They may be more willing to listen to a group. You can send the landlord a letter signed by a group of tenants. You can find a group or individual in your community to help you. Some communities have tenants' associations. These are groups of tenants working with other tenants to solve common problems.
Some communities have advocates who help tenants get organised.
If you want to find out what's available where you live, see the Getting Help section at the back of this guide.