Cambridge Massachusetts Letter from Landlord to Tenant as Notice that rent was voluntarily lowered in exchange for tenant agreeing to make repairs normally required of landlord

• Category: Massachusetts Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters - Repairs
• State: Massachusetts
• City: Cambridge
• Control #: MA-1014LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State. This is a letter written from a Landlord to Tenant serving as notice that in exchange for Tenant making repairs or performing certain duties, Landlord will be voluntarily lowering the rent. Repairs are now the obligation of the Tenant. In Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is common for landlords to lower the rent in exchange for tenants agreeing to handle certain repair responsibilities typically undertaken by the landlord. To formalize this agreement, a "Letter from Landlord to Tenant as Notice of Voluntarily Lowered Rent in Exchange for Repairs" may be utilized. This document serves as an official notice letter that outlines the rent reduction and the specific repairs the tenant is expected to undertake. Here is a sample content for such a letter: [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Tenant's Name] [Tenant's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice of Voluntarily Lowered Rent in Exchange for Repairs Dear [Tenant's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. We have recently mutually agreed upon a rent reduction in exchange for your valuable assistance in completing specific repairs that are typically the responsibility of the landlord. This agreement is an effort to maintain our rental property's condition while offering you financial benefits. As per our discussions, please note that the rent for [Rental Property's Address] will be voluntarily lowered for the duration of [Specify Time Period, e.g., three months] beginning from [Effective Date]. The new monthly rent will be adjusted to [Specify Reduced Rent Amount], with payment due on the same date as before. In return, you hereby acknowledge and agree to take responsibility for the repairs listed below, which are required as part of your tenancy: 1. [Repair Task 1] — Description: [Provide a detailed description of the repair task] — Due Date: [Specify the deadline for completing the repair] 2. [Repair Task 2] — Description: [Provide a detailed description of the repair task] — Due Date: [Specify the deadline for completing the repair] 3. [Repair Task 3] — Description: [Provide a detailed description of the repair task] — Due Date: [Specify the deadline for completing the repair] Please be aware that failure to complete the agreed-upon repairs within the specified timeline may result in the forfeiture of the lowered rent arrangement, and the original rent payment will be reinstated. We trust that you possess the necessary skills or will hire qualified professionals to ensure these repairs are completed promptly and to a satisfactory standard. It is essential to maintain open communication during this period, and we encourage you to promptly inform us of any challenges you encounter or require additional assistance. To ensure accountability, we request that you provide documentation or receipts upon completion of each repair task mentioned above. Please sign and return a copy of this letter to indicate your understanding and acceptance of this agreement. Once received, we will consider the lowered rent effective from the specified date. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. We believe this arrangement will benefit both parties involved and foster a continued positive tenancy experience. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, [Landlord's Name and Signature] [Landlord's Contact Information] Copy: [Property Management, if applicable] [Tenant's Copy]

In Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is common for landlords to lower the rent in exchange for tenants agreeing to handle certain repair responsibilities typically undertaken by the landlord. To formalize this agreement, a "Letter from Landlord to Tenant as Notice of Voluntarily Lowered Rent in Exchange for Repairs" may be utilized. This document serves as an official notice letter that outlines the rent reduction and the specific repairs the tenant is expected to undertake. Here is a sample content for such a letter: [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Tenant's Name] [Tenant's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice of Voluntarily Lowered Rent in Exchange for Repairs Dear [Tenant's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. We have recently mutually agreed upon a rent reduction in exchange for your valuable assistance in completing specific repairs that are typically the responsibility of the landlord. This agreement is an effort to maintain our rental property's condition while offering you financial benefits. As per our discussions, please note that the rent for [Rental Property's Address] will be voluntarily lowered for the duration of [Specify Time Period, e.g., three months] beginning from [Effective Date]. The new monthly rent will be adjusted to [Specify Reduced Rent Amount], with payment due on the same date as before. In return, you hereby acknowledge and agree to take responsibility for the repairs listed below, which are required as part of your tenancy: 1. [Repair Task 1] — Description: [Provide a detailed description of the repair task] — Due Date: [Specify the deadline for completing the repair] 2. [Repair Task 2] — Description: [Provide a detailed description of the repair task] — Due Date: [Specify the deadline for completing the repair] 3. [Repair Task 3] — Description: [Provide a detailed description of the repair task] — Due Date: [Specify the deadline for completing the repair] Please be aware that failure to complete the agreed-upon repairs within the specified timeline may result in the forfeiture of the lowered rent arrangement, and the original rent payment will be reinstated. We trust that you possess the necessary skills or will hire qualified professionals to ensure these repairs are completed promptly and to a satisfactory standard. It is essential to maintain open communication during this period, and we encourage you to promptly inform us of any challenges you encounter or require additional assistance. To ensure accountability, we request that you provide documentation or receipts upon completion of each repair task mentioned above. Please sign and return a copy of this letter to indicate your understanding and acceptance of this agreement. Once received, we will consider the lowered rent effective from the specified date. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. We believe this arrangement will benefit both parties involved and foster a continued positive tenancy experience. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, [Landlord's Name and Signature] [Landlord's Contact Information] Copy: [Property Management, if applicable] [Tenant's Copy]