be informed that if the necessary repairs are not initiated and completed within a reasonable timeframe of [specify a reasonable time, e.g., 14 days from the date of this letter], I will have no choice but to exercise my legal rights and explore further courses of action, including reporting the violations to the relevant local housing authorities and seeking appropriate legal remedies. I trust that as a responsible and law-abiding landlord, you will take this matter seriously and initiate the necessary repairs promptly. I am eager to resolve this issue amicably and continue residing in the property without jeopardizing my health and safety. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving your prompt response and immediate action in resolving the violations described above. Sincerely, [Your Name][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice of Uninhabitable Premises and Demand for Immediate Repair Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention the current state of the premises I am renting from you at [Property Address] in Fort Collins, Colorado. It has come to my attention that the property is in violation of state laws regarding habitability, and I kindly request that you take immediate action to rectify the following issues: 1. [Describe the first violation in detail, using relevant keywords such as "plumbing," "electrical," "structural," or "safety hazards."] This violation directly contravenes the Colorado Revised Statutes (Title 38, Article 12, Part 5.5) which outlines the minimum standards for the habitability of rental properties, ensuring that tenants have safe and livable accommodations. 2. [Describe the second violation in detail, using relevant keywords as mentioned above.] This violation also violates the above-mentioned statutory requirements, putting my health and safety at risk. 3. [Describe any additional violations, if applicable, using relevant keywords.] These violations, collectively, render the premises uninhabitable and put me in an untenable living situation that is in direct violation of my rights as a tenant. I would like to highlight that under Colorado law, I have the right to live in a habitable dwelling, and it is the landlord's legal obligation to ensure that the rental property meets these minimum standards. As a result, I urge you to promptly address and repair the aforementioned issues to bring the property back to a safe, livable condition. Please be informed that if the necessary repairs are not initiated and completed within a reasonable timeframe of [specify a reasonable time, e.g., 14 days from the date of this letter], I will have no choice but to exercise my legal rights and explore further courses of action, including reporting the violations to the relevant local housing authorities and seeking appropriate legal remedies. I trust that as a responsible and law-abiding landlord, you will take this matter seriously and initiate the necessary repairs promptly. I am eager to resolve this issue amicably and continue residing in the property without jeopardizing my health and safety. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving your prompt response and immediate action in resolving the violations described above. Sincerely, [Your Name]
