Tenant Letters

“After I reported mold in my bathroom, management suddenly gave me two violation notices for things that were never an issue before. I felt targeted and stressed. 

Re: Retaliatory Conduct Following Repair Request

Dear Management,

This correspondence addresses the retaliatory notices issued to (the tenant) shortly after reporting a legitimate repair concern involving mold. Under California Civil Code §1942.5, it is unlawful for a housing provider to issue warnings, citations, or other adverse actions in response to a tenant exercising their right to request repairs.

Please provide confirmation that the violation notices have been withdrawn and schedule the necessary inspection and remediation of the mold condition within....

“I asked my property manager three times to fix the heater. Instead of making repairs, maintenance entered my unit without notice while I was at work. I was uncomfortable and scared, and nothing ever got fixed. 

Dear Property Manager,

This letter concerns the repeated failure to make necessary repairs and the unauthorized entry into the tenant’s home without the required 24-hour written notice, in violation of California Civil Code §1954.

The tenant has made multiple documented requests for heat restoration, yet no repairs have been completed. Additionally, entering the unit without notice constitutes an unlawful invasion of privacy and must cease immediately.

Tenant requests the following within.... 

Failure to comply may result in escalation to the appropriate oversight authorities

“I was written up for things other tenants do every day. It felt personal and unfair.”

Re: Selective Enforcement — Fair Housing Act Concerns
Applying rules to one tenant but not others constitutes discriminatory treatment.
Tenant requests clarification of policies and equal enforcement going forward.

“I got a 3-day notice and thought I had to move out right away. TenantAssist explained the notice wasn’t an eviction and helped me respond.”

Re: Response to 3-Day Notice
A 3-day notice is not an eviction. Only a court order can remove a tenant.
Tenant contests the allegations and requests compliance with due process under CA eviction procedures.