申请延长公寓租期并说明问题Extending an Apartment Lease and Reporting a Problem

Dear Mr Giovanni, I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirit. I am writing to discuss the possibility of extending my rental agreement for the apartment I have been staying in for the past five months. Initially, I had planned to rent the apartment for only six months, but I would now like to extend my stay for an additional year, if possible. The reason for this change is that my Computer Science studies here in Turin have been extended due to additional coursework and a research opportunity that I have recently been offered. Since I have already settled into the apartment and find it very comfortable, I would prefer to continue living here rather than searching for a new place. Additionally, I wanted to bring to your attention a small issue with the heating system. As the colder months are approaching, I have noticed that it takes a long time to warm up the rooms properly. If you could arrange for a technician to check it, I would really appreciate it. Please let me know if an extension would be possible and under what terms. I look forward to your response. Yours sincerely, Halbert Stone