Housing escalation guide

What to do if your landlord ignores a repair request

Use this guide when you already reported a repair problem and now need a clearer follow-up or formal complaint path.

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Evidencefirst structure
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Guide

Start with the timeline

Write down when the problem started, when it was first reported, how it was reported and what response, if any, you received.

Guide

Move from first request to follow-up

If the first message was informal or unclear, send a structured repair request that identifies the issue, impact, access availability and the action you want.

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Make the evidence easy to read

Photos, messages, inspection notes and videos should support the timeline instead of replacing it. A recipient should understand the issue without opening every attachment.

Guide

Know when to get outside help

If the problem involves serious health, safety, eviction risk, discrimination or urgent housing danger, a template is not enough. Use the draft as a record, then seek appropriate independent support.

Next best pages

Move from research to the right draft

These links connect the guide to the closest template, checklist or builder so users can move to the right next step.

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Letter to landlord about repairs

Continue with the closest RequestDraft page for this intent.

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Damp and mould letter

Continue with the closest RequestDraft page for this intent.

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Broken boiler letter

Continue with the closest RequestDraft page for this intent.

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Landlord repair builder

Continue with the closest RequestDraft page for this intent.

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FAQ

Common questions

Often yes, if the first contact was vague or there is no clear written timeline. Keep the follow-up factual.

No. It helps with drafting and written records only. Serious or urgent cases need appropriate advice.