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Leaving a rented flat
IELTS Writing task 1 (General Training). Write at least 150 words in about 20 minutes.
You will leave your rented flat next month. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
- say when you will leave
- ask when you will get your deposit back
- ask if a friend can take the flat
0 words (minimum 150) · 20:00
How to plan it
- Opening: state the date you will leave.
- Paragraph 2: ask about the deposit.
- Paragraph 3: ask about a friend taking the flat.
- Close politely.
Show a model answer (156 words)
Dear Mr Hussain,
I am writing to let you know that I will be leaving the flat at the end of next month. My contract ends on 30 June, and I do not plan to renew it because I am moving to another city for work. I will also make sure that all the bills are paid up to the date I leave.
I would like to ask when my deposit will be returned. I have kept the flat clean and I have not damaged anything, but I would be happy to arrange a time for you to inspect it.
I also wondered whether a friend of mine could take over the flat. She is a quiet and responsible person who works at a local hospital, and I would be glad to introduce her to you if you are interested.
Thank you for your help during the time I have lived here.
Kind regards,
Imran Sheikh
Why it works
- With a landlord you know by name, Dear Mr Hussain and Kind regards are suitable.
- Each of the three bullet points has its own sentence or paragraph.
- The writer is polite and offers to help, which suits a semi-formal letter.