How do I write a demand letter to landlord asking to make repairs or I withhold my rent?
Very few states allow this. I would check the civil code on this first, and make sure to have it handy when your landlord decides to evict you for unpaid rent. That being said, there needs to be written documentation beforehand. You cannot simply decide one day to compile a list of everything wrong and expect everything to be fixed. You will also need to make sure the things you are requesting to be fixed are not your own fault (ie dirty carpet, broken cabinets that were damaged by tenant, etc). If you are absolutely sure you want to do this, then you will need to put as much info as possible in the letter, including date, your name, landlord’s name, and address of rental unit. Simply say that, after repeated attempts, necessary repairs have not been made. Per [your state]’s law (it would be helpful if you could insert the civil code quoting this), please consider this your 30 day notice to make necessary reparations or I will be forced to hire a professional and deduct the cost of rep
if you are in England you have no right to with hold your rent. You didnt mention what repairs you need doing. Write to the landlord asking for the repairs to be done, stating what repairs need doing, and ask for a reply to your letter. Depending upon what needs doing, wait a week for the landlord to look into it and to arrange repairs, if you dont hear from him/her. Write another letter reminding that the repairs need doing, this time, state that the repairs should begin within a reasonable time period, 15 days for example, if nothing happens consider taking legal advice, go to the CAB, or a solicitor. The environmental health officer can force the landlord to make repairs within 48 hours depending on what needs doing, IE you have no gas/water or the roof has fallen off.
