| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | air conditioning | system that cools air |
| 2. | allergies | physical reactions to substances |
| 3. | amenities | useful extra features or services |
| 4. | apartment | set of rooms to live in |
| 5. | application | form to request the rental |
| 6. | availability | when the place is open |
| 7. | background check | review of personal records |
| 8. | bill | amount owed for a service |
| 9. | blinds | window coverings with slats |
| 10. | boundaries | personal limits and expectations |
| 11. | broom | tool for sweeping floors |
| 12. | budget | amount you can afford |
| 13. | chores | regular household tasks |
| 14. | communicative | good at sharing information |
| 15. | commute | travel to work or school |
| 16. | considerate | thoughtful about others’ needs |
| 17. | cosigner | person sharing legal responsibility |
| 18. | credit check | review of borrowing history |
| 19. | damage | harm to property |
| 20. | deposit | money held against damage |
| 21. | desk | table for work or study |
| 22. | dresser | chest for storing clothes |
| 23. | due | required by a certain date |
| 24. | early bird | person active early |
| 25. | easygoing | relaxed and not demanding |
| 26. | ensuite | bathroom attached to bedroom |
| 27. | entryway | area by the entrance |
| 28. | eviction | legal removal from a rental |
| 29. | extroverted | outgoing and energetic socially |
| 30. | fan | device that moves air |
| 31. | fire escape | emergency exit route |
| 32. | furnished | with furniture included |
| 33. | groceries | food bought for home |
| 34. | guarantor | person backing your payments |
| 35. | guest | visitor to the home |
| 36. | hallway | passage between rooms |
| 37. | heater | device that warms a room |
| 38. | house rules | rules for living there |
| 39. | hygiene | cleanliness habits |
| 40. | ID | document proving who you are |
| 41. | income | money you regularly earn |
| 42. | inspection | official check of condition |
| 43. | intercom | system for speaking at entry |
| 44. | introverted | prefers less social interaction |
| 45. | landlord | owner renting out property |
| 46. | late fee | extra charge for late payment |
| 47. | laundry | clothes-washing facilities |
| 48. | lease | rental contract for a home |
| 49. | listing | advertisement for a rental |
| 50. | location | where the home is |
| 51. | maintenance | repairs and upkeep work |
| 52. | mattress | soft pad for sleeping |
| 53. | monthly | happening every month |
| 54. | mop | tool for washing floors |
| 55. | move-in | date you can start living |
| 56. | move-out | time of leaving the home |
| 57. | neighborhood | area around the home |
| 58. | night owl | person active late at night |
| 59. | no pets | pets are not allowed |
| 60. | notice | formal warning or information |
| 61. | outlet | socket for electric power |
| 62. | overnight guest | visitor staying the night |
| 63. | package | parcel delivered to home |
| 64. | parking | space for a vehicle |
| 65. | pet-friendly | allows pets in the home |
| 66. | pets | animals kept at home |
| 67. | privacy | freedom from unwanted intrusion |
| 68. | proof of income | evidence of your earnings |
| 69. | recycling | sorting reusable waste materials |
| 70. | reference | person who can vouch |
| 71. | reliable | dependable and consistent |
| 72. | renewal | extension of the lease |
| 73. | rent | money paid to live somewhere |
| 74. | respectful | showing consideration for others |
| 75. | responsible | careful about duties |
| 76. | roommate | person sharing your home |
| 77. | screening | process of evaluating applicants |
| 78. | security | safety measures for residents |
| 79. | showing | scheduled property viewing |
| 80. | smoke-free | smoking is not allowed |
| 81. | sociable | friendly and likes company |
| 82. | split | divide costs among people |
| 83. | storage | space for keeping belongings |
| 84. | sublet | rent out temporarily to another |
| 85. | tenant | person renting a home |
| 86. | term | length of the agreement |
| 87. | toilet paper | paper used in bathrooms |
| 88. | tour | guided look around property |
| 89. | transit | public transportation options nearby |
| 90. | trash | waste to throw away |
| 91. | unfurnished | without furniture included |
| 92. | utilities | services like water and electricity |
| 93. | vacancy | available room or unit |
| 94. | vacuum | machine for cleaning floors |
| 95. | viewing | visit to inspect a place |
| 96. | walkable | easy to get around on foot |
| 97. | wear and tear | normal damage from use |
| 98. | wifi | wireless internet connection |
| 99. | window | glass opening in a wall |
| 100. | yard | outdoor area around house |