Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner. Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter • say how long you now want to rent the apartment for • explain why your plans have changed • tell the owner about a problem in the apartment

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Dear Ms. Granger, I hope
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letter finds you well. I am writing to you in regard to the unit contract. I was hoping that we could negotiate about the period of my residency at
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apartment. First and foremost, I would like to know whether I could extend my stay by signing a new contract for another six months.
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is
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the fact that I was meant to graduate from
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apply
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college
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semester, but I had some disagreements with my professor on my thesis.
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, I am going to graduate the next semester.
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, I
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wanted to mention an issue with the air conditioner. A few days ago, I turned it on to see if it functions, but unfortunately, it was not working properly. I was hoping that you could fix it as soon as possible because summer is close. I hope that my request can be
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. I am looking forward to hearing back from you. Yours Sincerely, Mahsa.

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Consider providing a brief introduction about your current stay, emphasizing the length of time you've been there and why you enjoy living in the apartment.
coherence and cohesion
You could improve the flow between paragraphs by using linking words or phrases to connect your ideas better, ensuring a smoother progression.
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While your letter is polite, you could add a bit more warmth or gratitude toward the end, expressing your appreciation for the owner and their attention to your concerns.
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Your letter has a polite and respectful tone, which is appropriate for communication with a landlord.
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You clearly addressed the request for an extension of your lease and explained the reason for your change in plans effectively.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • lease extension
  • rent renewal
  • tenancy agreement
  • extend contract
  • residential term
  • currently residing
  • plan adjustment
  • maintenance issue
  • residential upkeep
  • repair request
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