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 to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase — Fulton, Georgia Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing as a tenant residing at [Property Address] in Fulton, Georgia, and I want to bring a pressing matter to your attention regarding the recent rent increase. First and foremost, let me express my gratitude for providing a comfortable living space and promptly addressing any maintenance issues throughout my tenure. It is because of this positive experience that I find it necessary to discuss the concern currently affecting our tenant-landlord relationship. According to the Fulton, Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook and Georgia State law, tenants enjoy certain rights and protection against retaliatory actions for exercising their legal rights as renters. As you might be aware, I recently initiated a conversation with you regarding concerns about specific maintenance issues that require attention within the premises. In response to my communication about these legitimate concerns, I received a written notification of an unexpected rent increase. Based on the timeline and circumstances, I have reason to believe that this rent increase is unjustified and retaliatory. Retaliatory rent increases, as outlined in Georgia State Code § 44-7-14, are illegal and go against the principles of maintaining a healthy tenant-landlord relationship. I kindly request that you reconsider this retaliatory rent increase and rescind it immediately to restore a positive environment within our tenant community. It is in both our best interests to maintain a cooperative relationship and resolve any issues in a fair and professional manner. Failure to withdraw the unjustified rent increase may leave me no choice but to explore appropriate legal remedies available to me as a tenant under Georgia law. I believe that amicable conversations can lead to a resolution that benefits all parties involved and ensures a harmonious living situation for all tenants. I kindly ask you to respond within [reasonable time frame] from receiving this letter to confirm that you will withdraw the retaliatory rent increase and engage in constructive dialogue to address the maintenance concerns I previously raised. Should you require any further clarification or information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your contact information]. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I hope that through open communication and a respectful resolution, we can continue to enjoy a positive tenant-landlord relationship. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip] [Date] Note: This letter can also be modified for various purposes, including but not limited to: — Notice of intention to take legal action against retaliatory rent increase — Reminder notice to withdraw retaliatory rent increase — Notice requesting a meeting to discuss the rent increase and maintenance concerns — Notice of intent to report retaliatory actions to relevant authorities.Subject: Urgent Notice to Landlord to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase — Fulton, Georgia Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing as a tenant residing at [Property Address] in Fulton, Georgia, and I want to bring a pressing matter to your attention regarding the recent rent increase. First and foremost, let me express my gratitude for providing a comfortable living space and promptly addressing any maintenance issues throughout my tenure. It is because of this positive experience that I find it necessary to discuss the concern currently affecting our tenant-landlord relationship. According to the Fulton, Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook and Georgia State law, tenants enjoy certain rights and protection against retaliatory actions for exercising their legal rights as renters. As you might be aware, I recently initiated a conversation with you regarding concerns about specific maintenance issues that require attention within the premises. In response to my communication about these legitimate concerns, I received a written notification of an unexpected rent increase. Based on the timeline and circumstances, I have reason to believe that this rent increase is unjustified and retaliatory. Retaliatory rent increases, as outlined in Georgia State Code § 44-7-14, are illegal and go against the principles of maintaining a healthy tenant-landlord relationship. I kindly request that you reconsider this retaliatory rent increase and rescind it immediately to restore a positive environment within our tenant community. It is in both our best interests to maintain a cooperative relationship and resolve any issues in a fair and professional manner. Failure to withdraw the unjustified rent increase may leave me no choice but to explore appropriate legal remedies available to me as a tenant under Georgia law. I believe that amicable conversations can lead to a resolution that benefits all parties involved and ensures a harmonious living situation for all tenants. I kindly ask you to respond within [reasonable time frame] from receiving this letter to confirm that you will withdraw the retaliatory rent increase and engage in constructive dialogue to address the maintenance concerns I previously raised. Should you require any further clarification or information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your contact information]. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I hope that through open communication and a respectful resolution, we can continue to enjoy a positive tenant-landlord relationship. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip] [Date] Note: This letter can also be modified for various purposes, including but not limited to: — Notice of intention to take legal action against retaliatory rent increase — Reminder notice to withdraw retaliatory rent increase — Notice requesting a meeting to discuss the rent increase and maintenance concerns — Notice of intent to report retaliatory actions to relevant authorities.
