This is a letter from Tenant to Landlord in which Tenant claims that Landlord's failure to abide by the continuing requirements of the Lease Agreement by denying Tenant certain services is retaliation for some action initiated by Tenant. This letter provides notice to Landlord that such retaliatory action is in breach of the lease agreement and may constitute a further violation of the law.
[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 Cease Retaliatory Decrease in Services Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to formally address the issue of the retaliatory decrease in services that I have been experiencing as a tenant at [rental property address]. I have been residing at the aforementioned property and fulfilling all my obligations as a tenant diligently. However, I have recently noticed a significant decrease in the services and amenities provided by the landlord, which I believe to be in retaliation for exercising my legal tenant rights. According to the Washington State Landlord-Tenant Act, it is unlawful for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant for asserting their rights, such as requesting repairs, withholding rent for unresolved issues, or reporting violations of the lease agreement or building codes. I feel that the decrease in services I am experiencing is directly linked to my exercise of these rights. The specific instances of retaliatory decrease in services include: 1. [Provide a detailed description of the specific decrease in services you have encountered]. 2. [Add another example if applicable]. I find these actions concerning as they not only violate the provisions of the Landlord-Tenant Act but also disrupt my peaceful enjoyment of the rented property. As a tenant, I have the right to receive the agreed-upon services and amenities as outlined in the lease agreement, and any act of retaliation undermines this right. I kindly request that you cease the retaliatory decrease in services immediately and restore the full range of services and amenities that were previously provided. Failure to do so would leave me with no choice but to seek appropriate remedies available under the Landlord-Tenant Act, which may include filing a complaint, seeking legal assistance, or withholding rent until the issues are resolved. Please consider this letter as an official notice to cease the retaliatory actions as per my rights under the Washington State Landlord-Tenant Act. I trust that you will take prompt action to rectify this situation and maintain a respectful tenant-landlord relationship. I kindly ask for your acknowledgement of this letter and a written response outlining the steps you intend to take to address this matter within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., two weeks] from the receipt of this letter. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to a speedy resolution and continuing our landlord-tenant relationship on amicable terms. Sincerely, [Your Name][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 Cease Retaliatory Decrease in Services Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to formally address the issue of the retaliatory decrease in services that I have been experiencing as a tenant at [rental property address]. I have been residing at the aforementioned property and fulfilling all my obligations as a tenant diligently. However, I have recently noticed a significant decrease in the services and amenities provided by the landlord, which I believe to be in retaliation for exercising my legal tenant rights. According to the Washington State Landlord-Tenant Act, it is unlawful for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant for asserting their rights, such as requesting repairs, withholding rent for unresolved issues, or reporting violations of the lease agreement or building codes. I feel that the decrease in services I am experiencing is directly linked to my exercise of these rights. The specific instances of retaliatory decrease in services include: 1. [Provide a detailed description of the specific decrease in services you have encountered]. 2. [Add another example if applicable]. I find these actions concerning as they not only violate the provisions of the Landlord-Tenant Act but also disrupt my peaceful enjoyment of the rented property. As a tenant, I have the right to receive the agreed-upon services and amenities as outlined in the lease agreement, and any act of retaliation undermines this right. I kindly request that you cease the retaliatory decrease in services immediately and restore the full range of services and amenities that were previously provided. Failure to do so would leave me with no choice but to seek appropriate remedies available under the Landlord-Tenant Act, which may include filing a complaint, seeking legal assistance, or withholding rent until the issues are resolved. Please consider this letter as an official notice to cease the retaliatory actions as per my rights under the Washington State Landlord-Tenant Act. I trust that you will take prompt action to rectify this situation and maintain a respectful tenant-landlord relationship. I kindly ask for your acknowledgement of this letter and a written response outlining the steps you intend to take to address this matter within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., two weeks] from the receipt of this letter. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to a speedy resolution and continuing our landlord-tenant relationship on amicable terms. Sincerely, [Your Name]
