You are due to move into a rented apartment next week but you will not be able to due to an unexpected problem. Write a letter to the property manager. In your letter Explain the situation Describe your problems Tell him/her when you think you can move in

Dear property manager, I am Kaios Cheng, a tenant who is envisaged to move into your apartment in the coming week.
However
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, there is an emergency situation leading to the postponement. Yesterday, my grandma went to hospital
due to
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an acute illness. After diagnosis, she is actually infected by an epidemic causing headaches and coughing. Fortunately, it is diagnosed to be a benign sickness which is not a big deal to her body.
Nevertheless
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, she still needs to stay in the hospital for 2 weeks for the rehabilitation. So, I have to take care of her in the prevention of relapse. I assumed that there would be about 1 week late
due to
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my original moving date. I could pay additional rent for a week for any inconvenience caused to you. Please contact me later on for the deposit and compensation. Thank you for your kind attention. Yours Sincerely, Kaios Cheng

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task achievement
Make sure to clearly state the expected moving date as it will help clarify your situation better.
coherence and cohesion
You can use more linking words to help your ideas flow better from one to another.
coherence and cohesion
Try to divide your letter into clear paragraphs with one main idea in each for better clarity.
task achievement
Your letter addresses the main points: the situation, your problems, and a proposed moving date.
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Your tone is polite and respectful, which is important in formal letters.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite
Topic Vocabulary:
  • move
  • rented
  • apartment
  • problem
  • unexpected
  • situation
  • financial
  • emergency
  • efforts
  • resolve
  • date
  • time
  • manager
  • contact
  • help
  • personal
  • issues
  • prevent
  • possible
  • month
  • week
  • weekend
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