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Getting an Apartment
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A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb
an application
N. a written request for an apartment, a job or entrance into a school or
an organization
N. a complete history of a person's paying habits
In the United States, detailed credit histories are kept on all Americans
describing how they pay their credit card bills, rent payments, electricity
a credit report
bills, car payments, telephone bills, etc. People are given grades called
"credit ratings" for how well they pay off their debt. When a person
moves into an apartment, landlords often request credit reports to find
out if a person regularly pays on time.
to deposit
V. to put money in a bank
N. 1) money which is put in a bank 2) money which is given to ensure
a deposit
that something will be returned or remain in good condition
For example, if you want to rent a bicycle, you might have to leave a
deposit to ensure that you bring the bike back.
to fill out
V. to complete (a form) by writing in the information
furnished
A. having furniture used with apartments or rental properties
a landlord
N. the man who runs an apartment building or property
a landlady
N. the woman who runs an apartment building or property
nonrefundable A. cannot be returned (money)
N. 1) a person who will provide information about your character or
ability 2) a written letter which will provide information about your
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a reference
character or ability
When looking for an apartment in the United States, it is common to
provide a landlord with references who will say that you are a good
person who will not cause problems.
to sublet
V. to rent your apartment temporarily to someone else
a tenant
N. a person who is renting a room or apartment
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