Free Rent Abatement Request Log PDF
Document habitability issues, notices to your landlord, and requested rent abatements in a printable PDF log.
Published December 3, 2025
Track unsafe conditions, how you notified the landlord, and the rent reduction you asked for so you can prove habitability problems and mitigation steps.
When to use this
- You’re living with heat outages, leaks, pests, or other habitability violations.
- You reported issues but responses are slow or inconsistent.
- You plan to request rent abatement or escrow and need a clean paper trail.
How to do it (fast)
- List each issue and when you noticed it.
- Record how and when you notified the landlord or property manager.
- Document the abatement or credit you requested and any response.
- Generate and save the PDF with your photos, inspector notes, or code complaints.
Why this helps
- Shows code enforcement or housing court that you notified the landlord and asked for specific relief.
- Keeps a single log of multiple issues, timelines, and any partial abatements offered.
- Supports negotiations, mediation, or escrow motions with organized documentation.
Related tools
- Rent Abatement Request Log Tool
- Rent Payment Dispute Log
- Rent Escrow Payment Log
- Security Deposit Proof
Not legal advice. Courts set their own rules. Keep your original records.