FL 6.4: RETALIATORY THREAT TO EVICT

                                        _______________________
                                                 Date
  
_____________________
  Landlord's Name

_____________________
  Address

______________________
  City, State, Zip Code

Dear _________________:
      Landlord's Name

     I have noted your threat to evict me from the premises 
and this is to inform you that I consider your threat 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. (O.ORC 5321.02).

     I am sure that 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 viola
tion 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 6.4: RETALIATORY THREAT TO EVICT

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