Richard Bainbridge
1324 N. Hanson Blvd. #46
Cityview, AZ 48756
Phone: (555)555-1212
Acme Realty Company
Property Manager for Aspen Hollows
2478 W. Mealpie Ave., Ste. #101
Scottsville, AZ 87946
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to follow up with Acme Realty Company about a formal complaint regarding my apartment, located at the address indicated above.
I have found mold spores located above the shower in the bathroom, as well as under the sink and in cabinets in the kitchen. It is well known that mold spores can cause respiratory issues over time. My lease states clearly in the Landlord Responsibilities section that:
“If, in Landlord's opinion, the Unit is so damaged as to be unfit for occupancy, and Landlord elects to make repairs, the rent provided in this Lease shall abate unless otherwise as provided by law during the period of time when the Unit is not fit for occupancy...”
Furthermore, it states in ARS 33-343 that:
“The lessee of a building which, without fault or neglect on the part of the lessee, is destroyed or so injured by the elements or any other cause as to be untenantable or unfit for occupancy, is not liable thereafter to pay rent to the lessor or owner unless expressly provided by written agreement...”
I would like to add that Arizona state law states that you are required to reply to this complaint within 5 days. If a reply is not received within 5 days, I will withhold payment until the issue is properly resolved.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Richard Bainbridge