Sample Letters/First request for repairs to landlord

First request for repairs to landlord

March 11, 2019

[Mr. or Ms. and your landlord’s name and address]
Mr. John Smith
250 Main Street
Anytown, PA 19999 

Dear Mr. Smith:

[Say who you are] We are your tenants at the Low Rise Apartments on Broad Street, under a lease agreement dated November 20, 2014

[Tell what your problem is] We are having a problem with our toilet and sewer system. Every time we flush the toilet, raw sewage backs up into our sinks and the bathtub. It’s really unhealthy and unsanitary, especially since we have an 8-month-old infant. We request that you fix the problem by March 20, 2019.

Sincerely,

[Your (tenant’s) name and address]
Susan and Fred Jones
150 Broad Street, Apt 15
Anytown, PA 19999
​555-555-5555