Letter templates for housing problems
Use the example text in our letter templates to help sort out your housing problems.
Ask for council help if you're homeless
Get repairs and safety checks done
Complain to environmental health about private rented housing
Ask your council or housing association landlord for repairs
Tell your landlord you will deduct money from rent if you pay for repairs - this a 5 step process. You need to send 5 letters in order. It does not protect you from a section 21 notice.
Deal with harassment and pressure to leave
What to write if your landlord wants you out for rent arrears
What to say if your landlord threatens you with illegal eviction
Letter for the police if they side with the landlord at an illegal eviction
Get your tenancy deposit back
Challenge a rent increase
Tell your landlord they cannot increase your rent during a fixed term tenancy
Tell your landlord you do not want to sign a contract at a higher rent
Negotiate a rent reduction
Raise other problems during your tenancy
End your tenancy
Find a private tenancy
Ask to view a property if you've been refused because you get benefits
Ask to view a property if you've been refused because you have children
Complain about discrimination
Deal with benefit problems
Last updated: 22 February 2023