Repair and Deduct Request

Purpose: This document serves as a formal written notice from a tenant to a landlord under the "repair and deduct" legal principle. It is used when a landlord has failed to conduct necessary repairs, and the tenant intends to or has arranged for the repairs and seeks to deduct the cost from rent.

To: {landlordName}, {landlordAddress}

From: {tenantName}, {tenantAddress}

Date: {date}

Notice of Required Repairs

I, {tenantName}, tenant of the premises located at {rentalAddress}, am writing to notify you of a repair issue that has not been addressed despite previous notifications. As of the date above, the following condition(s) require your urgent attention:

{#repairIssues}

• {item}: {description}

{/repairIssues}

Legal Right to Repair and Deduct

According to applicable landlord-tenant law in the State of {state}, I am exercising my right to repair the above condition(s) if not resolved in a timely manner and deduct the reasonable cost from future rent payment(s).

Prior Communication Attempts

The issue(s) listed above were previously reported to you on {initialReportDate}, and I have not received a response or observed any action being taken. Below are the methods and dates of communication:

{#communications}

• {method} on {communicationDate}

{/communications}

Action Plan

If no corrective action is taken by {repairDeadline}, I will proceed with hiring a qualified professional to complete the repair(s) and will deduct the cost from the rent due on {rentAdjustmentDate}.

The projected cost of repairs is estimated to be {estimatedCost}. I will provide documentation such as receipts and invoices once repairs are completed.

Summary of Repair Issue(s)

Signature

Sincerely,

{tenantName}
{tenantEmail}
{tenantPhone}