Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to cease retaliatory threats to evict or retaliatory eviction - District of Columbia 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the date at the top of the letter. This establishes when the notice is being sent.
  3. Fill in the landlord’s name and address in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy for proper delivery.
  4. In the greeting, address your landlord directly using their name. This personalizes your communication.
  5. Provide your address as a tenant in the specified section. This clarifies your identity and location.
  6. Clearly state the reason for this notice, referencing any threats or eviction notices received. Be specific about dates and events that prompted this action.
  7. List examples of actions that may have led to retaliation, ensuring you highlight your good faith actions as a tenant.
  8. Conclude with a demand for withdrawal of eviction threats, mentioning potential defenses and punitive damages if necessary.
  9. Sign and date the document at the bottom, ensuring it is ready for delivery.
  10. Select how you will deliver this notice (personal delivery, certified mail, etc.) and sign accordingly.

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Dear (NAME OF LANDLORD) , I (NAME OF TENANT) have been a tenant at (TENANT ADDRESS) since (DATE TENANCY BEGAN). I am writing because I have been subject to harassment, intimidation, and threats by you and your agents. I demand that you cease this unlawful conduct immediately.
Tenant harassment, in this context, refers to any act or behavior by a tenant that is intended to intimidate, threaten, or cause distress to a property manager or landlord. This can take various forms such as verbal abuse, assault, property damage, or even stalking.
Stay Calm and Professional: Maintain your composure when interacting with your landlord. Responding with anger or frustration can escalate the situation. Document Everything: Keep detailed records of all interactions with your landlord, including dates, times, and the nature of the conversations.
Whether you can sue your landlord for emotional distress depends on the specific facts of your case. In general, to win a lawsuit for emotional distress, you must prove that your landlords conduct was intentional or reckless, and that it caused you severe emotional distress.
Sample Letter for Giving Notice to Your Landlord Dear [Landlords Name], Please accept this letter as formal notice of my intention to vacate the rental unit at [Your Address]. As per the terms of my lease agreement, I am providing [required notice period] notice. My last day in the unit will be [date].
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Dear () , I () have been a tenant at () since (). I am writing because I have been subject to harassment, intimidation, and threats by you and your agents. I demand that you cease this unlawful conduct immediately.
In many California jurisdictions, the defense of retaliatory eviction is viewed with some disfavor by most judges and juries unless the tenant is able to prove that rent is paid up and a complaint made as to the condition of the premises before the eviction commenced.
If severe or repeated harassment continues despite warnings, the landlord has the right to evict tenants. In less extreme cases, avoiding eviction can reduce legal risks.

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