Sample Repair and Deduct Letter
Your Name
Your Address ( Apt # )
Date
Dear Landlord,
On ( Date ) , my apartment and building was inspected by the Board of Health. The inspector certified on his report as potentially dangerous the following health code violations:
( List and Number the Violations )
You did not begin repairs within five days nor substantially complete the repairs within 14 days of notification of the violations.
We have therefore spent, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws , Chapter 111, sec. 127L, the following amounts in repairing the above conditions, which are being deducted from our rent payments:
Materials: $
Labor: $
Copies of the bills for these repairs are enclosed.
Very truly yours,
Your Name