Wichita Falls 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: Wichita Falls
• 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: Wichita Falls Texas Letter from Tenant to Landlord Containing Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Keywords: Wichita Falls, Texas, tenant, landlord, notice, withdraw, retaliatory rent increase --- [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 to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to bring to your attention an issue regarding the recent rent increase on my rental unit at [Property Address] in Wichita Falls, Texas. After careful consideration and research, I have determined that this rent increase may be retaliatory in nature, as outlined under the laws of Texas. I would like to draw your attention to Section [Applicable Section Number] of the Texas Property Code, which states that it is unlawful for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant by increasing rent, reducing services, or taking any other adverse action against the tenant in response to exercising a legal right, such as reporting code violations or requesting necessary repairs. According to my understanding of this statute, the recent rent increase appears to be in direct violation of my rights as a tenant. I have been a reliable and responsible tenant during my tenure at [Property Address], abiding by the terms of the lease agreement and fulfilling all financial obligations punctually. It is my sincere belief that I have not given any cause for such a rent increase other than exercising my rights as outlined by the Texas Property Code. I kindly request that you review and reconsider your decision to impose this retaliatory rent increase on my lease. I respectfully request immediate withdrawal of the increased rental payment and a restoration of the previous rental amount within [provide a reasonable timeline, e.g., 10 business days] from the date of this letter. Please be advised that, should the rent increase not be withdrawn within the specified period, I will have no other option but to seek further legal counsel and exercise my rights as a tenant under the applicable state laws to ensure my rights are protected. I appreciate your attention to this matter and hope that we can resolve this issue amicably to maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship. I kindly request a written response acknowledging the withdrawal of the rent increase and its effective date. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully, [Your Name]

Title: Wichita Falls Texas Letter from Tenant to Landlord Containing Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Keywords: Wichita Falls, Texas, tenant, landlord, notice, withdraw, retaliatory rent increase --- [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 to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to bring to your attention an issue regarding the recent rent increase on my rental unit at [Property Address] in Wichita Falls, Texas. After careful consideration and research, I have determined that this rent increase may be retaliatory in nature, as outlined under the laws of Texas. I would like to draw your attention to Section [Applicable Section Number] of the Texas Property Code, which states that it is unlawful for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant by increasing rent, reducing services, or taking any other adverse action against the tenant in response to exercising a legal right, such as reporting code violations or requesting necessary repairs. According to my understanding of this statute, the recent rent increase appears to be in direct violation of my rights as a tenant. I have been a reliable and responsible tenant during my tenure at [Property Address], abiding by the terms of the lease agreement and fulfilling all financial obligations punctually. It is my sincere belief that I have not given any cause for such a rent increase other than exercising my rights as outlined by the Texas Property Code. I kindly request that you review and reconsider your decision to impose this retaliatory rent increase on my lease. I respectfully request immediate withdrawal of the increased rental payment and a restoration of the previous rental amount within [provide a reasonable timeline, e.g., 10 business days] from the date of this letter. Please be advised that, should the rent increase not be withdrawn within the specified period, I will have no other option but to seek further legal counsel and exercise my rights as a tenant under the applicable state laws to ensure my rights are protected. I appreciate your attention to this matter and hope that we can resolve this issue amicably to maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship. I kindly request a written response acknowledging the withdrawal of the rent increase and its effective date. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully, [Your Name]