Cambridge Massachusetts Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to cease retaliatory threats to evict or retaliatory eviction

• Category: Massachusetts Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters - Retaliation or Harassment
• State: Massachusetts
• City: Cambridge
• Control #: MA-1063LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This is a form from a Tenant to Landlord in response to Landlord's threat to evict Tenant from the premises. Tenant is contending that Landlord's threat to evict is retaliatory in nature and was done so in response to Tenant's actions as specified in the form. This form complies with state Housing Laws. [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 to Evict or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of great concern regarding recent actions that I believe may be retaliatory in nature. As a tenant at [Your Address], I have been subjected to certain threats that have made me feel insecure and concerned about my tenancy. Firstly, I would like to emphasize the importance of maintaining a respectful and professional landlord-tenant relationship, as it is crucial for a harmonious living arrangement. However, I have noticed a series of retaliatory threats that I believe are in violation of my rights as a tenant. I would like to formally request that you immediately cease any further retaliatory threats to evict or retaliate against me. It is my understanding, as per the laws of Massachusetts, that retaliatory actions against tenants are strictly prohibited. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18 states that landlords are prohibited from retaliating against tenants who have exercised their rights under the lease, applicable law, or have filed complaints to governmental authorities regarding housing or building code violations. I would like to assert my rights as a tenant and remind you of the instances that have taken place. Please allow me to outline these occurrences for your reference: 1. [Provide a detailed description of the specific incidents or threats you have experienced, along with dates if possible. Highlight how they can be seen as retaliatory in nature.] These actions have not only caused me emotional distress but have also disrupted my right to peaceful enjoyment of the premises. I trust that you value our working relationship, and I kindly request that you cease any further retaliatory actions against me. I would also like to mention that if these retaliatory threats persist or escalate, I may have no choice but to seek legal advice and pursue appropriate legal remedies to protect my rights as a tenant. However, I remain hopeful that we can resolve this matter amicably and maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship. Please acknowledge receipt of this notice by signing and returning the enclosed copy to me. I kindly request a written response from you within [specify a reasonable time frame, e.g., 14 days] addressing the concerns I have raised in this letter. Thank you for your attention to this pressing matter. I trust that we can work together to resolve this issue promptly and respectfully. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Signature] Enclosure: Copy of this letter

[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 to Evict or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of great concern regarding recent actions that I believe may be retaliatory in nature. As a tenant at [Your Address], I have been subjected to certain threats that have made me feel insecure and concerned about my tenancy. Firstly, I would like to emphasize the importance of maintaining a respectful and professional landlord-tenant relationship, as it is crucial for a harmonious living arrangement. However, I have noticed a series of retaliatory threats that I believe are in violation of my rights as a tenant. I would like to formally request that you immediately cease any further retaliatory threats to evict or retaliate against me. It is my understanding, as per the laws of Massachusetts, that retaliatory actions against tenants are strictly prohibited. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18 states that landlords are prohibited from retaliating against tenants who have exercised their rights under the lease, applicable law, or have filed complaints to governmental authorities regarding housing or building code violations. I would like to assert my rights as a tenant and remind you of the instances that have taken place. Please allow me to outline these occurrences for your reference: 1. [Provide a detailed description of the specific incidents or threats you have experienced, along with dates if possible. Highlight how they can be seen as retaliatory in nature.] These actions have not only caused me emotional distress but have also disrupted my right to peaceful enjoyment of the premises. I trust that you value our working relationship, and I kindly request that you cease any further retaliatory actions against me. I would also like to mention that if these retaliatory threats persist or escalate, I may have no choice but to seek legal advice and pursue appropriate legal remedies to protect my rights as a tenant. However, I remain hopeful that we can resolve this matter amicably and maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship. Please acknowledge receipt of this notice by signing and returning the enclosed copy to me. I kindly request a written response from you within [specify a reasonable time frame, e.g., 14 days] addressing the concerns I have raised in this letter. Thank you for your attention to this pressing matter. I trust that we can work together to resolve this issue promptly and respectfully. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Signature] Enclosure: Copy of this letter