Vocabulary for Renting an Apartment

What is the term used for a person who is renting an apartment?

• Tenant

• Superintendent

• Roommate

• Landlord

What is a bachelor apartment?

• An apartment with a shared bathroom

• An apartment with two bedrooms

• An apartment with a separate kitchen

• An apartment where all living spaces are in one room

What does it mean if an apartment is furnished?

• It includes utilities

• It has a shared kitchen

• It comes with all necessary furniture

• It has no furniture

What is the difference between a roommate and a housemate?

• Roommates share a room, housemates share a house

• Roommates share common areas, housemates live in separate buildings

• Roommates share common areas in a smaller unit, housemates share a larger house

• Roommates live in different cities, housemates live in the same city

Where can you find listings for rental properties?

• In the classifieds section of a newspaper

• On a billboard

• In a fashion magazine

• At the local grocery store

Who is responsible for maintenance in a large apartment building?

• The tenant

• The neighbor

• The landowner

• The superintendent

What are utilities in the context of renting?

• Gym and swimming pool access

• Furniture provided by the landlord

• Essential services like heat, electricity, and water

• Extra storage spaces

What is a lease agreement?

• A verbal agreement between friends

• A legal contract outlining rental terms

• A monthly newsletter

• A handshake deal

What does 'first and last' refer to in renting?

• The first and last days of the month

• The first and last tenants in a building

• The first and last month's rent

• The first and last utilities bill

What does the phrasal verb 'move in' mean?

• To enter a building with the intention of living there

• To leave a building

• To sell a building

• To renovate a building