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Complaint letter helper

There must be someone out there who is very good at using words.
I have been trying to write a complaint letter (formal) I end up telling a story that goes on and on.

it’s a very sad situation I’m in, the environmental health are now involved thank fully, I have been housed in a property that is in disrepair, even if I was helped in setting out the letter

thank you xx

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  • sheramber
    sheramber Posts: 23,596 Forumite
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    What happened to  Doozergirl's  offer to help you write  a letter in a previous thread?
  • Pollycat
    Pollycat Posts: 36,055 Forumite
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    You appear to have been having trouble with this place for some months (according to other threads).
    What have the council actually said about your complaints?

    When writing a complaint letter, it should be concise, factual and unemotional.
    No sarcasm.
    No 'what might have happened' (but didn't/hasn't)
    No emojis or text-speak
    If you 'tell a story that goes on and on' your message will be diluted.

    If I were you, I'd private message Doozergirl and ask if they are still willing to help write your letter.

  • Jumblebumble
    Jumblebumble Posts: 2,053 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Pollycat said:
    You appear to have been having trouble with this place for some months (according to other threads).
    What have the council actually said about your complaints?

    When writing a complaint letter, it should be concise, factual and unemotional.
    No sarcasm.
    No 'what might have happened' (but didn't/hasn't)
    No emojis or text-speak
    If you 'tell a story that goes on and on' your message will be diluted.

    If I were you, I'd private message Doozergirl and ask if they are still willing to help write your letter.

    I would add to say what outcome the OP is seeking is important
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