Letter templates
Free template letters for renters in England
Editable starting-point letters you review, adjust and send yourself. England only. Last reviewed 31 August 2026.
This is not legal advice
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- Request for repairs
Ask your landlord or agent to put a problem right, framed as your request.
- Chase a repair / no response
Follow up when a reported repair hasn't been dealt with or acknowledged.
- Request the return of my deposit
Ask for your deposit back at the end of the tenancy and request an itemised breakdown of any proposed deductions.
- Escalate to the agent's redress scheme
Ask a letting agent for their complaints procedure and which government-approved redress scheme they belong to.
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