Detroit Michigan Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to withdraw retaliatory rent increase

• Category: Michigan Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters - Rent
• State: Michigan
• City: Detroit
• Control #: MI-1060LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This notice regarding Retaliatory Rent Increase, complies with state housing laws and informs Landlord that it is unlawful for a landlord to discriminatorily increase a tenant's rent or decrease services to a tenant, or to bring or threaten to bring an action for possession or other civil action, primarily because the landlord is retaliating against the tenant. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to you as a tenant to express my deep concern regarding the recent retaliatory rent increase that has been imposed upon me. As per the laws and regulations under the State of Michigan, particularly Detroit, I urge you to withdraw this retaliatory measure and restore my rent to its original amount, effective immediately. Upon conducting thorough research and consulting with legal counsel, I have discovered that retaliatory rent increases are considered unlawful and a violation of tenants' rights in Detroit, Michigan. According to the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) 600.5735 and Detroit City Code Title 8, Chapter 3, retaliatory rent increases are strictly prohibited. Furthermore, the state laws clearly establish that landlords cannot retaliate against tenants for exercising their rights, such as filing a complaint with the appropriate housing authority or reporting housing code violations. Based on the facts that I will outline shortly, I believe that the recent rent increase was implemented in direct response to my exercise of these legally protected rights. To provide you with a clearer understanding of the circumstances, here is a detailed timeline of recent events: 1. [Specify the date and brief description of the action taken by the tenant] 2. [Specify the date and brief description of any complaints filed by the tenant] 3. [Specify the date and brief description of any requests made by the tenant to address repair or maintenance issues] 4. [Specify the date and brief description of any notices served by the tenant regarding code violations observed in the rental property] Following the mentioned events, I received a notice of rent increase, which I strongly believe is an act of retaliation, contradicting the established laws of Detroit and Michigan. In light of this, I kindly request you to reconsider your decision and withdraw the retaliatory rent increase. Failure on your part to promptly withdraw the increased rent may leave me with no choice but to pursue legal remedies available to me under the existing Michigan laws. I trust that we can avoid any further legal escalation by resolving this matter amicably and upholding the rights and responsibilities defined by the state regulations. I look forward to receiving a written confirmation from you within [mention a reasonable timeframe, typically 7-10 business days] stating that the retaliatory rent increase has been withdrawn and the rent has been reverted to the original amount. In the absence of such confirmation, I will have no option but to take appropriate actions to protect my rights and seek legal remedies. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that you will honor your obligations as a responsible landlord and ensure compliance with the laws regulating tenancy in Detroit, Michigan. 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: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to you as a tenant to express my deep concern regarding the recent retaliatory rent increase that has been imposed upon me. As per the laws and regulations under the State of Michigan, particularly Detroit, I urge you to withdraw this retaliatory measure and restore my rent to its original amount, effective immediately. Upon conducting thorough research and consulting with legal counsel, I have discovered that retaliatory rent increases are considered unlawful and a violation of tenants' rights in Detroit, Michigan. According to the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) 600.5735 and Detroit City Code Title 8, Chapter 3, retaliatory rent increases are strictly prohibited. Furthermore, the state laws clearly establish that landlords cannot retaliate against tenants for exercising their rights, such as filing a complaint with the appropriate housing authority or reporting housing code violations. Based on the facts that I will outline shortly, I believe that the recent rent increase was implemented in direct response to my exercise of these legally protected rights. To provide you with a clearer understanding of the circumstances, here is a detailed timeline of recent events: 1. [Specify the date and brief description of the action taken by the tenant] 2. [Specify the date and brief description of any complaints filed by the tenant] 3. [Specify the date and brief description of any requests made by the tenant to address repair or maintenance issues] 4. [Specify the date and brief description of any notices served by the tenant regarding code violations observed in the rental property] Following the mentioned events, I received a notice of rent increase, which I strongly believe is an act of retaliation, contradicting the established laws of Detroit and Michigan. In light of this, I kindly request you to reconsider your decision and withdraw the retaliatory rent increase. Failure on your part to promptly withdraw the increased rent may leave me with no choice but to pursue legal remedies available to me under the existing Michigan laws. I trust that we can avoid any further legal escalation by resolving this matter amicably and upholding the rights and responsibilities defined by the state regulations. I look forward to receiving a written confirmation from you within [mention a reasonable timeframe, typically 7-10 business days] stating that the retaliatory rent increase has been withdrawn and the rent has been reverted to the original amount. In the absence of such confirmation, I will have no option but to take appropriate actions to protect my rights and seek legal remedies. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that you will honor your obligations as a responsible landlord and ensure compliance with the laws regulating tenancy in Detroit, Michigan. Sincerely, [Your Name]