You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter introduce yourself explain what is wrong with the furniture say what action you would like the landlord to take You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .................,

Dear Sir/Madam, I hope
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email finds you well.
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is Jeevitha Sachithanantham, and I am writing to introduce myself
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and inform you about some issues with the furniture in the apartment that my family and I
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have rented from you.
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with, I
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living in a two-bedroom
appartment
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apartment
for the past three months, with my husband and two children.
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, everything is well;
however
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, I would
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bring to your attention
about
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the conditions of some furniture.
Firstly
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, the sofa in the living room has broken springs
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makes it uncomfortable to use.
Secondly
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, the
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chair is unable
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to open, and
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the wardrobe door is not closing properly because of a damaged hinge. I would request you to repair or replace the
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items at your earliest convenience, as it is impacting the daily efficiency of our
life
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. Please let me know if you wish to arrange a time
if
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any inspection or
maintainence
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maintenance
is
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required. Thank you for your attention to
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matter. I look forward to hearing your response. Yours sincerely, Jeevitha S

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grammar
Fix many small grammar errors and spellings, like 'appartment' and 'maintenence'. Use 'apartment' and 'maintenance'.
content/clarity
Be clear on what you want and when. Ask for a repair by a date or a week. This helps the landlord.
structure
Make one idea in each paragraph. Start with who you are, then list the items, then ask for action.
tone
Polite tone and good closing.
task response
Clear request for repair or replacement.
coherence
Signposts like 'Firstly' and 'Secondly' help flow.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Dear
  • I am writing to express my dissatisfaction
  • regarding
  • the condition
  • furniture
  • belongings
  • for instance
  • damaged
  • broken
  • worn-out
  • appliance
  • household items
  • it is unacceptable
  • inconvenient
  • inhabitable
  • affecting
  • negatively
  • urgent attention
  • replacement
  • repair
  • resolve
  • maintenance
  • prompt response
  • Thank you for your attention
  • Yours sincerely
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