Wilmington North Carolina Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to Cease Unjustified Nonacceptance of Rent

• Category: North Carolina Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters - Rent
• State: North Carolina
• City: Wilmington
• Control #: NC-1022LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State. This is a letter written by Tenant to Landlord claiming that Landlord's refusal to accept rent was unjustified. This puts Landlord on notice that Tenant is reserving all legal rights and remedies associated with Landlord's refusal. [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 Unjustified Nonacceptance of Rent Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a concerning issue regarding the nonacceptance of my rent payment(s) for the property located at [Property Address] in Wilmington, North Carolina. According to our lease agreement dated [Lease Start Date], I am legally obligated to pay rent in a timely manner, and as a responsible tenant, I have consistently fulfilled this obligation. The purpose of this letter is to formally notify you that I have made repeated attempts to submit my rent payment for the month of [Month], but it has been unjustifiably refused or rejected by you without providing any valid reason or explanation. This continuous nonacceptance of rent is in direct violation of our lease agreement and my tenant rights. I would like to bring to your attention that under North Carolina General Statutes Section 42-42, landlords are legally required to accept rent payments unless there is a justifiable reason for refusal, such as non-payment, violation of lease terms, or late submission. Moreover, the lease agreement specifically states that rent is to be paid on or before the [Due Date], which I have always adhered to. I kindly request that you promptly review your actions of nonacceptance and provide a valid reason for this sudden change in policy. If there is a specific issue or concern regarding the rent payment, I kindly ask that you communicate it to me in writing within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 7 days] of receiving this letter. Failure to do so will be deemed as a willful violation of my tenant rights. It is crucial that we address this matter swiftly to maintain a healthy and cooperative landlord-tenant relationship, as well as to ensure the integrity of our lease agreement. I sincerely hope we can resolve this matter amicably and avoid any unnecessary legal actions or disputes. Please be advised that I will continue to make my rent payments as outlined in our lease agreement. Therefore, if you refuse to accept my rent payment without justification, I will be forced to place the rent payment for the present and future months into an escrow account until this matter is resolved. Furthermore, I reserve the right to seek legal remedies available to me under North Carolina law to protect my rights as a tenant. I kindly request that you acknowledge receipt of this letter within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 3 business days] to ensure open and transparent communication between us. Additionally, please note that I will retain copies of this notice, as well as any correspondence related to the nonacceptance of rent, for future references and potential legal proceedings if necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that you will take immediate actions to rectify this situation and prevent any further disruption to our landlord-tenant relationship. If you have any questions or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Phone Number] or [Email Address]. Yours 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 Unjustified Nonacceptance of Rent Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a concerning issue regarding the nonacceptance of my rent payment(s) for the property located at [Property Address] in Wilmington, North Carolina. According to our lease agreement dated [Lease Start Date], I am legally obligated to pay rent in a timely manner, and as a responsible tenant, I have consistently fulfilled this obligation. The purpose of this letter is to formally notify you that I have made repeated attempts to submit my rent payment for the month of [Month], but it has been unjustifiably refused or rejected by you without providing any valid reason or explanation. This continuous nonacceptance of rent is in direct violation of our lease agreement and my tenant rights. I would like to bring to your attention that under North Carolina General Statutes Section 42-42, landlords are legally required to accept rent payments unless there is a justifiable reason for refusal, such as non-payment, violation of lease terms, or late submission. Moreover, the lease agreement specifically states that rent is to be paid on or before the [Due Date], which I have always adhered to. I kindly request that you promptly review your actions of nonacceptance and provide a valid reason for this sudden change in policy. If there is a specific issue or concern regarding the rent payment, I kindly ask that you communicate it to me in writing within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 7 days] of receiving this letter. Failure to do so will be deemed as a willful violation of my tenant rights. It is crucial that we address this matter swiftly to maintain a healthy and cooperative landlord-tenant relationship, as well as to ensure the integrity of our lease agreement. I sincerely hope we can resolve this matter amicably and avoid any unnecessary legal actions or disputes. Please be advised that I will continue to make my rent payments as outlined in our lease agreement. Therefore, if you refuse to accept my rent payment without justification, I will be forced to place the rent payment for the present and future months into an escrow account until this matter is resolved. Furthermore, I reserve the right to seek legal remedies available to me under North Carolina law to protect my rights as a tenant. I kindly request that you acknowledge receipt of this letter within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 3 business days] to ensure open and transparent communication between us. Additionally, please note that I will retain copies of this notice, as well as any correspondence related to the nonacceptance of rent, for future references and potential legal proceedings if necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that you will take immediate actions to rectify this situation and prevent any further disruption to our landlord-tenant relationship. If you have any questions or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Phone Number] or [Email Address]. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]