You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an apartment. You left the apartment in good condition but the Landlord won't return your deposit. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter • explain why you are writing • ask for the return of your deposit inform the landlord of possible legal action

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Dear Mr Coleman, I am writing to request the return of the £800 deposit that I paid to you in advance. before I rented No. 21, Britannia Court for the month of April. When I telephoned your office I was told that you are not intending to repay
this
money and I am unable to understand the reason for
this
. When I signed the rental agreement it was my understanding that the deposit would be returned if the apartment was vacated dean and undamaged.
This
was the condition of the flat when I returned the keys. I cleaned the whole apartment and there were no breakages and no damage to fittings or furniture. I believe that I have kept to the terms of the agreement and
therefore
I respectfully request that my deposit be repaid in full. I shall have no alternative left other than to seek legal advice if we are unable to resolve
this
matter in a satisfactory manner. Yours sincerely, Steve Chapman
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task response
Clarify the specific amount of the deposit and the date of the rental agreement to provide more precise details.
coherence cohesion
The structure of the letter is clear and the greeting and closing are appropriate. Ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single main idea for better cohesion.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • refundable deposit
  • rental agreement
  • amicably
  • tenancy
  • diligently maintained
  • legal proceedings
  • inspect
  • wear and tear
  • withhold
  • non-compliance
  • promptly
  • documented evidence
  • liability
  • small claims court
  • tenants' rights
  • non-negotiable
  • deadline
  • escalation
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