Example Complaint Letters, Guides and Samples
Wait a day or two and then edit, print and send your complaint letter by postal mail so it stands out—Companies rarely receive written complaints.
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Appeal to higher authorities when complaint letters don't work
Complain about a faulty delivery or a shipping error
Complain about receiving damaged goods
Complain about poor facilities or equipment
Complain about harassment
Complain to a neighbor or a landlord
Complain about an unfair insurance payment or settlement
Complain about community problems
Complain about a billing error
Complain about overdue work or poor workmanship
Complain about poor service or a faulty product
Complain about a radio or television broadcast
Complain about an employee who has given poor or offensive service
Complain to a club or organization
Respond to a complaint
Write a complaint letter to a superior
Write a complaint letter to a subordinate
More Complaint Letters
Complain about laws, policies, or inefficiencies
Complain about a delay in an order
Correct an official's mistake on your taxes
Delegate follow-up on a complaint from a customer
Demand satisfaction on a mail order transaction gone bad (suspected mail fraud)
Disagree about benefits (social security, retirement, insurance, etc.)
Disagree with a bill, rent payment, or other financial issue
Disagree with a subordinate, a superior, or a person in authority
Dismiss an employee for poor performance or unacceptable behavior
Document employee reprimands
File a warranty claim
Make an insurance claim
Reprimand an employee for poor attendance or tardiness
Reprimand an employee for a breach of policy
Reprimand an employee for poor performance
Request correction of an error in a check
Request a retraction or correction from the media
Request correction of an error in a credit report
Request correction of a billing error
Request a refund or reimbursement
Respond to a complaint and treat it as valuable feedback
Respond to a complaint of discrimination or sexual harassment
Respond to a complaint while admitting fault and making an adjustment
Respond to a false accusation from a government agency
Respond to a complaint while avoiding agreement or denying liability, and refusing to make an adjustment
Respond to a complaint while avoiding or denying liability, but making an adjustment
Respond to a complaint, but needing more information
Warn a distributor under your supervision
Write a disagreement letter
Write a letter reprimanding tenants