Our landlord is a greedy piece of trash. We have paid our rent on time every single month for over 2 years and she will not fix anything. We have contacted local agencies and filed a formal complaint. They told us to send her a formal letter stating exactly what we need done to our house. Can anyone help me with this? What do I need to put in the letter? Any websties with examples? Thanks to all!
2007-02-01 04:07:19 · 8 answers · asked by redpeach_mi 7 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
They mean formal as in procedural, not formal as in format.
Keep it simple, and send it both regular and certified mail.
Do not add anything such as what you believe your rights are, long stories, your feelings, all your personal problems, your frustration, conditions, threats, time frames, etc. You have been told to send a formal request for repairs to your landlord, period. You have not been asked to give deadlines, your interpretation of the law or your lease, or any other type of statement.
Also, do not offer your opinion on the nature or scope of the work. You are not a licensed plumber, electrician, contractor, etc. Simply state the problem, such as the front door does not close properly, the kitchen faucet leaks, the heat in the rear bedroom does not work, etc.
Do it just like this:
Date
Name and address of Landlord
re: your address, apartment #, etc
Dear Landlord,
The following items are in need of replacement and/or repair:
1)
2)
3)
Please make the necessary arrangements.
Thank you,
sign your name
2007-02-01 04:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You should send a formal letter:
List your complaints in date order
Explain how, when you reported it to landlord and landlords response
You should probably do a brief outline before you begin the letter just to make sure you know what you need to cover
You need to ask for specific remedies - that is repairs or money
You need to set out a reasonable time frame for each request
Ex. front window must be replaced within 3 days of her receipt of the letter OR include an estimate from a local business for the work, tell landlord you will hire firm and deduct from rent
Have someone else read through the letter when you've finished it - it will help to have an objective person read it for clarity. Also, wait a day or so before you mail it - re-read it to see if it's complete.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
2007-02-01 04:15:34 · answer #2 · answered by fdm215 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Keep it simple.
Date it, put her address at the top left.
Summarize how you have paid your rent on time for two years, and detail how you have contacted her in the past.
Then just list down the side of the page all the repairs you need done.
Look in your lease for language that speaks to how she is supposed to fix this stuff, and include quotes if there is anything specific in that document that helps your case.
Send it certified mail. Keep a copy. Keep a record of all the times you have talked to her about it.
Be persistent. Follow up.
Good luck!
2007-02-01 04:18:41 · answer #3 · answered by imnotachickenyoureaturkey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure it's that difficult.... Suggest you check whether there are others in the building who already have dogs, and especially any in the building who rent from the same landlord. If yes to both those, you'll have a pretty good starting point. Just say that you're getting a dog, as others have, and you're just seeing if he's ok with it too. He should be. If no one else has a dog, then you'd be wise to ask your neighbours if they'd mind...if they're OK, then you should say that to the landlord as part of your submission. And be prepared to push them if they are reluctant...we had to, to get the landlords to accept our two cats...we checked with neighbours, though, and that helped. Finally, if it's a yappy noisy dog that will disturb the peace, well, don't get it.
2016-05-24 02:00:38 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of any formal examples but from my understanding it needs to be worded to the effect of;
"Landlord
This letter is to inform you that repairs need to be done to the unit. The repairs are as follows
XYZ - Why it needs to be repaired/replaced
ABC - Why it needs to be repaired/replaced
Please address these issues in a timely manner. If these issues are not addressed within 30 days, I will excercise my right to with hold the cost of repair from my monthly rent."
Send it certified signature required mail.
2007-02-01 04:13:53 · answer #5 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
word 2003 has a really good program. when you open word there should be a box that appears on the right. it should say Getting Started. in the search box type in 'formal letter'. then it will give you a whole bunch of examples and templates. i just went to it and you can download a template letter head that reads 'complaint letter'. just put your info in the spaces and bingo! ya done!
good luck
peace out
2007-02-01 04:15:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
im not exactly sure how you would word the letter but make sure you attach some quotes from repairers to the letter.
2007-02-01 04:12:00 · answer #7 · answered by desert_rose1274 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I duno , but hey Nice Picture . Print it out and Send it to him as a Postcard . That shall do the job.
2007-02-01 04:15:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋