Help Writing to an Employer or Landlord
Writing to an employer or landlord can feel uncomfortable, especially when the issue involves rights, responsibilities, or a situation that has already become strained. Many people know what they need to raise, but struggle to word it in a way that is clear without sounding difficult or confrontational.
Correspondence in these situations is often read carefully and can have lasting consequences. When wording is unclear or emotionally led, the message can lose focus, even when the concern itself is reasonable.
This service helps you explain your situation clearly and calmly, so your letter is easier to understand and respond to appropriately.
When Communication at Work or Home Becomes Difficult
People often seek help when informal conversations or emails have not resolved the issue, or when they feel unsure about how to put concerns in writing.
Common situations include:
• Raising concerns at work
• Requesting reasonable adjustments
• Responding to disciplinary or capability issues
• Following up after ignored emails or meetings
• Addressing problems with a tenancy or property
• Requesting repairs, action, or clarification from a landlord
These situations can be stressful, particularly when they affect income, housing security, or wellbeing.
Why Wording Matters in Employment and Housing Letters
Employers and landlords often assess correspondence with an eye on policy, procedure, and risk. The opening of a letter sets expectations about tone, seriousness, and intent.
When letters over-explain, apologise excessively, or lack structure, important points can be missed or misunderstood. This does not mean the concern is unfounded. It means the wording is not helping it be assessed clearly.
Clear, measured language helps ensure concerns are understood properly and responded to on their merits.
What We Help With
We help people write clear and appropriate letters to employers and landlords, including:
• Workplace concerns or grievances
• Requests for reasonable adjustments
• Responses to disciplinary or performance correspondence
• Follow-up letters after delays or lack of response
• Tenancy issues and repair requests
• Clarifying misunderstandings or setting out next steps
The focus is always on calm, structured communication that reflects the seriousness of the issue without escalating conflict.
How We Can Help
We Start With The Opening
You can submit the opening of your letter as you have written it, or explain the situation if you have not written anything yet. We review or draft the opening so it sets the right tone from the start.
We Clarify and Strengthen The Message
We adjust wording to improve clarity, structure, and focus, while keeping your meaning and concerns intact. The aim is not to soften the issue, but to present it in a way that is more likely to be read and addressed.
You Receive Wording That Is Ready To Send
You receive a revised opening that you can use immediately. You can then decide whether you want help completing the full letter.
There is no obligation to continue.
Why Parents Use LetterLab
LetterLab supports parents and carers who need help communicating in high-pressure situations. Every letter is handled individually. We do not use templates or automated wording.
Our approach is careful and measured. We focus on clarity, restraint, and credibility, particularly where children’s needs and outcomes are involved.
Start by Fixing the Opening of Your Letter
We can fix the opening of your letter to a school with a free professional review. If you have not written anything yet, you can explain the situation and we will draft the opening for you.
If you choose to continue, we can help complete the full letter. If you do not, you still leave with clearer wording and a stronger starting point.
Free reviews are subject to availability.
