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Landlord-Tenant Complaint Form
Instructions:
Fill out the Complaint Form accurately and completely.
Provide the following documentation with the Complaint Form (if applicable):
Lease agreement (including all addenda);
Correspondence to or from the landlord/tenant;
Receipts for repairs; and
Photographs, videotapes, or any other documentation in support of this complaint.
Submit Complaint Form Online.
Download a copy of the Complaint Form and Instructions for your record.
Send a copy of the completed Complaint Form to the other party to put them on notice and provide an opportunity to resolve the dispute.
Once our Office receives your Complaint Form, you will be notified in writing of the case number and the name and telephone number of the Investigator assigned to your case.
Part I: Person(s) Filing the Complaint (Complainant)
Complainant Type*
Landlord
Tenant
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First Name*
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Last Name*
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First Name
Last Name
Street Address*
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Apt/Unit/Suite
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City*
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State*
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Zip Code*
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Day Phone*
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Evening Phone
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Email Address*
Enter a valid email address
Part II: Person(s) Complaint is Against (Respondent)
Respondent Type*
Landlord
Tenant
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First Name*
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Last Name*
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First Name
Last Name
Street Address*
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Apt/Unit/Suite
City*
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State*
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Zip Code*
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Day Phone*
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Evening Phone
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Email Address*
Part III: Rental Property (Address of rental unit involved in the dispute)
Street Address*
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Apt/Unit/Suite
City*
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State*
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Zip Code*
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Property Type*
Multi-family (Apartment/Condo)
Single Family (House/Townhouse)
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Name of Complex/Community (If applicable)
Part IV: Complaint
The issue involves (check one or more)*
Security Deposit
Lease
Notice to Vacate
Condition of Property
Other
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Describe complaint/dispute*
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What action(s) will resolve your complaint*
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Have you filed any other complaint related to this matter? (Check all that apply.)
No
Code Enforcement
District Court
Fair Housing/Human Rights
Landlord-Tenant Affairs
State Attorney General
Other
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Part V: Upload Supporting Documents
Lease agreement (including all addenda)
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I affirm under penalty of perjury that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also understand that if there are any changes in property ownership, owner address, or agent/legal agent contact information that I must notify the Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Licensing and Registration Unit within 10 days of the change.
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If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs at 240-777-0311