A rental agreement can raise practical questions. Ask for details before you sign.
The idea
Ask How much is the deposit? or How much notice do I need to give? Use Who is responsible for repairs? to clarify duties.
Examples
- How much is the deposit for this flat?
- When will I get my deposit back?
- How much notice do we need to give before moving out?
- Are electricity and water included in the rent?
- Who is responsible for repairing the heating?
- Could you put those terms in the contract, please?
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Watch out
Do not confuse deposit, a sum held as security, with rent, the regular payment for the property.
Try it yourself
Choose the money paid as security: Is the ___ refundable? (deposit / rent)
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deposit
deposit is the security payment that may be returned.
Complete the question about advance warning: How much ___ must I give? (notice / repair)
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notice
notice is the advance warning you give before leaving.
Choose who has the duty: Who is ___ for fixing the door? (responsible / included)
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responsible
responsible identifies the person who has the duty to fix the door.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the money paid as security: Is the ___ refundable? (deposit / rent)
Complete the question about advance warning: How much ___ must I give? (notice / repair)
Choose who has the duty: Who is ___ for fixing the door? (responsible / included)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Ask a landlord about a deposit, a notice period and a repair.