Document background
The Constructive Eviction Letter is a critical legal document used in Australian residential tenancy disputes when a landlord's actions or inactions have made a property uninhabitable. It serves as formal documentation of serious habitability issues that breach the implied warranty of habitability under Australian state tenancy laws. This document is typically employed when previous informal communications have failed to resolve serious maintenance or safety issues. The letter must comply with state-specific residential tenancy legislation and should detail all relevant issues, communication history, and requested remedies. It often precedes legal action and may be required as evidence in tenancy tribunal proceedings. The document should reference specific violations of local building codes, health regulations, and tenancy laws to establish the legal basis for the complaint.
