Deposit – 押金
在租约内通常房东会要求先预付一个月到两个月的房租,当退租时,若房子有任何损坏,可以从这笔押金内扣除,其他的退回给房客。
Lease / Rental agreement – 承租合约
Rent – 每月承租人支付费用
Tenant – 租房子的人(即承租人)
Utilities – 瓦斯、水电
租房广告一般刊登在线上分类、报纸或超商公布栏。充分收集租房资讯将有助于找到理想的公寓,你可以直接打电话给他们询问:
Hi, I’m calling about the apartment for rent. Is it still available?
嗨,我想要了解这个公寓是否租出去了?
I’d like to see it. Would you mind if I ask a few questions about the apartment first?
我想要来看房子,你介意我先问一些问题吗?
关于公寓的问题
Where’s the apartment located?
这个公寓在什么地点?
Is the apartment furnished or unfurnished?
这个公寓是否附有家具?
How long is the lease?
租约有多长呢?
How much is the rent?
房租多少呢?
Does the rent include utilities?
房租有包含水电费吗?
Are pets allowed?
可以养宠物吗?
关于公寓四周环境的问题
How close is it to public transportation?
距离大众运输距离?
How far is it from the school?
离学校有多远?
Is it close to the university?
离大学近吗?
Are there any facilities in the building?
是否有任何正在施工的建筑?
Is there a place to park my car?
有没有停车场?