You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flatmates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
- state your reason for writing
- describe the problems and explain how you feel
- propose a solution and ask the landlord to take actions
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………..,
Vocabulary:
- Inconvenience (noun) – Trouble or difficulty caused to one’s personal requirements or comfort.
- Example: The lack of hot water has caused considerable inconvenience.
- Essentials (noun) – A thing that is absolutely necessary.
- Example: Heating and hot water are essentials for daily living.
- Rectify (verb) – Put right; correct.
- Example: I hope you can rectify this issue promptly.
Sample Letter:
Dear Mr. Roberts,
I hope this letter finds you well. My name is [Your Name], a tenant at [Address], and I am writing to bring to your attention a recurrent problem we’ve been facing with the heating system in our flat.
For the past few weeks, we’ve been without hot water and heating. While I understand that mechanical failures can occur, the consistent absence of these essentials, especially during this chilly season, has made our daily routines quite challenging. We’ve tried layering up, but living without hot water has made even the most mundane tasks, like taking a shower or washing dishes, incredibly inconvenient.
Your maintenance team has made attempts to resolve the issue, for which we are appreciative. However, despite their efforts, the problem persists. Given the duration and severity of this issue, I would like to propose that you consider having a thorough check by expert technicians or even think about replacing the heating system if necessary. It’s essential for us to have a predictable and consistent heating solution, especially as the colder months approach.
I kindly ask for your prompt attention to this matter. Please let us know how you plan to rectify this situation so that we can adjust accordingly.
Thank you for understanding and looking into this matter urgently.
Warm regards,
[Your Name].
