EFE learning modules / Renting, Moving & Housing

scenario 3 alex a potential tenant meets sarah a

Scenario Context

"Alex, a potential tenant, meets Sarah, a property manager, to view a new apartment and discuss the lease agreement and moving logistics."

Speakers
A

Alex

A young professional searching for a new apartment close to the city center.

S

Sarah

An experienced property manager at Skyline Apartments who handles leasing and maintenance.

The Dialogue

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Sarah
Hello Alex! Welcome to Skyline Apartments. I'm glad you could make it for the viewing.
Alex
Thank you, Sarah. I saw the listing online and the photos looked very promising.
Sarah
Let's start here in the living room. As you can see, it has an open-plan layout.
Alex
It is quite spacious. Is the apartment currently or unfurnished?
Sarah
This unit is unfurnished, but it does come with all major kitchen appliances.
Alex
That's fine. I have my own furniture. Are any included in the monthly rent?
Sarah
Water and trash removal are included. You would be responsible for electricity and gas.
Alex
I see. And what is the exact monthly rent for this unit?
Sarah
The rent is $1,600 per month, due on the first of every month.
Alex
Okay. What is the required for this apartment?
Sarah
We require a equivalent to one month's rent before you move in.
Alex
Is the deposit refundable at the end of the ?
Sarah
Yes, provided there is no significant damage to the property when you vacate.
Alex
How long is the standard term here?
Sarah
Our standard is for twelve months, but we can discuss a shorter term for a higher fee.
Alex
Twelve months sounds perfect for me. What does the building offer?
Sarah
We have a fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and a secure bike storage room.
Alex
Those are great perks. How do I handle requests if something breaks?
Sarah
We have an online portal where you can submit tickets 24/7.
Alex
Is there an on-site manager in case of emergencies?
Sarah
Yes, I am usually here during business hours, and we have an emergency line for nights.
Alex
What is the policy regarding pets? I have a small dog.
Sarah
We allow pets, but there is a one-time pet deposit and a small monthly pet rent.
Alex
That's understandable. Is parking included or is there an extra charge?
Sarah
There is a reserved spot in the underground garage for an additional $50 a month.
Alex
I will definitely need that. When would the unit be available for move-in?
Sarah
It is available starting the first of next month.
Alex
What is the next step in the application process?
Sarah
You'll need to fill out an application form and provide proof of income.
Alex
Do you perform a credit check on all potential tenants?
Sarah
Yes, we conduct a credit and background check as part of the screening process.
Alex
If I am approved, when can I sign the ?
Sarah
Once approved, we can sign the electronically and you can pay the deposit.
Alex
Great! I think this place is exactly what I am looking for.
Sarah
I'm glad to hear that. I'll email you the application link right away.

Scene Vocabulary

Practice vocabulary words & meanings.

Lease

/ሊዝ/

የኪራይ ውል

A legal agreement that allows you to use a property for a period of time.

አንድን ንብረት ለተወሰነ ጊዜ ለመጠቀም የሚያስችል ህጋዊ ስምምነት።

Security Deposit

/ሴኪዩሪቲ ዲፖዚት/

የዋስትና ተቀማጭ

Money paid in advance to protect the landlord against damage or non-payment.

አከራዩን ከጉዳት ወይም ካልተከፈለ ኪራይ ለመጠበቅ በቅድሚያ የሚከፈል ገንዘብ።

Utilities

/ዩቲሊቲስ/

የፍጆታ አገልግሎቶች

Basic services like electricity, water, gas, and trash collection.

እንደ ኤሌክትሪክ፣ ውሃ፣ ጋዝ እና የቆሻሻ አወጋገድ ያሉ መሰረታዊ አገልግሎቶች።

Amenities

/አሜኒቲስ/

መገልገያዎች

Extra features that provide comfort or convenience, like a gym or pool.

ምቾትን ወይም እርካታን የሚሰጡ ተጨማሪ ነገሮች፣ እንደ ጂም ወይም መዋኛ ገንዳ።

Tenant

/ቴናንት/

ተከራይ

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

ከአከራይ ተከራይቶ የሚኖር ወይም የሚጠቀም ሰው።

Landlord

/ላንድሎርድ/

አከራይ

A person or organization that owns property and rents it to others.

ንብረት ያለው እና ለሌሎች የሚያከራይ ሰው ወይም ድርጅት።

Maintenance

/ሜይንቴናንስ/

ጥገና

The work of keeping a building or equipment in good condition.

አንድን ህንጻ ወይም መሳሪያ በጥሩ ሁኔታ የመያዝ ስራ።

Furnished

/ፈርኒሽድ/

የቤት እቃ የተሟላለት

An apartment or house that comes with necessary furniture.

አስፈላጊ የቤት እቃዎች ያሉት አፓርታማ ወይም ቤት።

Eviction

/ኢቪክሽን/

ማስወጣት

The legal process of removing a tenant from a rental property.

ተከራይን ከሚኖርበት ቤት በህግ የማስወጣት ሂደት።

Sublet

/ሰብሌት/

መልሶ ማከራየት

To rent all or part of a property to another person while being a tenant yourself.

ተከራይ እያሉ ቤቱን በሙሉ ወይም በከፊል ለሌላ ሰው መልሶ ማከራየት።