Renting an apartment

A background check is required.

ə ˈbækˌɡraʊnd tʃɛk ɪz rɪˈkwaɪərd.

What is a security deposit for?

wʌt ɪz ə sɪˈkjʊrəti dɪˈpɑzɪt fɔr

Which online platforms are best?

wɪtʃ ˈɒnˌlaɪn ˈplætˌfɔrmz ɑr bɛst

Does the rent include utilities?

dʌz ðə rɛnt ɪnˈkluːd juːˈtɪlɪtiz

Late fees apply after the fifth.

leɪt fiːz əˈplaɪ ˈæftər ðə fɪfθ

What are the other upfront fees?

wʌt ɑr ðə ˈʌpˌfrʌnt fiz

A pet deposit might be required.

ə pɛt dɪˈpɑzɪt ˈmaɪt bi rɪˈkwaɪərd

When is the apartment available?

wɛn ɪz ði əˈpɑːrtmənt əˈveɪləbəl

What are my basic tenant rights?

wʌt ɑːr maɪ ˈbeɪsɪk ˈtɛnənt raɪts

Include utilities in your budget.

ɪnˈkluːd juːˈtɪlɪtiz ɪn jɔːr ˈbʌdʒɪt

Electricity, gas, and water vary.

ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti ɡæs ənd ˈwɔːtər ˈvɛəri

Facebook Marketplace has options.

ˈfeɪsbʊk ˈmɑːrkɪtpleɪs hæz ˈɒpʃənz.

Should I use a real estate agent?

ʃʊd aɪ juːz ə ˈriːl ɪˈsteɪt ˈeɪdʒənt

Thank you for the apartment tour.

θæŋk ju fɔr ði əˈpɑrtmənt tʊər

When is the security deposit due?

wɛn ɪz ðə sɪˈkjʊərɪti dɪˈpɒzɪt djuː

Here are your new apartment keys.

hɪər ɑr jʊər nu əˈpɑrtmənt kiːz

It covers damages or unpaid rent.

ɪt ˈkʌvərz ˈdæmɪdʒɪz ɔːr ʌnˈpeɪd rɛnt

Keep the property clean and safe.

kiːp ðə ˈprɒpəti kliːn ænd seɪf

Are pets allowed in the building?

ɑːr pɛts əˈlaʊd ɪn ðə ˈbɪldɪŋ

Shall we do the walk-through now?

ʃæl wi du ðə ˈwɔkˌθru naʊ

What is the application deadline?

wʌt ɪz ði ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən ˈdɛdlaɪn

Is parking included with the rent?

ɪz ˈpɑːrkɪŋ ɪnˈkluːdɪd wɪð ðə rɛnt

You can apply online or in person.

juː kən əˈplaɪ ɒnˈlaɪn ɔːr ɪn ˈpɜːrsən

Sign the move-in condition report.

saɪn ðə ˈmuːvɪn kənˈdɪʃən rɪˈpɔːrt

Give proper notice before leaving.

ɡɪv ˈprɑpər ˈnoʊtɪs bɪˈfɔr ˈliːvɪŋ

Is parking available for residents?

ɪz ˈpɑːrkɪŋ əˈveɪləbl̩ fɔːr ˈrɛzɪdənts

I'm checking the bathroom fixtures.

aɪm ˈtʃɛkɪŋ ðə ˈbæθruːm ˈfɪkstʃərz

Is the security deposit refundable?

ɪz ðə sɪˈkjʊrəti dɪˈpɑzɪt rɪˈfʌndəbl̩

Where are the keys to the apartment?

wɛər ɑr ðə kiːz tuː ði əˈpɑrtmənt

Security deposits protect landlords.

sɪˈkjʊərɪti dɪˈpɒzɪts prəˈtɛkt ˈlændlɔːrdz

Should I get a receipt for payments?

ʃʊd aɪ ɡɛt ə rɪˈsiːt fɔr ˈpeɪmənts

I need to know about parking options.

aɪ niːd tə noʊ əˈbaʊt ˈpɑːrkɪŋ ˈɒpʃənz

List previous landlords or employers.

lɪst ˈpriːviəs ˈlændlɔːrdz ɔːr ɪmˈplɔɪərz

Normal wear and tear is not deducted.

ˈnɔːrməl wɛər ənd tɛər ɪz nɒt dɪˈdʌktɪd

Please note the scratch on the floor.

pliːz noʊt ðə skræʧ ɑn ðə flɔːr

They cannot enter without permission.

ðeɪ kænɒt ˈɛntər wɪˈðaʊt pərˈmɪʃən

I'm checking the heating and cooling.

aɪm tʃɛkɪŋ ðə ˈhɛtiŋ ənd ˈkʊliŋ

Landlords must maintain safe housing.

ˈlændˌlɔrdz məst meɪnˈteɪn seɪf ˈhaʊzɪŋ

What conditions affect deposit return?

wʌt kənˈdɪʃənz əˈfɛkt dɪˈpɒzɪt rɪˈtɜːrn

Please provide your last two employers.

ɡɪv mi ðə aɪ pi eɪ əv ðɪs ˈsɛntəns

This helps avoid disputes over damages.

ðɪs hɛlps əˈvɔɪd dɪˈspjuːts ˈoʊvər ˈdæmɪdʒɪz

Eviction requires proper legal process.

ɪˈvɪkʃən rɪˈkwaɪərz ˈprɒpər ˈliːɡəl ˈprəʊsɛs

I need to know about laundry facilities.

aɪ niːd tə noʊ əˈbaʊt ˈlɔːndri fəˈsɪlɪtiz

Read the lease carefully before signing.

riːd ðə liːs ˈkɛərfəli bɪˈfɔːr ˈsaɪnɪŋ

Withholding rent is usually not allowed.

wɪðˈhoʊldɪŋ rɛnt ɪz ˈjuːʒuəli nɑt əˈlaʊd

The security deposit is one month's rent.

ðə sɪˈkjʊərɪti dɪˈpɒzɪt ɪz wʌn mʌnθs rɛnt

What are my responsibilities as a tenant?

wʌt ɑr maɪ rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlətiz æz ə ˈtɛnənt

Yes, our website has the application form.

jɛs aʊər ˈwɛbsaɪt hæz ðə ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən fɔrm

You must pay the deposit before moving in.

juː mʌst peɪ ðə dɪˈpɒzɪt bɪˈfɔː ˈmuːvɪŋ ɪn

Application fees are often non-refundable.

/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən fiːz ɑːr ˈɒfən ˌnɒn rɪˈfʌndəbəl/