Fort Worth Texas Letter from Tenant to Landlord for Failure of Landlord to comply with building codes affecting health and safety or resulting in untenantable condition - demand for remedy

• Category: Texas Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters
• State: Texas
• City: Fort Worth
• Control #: TX-1039LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State. This is a demand letter from Tenant to Landlord demanding that leased conditions be repaired or remedied within ten days and made compliant with building codes. The condition of the leased premises are currently unsafe and/or unhealthy. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Demand for Remedy for Failure to Comply with Building Codes Affecting Health and Safety or Resulting in an Untenantable Condition Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring your attention to several serious issues regarding the building codes and the current condition of the rental property located at [Rental Property Address]. It has come to my attention that you have failed to comply with the applicable building codes, which is resulting in a detrimental impact on the health and safety of the property and has rendered it untenantable. I demand that these issues be promptly addressed and remedied within the proper legal standards. Firstly, I would like to address the violation of health and safety codes. It has become evident that there are several serious concerns that pose a threat to my well-being and that of other tenants. [Provide a detailed description of the health and safety issues, using precise keywords, such as "mold growth," "water leakage," "exposed wiring," "inadequate ventilation," "pest infestation," or any other relevant keywords.] These issues are in direct violation of the building codes and regulations set forth by the Fort Worth, Texas authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of tenants. Moreover, the current condition of the property has made it untenantable, rendering it unsuitable for habitation. [Provide a detailed description of the untenantable condition, using specific keywords, such as "plumbing system failure," "damaged roof," "lack of heating or cooling," "broken windows or doors," or any other relevant keywords.] In light of these hazardous and unacceptable living conditions, I must insist that immediate action is taken to rectify these deficiencies in compliance with the legal requirements outlined by the Fort Worth, Texas building codes. As a tenant, I have the right to expect a safe and habitable living environment, free from any health hazards or conditions that render the property untenantable. It is your responsibility as the landlord to ensure that these standards are met. Failure to meet these obligations not only jeopardizes the health and safety of the tenants but also violates the terms of the lease agreement. In light of these ongoing issues, I am formally demanding that you take the following actions within a reasonable timeframe: 1. Conduct a thorough inspection of the property to identify and document the building code violations and untenantable conditions. 2. Engage licensed professionals to address and rectify all identified violations and untenantable conditions, ensuring that all necessary permits are obtained and that the repairs are carried out in compliance with the applicable building codes and regulations. 3. Provide a detailed timeline outlining when the repairs and improvements will be completed. 4. Notify me of the progress made at regular intervals until the issues are fully resolved. 5. Compensate me for any inconveniences, damages, or costs incurred as a result of these violations and untenantable conditions. Should you fail to address these issues and comply with my demands within a reasonable period of [provide a specific timeline, generally giving them 14 to 30 days], I will have no choice but to take further legal action to protect my rights as a tenant, including contacting the relevant authorities, seeking necessary legal remedies, and considering the termination of the lease agreement? I sincerely hope that it does not come to this and that you will promptly address these issues, as I believe that a mutually satisfactory resolution can still be reached. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter within [give them a reasonable timeframe] and promptly take the necessary steps to rectify the situation. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Demand for Remedy for Failure to Comply with Building Codes Affecting Health and Safety or Resulting in an Untenantable Condition Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring your attention to several serious issues regarding the building codes and the current condition of the rental property located at [Rental Property Address]. It has come to my attention that you have failed to comply with the applicable building codes, which is resulting in a detrimental impact on the health and safety of the property and has rendered it untenantable. I demand that these issues be promptly addressed and remedied within the proper legal standards. Firstly, I would like to address the violation of health and safety codes. It has become evident that there are several serious concerns that pose a threat to my well-being and that of other tenants. [Provide a detailed description of the health and safety issues, using precise keywords, such as "mold growth," "water leakage," "exposed wiring," "inadequate ventilation," "pest infestation," or any other relevant keywords.] These issues are in direct violation of the building codes and regulations set forth by the Fort Worth, Texas authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of tenants. Moreover, the current condition of the property has made it untenantable, rendering it unsuitable for habitation. [Provide a detailed description of the untenantable condition, using specific keywords, such as "plumbing system failure," "damaged roof," "lack of heating or cooling," "broken windows or doors," or any other relevant keywords.] In light of these hazardous and unacceptable living conditions, I must insist that immediate action is taken to rectify these deficiencies in compliance with the legal requirements outlined by the Fort Worth, Texas building codes. As a tenant, I have the right to expect a safe and habitable living environment, free from any health hazards or conditions that render the property untenantable. It is your responsibility as the landlord to ensure that these standards are met. Failure to meet these obligations not only jeopardizes the health and safety of the tenants but also violates the terms of the lease agreement. In light of these ongoing issues, I am formally demanding that you take the following actions within a reasonable timeframe: 1. Conduct a thorough inspection of the property to identify and document the building code violations and untenantable conditions. 2. Engage licensed professionals to address and rectify all identified violations and untenantable conditions, ensuring that all necessary permits are obtained and that the repairs are carried out in compliance with the applicable building codes and regulations. 3. Provide a detailed timeline outlining when the repairs and improvements will be completed. 4. Notify me of the progress made at regular intervals until the issues are fully resolved. 5. Compensate me for any inconveniences, damages, or costs incurred as a result of these violations and untenantable conditions. Should you fail to address these issues and comply with my demands within a reasonable period of [provide a specific timeline, generally giving them 14 to 30 days], I will have no choice but to take further legal action to protect my rights as a tenant, including contacting the relevant authorities, seeking necessary legal remedies, and considering the termination of the lease agreement? I sincerely hope that it does not come to this and that you will promptly address these issues, as I believe that a mutually satisfactory resolution can still be reached. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter within [give them a reasonable timeframe] and promptly take the necessary steps to rectify the situation. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]