This a sample letter from a Tenant to his/her Landlord. The letter is in response to Landlord's Notice to Terminate their lease agreement. The Tenant contends that the condition to the premises was a direct result of the Landlord's negligent and reckless behavior and not the fault of the Tenant.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Response to Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance — Noncompliant Condition Caused by Landlord's Own Deliberate or Negligent Act Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to respond to the Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance that I received on [date], regarding the noncompliant condition caused by your own deliberate or negligent act. As a tenant of your property located at [property address] in Indianapolis, Indiana, I would like to address the concerns raised in the notice and assert my rights as a tenant as stipulated by Indiana law. Firstly, I want to express my disappointment in the state of the property and the lack of attention it has received, considering the monthly rent I have been paying. Notably, the noncompliant condition stated in the notice relates to [describe the specific noncompliant condition caused by the landlord]. In accordance with the Indiana Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (IC 32-31) and the terms of our lease agreement, it is your responsibility as the landlord to provide and maintain the premises in a habitable condition. Based on the specific noncompliant condition mentioned in the notice, it is clear that this condition was directly caused by your deliberate or negligent act. I kindly request that you take immediate action to rectify the noncompliant condition and bring the property up to the required standards. As a tenant, I have made efforts to inform you of this issue on multiple occasions, including [provide dates or instances when you notified the landlord about the condition]. However, no action has been taken thus far to address the problem. Failure to rectify this noncompliant condition within a reasonable timeframe would be considered a violation of the implied warranty of habitability under Indiana law. This warranty ensures that the property is fit for human habitation and complies with all applicable health, safety, and housing code standards. If necessary, I am prepared to exercise my rights as a tenant and take further legal action to protect my rights and seek appropriate remedies. However, I strongly believe that we should resolve this matter amicably and avoid any unnecessary legal proceedings. Therefore, I kindly request that you contact me within [reasonable timeframe, usually 7-14 days] to discuss a plan of action for rectifying the noncompliant condition. As a final note, I remind you that, as the landlord, you are also responsible for any damages, costs, or expenses incurred by me due to the noncompliance and any resulting inconvenience or inconveniences it has caused me. Furthermore, please assure that all future communications and notices are provided in accordance with the proper legal procedures outlined by the Indiana Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. I trust that you will take this matter seriously and promptly address the noncompliant condition. I look forward to hearing from you soon, and I remain hopeful that we can resolve this matter in a fair and mutually beneficial manner. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Response to Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance — Noncompliant Condition Caused by Landlord's Own Deliberate or Negligent Act Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to respond to the Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance that I received on [date], regarding the noncompliant condition caused by your own deliberate or negligent act. As a tenant of your property located at [property address] in Indianapolis, Indiana, I would like to address the concerns raised in the notice and assert my rights as a tenant as stipulated by Indiana law. Firstly, I want to express my disappointment in the state of the property and the lack of attention it has received, considering the monthly rent I have been paying. Notably, the noncompliant condition stated in the notice relates to [describe the specific noncompliant condition caused by the landlord]. In accordance with the Indiana Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (IC 32-31) and the terms of our lease agreement, it is your responsibility as the landlord to provide and maintain the premises in a habitable condition. Based on the specific noncompliant condition mentioned in the notice, it is clear that this condition was directly caused by your deliberate or negligent act. I kindly request that you take immediate action to rectify the noncompliant condition and bring the property up to the required standards. As a tenant, I have made efforts to inform you of this issue on multiple occasions, including [provide dates or instances when you notified the landlord about the condition]. However, no action has been taken thus far to address the problem. Failure to rectify this noncompliant condition within a reasonable timeframe would be considered a violation of the implied warranty of habitability under Indiana law. This warranty ensures that the property is fit for human habitation and complies with all applicable health, safety, and housing code standards. If necessary, I am prepared to exercise my rights as a tenant and take further legal action to protect my rights and seek appropriate remedies. However, I strongly believe that we should resolve this matter amicably and avoid any unnecessary legal proceedings. Therefore, I kindly request that you contact me within [reasonable timeframe, usually 7-14 days] to discuss a plan of action for rectifying the noncompliant condition. As a final note, I remind you that, as the landlord, you are also responsible for any damages, costs, or expenses incurred by me due to the noncompliance and any resulting inconvenience or inconveniences it has caused me. Furthermore, please assure that all future communications and notices are provided in accordance with the proper legal procedures outlined by the Indiana Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. I trust that you will take this matter seriously and promptly address the noncompliant condition. I look forward to hearing from you soon, and I remain hopeful that we can resolve this matter in a fair and mutually beneficial manner. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]
