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Re: rainbow ... I can tell you from 20 + years of experience.... less is more
Funny you mention the lease but they actually dont have one on file for me for this year. Long story, but I've been asking and asking about it. However, I understand what you mean about less is more.
posted by
Rainbow_Writer
on May 12, 2008 at 10:49 AM
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rainbow ... I can tell you from 20 + years of experience.... less is more
in the letter department. Most supervisors are extremely busy and they get a ton of complaints from residents. Unfortunately, most are from residents who haven't paid their rent and are looking for a way out. I know this is not your case, but the management company will not know that. Look at your lease carefully and only list what the manager has violated on the lease - most supervisors will send you that way, and remind you that you signed it, which surely means you read it first. Bullet points are good because they save the reader time and you cut out the emotion, which, as Sam said, is lost on most. Also remember the Supervisor will call the manager before answering your letter - she will get her side of the story - so make sure you have proof to back up your claims - otherwise your letter and complaints will fall on deaf ears. I hope this helps.
posted by
VictoriaP
on May 11, 2008 at 5:31 PM
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So calling her a lazy, dumb ass is ill-advised??? jk. Thanks for your input! I will tone down my letter.
posted by
Rainbow_Writer
on May 11, 2008 at 11:02 AM
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When emotions enter into the mix, the reader will most often respond to the emotion. It will be what touches him the most. Your mother is suggesting that you determine what you want corrected and present the letter in the most 'professional' manner possible. It is in your best interest too address what you want correct and less focus on how it got there. The individual in question can be exposed aside from what needs to be accomplished first. Much good luck with this difficult issue. sam
posted by
sam444
on May 11, 2008 at 10:11 AM
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Over the edge?
Sleep over the draft and revise it, several times, is my suggestion. Don't write something you may regret later. Be kind and constructvie is waht I would say.
posted by
Greenfields
on May 10, 2008 at 8:42 PM
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