Middlesex 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
• County: Middlesex
• 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] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [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 inform you about a pressing matter concerning my tenancy in the [Property Address] located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. I have recently become aware of certain actions and threats on your part that are in violation of my rights as a tenant, namely retaliatory threats to evict or initiate a retaliatory eviction. Under Massachusetts state laws and the Middlesex County tenant protection regulations, it is explicitly stated that tenants have the right to a safe, secure, and habitable living environment without fear of retaliation by their landlord. According to my understanding of these laws, any threats to evict me or engaging in retaliatory evictions as a response to my legitimate exercise of a legal right are strictly prohibited. The specific incident that has prompted the writing of this letter involves [describe the incident briefly]. I strongly believe that your actions and threats are an attempt to silence me or retaliate against me for exercising my rights, specifically [mention the actions or rights exercised by the tenant that may have prompted the landlord's retaliatory actions]. It is essential to note that retaliatory evictions or threats to evict are not only a breach of my rights as a tenant but also illegal under Massachusetts law. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18, if you fail to cease your retaliatory actions within 14 days of receiving this notice, I am entitled to seek legal remedies, including but not limited to filing a complaint with the appropriate housing authority or pursuing legal action against you. I kindly request that you immediately cease all retaliatory threats to evict or engage in retaliatory evictions against me. I expect to continue our landlord-tenant relationship in good faith and without fear of reprisal. If you have any concerns or wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided phone number or email address. It is my sincere hope that we can resolve this issue amicably and comply with the laws and regulations designated to protect tenants' rights. I trust that you will take this notice seriously and act accordingly within the specified timeframe. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant's Signature] CC: [Names of relevant housing authority or organization] [Optional: Attorney's Name and Contact Information]

[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 to Cease Retaliatory Threats to Evict or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you about a pressing matter concerning my tenancy in the [Property Address] located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. I have recently become aware of certain actions and threats on your part that are in violation of my rights as a tenant, namely retaliatory threats to evict or initiate a retaliatory eviction. Under Massachusetts state laws and the Middlesex County tenant protection regulations, it is explicitly stated that tenants have the right to a safe, secure, and habitable living environment without fear of retaliation by their landlord. According to my understanding of these laws, any threats to evict me or engaging in retaliatory evictions as a response to my legitimate exercise of a legal right are strictly prohibited. The specific incident that has prompted the writing of this letter involves [describe the incident briefly]. I strongly believe that your actions and threats are an attempt to silence me or retaliate against me for exercising my rights, specifically [mention the actions or rights exercised by the tenant that may have prompted the landlord's retaliatory actions]. It is essential to note that retaliatory evictions or threats to evict are not only a breach of my rights as a tenant but also illegal under Massachusetts law. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18, if you fail to cease your retaliatory actions within 14 days of receiving this notice, I am entitled to seek legal remedies, including but not limited to filing a complaint with the appropriate housing authority or pursuing legal action against you. I kindly request that you immediately cease all retaliatory threats to evict or engage in retaliatory evictions against me. I expect to continue our landlord-tenant relationship in good faith and without fear of reprisal. If you have any concerns or wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided phone number or email address. It is my sincere hope that we can resolve this issue amicably and comply with the laws and regulations designated to protect tenants' rights. I trust that you will take this notice seriously and act accordingly within the specified timeframe. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant's Signature] CC: [Names of relevant housing authority or organization] [Optional: Attorney's Name and Contact Information]