Elizabeth New Jersey Letter from Tenant to Landlord responding to Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance - Noncompliant condition caused by Landlord's own deliberate or negligent act

• Category: New Jersey Landlord Tenant - Residential Leases - Termination
• State: New Jersey
• City: Elizabeth
• Control #: NJ-1035LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State. This letter is written by a Tenant to a Landlord in response to Landlord's notice of eviction. Tenant asserts that the conditions which caused Landlord to evict Tenant were a result of Landlord's or Landlord's agents actions. Tenant requests non-eviction and repairs to the property immediately. Tenant reserves his/her legal rights at law to sue, etc. Subject: Response to Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance — Noncompliant Condition Caused by Landlord's Deliberate or Negligent Act Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I recently received a Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance from your office, dated [Date], stating that I have failed to comply with certain aspects of the lease agreement. However, I must highlight that the noncompliant condition highlighted in the notice has been directly caused by your own deliberate or negligent act, and I believe it is important to address this matter promptly. First and foremost, I would like to reemphasize my commitment to upholding the terms and conditions of our lease agreement. As a responsible tenant, I have strived to maintain the premises in accordance with the agreed-upon standards and expectations. However, it is imperative to highlight that the noncompliant condition mentioned in your notice has been a direct result of actions on your part, which significantly hindered my ability to meet these standards. The noncompliant condition specifically refers to [describe the condition in detail]. It is important to note that this condition has emerged due to [provide details of the landlord's deliberate or negligent act that caused the condition]. Given the circumstances, it is evident that this situation is beyond my control and responsibility as a tenant. As per our lease agreement and the laws governing landlord-tenant relationships in Elizabeth, New Jersey, it is the landlord's duty to ensure the premises are habitable and safe for occupancy. Your failure to fulfill this fundamental obligation has resulted in the noncompliant condition mentioned in your notice. It is crucial for you to understand that I have taken all reasonable measures within my control to rectify the situation. However, the nature of the condition requires expert attention and intervention, which is your responsibility as the landlord. I request that you promptly address this matter by arranging for the necessary repairs or appropriate actions to rectify the noncompliant condition that directly resulted from your own deliberate or negligent act. I kindly request you to provide an estimated timeline for completion of these necessary repairs or corrective measures. Furthermore, I urge you to acknowledge that, as a result of the noncompliant condition mentioned above, I have been deprived of the full and undisturbed enjoyment of the premises as required by the lease agreement. Hence, I expect that appropriate deductions or adjustments be made to compensate for this inconvenience, either through a reduction in rent or reimbursement for expenses incurred due to the noncompliant condition. Should you fail to address the matter promptly, in compliance with the legal requirements, I am compelled to explore other avenues available to me, including seeking legal counsel and filing a complaint with the relevant authorities, if necessary, to safeguard my rights as a tenant? I hope that we can resolve this matter amicably and swiftly, allowing us to maintain a good landlord-tenant relationship. Your prompt attention and action to rectify the noncompliant condition and provide the necessary compensations would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to your prompt response within [reasonable timeframe]. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number]

Subject: Response to Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance — Noncompliant Condition Caused by Landlord's Deliberate or Negligent Act Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I recently received a Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance from your office, dated [Date], stating that I have failed to comply with certain aspects of the lease agreement. However, I must highlight that the noncompliant condition highlighted in the notice has been directly caused by your own deliberate or negligent act, and I believe it is important to address this matter promptly. First and foremost, I would like to reemphasize my commitment to upholding the terms and conditions of our lease agreement. As a responsible tenant, I have strived to maintain the premises in accordance with the agreed-upon standards and expectations. However, it is imperative to highlight that the noncompliant condition mentioned in your notice has been a direct result of actions on your part, which significantly hindered my ability to meet these standards. The noncompliant condition specifically refers to [describe the condition in detail]. It is important to note that this condition has emerged due to [provide details of the landlord's deliberate or negligent act that caused the condition]. Given the circumstances, it is evident that this situation is beyond my control and responsibility as a tenant. As per our lease agreement and the laws governing landlord-tenant relationships in Elizabeth, New Jersey, it is the landlord's duty to ensure the premises are habitable and safe for occupancy. Your failure to fulfill this fundamental obligation has resulted in the noncompliant condition mentioned in your notice. It is crucial for you to understand that I have taken all reasonable measures within my control to rectify the situation. However, the nature of the condition requires expert attention and intervention, which is your responsibility as the landlord. I request that you promptly address this matter by arranging for the necessary repairs or appropriate actions to rectify the noncompliant condition that directly resulted from your own deliberate or negligent act. I kindly request you to provide an estimated timeline for completion of these necessary repairs or corrective measures. Furthermore, I urge you to acknowledge that, as a result of the noncompliant condition mentioned above, I have been deprived of the full and undisturbed enjoyment of the premises as required by the lease agreement. Hence, I expect that appropriate deductions or adjustments be made to compensate for this inconvenience, either through a reduction in rent or reimbursement for expenses incurred due to the noncompliant condition. Should you fail to address the matter promptly, in compliance with the legal requirements, I am compelled to explore other avenues available to me, including seeking legal counsel and filing a complaint with the relevant authorities, if necessary, to safeguard my rights as a tenant? I hope that we can resolve this matter amicably and swiftly, allowing us to maintain a good landlord-tenant relationship. Your prompt attention and action to rectify the noncompliant condition and provide the necessary compensations would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to your prompt response within [reasonable timeframe]. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number]