Landlord Repair Demand letter template

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[DATE]

[RECIPIENT NAME]
[RECIPIENT ADDRESS]

Re: Demand for Repair — Breach of Implied Warranty of Habitability

Dear [RECIPIENT NAME]:

I first reported the following condition on [FIRST REPORTED DATE], and it remains unrepaired: [REPAIR NEEDED].

Facts:
[FACTS]

Requested resolution:
[DESIRED OUTCOME]

Under the implied warranty of habitability and applicable state landlord-tenant law, you are required to maintain the premises in a safe and livable condition. I demand that these repairs be completed within the time required by law (typically 14–30 days depending on severity). If not, I reserve the right to pursue rent withholding, repair-and-deduct remedies, or a habitability action, and to report this condition to local code enforcement.

Please confirm the date repairs will be completed.

Sincerely,

[USER FULL NAME]
[USER ADDRESS]

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What you'll need

• • Recipient
• • Recipient address
• • Your name
• • Your address
• • Repair needed
• • First reported
• • Facts
• • Desired outcome