Renting an apartment

Do I need to read it?

duː aɪ niːd tuː riːd ɪt

Prepare your questions.

pɹɪˈpɛə jɔː ˈkwɛstʃənz

Welcome to your new home!

ˈwɛlkəm tə jʊər nuː hoʊm!

Be polite and professional.

ˈbi pəˈlaɪt ənd prəˈfɛʃənəl

Where can I find the rules?

wɛɹ kæn aɪ faɪnd ðə ɹulz

Have all documents prepared.

hæv ɔl ˈdɑkjəmənts prɪˈpɛrd

Are there any visible damages?

ɑːr ðɛr ˈɛni ˈvɪzəbəl ˈdæmɪdʒɪz

What is the water pressure like?

wʌt ɪz ðə ˈwɔtər ˈprɛʃər laɪk

Please fill out the application form.

ˈpliz fɪl aʊt ði ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən fɔrm. ˈɡɪv mi ði ˌaɪ pi ˈeɪ ʌv ðɪs ˈsɛntəns.

Are there any existing damages?

ɑː ðɛər ˈɛni ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ ˈdæmɪdʒɪz

Can I apply online?

kæn aɪ əˈplaɪ ˈɒnˌlaɪn

Send an email or call.

sɛnd ən ˈiːmeɪl ɔːr kɔːl

When will I hear back?

wɛn wɪl aɪ hɪər bæk

Are pets allowed here?

ɑː pɛts əˈlaʊd hɪər

What rent can I afford?

wʌt rɛnt kæn aɪ əˈfɔːrd

What is the lease term?

wʌt ɪz ðə liːs tɜːm

They might charge a fee.

ðeɪ maɪt tʃɑːrdʒ ə fiː

What if I pay rent late?

wʌt ɪf aɪ peɪ rɛnt leɪt

What are the lease terms?

wʌt ɑr ðə lis tɜrmz

Which documents do I need?

/wɪtʃ ˈdɒk.jʊ.mənts duː aɪ niːd/

What documents do I need?

/wʌt ˈdɒk.jʊ.mənts duː aɪ niːd/

Use multiple search sites.

juːz ˈmʌltɪpl̩ sɜːrtʃ saɪts

Ask for previous estimates.

æsk fɔː pɹiːviəs ˈɛstɪmeɪts

How do I contact landlords?

haʊ du aɪ ˈkɒntækt ˈlændlɔːrdz

Is the water pressure good?

ɪz ðə ˈwɔːtər ˈprɛʃər ɡʊd

Where can I find apartments?

wɛər kæn aɪ faɪnd əˈpɑːrtmənts

How fast do apartments rent?

/haʊ fæst duː əˈpɑːrtmənts rɛnt/

What questions should I ask?

wʌt ˈkwɛstʃənz ʃʊd aɪ æsk?

What utilities are included?

wʌt juːˈtɪlɪtiz ɑr ɪnˈkluːdɪd

Online listings are popular.

ˈɑnˌlaɪn ˈlɪstɪŋz ɑr ˈpɑpjələr.

Is laundry available on site?

ɪz ˈlɔːndri əˈveɪləbl̩ ɒn saɪt

Look at local advertisements.

lʊk ət ˈloʊkəl ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənts

I'd like to schedule a visit.

aɪd laɪk tə ˈskɛdʒuːl ə ˈvɪzɪt

Provide your current address.

pɹəˈvaɪd jʊər ˈkʌɹənt əˈdɹɛs

What is a non-refundable fee?

wʌt ɪz ə nɑn-rɪˈfʌndəbl̩ fiː

Calculate your monthly income.

ˈkælkjəleɪt jʊər ˈmʌnθli ˈɪnkʌm

They can simplify your search.

ðeɪ kæn ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ jʊər sɜːrtʃ

When can I view the apartment?

wɛn kæn aɪ vju ðə əˈpɑːrtmənt

There is no specific deadline.

ðɛər ɪz noʊ spəˈsɪfɪk ˈdɛdˌlaɪn

Do you require a credit check?

ˈduː juː rɪˈkwaɪər ə ˈkrɛdɪt tʃɛk

Internet and trash are common.

ˈɪntərˌnɛt ənd træʃ ɑr ˈkɑmən.

Are pets allowed in this unit?

ɑːr pɛts əˈlaʊd ɪn ðɪs ˈjuːnɪt

Do all kitchen appliances work?

duː ɔːl ˈkɪtʃɪn əˈplaɪənsɪz wɜːrk

Does the AC unit function well?

dʌz ðə eɪ siː ˈjuːnɪt ˈfʌŋkʃən wɛl

The lease is for twelve months.

ðə liːs ɪz fɔːr twɛlv mʌnθs

Who is responsible for repairs?

huː ɪz rɪˈspɒnsəbl fɔː rɪˈpeərz

Landlord handles major repairs.

ˈlændˌlɔrd ˈhændəlz ˈmeɪdʒər rɪˈpɛrz

Tenants have rights to privacy.

ˈtɛnənts hæv raɪts tə ˈpraɪvəsi

What are typical utility costs?

wʌt ɑːr ˈtɪpɪkəl juːˈtɪləti kɑːsts

Landlords need notice to enter.

ˈlændˌlɔrdz nid ˈnoʊtɪs tu ˈɛntər