Raleigh Notice

• Category: North Carolina Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters - Rent
• State: North Carolina
• City: Raleigh
• Control #: NC-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. Title: Raleigh, North Carolina Letter from Tenant to Landlord Containing Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Introduction: This letter template is designed specifically for tenants residing in Raleigh, North Carolina who wish to address a retaliatory rent increase imposed by their landlord. Retaliatory rent increases are illegal in the state of North Carolina, and this letter aims to inform landlords about this legal provision while requesting the withdrawal of the unjust rent hike. Content: [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 Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a recent rent increase notice that I received, which appears to be in violation of the laws governing landlord-tenant relationships in Raleigh, North Carolina. It has come to my attention that this rent increase is retaliatory in nature, and I am kindly requesting its immediate withdrawal. As per North Carolina General Statutes § 42-37, retaliatory conduct, including unjust rent increases, is strictly prohibited. The law ensures that tenants can exercise their rights under the lease agreement without fearing retaliatory actions from their landlords, such as non-renewal of lease terms or unwarranted rent hikes. Given the aforementioned legal provision and its strict enforcement in Raleigh, I trust that you were unaware of the unlawfulness of this rent increase action. In order to resolve this matter amicably and maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship, I kindly request the following actions to be taken: 1. Withdrawal of the Retaliatory Rent Increase: I urge you to immediately rescind the notice imposing the rent increase issued on [date]. As the increase is retaliatory, it is contrary to North Carolina rental laws and regulations, thus making it null and void. 2. Confirmation of Rent Revision: Kindly provide written confirmation, within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 7 days], that the retaliatory rent increase has been withdrawn. This confirmation will serve as assurance that my rights as a tenant are being respected and that the increase will not be pursued further. Please note that my commitment to fulfilling the terms of the original lease agreement remains unaffected. I value being a responsible and reliable tenant and expect the same level of professionalism and compliance from my landlord. Failure to comply with this notice and subsequent withdrawal of the retaliatory rent increase may result in further legal actions to protect my rights as a tenant under North Carolina law. I trust that we can address this matter promptly to maintain a positive business relationship. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I request a response to this letter within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 14 days] to ensure appropriate steps are taken for resolution. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] Alternative versions of the letter may include variations in the tone and level of assertiveness or may outline specific details about the retaliatory rent increase and how it violates existing lease agreements or local rental ordinances. However, the essential elements of asserting the legality of the notice and requesting its withdrawal should be present in all versions.

Title: Raleigh, North Carolina Letter from Tenant to Landlord Containing Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Introduction: This letter template is designed specifically for tenants residing in Raleigh, North Carolina who wish to address a retaliatory rent increase imposed by their landlord. Retaliatory rent increases are illegal in the state of North Carolina, and this letter aims to inform landlords about this legal provision while requesting the withdrawal of the unjust rent hike. Content: [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 Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a recent rent increase notice that I received, which appears to be in violation of the laws governing landlord-tenant relationships in Raleigh, North Carolina. It has come to my attention that this rent increase is retaliatory in nature, and I am kindly requesting its immediate withdrawal. As per North Carolina General Statutes § 42-37, retaliatory conduct, including unjust rent increases, is strictly prohibited. The law ensures that tenants can exercise their rights under the lease agreement without fearing retaliatory actions from their landlords, such as non-renewal of lease terms or unwarranted rent hikes. Given the aforementioned legal provision and its strict enforcement in Raleigh, I trust that you were unaware of the unlawfulness of this rent increase action. In order to resolve this matter amicably and maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship, I kindly request the following actions to be taken: 1. Withdrawal of the Retaliatory Rent Increase: I urge you to immediately rescind the notice imposing the rent increase issued on [date]. As the increase is retaliatory, it is contrary to North Carolina rental laws and regulations, thus making it null and void. 2. Confirmation of Rent Revision: Kindly provide written confirmation, within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 7 days], that the retaliatory rent increase has been withdrawn. This confirmation will serve as assurance that my rights as a tenant are being respected and that the increase will not be pursued further. Please note that my commitment to fulfilling the terms of the original lease agreement remains unaffected. I value being a responsible and reliable tenant and expect the same level of professionalism and compliance from my landlord. Failure to comply with this notice and subsequent withdrawal of the retaliatory rent increase may result in further legal actions to protect my rights as a tenant under North Carolina law. I trust that we can address this matter promptly to maintain a positive business relationship. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I request a response to this letter within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 14 days] to ensure appropriate steps are taken for resolution. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] Alternative versions of the letter may include variations in the tone and level of assertiveness or may outline specific details about the retaliatory rent increase and how it violates existing lease agreements or local rental ordinances. However, the essential elements of asserting the legality of the notice and requesting its withdrawal should be present in all versions.