You recently moved to a new apartment, but you are facing several problems with the place. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter: describe the problems you are having explain how these problems are affecting you tell the landlord what you want him/her to do

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Dear Sir, I hope
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letter finds you well. I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the newly built apartment where I recently moved. I am Sam, and I moved to your
RoseBury
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Rosebury
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apartments on 5th September 2026. The room where I am staying lacks proper ventilation because there is no window.
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, the whole apartment becomes very humid.
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, the kitchen taps are leaking, which cause the bad smell, and
increase
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the chances of slipping because of the wet floor. My schedule is quite demanding because I have to prepare reports, create presentations, and attend meetings with my managers and colleagues,
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staying at home.
Due to
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these ongoing problems, I am finding very difficulty
to focus
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on my tasks. I kindly request you to address
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matter as soon as possible, or
otherwise
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it may impact the whole building if it
left
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unattended. It would be helpful if you
can
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arrange
plumber
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a plumber
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and
electrician
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an electrician
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for the repair and maintenance of the apartment. During
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period, I can temporarily shift my belongings to another place if needed. I hope you
would
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will
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understand my situation and take action promptly. Yours faithfully, Sam.

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task response
State the main problems more clearly. For example, say that the bedroom has no window, not that the whole flat has no window. Also ask for a clear time for the work to be done.
task response
Explain the effect in more detail. The wet floor may cause a fall, and the heat and damp air may make it hard to sleep and work at home.
coherence and cohesion
Your letter has a clear order: problems, effects, and request. Use simple links such as “As a result” and “For this reason” to make the ideas flow even better.
coherence and cohesion
Keep each paragraph on one main point. The last paragraph could first say what work is needed, then say when workers may come.
language
Check small word forms: write “which cause a bad smell and increase the risk of slipping” and “I am finding it very difficult to focus.”
language
Ask for a plumber for the leaking taps and a builder or repair worker for the window and air problem. An electrician is not clearly needed.
task response
You cover all key parts of the task: you describe the problems, explain how they affect your work, and ask the landlord to act.
coherence and cohesion
The letter is easy to follow, with separate paragraphs and a polite opening and closing.
tone
Your tone is polite and suitable for writing to a landlord.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • newly rented apartment
  • heating system
  • water leak
  • kitchen sink
  • faulty electrical wiring
  • broken appliance
  • poor water pressure
  • unpleasant smell
  • water damage
  • noisy neighbours
  • disrupt my sleep
  • affect my daily routine
  • work from home
  • arrange repairs
  • qualified plumber
  • maintenance technician
  • urgent attention
  • resolve the issue
  • at your earliest convenience
  • contact me in advance
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