Letters

Template letters you can copy and paste when contacting your landlord or various authorities.

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Telling your landlord that there may be asbestos in your flat

If you think or believe there is asbestos in your flat or tower block, use this letter to tell your landlord

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Writing to your MP or councillor

Not sure what to write when you contact your MP or councillor? You can copy this letter.

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Contacting the Environmental Health department

A letter you can use for contacting the Environmental Health department of your local council.

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Asking your landlord what steps are being taken to deal with unsafe cladding

If you know your block uses unsafe cladding, you can use this letter to ask what is being done about it.

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Following up when you haven’t had a reply

If you don't receive a response to your first letter it's time to follow up.

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Telling your landlord about other structural issues

Write to your landlord to let them know about broken or damaged parts of your building. It's good to have it in writing!

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Informing your landlord about leaks, failed pipes, or pipes that are about to fail

Problems with water pipes in your block? If there's a minor leak or a leak that's about to happen, copy this letter to your landlord.

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Telling your landlord that you are setting up a residents’ group

Set up a new residents' action group? Better let your landlord know that you exist.

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Asking your landlord about gas in a Large Panel System block

If you're worried about gas being used in your Large Panel System block, here's a letter you can copy and send to your landlord.

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Telling your landlord about structural issues that may indicate a fire risk (cracks in the walls, leaking windows, etc)

If you have spotted signs of breached compartmentation in your flat, like cracks, leaking windows or broken cladding, use this letter to notify your landlord.

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