College Station Texas Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to withdraw retaliatory rent increase

• Category: Texas Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters - Rent
• State: Texas
• City: College Station
• Control #: TX-1060LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

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. Title: College Station Texas Letter from Tenant to Landlord: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Introduction: In College Station, Texas, tenants have rights that protect them from retaliatory actions by their landlords, including arbitrary rent increases. This article will provide a detailed description of the ideal letter format for tenants to use when notifying their landlord of a retaliatory rent increase and requesting its withdrawal. It will also highlight the importance of including specific keywords to effectively communicate the tenant's intentions. Sample Letter Format: [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of concern regarding the recent rent increase I received, which I believe to be retaliatory in nature. I kindly request that you immediately withdraw this rent increase, as it violates the tenant-landlord agreement and infringes upon my rights as a tenant. As an informed tenant, I am aware of the Texas Property Code [insert relevant section, e.g., § 92.331] which clearly states that retaliatory actions by a landlord are strictly prohibited. This includes any rent increase implemented within six months following my legitimate exercise of a legally protected right or complaint. Since [mention the legitimate exercise of tenant's right or complaint], I have noticed a substantial rent increase in the most recent lease renewal notice. Considering the timing in comparison to my exercise of rights, it raises concerns about its retaliatory nature. I have outlined the specific details regarding the rent increase below for reference: 1. Effective Date: [Date the rent increase takes effect] 2. Previous Rent Amount: [Previous monthly rent amount] 3. New Rent Amount: [New monthly rent amount] 4. Percentage Increase: [Calculate and highlight the percentage increase] I believe this rent increase to be retaliatory due to its proximity to my exercise of rights. It is important to emphasize that I have been a loyal and responsible tenant throughout my tenure, fulfilling all the terms and obligations outlined in the lease agreement. In light of the aforementioned concerns, I kindly request that you withdraw this retaliatory rent increase and provide me with a revised lease agreement reflecting the previous rent amount. Failure to revoke this rent increase may lead me to take further legal actions to protect my rights as a tenant. I trust that you will uphold the principles of fairness and abide by the regulations established to safeguard tenant rights. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and request a written confirmation acknowledging the withdrawal of the rent increase within [specify a reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 business days] from the receipt of this letter. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. I hope we can resolve this matter amicably, ensuring a harmonious tenant-landlord relationship moving forward. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant's contact information] Keywords: — College StationTextxa— - Letter from Tenant to Landlord — Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase — Retaliatory RenIncreaseas— - Tenant rights — Texas Property C—de - Leagreementemen— - Legitimate exercise of rights — Complain— - Loyalty - Responsibility - Revised lease agreement — Legal action— - Fairness - Tenant-landlord relationship Harmonious.us

Title: College Station Texas Letter from Tenant to Landlord: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Introduction: In College Station, Texas, tenants have rights that protect them from retaliatory actions by their landlords, including arbitrary rent increases. This article will provide a detailed description of the ideal letter format for tenants to use when notifying their landlord of a retaliatory rent increase and requesting its withdrawal. It will also highlight the importance of including specific keywords to effectively communicate the tenant's intentions. Sample Letter Format: [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of concern regarding the recent rent increase I received, which I believe to be retaliatory in nature. I kindly request that you immediately withdraw this rent increase, as it violates the tenant-landlord agreement and infringes upon my rights as a tenant. As an informed tenant, I am aware of the Texas Property Code [insert relevant section, e.g., § 92.331] which clearly states that retaliatory actions by a landlord are strictly prohibited. This includes any rent increase implemented within six months following my legitimate exercise of a legally protected right or complaint. Since [mention the legitimate exercise of tenant's right or complaint], I have noticed a substantial rent increase in the most recent lease renewal notice. Considering the timing in comparison to my exercise of rights, it raises concerns about its retaliatory nature. I have outlined the specific details regarding the rent increase below for reference: 1. Effective Date: [Date the rent increase takes effect] 2. Previous Rent Amount: [Previous monthly rent amount] 3. New Rent Amount: [New monthly rent amount] 4. Percentage Increase: [Calculate and highlight the percentage increase] I believe this rent increase to be retaliatory due to its proximity to my exercise of rights. It is important to emphasize that I have been a loyal and responsible tenant throughout my tenure, fulfilling all the terms and obligations outlined in the lease agreement. In light of the aforementioned concerns, I kindly request that you withdraw this retaliatory rent increase and provide me with a revised lease agreement reflecting the previous rent amount. Failure to revoke this rent increase may lead me to take further legal actions to protect my rights as a tenant. I trust that you will uphold the principles of fairness and abide by the regulations established to safeguard tenant rights. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and request a written confirmation acknowledging the withdrawal of the rent increase within [specify a reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 business days] from the receipt of this letter. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. I hope we can resolve this matter amicably, ensuring a harmonious tenant-landlord relationship moving forward. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant's contact information] Keywords: — College StationTextxa— - Letter from Tenant to Landlord — Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase — Retaliatory RenIncreaseas— - Tenant rights — Texas Property C—de - Leagreementemen— - Legitimate exercise of rights — Complain— - Loyalty - Responsibility - Revised lease agreement — Legal action— - Fairness - Tenant-landlord relationship Harmonious.us