This is a notice provided by the Landlord to Tenant explaining that once the lease term has expired Tenant has the option of vacating the premises or remaining on the premises provided that they abide by the posted rent increase.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice of Improper Rent Increase during Lease — Request for Withdrawal Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to discuss a matter regarding the recent rent increase that I received for the property located at [Rental Property Address] in Fargo, North Dakota. I have carefully reviewed my lease agreement and conducted thorough research, and I have reason to believe that the rent increase you have implemented is improper and goes against the terms of our existing lease. As per our lease agreement signed on [Lease Start Date], we agreed on a fixed rent amount of [Monthly Rent]. This rental amount was mutually agreed upon and, to the best of my understanding, was intended to remain unchanged throughout the entire lease term, which expires on [Lease End Date]. Now, without prior notice or proper justification, I have received a Notice of Rent Increase indicating that my rent will be raised to [New Monthly Rent] starting from [Effective Date]. Upon carefully reviewing the North Dakota Landlord-Tenant Laws and regulations, specifically Chapter 47-16-15, I have found that landlords are required to provide tenants with at least 30 days' notice before implementing any rent increase during a lease term. Moreover, North Dakota law states that such rent increases must be reasonable and based on valid justifications such as significant property improvements, increased property taxes or insurance costs, or other valid factors substantiated with proper documentation. Based on the aforementioned legal requirements, I kindly request that you withdraw the improper rent increase immediately and revert my rent back to its original amount, as agreed upon in our lease agreement. I believe that there might have been a misunderstanding or oversight in this matter, and I would appreciate your prompt attention and cooperation to rectify it. Should you require any additional information, please feel free to reach me at the contact details provided above. I am open to discussing this matter further and finding an amicable resolution that respects the terms of our lease agreement and conforms to the applicable laws and regulations in Fargo, North Dakota. I trust that you understand the importance of addressing this issue promptly to maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship and ensure mutual satisfaction. Furthermore, I look forward to receiving your written acknowledgement of the rent withdrawal within 10 days from the date of this letter. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I appreciate your cooperation in resolving it promptly. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]
