Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Letter from Tenant to Landlord about Landlord using Unlawful Self-Help to Gain Possession

• Category: Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters
• State: Pennsylvania
• City: Pittsburgh
• Control #: PA-1016LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State.This is a letter written by the Tenant to the Landlord explaining that the law generally provides that as Landlord he/she may regain possession of the leased premises in accordance with the terms of the lease by Tenant surrendering possession, or by appropriate court action, or based on Tenant's abandonment of the property. This letter is designed to put Landlord on notice that he/she is not permitted to use other illegal means to gain repossession of the premises. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Subject: Notice of Unlawful Self-Help by Landlord and Request for Immediate Action Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring a serious matter to your immediate attention regarding an alleged unlawful self-help method employed by you to gain possession of the premises I am currently renting from you. As a responsible tenant, I believe it is essential to address this issue promptly to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations governing landlord-tenant relationships in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On [date], I became aware of an incident involving your unauthorized and unwarranted entry into my rented property located at [rental address]. It has come to my attention that you have engaged in unlawful self-help actions to gain possession of the premises without following the mandated legal procedures set forth by the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act. This unauthorized entry and subsequent actions not only infringe upon my rights as a tenant but also breach the lease agreement we entered into. According to the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act Section 250.502, a landlord is prohibited from using self-help methods to acquire possession of a rental property. It clearly states that landlords must follow the proper legal channels, such as filing an eviction lawsuit in a court of jurisdiction, to regain possession of a rental unit. Moreover, I would like to point out that my lease agreement explicitly states that the landlord must provide reasonable notice before entering the premises, except in cases of emergency or when both parties mutually agree otherwise. Your actions have significantly violated this provision and caused undue disruption and distress. In light of the above-mentioned circumstances, I kindly request that you immediately cease any further unlawful self-help attempts and refrain from entering the premises without providing the proper written notice as stipulated by the lease and legal regulations. I expect you to respect my rights as a tenant and adhere to the correct legal procedures outlined in the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act. Additionally, I kindly request that you provide a written response within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 days] to acknowledge receipt of this letter and confirm your compliance with the aforementioned request. Failure to respond or address this matter satisfactorily may leave me no option but to seek appropriate legal remedies available under the law to safeguard my rights and interests. I trust that you will take this matter seriously and act in accordance with the laws and regulations governing landlord-tenant relationships. It is my sincere hope that we can resolve this matter amicably and maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship moving forward. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. 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] Subject: Notice of Unlawful Self-Help by Landlord and Request for Immediate Action Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring a serious matter to your immediate attention regarding an alleged unlawful self-help method employed by you to gain possession of the premises I am currently renting from you. As a responsible tenant, I believe it is essential to address this issue promptly to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations governing landlord-tenant relationships in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On [date], I became aware of an incident involving your unauthorized and unwarranted entry into my rented property located at [rental address]. It has come to my attention that you have engaged in unlawful self-help actions to gain possession of the premises without following the mandated legal procedures set forth by the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act. This unauthorized entry and subsequent actions not only infringe upon my rights as a tenant but also breach the lease agreement we entered into. According to the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act Section 250.502, a landlord is prohibited from using self-help methods to acquire possession of a rental property. It clearly states that landlords must follow the proper legal channels, such as filing an eviction lawsuit in a court of jurisdiction, to regain possession of a rental unit. Moreover, I would like to point out that my lease agreement explicitly states that the landlord must provide reasonable notice before entering the premises, except in cases of emergency or when both parties mutually agree otherwise. Your actions have significantly violated this provision and caused undue disruption and distress. In light of the above-mentioned circumstances, I kindly request that you immediately cease any further unlawful self-help attempts and refrain from entering the premises without providing the proper written notice as stipulated by the lease and legal regulations. I expect you to respect my rights as a tenant and adhere to the correct legal procedures outlined in the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act. Additionally, I kindly request that you provide a written response within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 days] to acknowledge receipt of this letter and confirm your compliance with the aforementioned request. Failure to respond or address this matter satisfactorily may leave me no option but to seek appropriate legal remedies available under the law to safeguard my rights and interests. I trust that you will take this matter seriously and act in accordance with the laws and regulations governing landlord-tenant relationships. It is my sincere hope that we can resolve this matter amicably and maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship moving forward. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]