Writing report

general IELTS Writing: Task 1

Overall score

8.50

8.5 of 9.0

Submitted on

Dec 25, 2025 (3 months ago)

Writing duration

73 minutes

Task description

You are experiencing a maintenance issue in your rented apartment. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter: Introduce yourself and your apartment Describe the maintenance issue in detail Request urgent action to resolve the issue Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

You should write a minimum of 150 words.

Task answer

Dear Mr. Sharma, I am writing to formally report a water leak in the bathroom of Flat 4B, which I have been renting for the past year. The issue was first noticed on 28 October and has worsened despite a temporary repair. There is persistent dripping from the ceiling above the shower, along with peeling paint and a damp odour spreading into the hallway. More concerningly, the bathroom lighting circuit trips intermittently when the area is wet, posing a potential safety risk. As a precaution, I have stopped using the shower, which has caused considerable inconvenience, and mould has begun to develop on the adjoining wall. I reported the problem to the building manager on 30 October, and a plumber attended on 1 November to replace a seal; however, the leak resumed within two days. I have attached photographs and short videos taken this morning for your reference. Given the urgency of the situation, I would appreciate it if you could arrange a permanent repair as soon as possible and confirm a suitable time for access. Should the bathroom remain unusable beyond seven days, a proportionate rent adjustment for November would be reasonable. Thank you for your prompt attention. Yours sincerely, Rahul Sharma

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