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The Apartment That You Have Rented Was Repaired, Later Discovered Defects - GT Letter Writing Band 9

Updated: Aug 29

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


The apartment that you have rented was repaired recently. Later you discovered some defects in repairs.


Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter,

  • explain what the problem is

  • suggest how it can be fixed

  • say what you would like the landlord to do about it

You should write at least 150 words.


You do NOT need to write any addresses.


Begin your letter as follows:


Dear.....................,


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Dear Mrs. Starc,


I writing to you to inform the problems associated with the recent repair works that had taken place in my apartment.


As you know the repair was initiated to fix the air-conditioning (AC) system. Unfortunately, it is still not cooling properly. It might be because a wide variety of debris has found its way into this equipment, including grass, dirt, and other contaminants, resulting in a serious clog, and leading up to a system malfunction.


I would suggest that you should give a call to the original store where you purchased this AC, as they may have much more comprehensive experiences and knowledge. In addition, you should also check if this AC is still under the cover of the warranty, as this could help you save some money. Otherwise, you could purchase a new AC for the house, as it is highly imperative for me.


Meanwhile, I think you should also let your tenants know when you are planning to have the next repair work, as this could help us adjust our plan accordingly as some works of the refurbishment can create an intolerable noise.


Thanks for your understanding, and I look forward to your prompt response to this issue.


Yours sincerely,


Carina Smyth


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