The word "hassle" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to refer to a situation which is difficult or require a lot of work, such as when you're dealing with bureaucracy, or to describe an incident that is causing problems for someone. For example, "Dealing with the insurance company has been a real hassle.".
It's a serious hassle to shut down a bank account and transfer money to a new one, especially with direct deposit, automatic bill payments, and the like.
Shelter in 2012 proposed a new "stable rental contract" which it believes would give tenants greater stability and also give landlords more certainty of a good return, because a high turnover of tenants can cause them expensive hassle they don't need.
I know, I know: this all sounds like a huge hassle.
She added that many transgender people do not have GRCs, either because, like Lynn, they don't yet qualify for them, object to them on principle, or do not want to go through the hassle and expense of applying.
Ahlquist and her flatmates looked into changing the meter but it seemed like too much hassle.
The souks are relatively hassle-free, the restaurants have fabulous views of the crashing waves and the beaches are huge.
For somewhere less edgy, particularly if you're a female traveller hoping for a hassle-free beer by the pool, try the Green Grass (doubles from £27 B&B).
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