Explaining a Minor Household Problem to a Landlord
Notifying your landlord about a non-urgent issue, such as a dripping faucet, a running toilet, or a broken light fixture, and asking for it to be fixed.
Situations
Choose from 6 conversations to practice
Identifying the Problem
The tenant notices a minor household issue, such as a dripping faucet, and decides it needs to be reported to the landlord.
Initial Contact - Text/Email
The tenant drafts a message (text or email) to the landlord, briefly explaining the issue and asking about the best way to proceed.
Follow-up Call/Clarification
The landlord might call back or reply to get more details about the problem, or to confirm a good time for a repair person to visit.
Scheduling the Repair
The landlord and tenant discuss and agree on a convenient day and time for a maintenance person or landlord to come and fix the issue.
Tenant's Availability/Access
The tenant explains their availability or arranges for access to the apartment for the repair, or asks for a notification before entry.
Post-Repair Confirmation
After the repair is done, the tenant might send a quick message to the landlord confirming the issue has been resolved or if any follow-up is needed.