Signing a Lease: what to say in English

租房合同法律

Confirm Key Terms

Before I sign, I just want to double-check a few things. The rent is $1,500 a month, all-inclusive, right?

Check rent details before signing.

double-checkall-inclusive

What's the policy on subletting? If I need to travel for a few months, can someone else stay here?

Ask about subletting rules.

sublettingtravelsomeone else stay

Is there a penalty for breaking the lease early? Just in case something unexpected comes up.

Inquire about early termination fees.

penaltybreaking the lease earlyunexpected

Ask About Repairs and Rules

Who's responsible for repairs? Like if the dishwasher breaks, is that on me or on you?

Clarify who handles repairs.

responsible forrepairson me or on you

Are there any quiet hours in the building? I work from home and noise can be a problem.

Check for building quiet hours.

quiet hourswork from homenoise

Confirm and Sign

Everything looks good. Where do I sign, and do I initial each page?

Ask where to sign and initial.

where do I signinitial each page

Can I get a copy of the signed lease for my records?

Request a copy of the lease.

copysigned leaserecords

Great, I'm really looking forward to moving in. Thanks for everything!

Express excitement about moving in.

looking forward tomoving in

Key words

lease

a rental agreement

sublet

rent to another person

penalty

a fee for breaking a rule

initial

sign with your initials

all-inclusive

includes everything

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