Raleigh North Carolina Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to cease retaliatory threats to evict or retaliatory eviction

• Category: North Carolina Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters - Retaliation or Harassment
• State: North Carolina
• City: Raleigh
• Control #: NC-1063LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

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. [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 Threats to Evict or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention certain concerns I have regarding recent actions that I believe may be considered retaliatory under North Carolina law. I kindly request that you immediately cease any retaliatory threats to evict or engage in retaliatory eviction actions. As a tenant residing at [Your Address] in Raleigh, North Carolina, it is essential that our landlord-tenant relationship is based on mutual respect and adherence to both our rights and responsibilities. However, I have noticed the following incidents that give rise to concerns of retaliatory behavior on your part: 1. [Describe the first incident in detail, such as the date, time, and nature of the threat or retaliatory behavior] 2. [Describe the second incident in detail, if applicable] 3. [Describe any further incidents, if applicable] Under North Carolina law, retaliatory eviction or threats to evict because a tenant has exercised their lawful rights, such as requesting necessary repairs or raising concerns about habitability issues, is strictly prohibited. The North Carolina General Statutes provide protection to tenants from such retaliatory actions. In this context, I want to specifically draw your attention to North Carolina General Statute § 42-14.1. This statute states that a landlord shall not retaliate against a tenant by increasing rent, decreasing essential services, or by initiating eviction proceedings solely in response to lawful actions taken by the tenant. Retaliation is deemed as a serious violation of the landlord's duties. Considering the aforementioned incidents and the applicable North Carolina laws, I kindly request that you: 1. Immediately cease and desist any retaliatory threats to evict or engage in retaliatory actions against me as your tenant. 2. Maintain a respectful environment that upholds the principles of a healthy landlord-tenant relationship. 3. Fulfill your obligations as a landlord, including the provision of necessary and timely repairs, adequate essential services, and adherence to health and safety regulations. 4. Refrain from any further actions that may be considered retaliatory or infringe upon my legal rights and protections as a tenant. Please provide a written response within [reasonable time frame, typically 14 days] from the date of this letter, confirming that you will comply with these reasonable requests. Failure to respond or continued retaliatory behavior on your behalf will leave me with no choice but to consider further legal action. I sincerely hope that we can resolve these concerns amicably, without resorting to any form of legal proceedings. I trust that you value a harmonious and respectful landlord-tenant relationship and will take prompt actions to address the issues raised. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to a prompt resolution. 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 Retaliatory Threats to Evict or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention certain concerns I have regarding recent actions that I believe may be considered retaliatory under North Carolina law. I kindly request that you immediately cease any retaliatory threats to evict or engage in retaliatory eviction actions. As a tenant residing at [Your Address] in Raleigh, North Carolina, it is essential that our landlord-tenant relationship is based on mutual respect and adherence to both our rights and responsibilities. However, I have noticed the following incidents that give rise to concerns of retaliatory behavior on your part: 1. [Describe the first incident in detail, such as the date, time, and nature of the threat or retaliatory behavior] 2. [Describe the second incident in detail, if applicable] 3. [Describe any further incidents, if applicable] Under North Carolina law, retaliatory eviction or threats to evict because a tenant has exercised their lawful rights, such as requesting necessary repairs or raising concerns about habitability issues, is strictly prohibited. The North Carolina General Statutes provide protection to tenants from such retaliatory actions. In this context, I want to specifically draw your attention to North Carolina General Statute § 42-14.1. This statute states that a landlord shall not retaliate against a tenant by increasing rent, decreasing essential services, or by initiating eviction proceedings solely in response to lawful actions taken by the tenant. Retaliation is deemed as a serious violation of the landlord's duties. Considering the aforementioned incidents and the applicable North Carolina laws, I kindly request that you: 1. Immediately cease and desist any retaliatory threats to evict or engage in retaliatory actions against me as your tenant. 2. Maintain a respectful environment that upholds the principles of a healthy landlord-tenant relationship. 3. Fulfill your obligations as a landlord, including the provision of necessary and timely repairs, adequate essential services, and adherence to health and safety regulations. 4. Refrain from any further actions that may be considered retaliatory or infringe upon my legal rights and protections as a tenant. Please provide a written response within [reasonable time frame, typically 14 days] from the date of this letter, confirming that you will comply with these reasonable requests. Failure to respond or continued retaliatory behavior on your behalf will leave me with no choice but to consider further legal action. I sincerely hope that we can resolve these concerns amicably, without resorting to any form of legal proceedings. I trust that you value a harmonious and respectful landlord-tenant relationship and will take prompt actions to address the issues raised. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to a prompt resolution. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]