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2. © 2011 wheresjenny.com Getting an Apartment Vocabulary. An Application: a written request for an apartment A Credit Report: A complete history of a person's paying habits e.g. Bills, Rent payments, Electricity Bills, Car Payments, Telephone Bills Etc. A deposit: Money which is given to ensure that something will be returned or remain in good condition To Lease out: To rent out a property or an apartment Furnished: Having furniture and other utilities

3. © 2011 wheresjenny.com Getting an Apartment. A Landlord: The man who owns an apartment building or property A Landlady: The woman who owns an apartment building or property Non-Refundable: Cannot be returned (money) A Reference: A person who will provide information about your character or ability A Tenant: A person who is renting a room or apartment To Fill-out: To complete (a form) by writing information.

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13. © 2011 wheresjenny.com Getting an Apartment Fill in all the gaps using the following vocabulary: 1.When they moved out, their apartment was a mess, so they didn't get their cleaning __________ back. 2.Your airline ticket is _____________. I am afraid there is no way we can return your money. 3.It is very difficult to buy a house in the United States without a _____________. They need to know whether or not you pay your bills on time 4.He wasn't accepted to the university because he sent in his ______________ too late. 5.When I applied for the job, I listed you as a ___________. If they call, tell them good things about me. 6.The form was in Spanish, so I couldn't _____________. 7.He is looking for a ____________ apartment because he is only staying in New York for three months. 8.Several _________________ in my apartment building complained because the elevator didn't work. 9.Hopefully, the ______________ will hire someone to fix the elevator soon. I told her I am sick of walking up the stairs! Application Credit Report Deposit Fill it out Tenants Furnished Landlady Non-refundable Reference