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] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Notice to Cease Retaliatory Decrease in Services Dear [Landlord's Name], I am writing this letter to bring to your attention the ongoing decrease in services being provided at [property address] in Spokane Valley, Washington. I believe this decrease in services is a direct result of a series of actions I have taken in exercising my legal rights as a tenant. I hereby demand that you immediately cease this retaliatory behavior and restore the services to their previous levels. As you are aware, under the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, tenants have certain rights which include the right to a safe and habitable living environment. It has come to my attention that since [date, when the actions were taken], there has been a noticeable reduction in services such as [specific services that have been affected, e.g., maintenance requests being ignored, extended delays in repairs, lack of proper waste disposal, failure to provide essential amenities]. It is crucial to clarify that these actions on my part were conducted within the rights granted by the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. They were not intended to be disruptive to the normal operations of the property or to negatively impact the quality of services provided. However, it appears that the decrease in services is a direct response to my exercise of rights as a tenant. This retaliatory behavior is both unfair and illegal under Washington State law. Section [relevant section number] prohibits landlords from retaliating, including by decreasing services, in response to a tenant's lawful actions. In light of the above, I demand that you take immediate steps to resolve this issue. Specifically, I request the following actions: 1. Restore all services to their previous levels within [reasonable time frame]. 2. Provide written confirmation of the steps being taken to ensure this retaliatory behavior will cease immediately. 3. Clarify how future complaints or requests for repairs will be handled to prevent any further retaliatory actions. Please be aware that should you fail to comply with these demands within [reasonable time frame, e.g., 10 business days], I will have no choice but to pursue legal remedies available to me as a tenant under Washington State law. This may include filing a complaint with the appropriate housing authorities, seeking damages for any losses incurred, and considering legal action to ensure my rights as a tenant are upheld. I strongly believe that resolving this matter amicably and promptly is in the best interest of both parties. I trust that you will take this matter seriously and act accordingly. Enclosed with this letter, you will find copies of supporting documentation such as previous maintenance requests, photos, or any other evidence that will help establish the timeline and context of this issue. I am available for further discussion or to provide additional information if necessary. Please contact me at [your phone number] or [your email address]. I expect your prompt attention to this matter. Thank you for your immediate action in resolving this issue. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address]
