【租住公寓】关于养宠物的协定-Policy Towards Pets

A: I was wondering if you allow pets in this building. B: We do allow some pets, but you must pay an additional five hundred dollar security deposit. A: What kind of pets do you allow? B: You may keep either one cat or one dog. A: Can cats and dogs b

【租住公寓】商定房租-Negotiating the Price (2)

A: I would love to rent out your apartment. B: That's great. A: How much is the rent? B: The rent each month is $1050. A: That's a lot of money. B: Did you have a better price in mind? A: What about $800? B: That's way too low. A: I can't pay much mo

【租住公寓】禁止停车-Prohibited Parking

A: Is there anything specific that I should know about where to park my car? B: You have an assigned place in the back of the building with your apartment number on it. A: Are there any other spots available to me? B: You will see several visitor and

【租住公寓】回应招合租人的广告-Responding to an Ad for Roommates

A: Hello, I was just responding to your ad. B: Which ad is that? A: The ad for a roommate. B: Great. Are you interested? A: I sure am. B: Can we meet today? A: Of course, just tell me when and where. B: Why don't you meet me at 5:30 at Starbucks? A:

【租住公寓】询问邻居的情况-Asking about the Neighborhood

A: I wanted to ask you a few questions. B: What about? A: They are pertaining to the neighborhood that the apartment is in. B: Sure. What would you like to know? A: What can you tell me about the neighborhood? B: In all honesty, the neighborhood coul

【租住公寓】询问公寓所在位置-Asking about the Apartment Location

A: Hello, how are you doing today? B: I'm great. A: What can I do for you today? B: I wanted to ask about the apartment for rent. A: Ask away. B: I was wondering if the apartment is located in a nice area. A: As a matter of fact, the apartment is in

【租住公寓】找到公寓-Finding an Apartment

A: I finally found an apartment that I want to rent. B: Where did you see it? A: I saw it in this ad for apartments in today's newspaper. B: You found an apartment in the ads? A: I really did, but what's so great about it is that it's really affordab

【租住公寓】转租-Subleasing

A: I heard that you're looking for an apartment. B: Yes. Who told you that? A: A friend of ours told me. B: Why are you asking? A: I was asking because I found an apartment. B: Why are you telling me this? A:I was wondering if you wanted to sublease

【租住公寓】寻找公寓-Looking for an Apartment

A: How did you find your apartment? B: You can check on the bulletin boards at school for local housing. A: What if I need a roommate? B: There are websites that can hook you up with a roommate. A: How much do apartments cost around here? B: It depen

【租住公寓】去房产中介-Visiting a Rental Agent

A: How are you doing today? B: I'm doing fine. Thanks for asking. A: What can I help you with today? B: I would like you to help me find an apartment. A: I will be able to help you with that. B: Thank you. I would appreciate that. A: Do you have any

【租住公寓】询问安全设施-Asking about Safety Features

A: I really like this beautiful apartment! B: Thank you. Do you have any further questions? A: Yes, I was wondering about safety features. B: Yes, what are your concerns? A: How about fire alarms and escape routes? B: Every apartment has its own smok

【租住公寓】歧视-Discrimination

A: Good morning, is this the Renter's Hotline? B: Yes, what can I help you with? A: I have a question about discrimination in housing. B: What type of discrimination? A: I think that he doesn't want to rent to me because of my race. B: What made you

【租住公寓】约看房子的时间-Making an Appointment for an Apartment Viewing

A: How are you today? B: Great, thanks. A: Can I help you? B: I would actually like to view the apartment for rent today. A: I'm sorry, but you won't be able to view it today. B: Why not? A: You have to make an appointment first. B: Oh, okay. Can I d

【租住公寓】谈论租赁合同-Talking about the Lease

A: I need to talk to you about something. B: What did you need to talk about? A: I have some questions about my lease. B: Like what? A: Exactly how long is my lease for? B: Your lease will be up in three years. A: What will happen if I move out befor

【租住公寓】商定房租-Negotiating the Price (1)

A: I would love to rent this apartment. B: I'm happy to hear you say that. A: How much are you asking for every month? B: I'm renting this apartment out for $1050 a month. A: That is quite a lot of money for just one month. B: That is a fair price. A

【租住公寓】约定看房时间-Scheduling an Apartment Viewing

A: Hi, can I speak with the apartment manager, please? B: Hello, this is the apartment manager speaking. A: I'm calling about the apartment for rent on Main Street. B: Would you be interested in seeing the apartment? A: I would love to see it. B: Are

【租住公寓】水管装置问题-Plumbing

A: I am having some plumbing problems and need them fixed. B: What exactly is wrong with the plumbing? A: The toilet flushes really slowly. B: Are there any problems with the plumbing in the kitchen? A: Both the kitchen and the bathroom plumbing are

【租住公寓】房顶漏水-Roof Leaking

A: May I speak with the property manager, please? B: Hello, this is the property manager. How may I help you? A: During that horrible rainstorm last night, my roof began to leak. B: What room was the leak in? A: It was in our bedroom. B: Are you on t

【租住公寓】打电话给房东修缮房屋-Calling the Landlord to Report a Leak

A: I have a problem. B: What's the problem? A: A pipe burst in my ceiling. B: Why do you think that? A: There is water dripping from my ceiling. B: Is it causing a flood in your apartment? A: No, but my carpet is getting wet. B: How long has this wat

【租住公寓】钥匙和上锁问题-Key and Lock Problems

A: I need to speak with the manager, please. B: Yes, this is the manager. How may I help you this morning? A: We are having problems getting into our apartment. B: Is this the first time that you have tried this key since I gave it to you? A: Yes, th