Cook Illinois Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to cease retaliatory threats to evict or retaliatory eviction

• Category: Illinois Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters - Retaliation or Harassment
• State: Illinois
• County: Cook
• Control #: IL-1063LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This is a form from a Tenant to Landlord in response to Landlord's threat to evict Tenant from the premises. Tenant is contending that Landlord's threat to evict is retaliatory in nature and was done so in response to Tenant's actions as specified in the form. This form complies with state Housing Laws. Subject: Urgent Notice to Cease Retaliatory Threats to Evict or Retaliatory Eviction, Cook County, Illinois [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Dear [Landlord's Name], RE: NOTICE TO CEASE RETALIATORY THREATS TO EVICT OR RETALIATORY EVICTION I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you as a tenant residing in the premises of [property address], Cook County, Illinois. I am deeply concerned about recent actions that I perceive as retaliatory threats to evict or a possible retaliatory eviction from your side. This communication is to bring these concerns to your attention and request immediate resolution. First and foremost, allow me to emphasize that as a tenant, I have certain rights protected by the laws of Cook County, Illinois. These include the right to a safe and habitable living environment, the right to be free from harassment or retaliation, and the right to enjoy the benefits of my lease agreement without any undue interference. Unfortunately, I have noticed a series of actions and statements that lead me to believe that you may be engaging in retaliatory behavior, which is strictly prohibited by law. It is important to note that under the Cook County Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance, retaliatory actions are deemed illegal, and tenants have the right to take appropriate legal action if they encounter such behavior. In order to address these concerns and protect my rights as a tenant, I kindly request that you immediately cease all retaliatory threats intended to initiate eviction proceedings or any other actions that might be coercive or discriminatory under the law. I believe that maintaining a harmonious landlord-tenant relationship is in the best interest of both parties. I genuinely hope that we can resolve any issues or misunderstandings and move forward amicably. To further ensure a peaceful resolution, I kindly request that you respond to this letter within [specify a reasonable deadline for a response, e.g., ten business days from the date of this letter]. Your prompt response will not only assist in addressing these concerns promptly but will also indicate your commitment to adhering to the laws and regulations governing tenant-landlord relationships. In the instance that we are unable to find a mutually agreeable solution, I may have no choice but to seek legal remedies available to me under Cook County law. I sincerely hope it does not come to that, as litigation can be burdensome and costly for both parties involved. I am enclosing a copy of this letter for your reference and have retained a copy for my records. Please treat this matter with the utmost urgency and provide a written response outlining your proposed course of action, or any concerns you may have in response to this notice. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can work together to resolve this situation in a fair and respectful manner. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]

Subject: Urgent Notice to Cease Retaliatory Threats to Evict or Retaliatory Eviction, Cook County, Illinois [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Dear [Landlord's Name], RE: NOTICE TO CEASE RETALIATORY THREATS TO EVICT OR RETALIATORY EVICTION I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you as a tenant residing in the premises of [property address], Cook County, Illinois. I am deeply concerned about recent actions that I perceive as retaliatory threats to evict or a possible retaliatory eviction from your side. This communication is to bring these concerns to your attention and request immediate resolution. First and foremost, allow me to emphasize that as a tenant, I have certain rights protected by the laws of Cook County, Illinois. These include the right to a safe and habitable living environment, the right to be free from harassment or retaliation, and the right to enjoy the benefits of my lease agreement without any undue interference. Unfortunately, I have noticed a series of actions and statements that lead me to believe that you may be engaging in retaliatory behavior, which is strictly prohibited by law. It is important to note that under the Cook County Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance, retaliatory actions are deemed illegal, and tenants have the right to take appropriate legal action if they encounter such behavior. In order to address these concerns and protect my rights as a tenant, I kindly request that you immediately cease all retaliatory threats intended to initiate eviction proceedings or any other actions that might be coercive or discriminatory under the law. I believe that maintaining a harmonious landlord-tenant relationship is in the best interest of both parties. I genuinely hope that we can resolve any issues or misunderstandings and move forward amicably. To further ensure a peaceful resolution, I kindly request that you respond to this letter within [specify a reasonable deadline for a response, e.g., ten business days from the date of this letter]. Your prompt response will not only assist in addressing these concerns promptly but will also indicate your commitment to adhering to the laws and regulations governing tenant-landlord relationships. In the instance that we are unable to find a mutually agreeable solution, I may have no choice but to seek legal remedies available to me under Cook County law. I sincerely hope it does not come to that, as litigation can be burdensome and costly for both parties involved. I am enclosing a copy of this letter for your reference and have retained a copy for my records. Please treat this matter with the utmost urgency and provide a written response outlining your proposed course of action, or any concerns you may have in response to this notice. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can work together to resolve this situation in a fair and respectful manner. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]