TO: Landlord's Name
FROM Tenant's name
RE: Repair and deduct notice
Dear (Landlord's name):
Date _______________
I notified you in a letter dated ______________(date of letter #1), of the need for
repairs at _______________________________(your address). It has been _____ days since I
wrote, and the needed repairs have not yet been made.
Enclosed please find copies of three (3) estimates for the repairs listed in my previous
letter. I am going to hire (name of company), the lowest bidder, to perform the work that
you have failed to provide if I don't hear from you in ____________ hours.
(IF WITHHOLDING RENT): I will pay the company myself from rent previously withheld.
(IF DEDUCTING FROM RENT): I will pay the company myself and deduct the amount from my next
rent.
Copies of the receipts will be enclosed.
Under state law, I am entitled to "repair and deduct" if I give you reasonable
written notice. I feel that I have been more than reasonable in this case.
Sincerely'
(Your name)