What deadline is reasonable?

Depending on urgency, 7 to 14 days is common; much shorter for heating failure or water damage.

A letter documents the date and content of your report — important for later claims.

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Housing

Repair request to the landlord

Describe the defect, set a deadline and send the letter with proof of dispatch.

Name

Street and number

Postcode and city

Place of issue

Name or company

Street and number

Postcode and city

Date

Subject

Letter text

260 characters · 1 of a maximum of 3 pages

Closing

Signature (name)

Report defects in writing and with a deadline. This is the basis for any later rent reduction or self-remedy claim.

What deadline is reasonable?: Depending on urgency, 7 to 14 days is common; much shorter for heating failure or water damage.
Why send it by post?: A letter documents the date and content of your report — important for later claims.