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 Code] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Subject: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Threats to Evict or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to address a matter of concern regarding your recent actions, which I perceive as retaliatory in nature. It has come to my attention that you have made threats to evict me or have taken steps towards retaliatory eviction due to certain issues that have arisen between us. I believe that these actions are a direct violation of my rights as a tenant and are illegal under Nebraska laws. Firstly, I would like to remind you of our lease agreement, which clearly states my responsibilities as a tenant, as well as your obligations as a landlord. Nowhere in the lease does it grant you the authority to threaten eviction or carry out retaliatory actions based on disputes or disagreements that may arise during the course of our tenant-landlord relationship. It is my understanding that under Omaha, Nebraska laws, retaliatory eviction is strictly prohibited. Section 76-1439 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes clearly states that a landlord is prohibited from retaliating against a tenant by terminating a lease agreement or refusing to renew it due to the tenant's valid exercise of their rights or complaints against the landlord. These rights include, but are not limited to, reporting code violations, requesting necessary repairs, defending against wrongful eviction, or asserting any legal rights guaranteed under the lease or state law. I would like to bring to your attention the specific incident that has prompted this letter. On [date], I lodged a formal complaint regarding [state the issue or concern here]. Since then, I have received communications from you threatening eviction or implying that you will take retaliatory measures. This violates both our lease agreement and the applicable Nebraska laws protecting tenants from such retaliatory actions. In order to maintain a positive tenant-landlord relationship and resolve any conflicts in a fair and legal manner, I kindly request that you immediately cease making threats of eviction or undertaking any retaliatory actions against me. I expect that you will respect my rights as a tenant and fulfill your obligations as a landlord under the lease agreement and Nebraska state laws. Failure to comply with this request may result in legal action being taken against you, including filing a complaint with the appropriate authorities, seeking damages for any harm caused, and exploring all available legal remedies to protect my rights as a tenant. I trust that you will handle this matter with the seriousness it deserves and appreciate your prompt attention to resolve the issue. I firmly believe that by working together, we can maintain a harmonious tenant-landlord relationship and resolve conflicts through open communication and adherence to the law. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I expect a response from you within [reasonable timeframe, such as 10 business days] to confirm that you will cease making retaliatory threats or engaging in retaliatory eviction attempts. Sincerely, [Your Name][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Subject: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Threats to Evict or Retaliatory Eviction Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to address a matter of concern regarding your recent actions, which I perceive as retaliatory in nature. It has come to my attention that you have made threats to evict me or have taken steps towards retaliatory eviction due to certain issues that have arisen between us. I believe that these actions are a direct violation of my rights as a tenant and are illegal under Nebraska laws. Firstly, I would like to remind you of our lease agreement, which clearly states my responsibilities as a tenant, as well as your obligations as a landlord. Nowhere in the lease does it grant you the authority to threaten eviction or carry out retaliatory actions based on disputes or disagreements that may arise during the course of our tenant-landlord relationship. It is my understanding that under Omaha, Nebraska laws, retaliatory eviction is strictly prohibited. Section 76-1439 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes clearly states that a landlord is prohibited from retaliating against a tenant by terminating a lease agreement or refusing to renew it due to the tenant's valid exercise of their rights or complaints against the landlord. These rights include, but are not limited to, reporting code violations, requesting necessary repairs, defending against wrongful eviction, or asserting any legal rights guaranteed under the lease or state law. I would like to bring to your attention the specific incident that has prompted this letter. On [date], I lodged a formal complaint regarding [state the issue or concern here]. Since then, I have received communications from you threatening eviction or implying that you will take retaliatory measures. This violates both our lease agreement and the applicable Nebraska laws protecting tenants from such retaliatory actions. In order to maintain a positive tenant-landlord relationship and resolve any conflicts in a fair and legal manner, I kindly request that you immediately cease making threats of eviction or undertaking any retaliatory actions against me. I expect that you will respect my rights as a tenant and fulfill your obligations as a landlord under the lease agreement and Nebraska state laws. Failure to comply with this request may result in legal action being taken against you, including filing a complaint with the appropriate authorities, seeking damages for any harm caused, and exploring all available legal remedies to protect my rights as a tenant. I trust that you will handle this matter with the seriousness it deserves and appreciate your prompt attention to resolve the issue. I firmly believe that by working together, we can maintain a harmonious tenant-landlord relationship and resolve conflicts through open communication and adherence to the law. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I expect a response from you within [reasonable timeframe, such as 10 business days] to confirm that you will cease making retaliatory threats or engaging in retaliatory eviction attempts. Sincerely, [Your Name]
