New Orleans Louisiana Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice of termination for landlord's noncompliance with possibility to cure

• Category: Louisiana Landlord Tenant - Residential Leases - Termination
• State: Louisiana
• City: New Orleans
• Control #: LA-1031LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State. This is a notice provided by Tenant to Landlord informing Landlord of Tenant's vacating of the premises due to Landlord's breaching of the lease agreement. Landlord has failed to comply with the terms of the lease. [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 of Termination for Landlord's Noncompliance with Possibility to Cure Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to officially notify you of my intent to terminate the lease agreement for the residential property located at [property address] in New Orleans, Louisiana, due to your noncompliance with certain obligations as the landlord. According to the lease agreement and Louisiana law, I am providing you with this notice as an opportunity to remedy the identified issues within the time frame prescribed by law. As a tenant, I have diligently fulfilled my obligations, paying rent promptly and maintaining the property in good condition throughout the duration of our lease agreement. However, it has come to my attention that you have failed to meet your responsibilities as a landlord, as outlined below: 1. Inadequate Repairs and Maintenance: Despite numerous requests and reminders, the necessary repairs and maintenance issues that have been reported remain unresolved. These include [provide specific examples of maintenance issues, such as plumbing leaks, faulty electrical connections, and damaged roof], which directly affect the habitability of the property. 2. Failure to Provide Essential Services: You have continuously failed to provide essential services, such as [list essential services with specific examples, such as heating during winter, running water, or pest control], which are crucial for the health, safety, and wellbeing of the tenants. 3. Violation of Health and Safety Codes: Upon conducting a thorough assessment of the property, it has been revealed that the premises are in violation of health and safety codes, creating an unhealthy and potentially hazardous living environment. Some violations include [cite specific health and safety violations, such as lack of smoke detectors, presence of mold, and structural defects]. According to the Louisiana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, specifically Section 3251(B)(1), I am providing you with the opportunity to cure these noncompliance issues within [specify a reasonable timeframe as required by your state laws] from the receipt of this notice. If you fail to remedy these issues within the specified time frame, it will be considered a material breach of the lease agreement, and I will be forced to terminate the lease. Please be aware that in the event of lease termination, I expect a full refund of my security deposit as required by the law. Furthermore, any legal costs and damages incurred as a result of your noncompliance will be pursued. I kindly request that you address these issues promptly and ensure the necessary repairs and maintenance are performed in a timely manner. Failure to comply with this notice will leave me with no other choice than to take further action to protect my rights as a tenant. Please acknowledge the receipt of this notice by signing and returning a copy of this letter by [specify a reasonable timeframe] to the address provided above. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]

[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 of Termination for Landlord's Noncompliance with Possibility to Cure Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to officially notify you of my intent to terminate the lease agreement for the residential property located at [property address] in New Orleans, Louisiana, due to your noncompliance with certain obligations as the landlord. According to the lease agreement and Louisiana law, I am providing you with this notice as an opportunity to remedy the identified issues within the time frame prescribed by law. As a tenant, I have diligently fulfilled my obligations, paying rent promptly and maintaining the property in good condition throughout the duration of our lease agreement. However, it has come to my attention that you have failed to meet your responsibilities as a landlord, as outlined below: 1. Inadequate Repairs and Maintenance: Despite numerous requests and reminders, the necessary repairs and maintenance issues that have been reported remain unresolved. These include [provide specific examples of maintenance issues, such as plumbing leaks, faulty electrical connections, and damaged roof], which directly affect the habitability of the property. 2. Failure to Provide Essential Services: You have continuously failed to provide essential services, such as [list essential services with specific examples, such as heating during winter, running water, or pest control], which are crucial for the health, safety, and wellbeing of the tenants. 3. Violation of Health and Safety Codes: Upon conducting a thorough assessment of the property, it has been revealed that the premises are in violation of health and safety codes, creating an unhealthy and potentially hazardous living environment. Some violations include [cite specific health and safety violations, such as lack of smoke detectors, presence of mold, and structural defects]. According to the Louisiana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, specifically Section 3251(B)(1), I am providing you with the opportunity to cure these noncompliance issues within [specify a reasonable timeframe as required by your state laws] from the receipt of this notice. If you fail to remedy these issues within the specified time frame, it will be considered a material breach of the lease agreement, and I will be forced to terminate the lease. Please be aware that in the event of lease termination, I expect a full refund of my security deposit as required by the law. Furthermore, any legal costs and damages incurred as a result of your noncompliance will be pursued. I kindly request that you address these issues promptly and ensure the necessary repairs and maintenance are performed in a timely manner. Failure to comply with this notice will leave me with no other choice than to take further action to protect my rights as a tenant. Please acknowledge the receipt of this notice by signing and returning a copy of this letter by [specify a reasonable timeframe] to the address provided above. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]