Asking About Rent and Deposit: what to say in English

租房看房Housing

Rent and Costs

Are utilities included in the rent, or do I pay those separately?

Ask if utilities are included in rent.

utilitiesincludedseparately

How much is the deposit? And is it first and last month up front?

Inquire about deposit and payment terms.

depositfirst and last monthup front

Is the rent negotiable at all? I saw a similar place listed for a bit less.

Check if rent price is negotiable.

negotiablesimilar placelisted for

Lease and Move-In Terms

How long is the lease? Is it a one-year commitment, or can I do month-to-month?

Ask about lease length and flexibility.

leasecommitmentmonth-to-month

What's the earliest move-in date? I need a place by the first of next month.

Find out the earliest move-in date.

earliestmove-in date

Facilities and Rules

Is there in-suite laundry, or do I share with the building?

Ask about laundry facilities.

in-suite laundryshare with

Can I bring my cat? What's the pet policy here?

Inquire about pet policy.

pet policy

I'm interested. What do I need to apply? Just the deposit and first month?

Ask about application requirements.

interestedapplydeposit

Key words

utilities

bills for water, electricity, etc.

lease

rental agreement

deposit

money paid as security

move-in date

date you can start living there

pet-friendly

allows pets

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