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 Fisher, I am writing to you because the problem with hot water is still relevant. Previously, we agreed to let a specialist look at the problem, but he told me that the root cause is not quite clear to him. Basically, nothing was fixed.
However
, I would like to know what would be our
next
steps. The plumber was at the flat a week ago and since
then
I have not heard any news. The condition I am living in right now is not bearable. I feel depressed since I do not have access to a hot shower. I have not taken a hot shower since the beginning of September, and I am hot
happy
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and happy
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, to say the least. I suppose if you could provide me with a portable heater, it would help me temporarily. I need it to stop spending time going to my friend, who lives 30 minutes from me. Please contact me as soon as possible. We need to get it fixed. If I can assist you somehow, I am always ready. Yours sincerely, Artem.
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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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