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

• Category: Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant - Residential Leases - Termination
• State: Pennsylvania
• City: Pittsburgh
• Control #: PA-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. Title: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Sample Letter from Tenant to Landlord Responding to Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance — Noncompliant Condition Caused by Landlord's Own Deliberate or Negligent Act Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing in response to the Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance that I received on [date]. After carefully reviewing the notice, I would like to address the noncompliant condition outlined, which I believe is a result of your own deliberate or negligent act. Firstly, I would like to express my disappointment and concern regarding the condition described in the notice. As stated in our lease agreement, it is your responsibility as the landlord to ensure the premises are maintained in a livable and habitable condition throughout the duration of the tenancy. However, I have recently discovered a profound mold infestation in the bathroom, which poses a serious health risk to both me and my household members. Upon discovering the mold, I immediately inspected the area and found that it has spread extensively behind the bathroom tiles. It is evident that the mold growth has been ongoing for quite some time. I believe that your negligence in addressing prior water leaks in the bathroom has directly resulted in the current noncompliant condition. This situation not only compromises my right to a safe and habitable living environment but also jeopardizes the structural integrity of the property. I would like to kindly request that you take swift action to remediate the mold issue and address the underlying causes that led to its formation. According to the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act, it is your legal duty to provide a safe, habitable, and healthy living environment. I believe that the presence of mold, caused by your deliberate or negligent acts, significantly breaches this obligation. In order to rectify this issue, I propose the following course of action: 1. Immediate mold remediation: Arrange for a professional mold remediation company with proper certification and experience in handling mold-related issues to assess and remove the mold from the affected areas. Ensure this is carried out following recommended industry standards to prevent further health hazards. 2. Repairs to address the underlying issue: After completing the mold remediation, it is crucial that you promptly repair the water leaks or plumbing issues causing the mold growth. This will prevent the recurrence of mold, ensuring the long-term habitability of the property. 3. Compensation or rent adjustment: Due to the inconvenience and potential health risks caused by the noncompliant condition, I kindly request appropriate compensation or a rent adjustment for the period during which the mold infestation has persisted and affected my use and enjoyment of the property. Please note that I am concerned not only for my own well-being but also for the welfare of other tenants residing in this building, as the mold may have spread to adjacent units. Therefore, I urge you to take immediate action to address this matter. Should you fail to respond satisfactorily and promptly to this issue, I may be left with no other option than to pursue legal remedies available to me under the law, including filing a complaint with the appropriate local housing authority. I hope that we can resolve this matter amicably and avoid any further legal actions. I appreciate your attention to this issue and look forward to your prompt response within [state a reasonable time frame, e.g., 7 days] to discuss the proposed course of action. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Phone Number] [Email Address]

Title: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Sample Letter from Tenant to Landlord Responding to Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance — Noncompliant Condition Caused by Landlord's Own Deliberate or Negligent Act Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing in response to the Notice to Terminate for Noncompliance that I received on [date]. After carefully reviewing the notice, I would like to address the noncompliant condition outlined, which I believe is a result of your own deliberate or negligent act. Firstly, I would like to express my disappointment and concern regarding the condition described in the notice. As stated in our lease agreement, it is your responsibility as the landlord to ensure the premises are maintained in a livable and habitable condition throughout the duration of the tenancy. However, I have recently discovered a profound mold infestation in the bathroom, which poses a serious health risk to both me and my household members. Upon discovering the mold, I immediately inspected the area and found that it has spread extensively behind the bathroom tiles. It is evident that the mold growth has been ongoing for quite some time. I believe that your negligence in addressing prior water leaks in the bathroom has directly resulted in the current noncompliant condition. This situation not only compromises my right to a safe and habitable living environment but also jeopardizes the structural integrity of the property. I would like to kindly request that you take swift action to remediate the mold issue and address the underlying causes that led to its formation. According to the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act, it is your legal duty to provide a safe, habitable, and healthy living environment. I believe that the presence of mold, caused by your deliberate or negligent acts, significantly breaches this obligation. In order to rectify this issue, I propose the following course of action: 1. Immediate mold remediation: Arrange for a professional mold remediation company with proper certification and experience in handling mold-related issues to assess and remove the mold from the affected areas. Ensure this is carried out following recommended industry standards to prevent further health hazards. 2. Repairs to address the underlying issue: After completing the mold remediation, it is crucial that you promptly repair the water leaks or plumbing issues causing the mold growth. This will prevent the recurrence of mold, ensuring the long-term habitability of the property. 3. Compensation or rent adjustment: Due to the inconvenience and potential health risks caused by the noncompliant condition, I kindly request appropriate compensation or a rent adjustment for the period during which the mold infestation has persisted and affected my use and enjoyment of the property. Please note that I am concerned not only for my own well-being but also for the welfare of other tenants residing in this building, as the mold may have spread to adjacent units. Therefore, I urge you to take immediate action to address this matter. Should you fail to respond satisfactorily and promptly to this issue, I may be left with no other option than to pursue legal remedies available to me under the law, including filing a complaint with the appropriate local housing authority. I hope that we can resolve this matter amicably and avoid any further legal actions. I appreciate your attention to this issue and look forward to your prompt response within [state a reasonable time frame, e.g., 7 days] to discuss the proposed course of action. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Phone Number] [Email Address]