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Complaint about a landlord template (US)
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Tenant Repair Request and Complaint
Tenant Name
Rental Property Address, Unit
Tenant Email or Phone
Date: Letter Date
Sent by: Delivery Method and Tracking Number
To: Landlord or Property Manager Name
Landlord Address
Re: Request for repairs at Rental Property Address
Dear Landlord Name:
I rent the unit at the address above under a lease dated Lease Date. I am writing to give you written notice of the following problems, which need repair:
| Problem | First Noticed | Earlier Notice Given |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Problem, such as No Heat, Leaking Roof or Mold | First Date Noticed | First Earlier Notice |
| Second Problem | Second Date Noticed | Second Earlier Notice |
Effect
These conditions affect the health, safety or habitability of the unit as follows: Effect on Tenant, such as Health Risk or Areas That Cannot Be Used. Photos are attached.
Request
Under the law of Property State and the lease, a landlord must keep a rental home fit to live in and in compliance with housing codes. Please complete these repairs within Requested Repair Days days of this letter, or contact me by Response Date to arrange access. I can give access on Available Access Times.
Reserved Rights
If the repairs are not made within a reasonable time, I may use the remedies state and local law allow, which may include contacting the local housing or code enforcement office at Local Agency, and Other Remedies Allowed by State Law. I will continue to pay rent as the lease requires unless the law allows otherwise.
State law also protects tenants from retaliation, such as rent increases, reduced services or eviction, because a tenant asks for repairs or reports code violations.
Thank you for your prompt attention.
Sincerely,
Tenant Signature
Tenant Printed Name