Naperville Illinois Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to withdraw retaliatory rent increase

• Category: Illinois Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters - Rent
• State: Illinois
• City: Naperville
• Control #: IL-1060LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

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. Title: Notice to Landlord to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase in Naperville, Illinois: A Detailed Letter from Tenant Keywords: Naperville Illinois, Letter from Tenant, Landlord, Notice, Withdraw, Retaliatory Rent Increase --- [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring your attention to a concerning matter regarding the recent rent increase that I received for my rental unit located at [Property Address] in Naperville, Illinois. It has come to my attention that this rent increase may be considered retaliatory and in violation of my rights as a tenant under Illinois law. According to the Illinois Tenant Remedies Act (765 ILLS 720), landlords are prohibited from retaliating against a tenant who has exercised their rights, including but not limited to reporting housing code violations, joining tenants' organizations, or communicating legitimate concerns about the premises. Retaliatory actions, such as imposing unjustified rent increases, are strictly prohibited and subject to legal consequences. I have been an exemplary tenant throughout my stay at the aforementioned property, paying my rent promptly and abiding by the terms of our lease agreement. It is disheartening to receive a rent increase of [Amount of Rent Increase] without any reasonable justification or notice. I believe this increase is an act of retaliation since I recently reported and brought to your attention several maintenance issues that needed immediate attention, including [List specific maintenance issues, if applicable]. This retaliatory rent increase is causing a significant financial burden upon me and poses an immediate threat to my ability to uphold my obligations as a tenant in good standing. As such, I kindly request that you withdraw the retaliatory rent increase and revert to the previous rental amount immediately. Failure to comply with this request may result in further legal actions being taken to protect my rights under Illinois law. I suggest that we resolve this matter amicably and avoid any escalation. I value our professional relationship thus far and would like to continue being a responsible and satisfied tenant. Furthermore, I kindly request that you acknowledge this letter within seven (7) days upon receipt and confirm in writing your intention to withdraw the retaliatory rent increase. Should you fail to respond or choose not to withdraw the rent increase within the aforementioned timeframe, I may have no choice but to seek legal remedies available to me under the Illinois Tenant Remedies Act to protect my rights and interests as a tenant. I hope it does not come to this and that we can find a mutually agreeable solution to this matter. I appreciate your prompt attention to this serious concern and await your positive response. Feel free to contact me at [Phone Number] or [Email Address] to discuss this matter further or to arrange a meeting that allows us to resolve this issue promptly. Thank you for your immediate attention. Sincerely, [Your Name]

Title: Notice to Landlord to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase in Naperville, Illinois: A Detailed Letter from Tenant Keywords: Naperville Illinois, Letter from Tenant, Landlord, Notice, Withdraw, Retaliatory Rent Increase --- [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring your attention to a concerning matter regarding the recent rent increase that I received for my rental unit located at [Property Address] in Naperville, Illinois. It has come to my attention that this rent increase may be considered retaliatory and in violation of my rights as a tenant under Illinois law. According to the Illinois Tenant Remedies Act (765 ILLS 720), landlords are prohibited from retaliating against a tenant who has exercised their rights, including but not limited to reporting housing code violations, joining tenants' organizations, or communicating legitimate concerns about the premises. Retaliatory actions, such as imposing unjustified rent increases, are strictly prohibited and subject to legal consequences. I have been an exemplary tenant throughout my stay at the aforementioned property, paying my rent promptly and abiding by the terms of our lease agreement. It is disheartening to receive a rent increase of [Amount of Rent Increase] without any reasonable justification or notice. I believe this increase is an act of retaliation since I recently reported and brought to your attention several maintenance issues that needed immediate attention, including [List specific maintenance issues, if applicable]. This retaliatory rent increase is causing a significant financial burden upon me and poses an immediate threat to my ability to uphold my obligations as a tenant in good standing. As such, I kindly request that you withdraw the retaliatory rent increase and revert to the previous rental amount immediately. Failure to comply with this request may result in further legal actions being taken to protect my rights under Illinois law. I suggest that we resolve this matter amicably and avoid any escalation. I value our professional relationship thus far and would like to continue being a responsible and satisfied tenant. Furthermore, I kindly request that you acknowledge this letter within seven (7) days upon receipt and confirm in writing your intention to withdraw the retaliatory rent increase. Should you fail to respond or choose not to withdraw the rent increase within the aforementioned timeframe, I may have no choice but to seek legal remedies available to me under the Illinois Tenant Remedies Act to protect my rights and interests as a tenant. I hope it does not come to this and that we can find a mutually agreeable solution to this matter. I appreciate your prompt attention to this serious concern and await your positive response. Feel free to contact me at [Phone Number] or [Email Address] to discuss this matter further or to arrange a meeting that allows us to resolve this issue promptly. Thank you for your immediate attention. Sincerely, [Your Name]