| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | access | ability to enter property |
| 2. | addendum | extra clause added to contract |
| 3. | amenities | desirable property features or services |
| 4. | appliance | installed household machine or device |
| 5. | application | request to rent a property |
| 6. | arrears | overdue unpaid rent |
| 7. | assignment | transfer of lease rights |
| 8. | balance | amount still owed or available |
| 9. | balcony | platform projecting from building |
| 10. | breach | breaking a contract term |
| 11. | budget | planned income and expenses |
| 12. | claim | formal request for compensation |
| 13. | clause | specific contract provision |
| 14. | code | official building or safety rules |
| 15. | common area | shared space for residents |
| 16. | compliance | following rules and requirements |
| 17. | contractor | hired tradesperson or company |
| 18. | coverage | protection included by insurance |
| 19. | credit check | review of credit history |
| 20. | damage | harm reducing property condition |
| 21. | deductible | amount paid before insurance covers |
| 22. | default | failure to meet obligations |
| 23. | delinquency | late or unpaid account status |
| 24. | deposit | money held against damage or default |
| 25. | disclosure | required sharing of important facts |
| 26. | electrical | power wiring and related systems |
| 27. | emergency | urgent situation needing immediate action |
| 28. | entry notice | advance notice before entering unit |
| 29. | eviction | legal removal of a tenant |
| 30. | expense | money spent on operations |
| 31. | fair housing | anti-discrimination housing law |
| 32. | fire alarm | device warning of fire |
| 33. | fixture | item attached to the property |
| 34. | floor plan | layout of rooms and spaces |
| 35. | fob | electronic access device |
| 36. | grace period | extra time before penalty applies |
| 37. | guarantor | person backing tenant obligations |
| 38. | habitability | being fit and safe to live |
| 39. | holdover | staying after lease ends |
| 40. | house rules | building behavior requirements |
| 41. | HVAC | heating, cooling, and ventilation |
| 42. | inspection | formal check of property condition |
| 43. | insurance | coverage against loss or liability |
| 44. | inventory | list of included items |
| 45. | invoice | bill requesting payment |
| 46. | judgment | court’s final decision |
| 47. | key | tool used to unlock doors |
| 48. | landlord | property owner who rents out |
| 49. | late fee | charge for overdue payment |
| 50. | lease | rental contract for a property |
| 51. | liability | legal responsibility for harm |
| 52. | listing | advertised rental availability |
| 53. | lockout | being unable to enter property |
| 54. | maintenance | upkeep and repair of property |
| 55. | master key | key opening multiple locks |
| 56. | mediation | assisted dispute resolution process |
| 57. | mold | fungus growth causing damage |
| 58. | move-in | start of occupancy |
| 59. | move-out | end of occupancy |
| 60. | noise complaint | report of disruptive sound |
| 61. | nonrenewal | decision not to extend lease |
| 62. | notice | formal written communication |
| 63. | nuisance | conduct interfering with others |
| 64. | occupancy | state of being occupied |
| 65. | occupant | person living in the unit |
| 66. | owner statement | report sent to property owner |
| 67. | permit | official authorization for work |
| 68. | pet policy | rules about animals in property |
| 69. | plumbing | water and pipe systems |
| 70. | premises | property covered by agreement |
| 71. | premium | insurance cost paid regularly |
| 72. | prorated rent | partial rent for partial period |
| 73. | prospect | potential renter or client |
| 74. | receipt | proof of payment received |
| 75. | rekey | change lock to new key |
| 76. | remedy | legal fix for a problem |
| 77. | renewal | extension of an existing lease |
| 78. | rent | payment for use of property |
| 79. | repair | fixing a problem or defect |
| 80. | screening | checking applicant background and history |
| 81. | showing | scheduled property viewing |
| 82. | smoke detector | device sensing smoke |
| 83. | sprinkler | automatic fire suppression device |
| 84. | square footage | area measured in square feet |
| 85. | sublet | renting to another under lease |
| 86. | tenant | person renting a property |
| 87. | term | length of a lease |
| 88. | trash | waste for disposal |
| 89. | turnover | change from one tenant to another |
| 90. | unit | individual rentable space |
| 91. | utilities | essential services like water and power |
| 92. | vacancy | period when unit is empty |
| 93. | vendor | outside service provider |
| 94. | violation | breach of rule or agreement |
| 95. | walk-through | guided property condition review |
| 96. | water damage | harm caused by water intrusion |
| 97. | wear and tear | normal damage from ordinary use |
| 98. | work order | request for maintenance work |
| 99. | yard | outdoor land around property |
| 100. | zoning | rules governing land use |