Renter's Repair Rights
Task Five:
Leave a Phone Message
Voice Power
At some point in time, you may need to contact your landlord over the phone to discuss minor issues with your apartment. When leaving a message it's important to:
1. State the date and time.
2. State your first and last name.
3. State your apartment number or address.
4. State the reason for your call.
5. State when you can be contacted.
6. State your phone number clearly and slowly.
7. Thank the person you are calling for his or her time.
Tasks
1. Listen to the following sample of message left for a landlord. [click here for wav file]
2. Write a short practice message for yourself to record.
3. If you have free long distance, call the telephone number below and leave a practice message. If you do not have free long distance, see your teacher for further instructions.
Call: 646-495-9203 x35431
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