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Repair Request Letter Generator

Describe the problem, pick your state, and get a repair request letter you can copy, print and send by certified mail.

Problems (check all that apply)

Many landlords are given 14 days for urgent repairs; pick a reasonable date.

How this tool works: method and sources

  1. Your inputs are used only in your browser to write the letter; nothing is sent to us.
  2. If your state has a verified repair-and-deduct or rent withholding or escrow statute, the letter cites it in one sentence. If we have not verified your state, the letter makes a general reservation of rights and tells you so.
  3. Always send the letter by certified mail, return receipt requested, and keep a copy and your mailing receipt.
  4. The state data in this tool was researched from primary sources (state codes and attorney general guides) and checked November 2026. Each result links the statute it uses. If a rule is marked not verified, the tool shows no number for it.
Statutes by state (numbered references)
  1. Alabama: Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-403 (Reserved), 35-9A-404; Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-164, 35-9A-405(a)
  2. Alaska: AS 34.03.180(a)(1); AS 34.03.190(a)
  3. Arizona: A.R.S. § 33-1363; A.R.S. §§ 33-1365(A), 33-1368(B)
  4. Arkansas: Ark. Code Ann. § 18-17-502(d) (Act 1052 of 2021); Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-17-502(d)(3)(B), 18-60-307(c)(2)
  5. California: Cal. Civ. Code § 1942; Cal. Civ. Code § 1942.4; Code Civ. Proc. § 1174.2
  6. Colorado: C.R.S. § 38-12-507(1)(c); C.R.S. § 38-12-507(2)
  7. Connecticut: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-13; Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-14h, 47a-4a
  8. Delaware: 25 Del. C. § 5307; 25 Del. C. § 5308
  9. District of Columbia: no verified citation for this tool yet; see your state attorney general
  10. Florida: Fla. Stat. ch. 83, part II; Fla. Stat. § 83.60(1)(b), (2)
  11. Georgia: no verified citation for this tool yet; see your state attorney general
  12. Hawaii: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-64; Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-78
  13. Idaho: Idaho Code § 6-320(a)(6), (d); Idaho Code § 6-320
  14. Illinois: 765 ILCS 742/5 (Residential Tenants' Right to Repair Act); none
  15. Indiana: IC 32-31-8-6
  16. Iowa: Iowa Code § 562A.27(4); § 562A.23(1)(a); Iowa Code § 562A.24(1)
  17. Kansas: K.S.A. 58-2559 to 58-2563; K.S.A. 58-2561(a)
  18. Kentucky: KRS 383.635; KRS 383.640 (essential services); KRS 383.645(1)
  19. Louisiana: La. Civ. Code art. 2694
  20. Maine: 14 M.R.S. § 6026; 14 M.R.S. §§ 6021, 6002(3)
  21. Maryland: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-211
  22. Massachusetts: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, § 127L; Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 239, § 8A
  23. Michigan: MCL 125.530; 600.5720(1)(f)-(g)
  24. Minnesota: Minn. Stat. § 504B.425(c); Minn. Stat. § 504B.385
  25. Mississippi: Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-15; Miss. Code Ann. ch. 89-8 (no provision)
  26. Missouri: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.234; None
  27. Montana: Mont. Code Ann. §§ 70-24-406(1)(b), 70-24-408
  28. Nebraska: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1427
  29. Nevada: NRS 118A.360; NRS 118A.355(1)(d), 118A.380
  30. New Hampshire: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:13-d
  31. New Jersey: Marini v. Ireland, 56 N.J. 130 (1970); Berzito v. Gambino, 63 N.J. 460 (1973)
  32. New Mexico: N.M. Stat. § 47-8-27.2
  33. New York: N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-b (case law); N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-b
  34. North Carolina: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-44(c)
  35. North Dakota: N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-13
  36. Ohio: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.07(B); Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.07(B)-(C)
  37. Oklahoma: 41 O.S. § 121(B)-(C); 41 O.S. § 121
  38. Oregon: ORS 90.368; ORS 90.365(1)(a); ORS 90.365; ORS 90.370
  39. Pennsylvania: Pugh v. Holmes, 405 A.2d 897 (Pa. 1979); 35 P.S. § 1700-1 (Rent Withholding Act, Act 536 of 1965)
  40. Rhode Island: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-30; R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 34-18-32(a), 34-18-31(a)(3)
  41. South Carolina: S.C. Code § 27-40-630(a), (c); S.C. Code §§ 27-40-610, 27-40-790
  42. South Dakota: SDCL § 43-32-9
  43. Tennessee: no verified citation for this tool yet; see your state attorney general
  44. Texas: Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.056, 92.0561; Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.058, 92.0563
  45. Utah: Utah Code § 57-22-6(1), (4)(a)(ii); Utah Code § 57-22-6(4)(a)(i)
  46. Vermont: 9 V.S.A. § 4459; 9 V.S.A. § 4458(a)(1)
  47. Virginia: Va. Code § 55.1-1244.1; Va. Code § 55.1-1244
  48. Washington: RCW 59.18.100; RCW 59.18.115
  49. West Virginia: W. Va. Code § 37-6-30; W. Va. Code ch. 37, art. 6 (no withholding/escrow section)
  50. Wisconsin: Wis. Stat. § 704.07(4)
  51. Wyoming: W.S. §§ 1-21-1203(b), 1-21-1206; W.S. §§ 1-21-1203(b), 1-21-1206(a)

Not legal advice. This tool gives general information, not legal advice, and laws change. For help with your situation, contact Legal Services Corporation legal help.

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