This notice regarding Retaliatory Rent Increase, complies with state housing laws and informs Landlord that it is unlawful for a landlord to discriminatorily increase a tenant's rent or decrease services to a tenant, or to bring or threaten to bring an action for possession or other civil action, primarily because the landlord is retaliating against the tenant.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to bring your attention to a matter regarding the recent rent increase notice I received from you on [date]. I believe this rent increase has been issued in retaliation for exercising my rights as a tenant, which is prohibited under Ohio law. Furthermore, I have been a responsible tenant who consistently pays rent on time and adheres to the terms of the lease agreement. Despite this, I have experienced a series of issues with the property over the past few months. These issues include [briefly describe each issue, e.g., plumbing problems, electrical hazards, pest infestation], which have significantly affected my enjoyment of the premises and my quality of life. As per the Ohio Revised Code Section 5321.02, landlords are prohibited from increasing rent or decreasing services or facilities in retaliation for a tenant's exercise of rights guaranteed by the Ohio Landlord-Tenant Act. I firmly believe that the rent increase notice I received is a direct response to my complaints about the aforementioned issues. I would like to kindly request that you withdraw the retaliatory rent increase notice immediately and reassure me that no further retaliatory actions will be taken. As a tenant, I have the right to a safe and habitable living environment, and it is essential that my concerns are addressed promptly and professionally. In the interest of maintaining a positive tenant-landlord relationship, I propose that we meet to discuss these matters further. This will give us an opportunity to find amicable solutions that ensure the well-being of all parties involved. If I do not receive a response to this letter within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 days], I may have to seek legal counsel and file a complaint with the appropriate authorities. I sincerely hope it does not come to that, as I believe we can resolve this matter without any further complications. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you promptly. Yours sincerely, [Your Name][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to bring your attention to a matter regarding the recent rent increase notice I received from you on [date]. I believe this rent increase has been issued in retaliation for exercising my rights as a tenant, which is prohibited under Ohio law. Furthermore, I have been a responsible tenant who consistently pays rent on time and adheres to the terms of the lease agreement. Despite this, I have experienced a series of issues with the property over the past few months. These issues include [briefly describe each issue, e.g., plumbing problems, electrical hazards, pest infestation], which have significantly affected my enjoyment of the premises and my quality of life. As per the Ohio Revised Code Section 5321.02, landlords are prohibited from increasing rent or decreasing services or facilities in retaliation for a tenant's exercise of rights guaranteed by the Ohio Landlord-Tenant Act. I firmly believe that the rent increase notice I received is a direct response to my complaints about the aforementioned issues. I would like to kindly request that you withdraw the retaliatory rent increase notice immediately and reassure me that no further retaliatory actions will be taken. As a tenant, I have the right to a safe and habitable living environment, and it is essential that my concerns are addressed promptly and professionally. In the interest of maintaining a positive tenant-landlord relationship, I propose that we meet to discuss these matters further. This will give us an opportunity to find amicable solutions that ensure the well-being of all parties involved. If I do not receive a response to this letter within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 days], I may have to seek legal counsel and file a complaint with the appropriate authorities. I sincerely hope it does not come to that, as I believe we can resolve this matter without any further complications. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you promptly. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]
