| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | access | ability to enter property |
| 2. | alarm | warning device for danger |
| 3. | apartment | self-contained rental home |
| 4. | appliance | household machine in unit |
| 5. | application | request to rent a property |
| 6. | arrears | overdue unpaid rent |
| 7. | background check | review of personal records |
| 8. | balance | amount still owed |
| 9. | balcony | platform projecting from building |
| 10. | blinds | window coverings with slats |
| 11. | boiler | machine heating water or steam |
| 12. | buzzer | door signal device |
| 13. | carpet | soft floor covering |
| 14. | cleaning | removal of dirt and mess |
| 15. | cooling | system that lowers temperature |
| 16. | cosigner | person sharing legal responsibility |
| 17. | countertop | work surface in kitchen |
| 18. | credit check | review of credit history |
| 19. | damage | harm to property condition |
| 20. | deduction | amount subtracted from deposit |
| 21. | deposit | money paid in advance |
| 22. | dishwasher | machine washing dishes |
| 23. | drain | pipe carrying wastewater away |
| 24. | dryer | machine drying clothes |
| 25. | due date | day payment is expected |
| 26. | elevator | lift between floors |
| 27. | entry | act of going inside |
| 28. | eviction | legal removal of a tenant |
| 29. | fence | barrier around property |
| 30. | fire escape | emergency exit from building |
| 31. | fixture | attached functional item |
| 32. | flooring | material covering the floor |
| 33. | furnace | machine heating indoor air |
| 34. | furnished | provided with furniture |
| 35. | garage | building for vehicle storage |
| 36. | garbage disposal | sink device grinding food waste |
| 37. | gate | movable barrier in fence |
| 38. | grace period | extra time before penalty |
| 39. | guarantor | person promising rent payment |
| 40. | gutter | channel carrying rainwater |
| 41. | habitability | fitness for safe living |
| 42. | heating | system that warms property |
| 43. | inspection | official check of condition |
| 44. | insurance | financial protection against loss |
| 45. | intercom | system for speaking remotely |
| 46. | key | device for opening locks |
| 47. | landlord | property owner who rents out |
| 48. | late fee | charge for overdue rent |
| 49. | leak | unwanted escape of liquid |
| 50. | lease | rental contract for property |
| 51. | ledger | record of charges and payments |
| 52. | listing | advertisement for rental property |
| 53. | lock | device securing entry |
| 54. | mailbox | box for receiving mail |
| 55. | maintenance | routine upkeep and repair |
| 56. | mediation | settling conflict with help |
| 57. | mold | fungal growth in damp areas |
| 58. | move-in | start of tenancy period |
| 59. | move-out | end of tenancy period |
| 60. | notice | formal warning or information |
| 61. | occupancy | state of being occupied |
| 62. | occupant | person living in unit |
| 63. | oven | enclosed appliance for baking |
| 64. | parking | space for vehicle storage |
| 65. | pest | unwanted insect or animal |
| 66. | pet | animal kept by tenant |
| 67. | plumbing | water pipes and fixtures |
| 68. | premises | the property and grounds |
| 69. | prorated rent | partial rent for part month |
| 70. | receipt | proof of payment received |
| 71. | reference | person who vouches for renter |
| 72. | refrigerator | appliance keeping food cold |
| 73. | refund | money returned after payment |
| 74. | renewal | extension of a lease |
| 75. | rent | payment for use of property |
| 76. | repair | fixing damage or problems |
| 77. | screening | checking a renter’s background |
| 78. | security deposit | money held against damage |
| 79. | sewer | wastewater disposal system |
| 80. | showing | viewing for prospective renters |
| 81. | smoking | use of tobacco on property |
| 82. | stove | appliance used for cooking |
| 83. | sublet | renting to another temporarily |
| 84. | subtenant | person renting from tenant |
| 85. | tenant | person renting the property |
| 86. | termination | ending of a lease |
| 87. | thermostat | device controlling temperature |
| 88. | tile | hard surface covering piece |
| 89. | trash | waste needing disposal |
| 90. | unfurnished | without provided furniture |
| 91. | unit | individual rental space |
| 92. | utilities | services like water and power |
| 93. | vacancy | period when unit is empty |
| 94. | vacate | leave the rental property |
| 95. | violation | breaking a rule or law |
| 96. | walk-through | guided review of property |
| 97. | washer | machine washing clothes |
| 98. | wear and tear | normal aging from ordinary use |
| 99. | window | glass opening in wall |
| 100. | yard | outdoor land around home |
