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WORDS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
LEASE - a legal document that both the renter and owner of an apartment (landlord) sign which states (says) how long the apartment will be rented for, to whom, and on what terms (conditions).
DEPOSIT - a sum of money (usually one or two months rent) paid to the landlord in case the apartment is damaged during the tenancy (time spent living in an apartment).
TENANT - the person who lives in an apartment.
Finding/ Renting an Apartment
WORDS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
LEASE - a legal document that both the renter and owner of an apartment (landlord) sign which states (says) how long the apartment will be rented for, to whom, and on what terms (conditions).
DEPOSIT - a sum of money (usually one or two months rent) paid to the landlord in case the apartment is damaged during the tenancy (time spent living in an apartment).
TENANT - the person who lives in an apartment.
1. Does the rent include ________? (electricity, gas, etc.)
Correct answer: utilities
2. The apartment is on ________.
Correct answer: the second floor
3. P1: Do I have to sign a lease? P2: No, this apartment is ________.
Correct answer: month to month
4. If you damage your apartment while living there, your landlord might keep part (or all) of your ________.
Correct answer: deposit
5. My walls are so ________. I can hear everything my neighbors say!
Correct answer: thin
6. "No ________" means there are no apartments available in a building.
Correct answer: Vacancy
7. She's got a really nice ________ right by the beach.
Correct answer: place
8. When are you ________ of your apartment?
Correct answer: moving out
9. I have a lot of furniture of my own. I need ________ apartment.
Correct answer: an unfurnished
10. No, I'm sorry, that's not what ________.
Correct answer: I'm looking for
TOP TIP!
Here are some questions you can use in a conversation about renting an apartment.
What is the monthly rent for the apartment, and does it include utilities?
How long is the lease, and is there any flexibility in the rental term?
Are pets allowed, and are there any additional pet fees or deposits?
What is the security deposit, and under what conditions is it refundable?
Is renters' insurance required?
How is maintenance handled, and how quickly are issues typically addressed?
Are there any restrictions on decorating or making changes to the apartment?
What is the policy on renewing the lease at the end of the term?
Are there any additional fees, such as parking, trash removal, or amenities?
What is the neighborhood like in terms of safety, convenience, and nearby amenities (e.g., grocery stores, public transportation)?
NOW TRY THESE PRACTICE QUIZZES:
Cleaning the house 1
Around the house 1
Around the bedroom/sleeping 1
Around the bedroom/sleeping 2
In the bathroom 1
Apartment (Renting)
Buying a house/apartment 1
Buying a house/apartment 2
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Here are some questions you can use in a conversation about renting an apartment.
What is the monthly rent for the apartment, and does it include utilities?
How long is the lease, and is there any flexibility in the rental term?
Are pets allowed, and are there any additional pet fees or deposits?
What is the security deposit, and under what conditions is it refundable?
Is renters' insurance required?
How is maintenance handled, and how quickly are issues typically addressed?
Are there any restrictions on decorating or making changes to the apartment?
What is the policy on renewing the lease at the end of the term?
Are there any additional fees, such as parking, trash removal, or amenities?
What is the neighborhood like in terms of safety, convenience, and nearby amenities (e.g., grocery stores, public transportation)?
NOW TRY THESE PRACTICE QUIZZES:
Cleaning the house 1
Around the house 1
Around the bedroom/sleeping 1
Around the bedroom/sleeping 2
In the bathroom 1
Apartment (Renting)
Buying a house/apartment 1
Buying a house/apartment 2
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