| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | addendum | extra written contract section |
| 2. | agent | person representing owner or renter |
| 3. | amenities | extra features and services |
| 4. | apartment | self-contained rental unit |
| 5. | applicant | person applying to rent |
| 6. | application | form to request a rental |
| 7. | arrears | overdue unpaid rent |
| 8. | availability | whether the unit is open |
| 9. | balance | amount still owed |
| 10. | balcony | small outdoor platform |
| 11. | blinds | window coverings with slats |
| 12. | breach | breaking the lease terms |
| 13. | breaker | switch protecting electrical circuits |
| 14. | broker | agent arranging a rental |
| 15. | checklist | list for condition review |
| 16. | claim | request for insurance payment |
| 17. | clause | specific part of a contract |
| 18. | complaint | formal statement of a problem |
| 19. | concession | special rental incentive offered |
| 20. | condo | individually owned apartment unit |
| 21. | cosigner | person jointly responsible financially |
| 22. | court | legal place for disputes |
| 23. | damage | harm beyond normal use |
| 24. | deduction | amount taken from deposit |
| 25. | default | failure to meet obligations |
| 26. | deposit | money held against damage |
| 27. | dispute | serious disagreement over terms |
| 28. | documentation | written proof and records |
| 29. | due date | day rent must be paid |
| 30. | duplex | building with two units |
| 31. | entry | landlord access into the unit |
| 32. | eviction | legal removal from a rental |
| 33. | exterminator | professional pest remover |
| 34. | extinguisher | device for putting out fire |
| 35. | fee | extra charge for a service |
| 36. | fixture | attached feature like a sink |
| 37. | furnace | heating equipment in a home |
| 38. | furnished | provided with furniture |
| 39. | grace period | extra time before penalty |
| 40. | guarantor | person backing the rent |
| 41. | habitability | safe livable condition requirement |
| 42. | holdover | staying after lease ends |
| 43. | increase | rise in rent amount |
| 44. | infestation | large number of pests |
| 45. | inspection | official check of condition |
| 46. | insurance | financial protection against loss |
| 47. | inventory | list of included items |
| 48. | judgment | court decision in a case |
| 49. | keys | tools for opening locks |
| 50. | landlord | property owner who rents out |
| 51. | late fee | charge for overdue rent |
| 52. | lease | rental contract for a home |
| 53. | liability | legal responsibility for harm |
| 54. | listing | advertised rental offering |
| 55. | lockout | being unable to enter |
| 56. | maintenance | upkeep and routine repairs |
| 57. | mediation | assisted dispute resolution |
| 58. | mold | fungus growing in damp areas |
| 59. | month-to-month | rental renewed each month |
| 60. | move-in | the start of occupancy |
| 61. | move-out | the end of occupancy |
| 62. | nonrenewal | decision not to renew |
| 63. | notice | formal warning or information |
| 64. | outage | loss of power or service |
| 65. | outlet | socket for electrical plugs |
| 66. | oven | enclosed appliance for baking |
| 67. | paint | wall coating in the unit |
| 68. | parking | space for a vehicle |
| 69. | photos | pictures documenting condition |
| 70. | policy | rule or standard applied |
| 71. | possession | legal control of the unit |
| 72. | prorated | adjusted for partial period |
| 73. | quiet enjoyment | right to peaceful use |
| 74. | receipt | proof of payment received |
| 75. | renewal | continuing the lease term |
| 76. | rent | money paid to live there |
| 77. | renter’s insurance | tenant insurance for belongings |
| 78. | repair | fixing damage or problems |
| 79. | roommate | person sharing the rental |
| 80. | screening | background and credit checking |
| 81. | settlement | agreement ending a dispute |
| 82. | showing | scheduled viewing of a rental |
| 83. | studio | one-room apartment layout |
| 84. | sublet | renting to another tenant |
| 85. | summons | official order to appear |
| 86. | surrender | giving up the rental |
| 87. | tenant | person who rents a home |
| 88. | term | length of the lease |
| 89. | termination | official ending of lease |
| 90. | thermostat | device controlling temperature |
| 91. | townhouse | multi-floor attached home |
| 92. | unfurnished | without furniture included |
| 93. | unit | individual rental space |
| 94. | utilities | services like water and power |
| 95. | vacancy | empty unit ready to rent |
| 96. | vacate | leave the rental property |
| 97. | violation | breaking a rule or lease |
| 98. | walkthrough | inspection while moving in |
| 99. | water heater | tank heating household water |
| 100. | wear and tear | normal aging from use |
