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] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Eviction Threats Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a concerning matter regarding retaliatory threats you have made to evict or engage in retaliatory eviction against me as your tenant. I would like to bring to your attention that such actions are illegal under the Texas Property Code and are in direct violation of my rights as a tenant. As a responsible and respectful tenant, I have always complied with the terms of our lease agreement and promptly paid my rent on time. However, I recently became aware that you have been making threats of eviction and engaging in retaliatory behavior towards me. It is essential to note that retaliatory eviction is unlawful in the state of Texas and carries severe penalties for landlords found guilty of such actions. Section 92.331 of the Texas Property Code explicitly prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights. This includes actions such as filing complaints with appropriate authorities, notifying you of necessary repairs, or organizing with other tenants to assert our rights collectively. Any attempts to evict me or engage in retaliatory actions will be considered a direct violation of this statute. I kindly request that you immediately cease all retaliatory threats or behavior directed towards me. Instead, I encourage open and honest communication between us to ensure that we can resolve any issues or concerns in a fair and lawful manner. I expect you to respect my rights as a tenant and fulfill your obligations as a landlord under the Texas Property Code. Failure to do so may force me to take further legal actions, including filing a complaint with the appropriate local housing authorities and seeking legal representation to protect my rights and seek damages resulting from any illegal eviction attempts or retaliatory actions. I strongly advise you to consult with legal counsel regarding your obligations and responsibilities as a landlord in compliance with the Texas Property Code. Please note that I have also kept copies of all correspondence and recorded instances of your retaliatory threats for future reference if needed. I sincerely hope that we can resolve this matter amicably, preserving a respectful tenant-landlord relationship. Should you have any concerns or wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant] Keywords: Grand Prairie Texas, letter, tenant, landlord, notice, cease, retaliatory threats, eviction, retaliatory eviction, Texas Property Code.[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Eviction Threats Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a concerning matter regarding retaliatory threats you have made to evict or engage in retaliatory eviction against me as your tenant. I would like to bring to your attention that such actions are illegal under the Texas Property Code and are in direct violation of my rights as a tenant. As a responsible and respectful tenant, I have always complied with the terms of our lease agreement and promptly paid my rent on time. However, I recently became aware that you have been making threats of eviction and engaging in retaliatory behavior towards me. It is essential to note that retaliatory eviction is unlawful in the state of Texas and carries severe penalties for landlords found guilty of such actions. Section 92.331 of the Texas Property Code explicitly prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights. This includes actions such as filing complaints with appropriate authorities, notifying you of necessary repairs, or organizing with other tenants to assert our rights collectively. Any attempts to evict me or engage in retaliatory actions will be considered a direct violation of this statute. I kindly request that you immediately cease all retaliatory threats or behavior directed towards me. Instead, I encourage open and honest communication between us to ensure that we can resolve any issues or concerns in a fair and lawful manner. I expect you to respect my rights as a tenant and fulfill your obligations as a landlord under the Texas Property Code. Failure to do so may force me to take further legal actions, including filing a complaint with the appropriate local housing authorities and seeking legal representation to protect my rights and seek damages resulting from any illegal eviction attempts or retaliatory actions. I strongly advise you to consult with legal counsel regarding your obligations and responsibilities as a landlord in compliance with the Texas Property Code. Please note that I have also kept copies of all correspondence and recorded instances of your retaliatory threats for future reference if needed. I sincerely hope that we can resolve this matter amicably, preserving a respectful tenant-landlord relationship. Should you have any concerns or wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant] Keywords: Grand Prairie Texas, letter, tenant, landlord, notice, cease, retaliatory threats, eviction, retaliatory eviction, Texas Property Code.
