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Warm Up

Warm Up. You have decided to rent an apartment. To save money, you and a friend are going to be roommates. Your teacher suggests that you sit down together and make out some rules and guidelines before moving in.

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Warm Up

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  1. Warm Up You have decided to rent an apartment. To save money, you and a friend are going to be roommates. Your teacher suggests that you sit down together and make out some rules and guidelines before moving in. What do you think about this idea? Are there any guidelines you would really want to follow or do you just want to do your own thing since you are finally in your own place?

  2. Rental Housing

  3. Vocabulary • Lease • Landlord (Lessor) • Tenant (Lessee) • Security Deposit • Breach of contract • Sublet • Renter’s Insurance • Eviction

  4. Warm Up What will you look for in your first apartment?

  5. Needs and Wants • Space • Location • Amenities • Parking • Miscellaneous

  6. Space • How many rooms are needed? • Will there be roommates? Monthly charges are typically more affordable when people share the cost • Size of the rooms (total square feet) • Number of bathrooms • Garage • What is the size of the garage? • Storage Space • Yard

  7. Location • Distance from work, schools, shopping, laundromat • Consider the walking/biking distance from school or work • Minimize transportation expenses • Neighborhood • Safety • Quality of schools, streets, and homes • Presence of police, fire, and emergency services • Geographic location • Urban vs. rural

  8. Parking • Location/size • Number of vehicles allowed (for self and guests) • Permits needed

  9. Miscellaneous • Washer and dryer • Are hookups or machines provided? • Dishwasher • Are hookups or machines provided? • Smoking • Pets • Fireplace • Hot tub • Snow removal and lawn maintenance

  10. Abbreviations used in housing ads • BR-Bedroom • BA-Bathroom • W/D-Washer/Dryer (may be hookups or machines) • DW-Dishwasher • NS- No smoking • NP- No pets (may be negotiable-you may pay more if you have pets) • F/P-Fireplace • AC- Air conditioner • W/S/G-Water, Sewer, and Garbage

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