【租住公寓】不想租了-Threatening not to Rent

A: Do you like the apartment so far? B: I see a problem. A: What's the problem? B: I noticed that the faucet in the kitchen is leaking. A: That's no big deal. B: It's going to be a problem when my water bill comes. A: What do you want me to do about

【租住公寓】要求房东修缮房屋-Asking the Landlord about Fixing a Problem

A: I'm having a problem. B: What's the problem? A: A pipe burst in my wall. B: Is the pipe causing any water damage? A: The water is causing mildew. B: I can come fix the pipe sometime tomorrow. A: Can I just call someone myself to fix it? B: I don't

【租住公寓】叫来警察-Calling the Police about a Burglary

A: Thank you for coming, officer. B: What seems to be the problem? A: I was in school all day and came home to a burglarized apartment. B: Was the door locked when you left? A: The door was still locked when I came home, so maybe they came in through

【租住公寓】谈论改善公寓-Talking about Apartment Upgrades

A: I really like the apartment, but I was wondering if I could change some things. B: What would you like to change? A: I would like to have different carpet. B: I would be willing to put in a different color carpet if you pay the price difference. A

【租住公寓】搬出去-Moving Out

A: How are you doing? B: Great. What's up? A: I wanted to talk to you about something. B: What did you want to talk about? A: I just wanted to let you know that I'm moving out. B: When? A: In the next few weeks. B: I don't understand why you want to

【租住公寓】逐出通知-Eviction Notice

A: I received an eviction notice from you, and I don't understand what it means. B: Well, you are behind in your rent; it's a 30-day notice to vacate. A: You can't make me move just for being late with my rent. B: You have been late with your rent se

【租住公寓】拿回保证金-Getting the Deposit Back

A: I'm moving out. B: Your lease isn't up yet. A: I won't be able to stay here anymore. B: That's going to be a problem. A: I don't know why there's a problem. B: It's a problem because I can't give you your deposit back. A: Why can't you give it bac

【租住公寓】跟水管工说明问题-Explaining the Problem to the Plumber

A: Thank you for coming. B: You're welcome. What's the problem? A: I have a leaky pipe. B: Where exactly is the pipe? A: The pipe is behind a wall in my bathroom. B: How long has the pipe been leaking? A: It began leaking a couple of days ago. B: I m

【租住公寓】吵闹的邻居-Noisy Neighbors

A: Those neighbors of mine are so noisy! B: Yes, I can hear them. What is that pounding sound? A: I think that they are hammering nails to hang pictures. B: How often do you hear them making noise? A: They play their music really loud, and I can hear

【租住公寓】被锁住了-Locked Out

A: I need your help with something. B: What's wrong? A: I somehow locked myself out of my apartment. B: How did you lock yourself out? A: I'm really not sure. B: Where's your key? A: I locked it inside the house. B: I do have a spare key to your door

【租住公寓】访客-Visitors

A: I have a question about extra people living with me in my apartment. B: You may have one roommate, but they need to have an approved application on file with us. A: What about overnight guests? B: An occasional overnight guest is not a problem. A:

【租住公寓】邻居帮忙-Neighbors and Help

A: Hi, I am your new neighbor and was wondering if I could ask you a question or two. B: Hi! I would be happy to answer any questions you might have. A: Everyone here seems very friendly. B: Yes, many of us have lived here a long time and know each o

【租住公寓】洗衣间的使用规定和时间-Laundry Room Rules and Hours

A: So where are the laundry rooms located? B: There is a laundry room located at the end of each hallway. A: Can I use them at any time? B: All laundry rooms are locked at eleven at night and re-open at seven in the morning. A: Do they use change? B:

【租住公寓】垃圾回收利用-Trash and Recycling

A: Can you tell me where we are supposed to take our trash? B: Put it in the dumpster next to that stairway. A: What day do they pick the trash up? B: They empty the trash every Wednesday. A: Are we supposed to mix our recyclables in, or sort them? B

【租住公寓】与邻居打招呼-Greeting a Neighbor

A: Hello, it's nice to meet you. B: It's great meeting you too. A: Did you just move in? B: I moved in this past weekend. A: I had no idea that house was sold. B: I had to buy. The first time I saw it, I fell in love. A: It is a beautiful house. B: H

【租住公寓】家具放在哪里-Where to Put the Furniture

A: Thank you for helping me move. B: Don't mention it. Where do you want all your furniture? A: Okay, I want you to put the sofa in the living room. B: Would you like me to put it anywhere special? A: No, up against the wall is just fine. B: Where wo

【租住公寓】打电话给自来水公司-Calling the Water Company

A: Is this the water company? B: This is the water company. May I help you? A: As a matter of fact, you can. B: What do you need? A: In a few days, I'm going to be moving. B: Okay, and what do you need help with? A: I'm going to need the water turned

【租住公寓】找搬家公司-Calling a Moving Company

A: How are you doing today? B: Great. Thanks for asking. A: Would you like our assistance with a move? B: Yes, actually I would. A: What would you like us to move for you? B: I need you to move my furniture. A: Could you tell me what kind of residenc

【租住公寓】邀请朋友帮忙搬家-Asking a Friend to Help Move In

A: Hey, what's up? B: Everything's fine with me. How about you? A: I need your help. B: What do you need? A: Remember when I told you I'm going to be moving? B: Yeah, I remember. A: Do you think you could help me move? B: Sure, that shouldn't be a pr

【租住公寓】检查房屋是否有任何毁损-Checking the Apartment for Anything Damaged

A: What do you think about the apartment so far? B: It is beautiful. A: You don't have any problems with how it looks? B: Actually, there is a problem. A: Like what? B: There are some stains that were left in the carpet. A: Those stains will be clean