Tenant Toolkit: Sample Letters

Tenants Together is rolling out sample letters to help tenants dealing with a variety of problems with their landlord. From requesting repairs to contesting unfair fees, having a written record is the best way to assert your rights. If your landlord tries to retaliate against you for demanding safe, habitable, harassment-free housing, making your demands in writing means you have a paper trail in your defense. Not sure if any of these letters apply to your particular situation? Call our Tenant Rights Hotline at 888-495-8020 to speak with one of our counselors.

Here's a few of our more popular sample letters:

• Leaking roof? Tile crumbling in the bathroom? Mold on the ceiling? Request that your landlord make necessary repairs to your home.

• Being charged $50 a day for every day your rent is late? Contest unfair fees like this.

• Has it been more than 21 days since you moved out of your last rental and still no sign of your security deposit? Demand that your landlord send it immediately, with an itemized list of any deductions.

Tailor these letters to your personal case. These DO NOT substitute for legal advice! See our directory for legal advice or call our hotline at 888-495-8020 for assistance.

• Finally, don't forget to share your story with us! These appear on our Tenant Voices page.