Ann Arbor Michigan Letter from Tenant to Landlord responding to Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance - Noncompliant condition caused by Landlord's own deliberate or negligent act

• Category: Michigan Landlord Tenant - Residential Leases - Termination
• State: Michigan
• City: Ann Arbor
• Control #: MI-1035LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State. This letter is written by a Tenant to a Landlord in response to Landlord's notice of eviction. Tenant asserts that the conditions which caused Landlord to evict Tenant were a result of Landlord's or Landlord's agents actions. Tenant requests non-eviction and repairs to the property immediately. Tenant reserves his/her legal rights at law to sue, etc. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Response to Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance — Noncompliant condition caused by Landlord's own deliberate or negligent act Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing in response to the Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance that I received on [date], regarding the noncompliant condition at [rental property address]. Upon careful review of the notice, I believe that the noncompliant condition has been caused solely due to your deliberate or negligent act. As a responsible and conscientious tenant, I have always fulfilled my obligations outlined in the lease agreement, promptly paying rent and maintaining the premises in accordance with your instructions. However, it is essential to address the noncompliant condition that has arisen through no fault of my own. I would like to draw your attention to the specific noncompliant condition that exists in the property, namely [describe the condition in detail]. It is important to note that this condition was not present prior to your recent actions, such as [describe landlord's specific actions that caused the noncompliance]. This unfortunate situation has significantly impacted my quality of living and violated the implied warranty of habitability. It is my understanding, as per the Michigan Landlord-Tenant Act, that landlords are legally obligated to ensure that rental properties are maintained in a habitable condition at all times. Moreover, under Section [insert relevant section] of the Act, it states that tenants have the right to remedy noncompliant conditions within a reasonable time frame after giving written notice to the landlord. Considering the above, I kindly request the following actions to rectify the noncompliant condition: 1. Immediate repair of the [describe specific condition] at the property. 2. Compensation for any damages or inconveniences I have suffered as a result of this noncompliant condition. 3. Assurance that necessary steps will be taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. I would appreciate a prompt response regarding your acknowledgment of this matter. As your tenant, I have faithfully fulfilled my responsibilities, and I trust that you will do the same by addressing and resolving the noncompliant condition. Should I not receive a satisfactory response within [reasonable time frame], I may have no choice but to seek legal remedies and contact relevant housing authorities to report the condition and your negligence as a landlord. I hope it does not come to that, as I believe that we can find a mutually beneficial resolution to this issue. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I anticipate a prompt and favorable resolution. Sincerely, [Your Name]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Response to Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance — Noncompliant condition caused by Landlord's own deliberate or negligent act Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing in response to the Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance that I received on [date], regarding the noncompliant condition at [rental property address]. Upon careful review of the notice, I believe that the noncompliant condition has been caused solely due to your deliberate or negligent act. As a responsible and conscientious tenant, I have always fulfilled my obligations outlined in the lease agreement, promptly paying rent and maintaining the premises in accordance with your instructions. However, it is essential to address the noncompliant condition that has arisen through no fault of my own. I would like to draw your attention to the specific noncompliant condition that exists in the property, namely [describe the condition in detail]. It is important to note that this condition was not present prior to your recent actions, such as [describe landlord's specific actions that caused the noncompliance]. This unfortunate situation has significantly impacted my quality of living and violated the implied warranty of habitability. It is my understanding, as per the Michigan Landlord-Tenant Act, that landlords are legally obligated to ensure that rental properties are maintained in a habitable condition at all times. Moreover, under Section [insert relevant section] of the Act, it states that tenants have the right to remedy noncompliant conditions within a reasonable time frame after giving written notice to the landlord. Considering the above, I kindly request the following actions to rectify the noncompliant condition: 1. Immediate repair of the [describe specific condition] at the property. 2. Compensation for any damages or inconveniences I have suffered as a result of this noncompliant condition. 3. Assurance that necessary steps will be taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. I would appreciate a prompt response regarding your acknowledgment of this matter. As your tenant, I have faithfully fulfilled my responsibilities, and I trust that you will do the same by addressing and resolving the noncompliant condition. Should I not receive a satisfactory response within [reasonable time frame], I may have no choice but to seek legal remedies and contact relevant housing authorities to report the condition and your negligence as a landlord. I hope it does not come to that, as I believe that we can find a mutually beneficial resolution to this issue. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I anticipate a prompt and favorable resolution. Sincerely, [Your Name]