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Formal Request Letter #195
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have been living in a rented apartment for the last two years. Your rental agreement will expire in two months, but you want to extend it for another two years.

Write a letter to the agency. In your letter,

  • introduce yourself
  • say why you want to extend the contract
  • mention what changes you would recommend in the contract

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses at the top of your letter.

Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………,

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214 words · 3 body paragraphs
Opening

I am writing to express my interest in extending the rental agreement for the apartment I have been living in for the past two years.

Bullet 1

introduce yourself

My name is [Your Name], and I have been a tenant at [Apartment Address] since [Starting Date]. Over the past two years, I have grown attached to the apartment and the neighborhood. The location is convenient for my work, and I have established a sense of community here.

Bullet 2

say why you want to extend the contract

I would like to extend the contract for another two years to provide stability and continuity in my living arrangements. By extending the agreement, I can continue to maintain the apartment well and contribute positively to the community. Moreover, renewing the contract would save both parties the hassle of finding new tenants or properties.

Bullet 3

mention what changes you would recommend in the contract

In terms of changes to the contract, I would recommend a clause for regular maintenance checks to ensure the apartment remains in good condition. Additionally, it would be beneficial to discuss the possibility of a rent freeze or a slight reduction in rent to reflect the current market conditions. These adjustments would benefit both parties and foster a positive landlord-tenant relationship.

Closing

I hope you will consider my request favorably and am looking forward to discussing the contract extension further. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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