In immediate danger from your housing? Contact emergency services first ›
Water staining on a wall beside a radiator in a rented home

Landlord Letter Generator

Answer a few plain questions and get a clear, fair letter to your landlord or agent about mould, damp or repairs. Ready to send in two minutes.

Free to use ยท Nothing you type leaves your device

Three letters, one clear path

The Right Landlord Letter, Matched to Where Your Case Is Now

A good landlord letter about repairs does three things at once. It states the problem plainly, it puts a date on the record, and it asks for something specific and reasonable. Get those right and most issues move without ever needing to go further. This generator writes all three for you, in the calm, factual tone that actually gets results.

Start with the friendly first report. If it is ignored, step up to the formal repair request, then the final notice before escalation. Each letter builds on the last, so your paper trail grows stronger at every stage.

Not sure this is the right tool?
Try the mould & damp checker instead

Common questions

Using the Landlord Letter Generator

Is anything I type here saved or sent to SafeHousing.ie?

No. The letter is built entirely in your own browser. Nothing you enter is sent to us or stored on any server. If you close the tab without saving, it is gone, so download or copy your letter before you leave.

Which letter should I start with?

Almost always the friendly first report. It opens a written record, stays calm and gives your landlord a fair chance to help. Only move to the formal request or final notice if that first letter is ignored or the problem is urgent.

Can I edit the letter after it generates?

Yes. The generated text appears in an editable box. Change any wording you like, add detail specific to your home, then copy or download the final version. The tool gives you a solid, fair starting point, not a fixed script.

Should I send it by email or post?

Email is usually best because it date-stamps itself and is easy to keep. If you only have a phone number, a letter by post with a free proof of postage from An Post also works. Keep a copy of whatever you send.

Does this count as taking legal action?

No. These are ordinary, polite requests to get a repair done, and they are the sensible first steps before any formal route. They are written to stay factual and reasonable, never threatening, which is exactly what protects you if the case does escalate later.

Not sure how serious it is?

Check Your Next Step in Sixty Seconds

If you are not sure whether to wait, send a formal letter or escalate now, answer five quick questions and get one clear recommendation.