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.
Subject: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Decrease in Services — Urgent Request for Resolution [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Dear [Landlord's Name], RE: NOTICE TO CEASE RETALIATORY DECREASE IN SERVICES I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter that requires immediate resolution regarding the recent decrease in services provided at the [Rental Property Address] in Kansas City, Missouri. It has come to my attention that this reduction in services appears to be a retaliatory act in response to legitimate complaints I have made regarding specific issues on the property. As a responsible tenant, I have always honored my lease agreement and upheld my responsibilities to maintain the property in good condition. However, I have noticed a significant decline in the level of service provided in recent weeks, specifically related to the following areas: 1. Maintenance: Various maintenance requests, which used to be promptly addressed, are now being ignored or handled inadequately. For instance, the ongoing plumbing issue in my unit has not been thoroughly resolved despite reporting it repeatedly. 2. Common Areas: The upkeep and cleanliness of common areas, such as hallways, stairwells, and shared facilities, have significantly deteriorated. The lack of attention to these areas poses health and safety risks to me and other tenants. 3. Security: There have been noticeable lapses in ensuring the safety and security of the premises. Broken locks and inadequate lighting in certain areas have made the property vulnerable to potential criminal activity. It is disappointing to note that these issues have arisen shortly after my formal complaints to your management team. I believe such a sudden decline in services can only be seen as retaliatory, which undermines my quiet enjoyment of the property as guaranteed under the lease agreement and Missouri state law. In light of these circumstances, I hereby demand that you: 1. Immediately restore all services to the previously agreed-upon standards, as outlined in the lease agreement and required under Missouri state law. 2. Ensure that the necessary repairs and maintenance are carried out in my unit promptly, addressing all outstanding issues, including the plumbing problem. 3. Address the cleanliness and maintenance concerns in all common areas of the property to their previously established levels. 4. Take immediate action to enhance the safety and security measures, such as replacing broken locks and improving lighting where necessary. Please be advised that the failure to comply with these requests within [reasonable timeframe, typically 14 days] from the date of this letter will leave me with no choice but to seek legal remedies and report these concerns to the relevant authorities. I believe it is in our best interest to work together to resolve this matter promptly in order to avoid any further escalation. I kindly request written acknowledgement of this letter within [reasonable timeframe, typically 7 days] and a detailed plan outlining the corrective actions to be taken. Please use the contact information mentioned above to communicate your response. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I trust that we can resolve these issues amicably and restore the conditions we both expect for the property. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]Subject: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Decrease in Services — Urgent Request for Resolution [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Dear [Landlord's Name], RE: NOTICE TO CEASE RETALIATORY DECREASE IN SERVICES I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter that requires immediate resolution regarding the recent decrease in services provided at the [Rental Property Address] in Kansas City, Missouri. It has come to my attention that this reduction in services appears to be a retaliatory act in response to legitimate complaints I have made regarding specific issues on the property. As a responsible tenant, I have always honored my lease agreement and upheld my responsibilities to maintain the property in good condition. However, I have noticed a significant decline in the level of service provided in recent weeks, specifically related to the following areas: 1. Maintenance: Various maintenance requests, which used to be promptly addressed, are now being ignored or handled inadequately. For instance, the ongoing plumbing issue in my unit has not been thoroughly resolved despite reporting it repeatedly. 2. Common Areas: The upkeep and cleanliness of common areas, such as hallways, stairwells, and shared facilities, have significantly deteriorated. The lack of attention to these areas poses health and safety risks to me and other tenants. 3. Security: There have been noticeable lapses in ensuring the safety and security of the premises. Broken locks and inadequate lighting in certain areas have made the property vulnerable to potential criminal activity. It is disappointing to note that these issues have arisen shortly after my formal complaints to your management team. I believe such a sudden decline in services can only be seen as retaliatory, which undermines my quiet enjoyment of the property as guaranteed under the lease agreement and Missouri state law. In light of these circumstances, I hereby demand that you: 1. Immediately restore all services to the previously agreed-upon standards, as outlined in the lease agreement and required under Missouri state law. 2. Ensure that the necessary repairs and maintenance are carried out in my unit promptly, addressing all outstanding issues, including the plumbing problem. 3. Address the cleanliness and maintenance concerns in all common areas of the property to their previously established levels. 4. Take immediate action to enhance the safety and security measures, such as replacing broken locks and improving lighting where necessary. Please be advised that the failure to comply with these requests within [reasonable timeframe, typically 14 days] from the date of this letter will leave me with no choice but to seek legal remedies and report these concerns to the relevant authorities. I believe it is in our best interest to work together to resolve this matter promptly in order to avoid any further escalation. I kindly request written acknowledgement of this letter within [reasonable timeframe, typically 7 days] and a detailed plan outlining the corrective actions to be taken. Please use the contact information mentioned above to communicate your response. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I trust that we can resolve these issues amicably and restore the conditions we both expect for the property. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]
