| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abatement | temporary reduction in rent |
| 2. | access | right to enter property |
| 3. | affordability | ability to pay rent |
| 4. | application | request to rent property |
| 5. | arrears | overdue unpaid rent |
| 6. | assignment | transfer of lease rights |
| 7. | balance | amount still owed or held |
| 8. | billing | charging for services used |
| 9. | binding | legally enforceable |
| 10. | boiler | appliance heating water or home |
| 11. | breach | breaking a lease condition |
| 12. | check-in | start-of-tenancy inspection |
| 13. | check-out | end-of-tenancy inspection |
| 14. | clause | separate provision in a contract |
| 15. | co-tenant | one of multiple tenants |
| 16. | consent | formal permission from landlord |
| 17. | covenant | binding promise in lease |
| 18. | credit check | review of borrowing history |
| 19. | damage | harm beyond normal use |
| 20. | damp | unwanted moisture in property |
| 21. | default | failure to meet obligations |
| 22. | deposit | money held against damage |
| 23. | dispute | serious disagreement over rights |
| 24. | drainage | system removing wastewater |
| 25. | emergency | urgent dangerous situation |
| 26. | eviction | legal removal from property |
| 27. | executed | formally signed and completed |
| 28. | expiry | the lease end date |
| 29. | fire alarm | device warning of fire |
| 30. | fixed term | lease with set duration |
| 31. | fixtures | items attached to property |
| 32. | fob | electronic entry device |
| 33. | forfeiture | loss of lease rights |
| 34. | fraud | intentional deception for gain |
| 35. | grace period | extra time before penalty |
| 36. | ground rent | rent paid for the land |
| 37. | guarantee | promise to cover obligations |
| 38. | guarantor | person backing tenant payments |
| 39. | habitability | fitness for living safely |
| 40. | handover | transfer of keys and control |
| 41. | hazard | source of possible harm |
| 42. | holdover | staying after lease ends |
| 43. | house rules | rules for living there |
| 44. | indemnity | protection against specified loss |
| 45. | infestation | presence of pests in property |
| 46. | inspection | official check of property |
| 47. | insurance | financial protection against risk |
| 48. | inventory | list of property contents |
| 49. | invoice | bill requesting payment |
| 50. | joint tenancy | shared lease with equal rights |
| 51. | jurisdiction | area of legal authority |
| 52. | landlord | property owner who rents out |
| 53. | late fee | charge for overdue rent |
| 54. | lease | a contract to rent property |
| 55. | ledger | record of payments and charges |
| 56. | liability | legal responsibility for loss |
| 57. | lodger | person renting a room |
| 58. | maintenance | upkeep and routine repairs |
| 59. | mediation | neutral help resolving dispute |
| 60. | meter | device measuring utility use |
| 61. | misrepresentation | false statement inducing agreement |
| 62. | mold | fungal growth in damp areas |
| 63. | notice | formal warning or information |
| 64. | nuisance | annoying or disruptive behavior |
| 65. | obligation | duty required by agreement |
| 66. | occupancy | use of a property by residents |
| 67. | occupier | person living in property |
| 68. | outage | temporary loss of service |
| 69. | parking | space or right for vehicles |
| 70. | periodic tenancy | rolling lease without fixed end |
| 71. | permit | official authorization or pass |
| 72. | pest control | treatment to remove pests |
| 73. | possession | control or occupancy of property |
| 74. | premises | the property being leased |
| 75. | quiet enjoyment | right to peaceful occupation |
| 76. | receipt | proof of payment received |
| 77. | reference | background check support |
| 78. | renewal | extension of the lease period |
| 79. | rent | regular payment for occupancy |
| 80. | repair | fixing damage or faults |
| 81. | repossession | taking back legal possession |
| 82. | sanitation | clean and healthy conditions |
| 83. | security | protection against intrusion or harm |
| 84. | service charge | fee for shared services |
| 85. | statement | written summary of account |
| 86. | sublet | renting to another tenant |
| 87. | surrender | give up the lease early |
| 88. | tenant | person renting a property |
| 89. | term | length of the lease |
| 90. | termination | ending of the lease |
| 91. | tribunal | body deciding housing disputes |
| 92. | utilities | services like water and power |
| 93. | vacate | leave the property |
| 94. | ventilation | movement of fresh air |
| 95. | viewing | visit to inspect property |
| 96. | void | having no legal effect |
| 97. | waiver | voluntary giving up of right |
| 98. | warrant | legal authority to act |
| 99. | water rates | water service charges |
| 100. | wear and tear | normal gradual deterioration |
