FL 6.1: RETALIATORY RENT INCREASE

                                        _______________________
                                             Date

_____________________
  Landlord's Name

_____________________
  Address

______________________
  City, State, Zip Code

Dear _________________:
      Landlord's Name

     I have received your notice of a rent increase and this 
letter is to inform you that I consider your action to be 
retaliatory.

     The Ohio Landlord-Tenant Law provides that a landlord may 
not increase the rent, decrease services, threaten to bring an 
eviction or evict a tenant because the tenant has complained to 
the landlord about the conditions, complained to an appropriate 
government agency about a code violation or joined with other 
tenants for the purpose of negotiating or dealing collectively 
with the landlord. (ORC 5321.02).

     I am sure this letter will clear up the matter.  However, 
I want you to know that I will take whatever action is necessary 
to defend my rights.  The law provides for recovery of actual 
damages together with attorneys' fees if there is a violation of 
the above section of the law.

     Thank you for your attention to this matter.

                         Sincerely,

                         ______________________
                            Tenant's Signature

                         _______________________
                            Address

                         ________________________
                           City, State, Zip Code


FL 6.1: RETALIATORY RENT INCREASE

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