Boston Massachusetts Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to cease retaliatory decrease in services

• Category: Massachusetts Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters - Retaliation or Harassment
• State: Massachusetts
• City: Boston
• Control #: MA-1061LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This is a letter from Tenant to Landlord in which Tenant claims that Landlord's failure to abide by the continuing requirements of the Lease Agreement by denying Tenant certain services is retaliation for some action initiated by Tenant. This letter provides notice to Landlord that such retaliatory action is in breach of the lease agreement and may constitute a further violation of the law. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Decrease in Services Dear [Landlord's Name], I am writing this letter as a tenant residing in [property address] to inform you that I am formally requesting you to cease the retaliatory decrease in services that I have been experiencing. As a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I am aware of my rights and protections under the state's landlord-tenant laws, including protections against retaliatory actions. I have noticed a significant decrease in essential services provided by your management or maintenance staff, and I strongly believe that this reduction is being carried out in response to my previous lawful actions regarding [specific issues or complaints]. These actions are not only unacceptable but also illegal under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18, which prohibits any retaliation by a landlord against a tenant for exercising their legal rights. I wish to bring to your attention that it is the responsibility of the landlord to maintain the premises in a habitable condition and ensure the provision of essential services such as [list services affected, e.g., repairs, pest control, heating, plumbing, or security]. These services are crucial for the health, safety, and well-being of every tenant in the building. I have diligently fulfilled my obligations as a tenant, including paying rent on time and abiding by the terms of the lease agreement. Therefore, I must insist that you immediately cease any and all retaliatory actions and restore the previously provided services to their previous state. Failure to do so will leave me with no option but to exercise my legal rights, such as filing a formal complaint with the appropriate authorities or seeking legal remedies. I would like to resolve this matter amicably and maintain a harmonious tenant-landlord relationship. Therefore, I kindly request a written response to this notice within [reasonable time frame, e.g., 10 days] to confirm that you understand my concerns and will take immediate action to rectify the situation. Should I not receive a satisfactory response within the specified timeframe, I will have no choice but to pursue all available legal avenues to ensure my rights as a tenant are protected and that you fulfill your obligations as a landlord. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can resolve this issue swiftly, allowing both parties to focus on maintaining a positive living environment. Sincerely, [Your Name]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Decrease in Services Dear [Landlord's Name], I am writing this letter as a tenant residing in [property address] to inform you that I am formally requesting you to cease the retaliatory decrease in services that I have been experiencing. As a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I am aware of my rights and protections under the state's landlord-tenant laws, including protections against retaliatory actions. I have noticed a significant decrease in essential services provided by your management or maintenance staff, and I strongly believe that this reduction is being carried out in response to my previous lawful actions regarding [specific issues or complaints]. These actions are not only unacceptable but also illegal under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18, which prohibits any retaliation by a landlord against a tenant for exercising their legal rights. I wish to bring to your attention that it is the responsibility of the landlord to maintain the premises in a habitable condition and ensure the provision of essential services such as [list services affected, e.g., repairs, pest control, heating, plumbing, or security]. These services are crucial for the health, safety, and well-being of every tenant in the building. I have diligently fulfilled my obligations as a tenant, including paying rent on time and abiding by the terms of the lease agreement. Therefore, I must insist that you immediately cease any and all retaliatory actions and restore the previously provided services to their previous state. Failure to do so will leave me with no option but to exercise my legal rights, such as filing a formal complaint with the appropriate authorities or seeking legal remedies. I would like to resolve this matter amicably and maintain a harmonious tenant-landlord relationship. Therefore, I kindly request a written response to this notice within [reasonable time frame, e.g., 10 days] to confirm that you understand my concerns and will take immediate action to rectify the situation. Should I not receive a satisfactory response within the specified timeframe, I will have no choice but to pursue all available legal avenues to ensure my rights as a tenant are protected and that you fulfill your obligations as a landlord. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can resolve this issue swiftly, allowing both parties to focus on maintaining a positive living environment. Sincerely, [Your Name]