Demand Letter: Landlord-Tenant

The document titled 'Demand Letter: Landlord-Tenant' is a formal letter sent by a landlord to a tenant who has failed to pay the monthly rent. The purpose of this letter is to demand payment of the outstanding rent within a specified timeframe, failing which the landlord reserves the right to terminate the tenancy and initiate legal proceedings to recover possession of the property and any outstanding amounts.

 

The letter begins with a polite salutation addressing the recipient as 'dear sir/madam' followed by a brief introduction. The landlord identifies themselves as 'party 1 name' and states that they are the landlord of the property in question. The details of the tenancy agreement are provided, including the agreement date, the term of the tenancy, the monthly rent amount, and the payment due date.

 

The landlord then highlights the breach of the tenancy agreement by the tenant, specifically their failure to pay the monthly rent for the period specified. The total amount of outstanding rent is mentioned, emphasizing that it is now due and owing from the tenant.

 

The purpose of the letter is clearly stated, which is to notify the tenant that unless the total sum of the outstanding rent is paid within 7 days from the date of the letter, the landlord will exercise their rights to terminate the tenancy and initiate legal proceedings. The consequences of non-payment are clearly outlined, including the recovery of possession of the property and the pursuit of all outstanding amounts along with legal costs.

 

The letter concludes with a formal closing, 'yours faithfully,' followed by the signature of the landlord or the landlord's representative. The landlord explicitly states that all rights and remedies are reserved, indicating their intention to take appropriate legal action if necessary.

How to use this document?

1. Begin the letter with a polite salutation, addressing the recipient as 'dear sir/madam'.

2. Provide a brief introduction, stating that you are the landlord and the purpose of the letter is to demand payment of outstanding rent.

3. Clearly state the details of the tenancy agreement, including the agreement date, the term of the tenancy, the monthly rent amount, and the payment due date.

4. Highlight the breach of the tenancy agreement by the tenant, specifically their failure to pay the monthly rent for the specified period.

5. Clearly state the total amount of outstanding rent and emphasize that it is now due and owing from the tenant.

6. Notify the tenant that unless the total sum of the outstanding rent is paid within 7 days from the date of the letter, the landlord will exercise their rights to terminate the tenancy and initiate legal proceedings.

7. Clearly outline the consequences of non-payment, including the recovery of possession of the property and the pursuit of all outstanding amounts along with legal costs.

8. Conclude the letter with a formal closing, such as 'yours faithfully,' followed by the signature of the landlord or the landlord's representative.

9. Explicitly state that all rights and remedies are reserved, indicating the intention to take appropriate legal action if necessary.