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If your landlord doesn’t do the repairs or give back the service, send a letter. The demand letter should say: 1) the address | If your landlord doesn’t do the repairs or give back the service, send a letter. The demand letter should say: 1) the address | ||
where you live; 2) what needs fixing; and 3) the date you want it fixed by. Sign and date the letter, and keep a copy. The demand letter might solve your problem. The letter can also prove that your landlord knew about the problem. If the deadline goes by, and your landlord has not fixed the problem, you can apply for a [[Dispute Resolution|dispute resolution]] hearing. | where you live; 2) what needs fixing; and 3) the date you want it fixed by. Sign and date the letter, and keep a copy. The demand letter might solve your problem. The letter can also prove that your landlord knew about the problem. If the deadline goes by, and your landlord has not fixed the problem, you can apply for a [[Dispute Resolution|dispute resolution]] hearing. | ||
====Sample demand letter==== | |||
''June 5, 2008 | |||
Penny Saved | |||
Big Property Management Co. Ltd. | |||
1234 Main Street | |||
Anytown, B.C. | |||
Dear Ms. Saved: | |||
Re: My apartment at 201-4567 North Main Street | |||
For three weeks my stove has not been working properly. The oven does not work at all, and only two of the burners work. I told you about this on May 17 and May 25. The Residential Tenancy Act states that you must maintain my apartment and the appliances. If my stove is not fixed by June 10, I will have to take legal action through the Residential Tenancy Branch. | |||
Thank you. Sincerely, | |||
Teresa Tenant'' | |||
You can also use [http://www.tenants.bc.ca/main/?Templatedemandletters TRAC's template demand letters]. | |||
