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Ask your landlord to carry out repairs

Use this for damp, mould, heating or hot water failures, leaks or anything affecting the structure of the property.

Send to Your landlord or letting agent · checked 14/09/2026

Have these to hand before you write

  • Dates the problem started and any previous reports
  • Photographs or video of each issue
  • Your tenancy start date

Suggested subject line

Repairs required at [YOUR ADDRESS]

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I am writing to report repairs needed at [YOUR ADDRESS], where I am the tenant. Please treat this email as formal notice of the disrepair described below and confirm when a contractor will attend.

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General information, not legal or financial advice. Check your own contract and current rules before sending.