Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to cease retaliatory threats to evict or retaliatory eviction

• Category: Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters - Retaliation or Harassment
• State: Pennsylvania
• City: Pittsburgh
• Control #: PA-1063LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

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] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] 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 bring a serious matter to your attention regarding your recent actions, which I believe may be retaliatory in nature. As a tenant of your property located at [Rental Property Address], I have the right to express any concerns and exercise my legal rights without fear of reprisal or intimidation. It has come to my attention that you have made threats to evict me or have hinted at initiating retaliatory eviction proceedings. Such actions on your part are clearly in violation of my tenant rights, as protected by the laws of Pennsylvania. Retaliatory eviction is expressly prohibited under the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 (68 P.S. § 250.504), and I must insist that you immediately cease any further retaliatory threats or actions. I believe these threats are retaliatory in nature due to the following incidents: 1. [Provide a detailed description of the incidents, including dates, times, and any witnesses] It is important to note that my exercising of my rights as a tenant should not be seen as an adversarial act. I am acting within my legal rights to ensure the habitability and proper maintenance of the rental property as required by law. I kindly request that you take this notice seriously and rectify the situation promptly. Failure to do so may result in legal action being taken against you. I would prefer to resolve this matter amicably without further escalation or involvement of legal authorities, as it benefits both parties involved. In order to avoid any misconceptions or misunderstandings, I kindly request that you respond to this notice in writing within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 business days] to acknowledge that you have received this letter and confirm your commitment to cease any retaliatory threats or actions. Additionally, please outline the steps you intend to take to address my concerns regarding the incidents mentioned above. It is my sincere hope that we can resolve this matter in a fair and mutually respectful manner, preserving the landlord-tenant relationship as well as compliance with the law. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please consider this communication as an official notice to cease retaliatory threats to evict or retaliatory eviction. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Signature] CC: [Optional — Include any relevant parties who may benefit from being informed, such as local tenants' rights organizations or legal representation]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] 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 bring a serious matter to your attention regarding your recent actions, which I believe may be retaliatory in nature. As a tenant of your property located at [Rental Property Address], I have the right to express any concerns and exercise my legal rights without fear of reprisal or intimidation. It has come to my attention that you have made threats to evict me or have hinted at initiating retaliatory eviction proceedings. Such actions on your part are clearly in violation of my tenant rights, as protected by the laws of Pennsylvania. Retaliatory eviction is expressly prohibited under the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 (68 P.S. § 250.504), and I must insist that you immediately cease any further retaliatory threats or actions. I believe these threats are retaliatory in nature due to the following incidents: 1. [Provide a detailed description of the incidents, including dates, times, and any witnesses] It is important to note that my exercising of my rights as a tenant should not be seen as an adversarial act. I am acting within my legal rights to ensure the habitability and proper maintenance of the rental property as required by law. I kindly request that you take this notice seriously and rectify the situation promptly. Failure to do so may result in legal action being taken against you. I would prefer to resolve this matter amicably without further escalation or involvement of legal authorities, as it benefits both parties involved. In order to avoid any misconceptions or misunderstandings, I kindly request that you respond to this notice in writing within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 business days] to acknowledge that you have received this letter and confirm your commitment to cease any retaliatory threats or actions. Additionally, please outline the steps you intend to take to address my concerns regarding the incidents mentioned above. It is my sincere hope that we can resolve this matter in a fair and mutually respectful manner, preserving the landlord-tenant relationship as well as compliance with the law. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please consider this communication as an official notice to cease retaliatory threats to evict or retaliatory eviction. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Signature] CC: [Optional — Include any relevant parties who may benefit from being informed, such as local tenants' rights organizations or legal representation]