You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flat mates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter, • state your reason for writing • describe the problems and explain how you feel • propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action

Dear Mr Stinson, I am writing
this
letter to you regarding the recurring issue of the heater from the past few months. I, along with four flatmates, have been residing at the rented accommodation
from
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6 months and the problem started ever since.
Firstly
, the aforementioned issue actually started in March 2020, a week after we all moved in. I reckon the same was conveyed immediately.
Although
you sent a few workmen
couple
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of times,
however
, they were only able to resolve it temporarily. As you know, all the tenants here are research scholars plus we have our classes early in the morning,
hence
, we need to get ready and due to
this
issue, we tend to get late for the scheduled lectures.
Moreover
, my exams are around the corner and it is getting extremely difficult to concentrate. Undoubtedly, you are trying to get it resolved, but I think
instead
of getting the equipment repaired, it would be better if you can get it replaced.
Besides
, it is pretty old already. I request you to kindly take the necessary action
otherwise
, I will have to break the contract and have to leave as
this
is hampering my time and studies both and I certainly cannot afford to risk it anymore. Looking forward to hearing from you. Regards, Swarnim Tripathi
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • I am writing to bring to your attention...
  • I wish to formally complain about...
  • Despite several attempts to repair...
  • The absence of hot water and heating...
  • This ongoing issue has caused considerable inconvenience...
  • As a result, it has become increasingly difficult to...
  • I urge you to take immediate action...
  • I propose that a specialist be consulted...
  • Should this problem persist...
  • I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience...
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