These letters have been developed by staff with years of experience in tenants' rights. Having a written record is the best way to assert your rights and protect yourself against landlord retaliation. Tailor these letters to your personal case. These DO NOT substitute for legal advice! See our directory for local resources.
AB 3088 Declaration of COVID-19 Impacts - Eviction Notice COVID-19 Rent Debt (read more here)
Rent Increase Not In Compliance with Ban On Price Gouging
Use only rent increases above 10%. Note, this letter is only effective when a county is in a state of emergency or affected by a county in state of emergency. Read more here
Rent Rollback for Ab1482 January 1, 2020 (read more here)
Evictions
Evction Notice/Termiation Invalid- No Just Cause Reason Given
Eviction Notice /Termination Invalid - Not Served With Proper Notice Time
Eviction Notice / Termination Invalid - Served by Text, Email or Other Electronic Message
Eviction/Termination Invalid - By Phone / Verbal
Dispute a 3-day Eviction Notice
Document That You Have Complied with a 3-Day "Pay or Quit" or "Cure or Quit" Notice
Eviction Due to Substantial Repairs
Retaliatory Eviction for COVID-19 Rent Debt
Improper entry/lockout:
Harassment / Retaliation
Hostigo Basado en Estatus de Inmigracion o Ciudadania
Threats Based on Immigration or Citizenship Status
Security Deposits:
Demand Return of Security Deposit
Notice of Intent to Vacate and Pre-Move-Out Inspection
Contesting Security Deposit Deductions
Rent/Fees:
Improper Notice of Rent Increase
Habitability of home:
Leaving Before Lease is Up Due to Uninhabitable Conditions
Other:
Requesting Reasonable Accommodations for a Disability
Relocation Payment for AB1482 No Fault Eviction
Foreclosure:
Public Letter to Bank to Fight Eviction