1. © 2011 wheresjenny.com Rent an Apartment RENT AN APARTMENT

2. © 2011 wheresjenny.com Rent an Apartment Vocabulary Lease: A contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified period in exchange for a specified rent. Sublet: To rent (property one holds by lease) to another. Tenant: One that pays rent to use or occupy land, a building, or other property owned by another. Credit report: A complete history of a persons paying habbits. Landlord/landlady: One that owns and rents land, buildings, or dwelling units. Non refundable: Money that cannot be returned.

3. © 2011 wheresjenny.com Rent an Apartment ENGLISH FRENCH Lease louer Subletsous-louer TenantLocataire Credit report rapport de crédit Landlord/landladypropriétaire Non refundableNon remboursables

4. © 2011 wheresjenny.com Rent an Apartment WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU RENT? RENTAL Determine your rent.Know your state’s rental laws. Research your local rental market. Pick up the “For Rent” section of the paper. Find out which neighborhoods are safe.

5. © 2011 wheresjenny.com Rent an Apartment Newspaper and internet – classified ads Ask friends Rental Agencies Look for signs posted How to find an apartment?

6. © 2011 wheresjenny.com Rent an Apartment CONDUCTING AN INSPECTION

7. © 2011 wheresjenny.com Rent an Apartment How to read and negotiate your first apartment lease

8. © 2011 wheresjenny.com Rent an Apartment How to protect your security deposit, rental history and credit score?

9. © 2011 wheresjenny.com Rent an Apartment Vocabulary in Conversation application credit report deposit landlord non- refundable references tenants to sublet Sam: Hello, I am calling because I read your ad in the Sunday Tribune. It said you were trying ________ your one-room apartment for the next six months. Can you tell me about the facilities offered? Mr. Harris: Certainly. Mr. Harris: The facilities are very nice. And, the _________ have access to a small fitness room, a swimming pool and a coin-operated laundry. The ______ is excellent as well. If there are any problems at all, you can contact him and he'll take care of everything. Sam: It sounds perfect. Mr. Harris: If you are interested, you need to pick up an ________ form, complete it, and return it to me by Friday along with a check for $25.00. We will get back to you within a week and let you know our decision.

10. © 2011 wheresjenny.com Rent an Apartment Sam: Do I get the $25.00 back if you rent the apartment to somebody else? Mr. Harris: No, the $25.00 fee is _____. We use the money to order a copy of your _________ ; we need to find out about your history of paying bills. Mr. Harris: Make sure you include three _________ that we can contact to find out a little bit more about you. Sam: No problem. Oh! I forgot to ask about the rent. Mr. Harris: The rent is $950.00 per month and there is a cleaning _______ of $450.00 when you move in. Sam: Sounds good. I'll come by to pick up the __________ form tomorrow.