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.
Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address an urgent matter regarding our tenancy agreement at [address of the rental property]. It has come to my attention that there have been instances of retaliatory threats to evict or retaliatory eviction, which are in violation of my rights as a tenant. I kindly request that you cease these threats and actions immediately. According to the North Carolina Tenant-Landlord Laws, it is illegal for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant for exercising their legal rights. This includes actions such as threatening eviction, reducing essential services, increasing rent, or initiating legal action in response to a tenant's complaint or request for repairs. As a responsible tenant, I have always fulfilled my obligations by paying rent on time and maintaining the rental property in a satisfactory condition. I have also observed all the terms and conditions stated in the lease agreement. Therefore, I find it deeply concerning that my efforts to exercise my rights as a tenant have resulted in retaliatory actions. I kindly request that you take immediate steps to rectify this situation. Specifically, I ask that you: 1. Cease all threats of eviction or retaliatory actions immediately. 2. Respect my rights as a tenant and ensure that all provisions in the lease agreement are adhered to. 3. Maintain the property in a safe and habitable condition according to the state and local housing codes. 4. Address any outstanding repair or maintenance issues promptly and professionally. 5. Provide me with written assurance that no further retaliatory threats or actions will be taken against me due to my exercise of tenant rights. I would appreciate receiving a response within [reasonable timeframe, typically 10-14 days] acknowledging your understanding of my concerns and your commitment to resolving this issue. Failure to do so may require my involvement with legal counsel and relevant authorities to protect my rights as a tenant. In this letter, I have endeavored to communicate my concerns clearly and objectively while emphasizing the importance of resolving the issue amicably. I hope that we can work towards maintaining a respectful and mutually beneficial tenancy agreement in the future. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant's Address] [Tenant's Contact Information] Keywords: Fayetteville North Carolina, letter, tenant, landlord, notice, cease, retaliatory threats, evict, retaliatory eviction.
Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address an urgent matter regarding our tenancy agreement at [address of the rental property]. It has come to my attention that there have been instances of retaliatory threats to evict or retaliatory eviction, which are in violation of my rights as a tenant. I kindly request that you cease these threats and actions immediately. According to the North Carolina Tenant-Landlord Laws, it is illegal for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant for exercising their legal rights. This includes actions such as threatening eviction, reducing essential services, increasing rent, or initiating legal action in response to a tenant's complaint or request for repairs. As a responsible tenant, I have always fulfilled my obligations by paying rent on time and maintaining the rental property in a satisfactory condition. I have also observed all the terms and conditions stated in the lease agreement. Therefore, I find it deeply concerning that my efforts to exercise my rights as a tenant have resulted in retaliatory actions. I kindly request that you take immediate steps to rectify this situation. Specifically, I ask that you: 1. Cease all threats of eviction or retaliatory actions immediately. 2. Respect my rights as a tenant and ensure that all provisions in the lease agreement are adhered to. 3. Maintain the property in a safe and habitable condition according to the state and local housing codes. 4. Address any outstanding repair or maintenance issues promptly and professionally. 5. Provide me with written assurance that no further retaliatory threats or actions will be taken against me due to my exercise of tenant rights. I would appreciate receiving a response within [reasonable timeframe, typically 10-14 days] acknowledging your understanding of my concerns and your commitment to resolving this issue. Failure to do so may require my involvement with legal counsel and relevant authorities to protect my rights as a tenant. In this letter, I have endeavored to communicate my concerns clearly and objectively while emphasizing the importance of resolving the issue amicably. I hope that we can work towards maintaining a respectful and mutually beneficial tenancy agreement in the future. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant's Address] [Tenant's Contact Information] Keywords: Fayetteville North Carolina, letter, tenant, landlord, notice, cease, retaliatory threats, evict, retaliatory eviction.