This is a sample letter from a Tenant to the Landlord. This letter serves as Notice to the Landlord that he/she must withdraw the retaliatory threats to evict or face legal action.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Subject: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Threats of Eviction or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring a serious matter to your attention regarding recent retaliatory threats to evict or retaliate eviction. As a concerned tenant, I believe it is crucial to address this issue promptly for the sake of maintaining a healthy landlord-tenant relationship and upholding my rights as a tenant in South Bend, Indiana. I want to remind you that under South Bend Tenants’ Rights, any type of retaliatory action or threat by the landlord in response to a lawful complaint, request for repair, or exercise of my legal rights is strictly prohibited. Chapter 17, Article VII of the South Bend Municipal Code provides clear protection against retaliatory actions taken by landlords. Despite this legal protection, I have become aware of several instances where you have made direct threats to evict me or have undertaken retaliatory actions due to my reasonable and lawful requests. Some of these incidents include: 1. [Provide details of the specific retaliatory threats, actions, or evictions you have experienced, specifying dates and circumstances.] These actions are in clear violation of South Bend Tenants’ Rights, and I must insist that you cease all retaliatory threats, evictions, or actions against me immediately. I respectfully request that you take the following steps to remedy this situation: 1. Acknowledge your wrongdoing and commit to respecting my rights as a tenant. 2. Confirm in writing your understanding and agreement to cease any further retaliatory threats or actions against me. 3. Ensure a safe and habitable living environment as per South Bend housing regulations. 4. Provide written assurance that any pending eviction proceedings will be withdrawn. Failure to comply with this notice and rectify the situation within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 14 days] may leave me with no choice but to seek further legal action, including filing a complaint with the South Bend City Housing Authority or consulting an attorney. I strongly believe in finding an amicable solution, and I hope that we can resolve this matter without resorting to such measures. I anticipate your prompt attention and cooperation in this matter. Furthermore, I kindly ask that you acknowledge receipt of this letter in writing and provide a written response within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 7 days] to inform me of the actions you will take to resolve this situation. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant] Keywords: South Bend, Indiana, Letter, Tenant, Landlord, Notice, Cease, Retaliatory Threats, Evict, Retaliatory Eviction, Tenants' Rights, South Bend Municipal Code, Retaliatory Actions, Request for Repair, Legal Rights, Habitability, Eviction Proceedings, Legal Action, South Bend City Housing Authority, Attorney[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Subject: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Threats of Eviction or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring a serious matter to your attention regarding recent retaliatory threats to evict or retaliate eviction. As a concerned tenant, I believe it is crucial to address this issue promptly for the sake of maintaining a healthy landlord-tenant relationship and upholding my rights as a tenant in South Bend, Indiana. I want to remind you that under South Bend Tenants’ Rights, any type of retaliatory action or threat by the landlord in response to a lawful complaint, request for repair, or exercise of my legal rights is strictly prohibited. Chapter 17, Article VII of the South Bend Municipal Code provides clear protection against retaliatory actions taken by landlords. Despite this legal protection, I have become aware of several instances where you have made direct threats to evict me or have undertaken retaliatory actions due to my reasonable and lawful requests. Some of these incidents include: 1. [Provide details of the specific retaliatory threats, actions, or evictions you have experienced, specifying dates and circumstances.] These actions are in clear violation of South Bend Tenants’ Rights, and I must insist that you cease all retaliatory threats, evictions, or actions against me immediately. I respectfully request that you take the following steps to remedy this situation: 1. Acknowledge your wrongdoing and commit to respecting my rights as a tenant. 2. Confirm in writing your understanding and agreement to cease any further retaliatory threats or actions against me. 3. Ensure a safe and habitable living environment as per South Bend housing regulations. 4. Provide written assurance that any pending eviction proceedings will be withdrawn. Failure to comply with this notice and rectify the situation within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 14 days] may leave me with no choice but to seek further legal action, including filing a complaint with the South Bend City Housing Authority or consulting an attorney. I strongly believe in finding an amicable solution, and I hope that we can resolve this matter without resorting to such measures. I anticipate your prompt attention and cooperation in this matter. Furthermore, I kindly ask that you acknowledge receipt of this letter in writing and provide a written response within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 7 days] to inform me of the actions you will take to resolve this situation. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant] Keywords: South Bend, Indiana, Letter, Tenant, Landlord, Notice, Cease, Retaliatory Threats, Evict, Retaliatory Eviction, Tenants' Rights, South Bend Municipal Code, Retaliatory Actions, Request for Repair, Legal Rights, Habitability, Eviction Proceedings, Legal Action, South Bend City Housing Authority, Attorney