Hennepin Minnesota Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to cease retaliatory decrease in services

• Category: Minnesota Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters - Retaliation or Harassment
• State: Minnesota
• County: Hennepin
• Control #: MN-1061LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This is a letter from Tenant to Landlord in which Tenant claims that Landlord's failure to abide by the continuing requirements of the Lease Agreement by denying Tenant certain services is retaliation for some action initiated by Tenant. This letter provides notice to Landlord that such retaliatory action is in breach of the lease agreement and may constitute a further violation of the law. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Decrease in Services Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to address a concerning matter regarding the decrease in services provided by you as the landlord of the property located at [property address] in Hennepin, Minnesota. Firstly, I would like to acknowledge and appreciate the accommodations and services that have previously been provided to me as a tenant. However, recent actions by you have raised serious concerns regarding your commitment to maintaining a safe and habitable living environment. It has come to my attention that the decrease in services, such as [list specific services affected], is seemingly retaliatory in response to my legitimate requests for repairs, maintenance, or exercising my tenant rights as outlined in the Hennepin, Minnesota rental laws. This retaliatory decrease in services is not only unauthorized but also a violation of my rights as a tenant. As per Hennepin, Minnesota Statute § 504B.441, a landlord is explicitly prohibited from taking retaliatory actions against a tenant who exercises their legal rights or seeks remedies in response to the landlord's failure to meet their obligations. As your tenant, I have a right to a habitable and safe living environment. By initiating this retaliatory decrease in services, you are not only jeopardizing my well-being but also breaching your responsibilities as a landlord under the Hennepin, Minnesota residential leasing laws. I hereby request that you immediately cease this retaliatory decrease in services and reinstate all services to their previous state. Failure to comply with this notice will leave me with no choice but to pursue legal remedies available to me under Minnesota law. I believe that communication and amicable resolution are keys to maintaining a healthy landlord-tenant relationship. In this regard, I kindly request a meeting within [number of days, e.g., five (5) days] to discuss the issues at hand and find a mutually satisfactory resolution. I believe that through open dialogue, we can avoid further conflict and mitigate any potential disruptions. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter and confirm your intention to address this matter within a timely manner. You may reach me at the contact provided above. I will consider taking further action if there is no response or failure to rectify the issue within a reasonable timeframe. I trust that you will act responsibly and promptly to resolve this matter and restore our landlord-tenant relationship to a mutually respectful and cooperative state. Thank you for your prompt attention to this serious matter. 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 Cease Retaliatory Decrease in Services Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to address a concerning matter regarding the decrease in services provided by you as the landlord of the property located at [property address] in Hennepin, Minnesota. Firstly, I would like to acknowledge and appreciate the accommodations and services that have previously been provided to me as a tenant. However, recent actions by you have raised serious concerns regarding your commitment to maintaining a safe and habitable living environment. It has come to my attention that the decrease in services, such as [list specific services affected], is seemingly retaliatory in response to my legitimate requests for repairs, maintenance, or exercising my tenant rights as outlined in the Hennepin, Minnesota rental laws. This retaliatory decrease in services is not only unauthorized but also a violation of my rights as a tenant. As per Hennepin, Minnesota Statute § 504B.441, a landlord is explicitly prohibited from taking retaliatory actions against a tenant who exercises their legal rights or seeks remedies in response to the landlord's failure to meet their obligations. As your tenant, I have a right to a habitable and safe living environment. By initiating this retaliatory decrease in services, you are not only jeopardizing my well-being but also breaching your responsibilities as a landlord under the Hennepin, Minnesota residential leasing laws. I hereby request that you immediately cease this retaliatory decrease in services and reinstate all services to their previous state. Failure to comply with this notice will leave me with no choice but to pursue legal remedies available to me under Minnesota law. I believe that communication and amicable resolution are keys to maintaining a healthy landlord-tenant relationship. In this regard, I kindly request a meeting within [number of days, e.g., five (5) days] to discuss the issues at hand and find a mutually satisfactory resolution. I believe that through open dialogue, we can avoid further conflict and mitigate any potential disruptions. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter and confirm your intention to address this matter within a timely manner. You may reach me at the contact provided above. I will consider taking further action if there is no response or failure to rectify the issue within a reasonable timeframe. I trust that you will act responsibly and promptly to resolve this matter and restore our landlord-tenant relationship to a mutually respectful and cooperative state. Thank you for your prompt attention to this serious matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]