Lansing Michigan Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to cease retaliatory threats to evict or retaliatory eviction

• Category: Michigan Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters - Retaliation or Harassment
• State: Michigan
• City: Lansing
• Control #: MI-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 of Eviction or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to address a matter of significant concern regarding your recent actions as my landlord. This letter serves as a formal notice, as required by the Lansing, Michigan landlord-tenant laws, to request that you cease the retaliatory threats to evict or retaliate against me through eviction. As you are aware, I have always maintained a respectful and responsible tenancy, paying my rent on time and abiding by the terms of our lease agreement. Nevertheless, I have become increasingly disturbed by the recent incidents that seem to be retaliatory in nature. Such actions not only infringe upon my rights as a tenant but also violate the fundamental principles of fair housing and the corresponding Lansing city ordinances. According to the Lansing, Michigan landlord-tenant laws, retaliatory actions include any act by a landlord that is intended to penalize or punish a tenant for exercising their rights or reporting a breach of the lease or applicable laws. Examples of retaliatory actions include, but are not limited to: 1. Threatening eviction or making explicit remarks suggesting eviction solely as a response to my exercising my rights. 2. Increasing rent or charges in an unfair or arbitrary manner. 3. Reducing essential services provided in the rented premises. 4. Harassing or creating an inhospitable living environment. 5. Any act intending to force me into surrendering my rights as a tenant. I am prepared to address and resolve any legitimate concerns you may have regarding my tenancy promptly and cooperatively, as I believe in fostering a harmonious landlord-tenant relationship. However, I will not tolerate any further threats, abuses, or acts of retaliation. In accordance with the Lansing, Michigan landlord-tenant laws, I hereby demand that you immediately cease all retaliatory actions, including any threats of eviction or actual retaliatory eviction. I also kindly request that you rectify the current situation and take steps to ensure a respectful, fair, and non-retaliatory environment for the remainder of my lease term. Failure to comply with this notice and to desist from engaging in further retaliatory behavior may result in legal action and the enforcement of my rights as a tenant, as provided by the applicable laws and regulations. Please respond to this letter within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 5 business days] to confirm your understanding of the situation and your commitment to rectify it. I hope we can find an amicable resolution, avoiding any unnecessary escalation or legal involvement. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I expect your full cooperation and compliance in ensuring a respectful and harmonious landlord-tenant relationship. Sincerely, [Your Name]

[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 of Eviction or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to address a matter of significant concern regarding your recent actions as my landlord. This letter serves as a formal notice, as required by the Lansing, Michigan landlord-tenant laws, to request that you cease the retaliatory threats to evict or retaliate against me through eviction. As you are aware, I have always maintained a respectful and responsible tenancy, paying my rent on time and abiding by the terms of our lease agreement. Nevertheless, I have become increasingly disturbed by the recent incidents that seem to be retaliatory in nature. Such actions not only infringe upon my rights as a tenant but also violate the fundamental principles of fair housing and the corresponding Lansing city ordinances. According to the Lansing, Michigan landlord-tenant laws, retaliatory actions include any act by a landlord that is intended to penalize or punish a tenant for exercising their rights or reporting a breach of the lease or applicable laws. Examples of retaliatory actions include, but are not limited to: 1. Threatening eviction or making explicit remarks suggesting eviction solely as a response to my exercising my rights. 2. Increasing rent or charges in an unfair or arbitrary manner. 3. Reducing essential services provided in the rented premises. 4. Harassing or creating an inhospitable living environment. 5. Any act intending to force me into surrendering my rights as a tenant. I am prepared to address and resolve any legitimate concerns you may have regarding my tenancy promptly and cooperatively, as I believe in fostering a harmonious landlord-tenant relationship. However, I will not tolerate any further threats, abuses, or acts of retaliation. In accordance with the Lansing, Michigan landlord-tenant laws, I hereby demand that you immediately cease all retaliatory actions, including any threats of eviction or actual retaliatory eviction. I also kindly request that you rectify the current situation and take steps to ensure a respectful, fair, and non-retaliatory environment for the remainder of my lease term. Failure to comply with this notice and to desist from engaging in further retaliatory behavior may result in legal action and the enforcement of my rights as a tenant, as provided by the applicable laws and regulations. Please respond to this letter within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 5 business days] to confirm your understanding of the situation and your commitment to rectify it. I hope we can find an amicable resolution, avoiding any unnecessary escalation or legal involvement. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I expect your full cooperation and compliance in ensuring a respectful and harmonious landlord-tenant relationship. Sincerely, [Your Name]