🏠 Module 6

Housing & everyday life

⏱ approx. 45 min.  ·  No prior knowledge needed
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Writing a housing application

Housing application letter
[Please reply in English using simple, plain language. Avoid jargon – if you use technical terms, explain them immediately.]

I want to apply for an apartment. Please write a polite, formal application letter in German on my behalf.

About me:
- Name: [First name Last name]
- Age: [X] years, living alone / with [number of people]
- Income: [E.g.: IV pension + EL]
- I am quiet, tidy and reliable
- No pets / [specify if any]

The apartment: [Location], [number of] rooms, [rent] francs.

Lease termination and reporting defects

Termination (Kündigung)

Lease termination letter
[Please reply in English using simple, plain language. Avoid jargon – if you use technical terms, explain them immediately.]

I want to leave my apartment.
My name: [Name], current address: [Address]
Landlord: [Name, Address]
Tenancy start: [Date], desired move-out date: [Date]

Please write a correct termination letter (in Switzerland the standard notice period is 3 months).

Reporting defects (Mängelrüge)

Report apartment defects
[Please reply in English using simple, plain language. Avoid jargon – if you use technical terms, explain them immediately.]

My apartment has the following defects I want to report to the landlord:
- [Defect 1, e.g.: Heating in the bedroom is not working]
- [Defect 2, e.g.: Mould in the bathroom]

Please write a formal defect notification (Mängelrüge) in German with a deadline for repairs.
Landlord: [Name, Address]

Organising tasks and deadlines

Priority to-do list
[Please reply in English using simple, plain language. Avoid jargon – if you use technical terms, explain them immediately.]

I don't know where to start, I have all of this:
- Fill in IV form by [date]
- Appointment at Sozialdienst on [date]
- Send housing applications
- Submit tax return by 31 March

Please create a prioritised to-do list with next steps.

✓ Module 6 completed

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