Paperwork & Bills
a legally binding contract that is made between a landlord and a tenant
What is a lease agreement?
the owner of your apartment
Who is a landlord?
having these may make your rent more expensive:
pool, party lounge, free wifi, office space, washer/dryer, free parking, gym
What are amenities?
time of day the office of an apartment is open, typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What are office hours?
the maximum number of people that can live in a studio apartment
What are two people?
money for rent is typically due at this time
What is the first of the month?
person that can help you read a lease agreement or contract
Who are parents OR a leasing agent?
a discount or offer made to attract renters
ex. one month of rent for FREE or free pizza when you sign the lease
move-in special
items to have next to you as you make a phone call to an apartment
What are a pencil, a paper, and a list of questions?
a place online to find information about an apartment
What is a website?
a document that you fill out with personal information and submit to the apartment complex
a person that shows you the apartment, facilitates your residency, and answers your questions
Who is a leasing agent?
type of bill that includes at least one of the following:
electricity, trash, sewer, gas, and water
What are utilities?
when leaving a voicemail, these are important pieces of personal information that you should include in your message
What are your name and phone number?
the name of the city win which we live
What is Canon City?
a sum of money that is paid to run your background check for your rental application
What is an application fee?
this person would be considered the "landlord" of our school; they make the rules of the whole building
Who is Mr. Summers?
when utilities and rent are all covered by a fixed cost
What is "all bills paid" or "utilities included?"
when setting this up, it is important to have a date and time in mind
What is an apartment tour?
where you would look to see if you can have any pets
What is $500?
YOU or the person who is renting an apartment
Who is a tenant?
portions of the apartment have recently been done, making it more expensive
ex. new carpet/hardwood, new oven/stove/fridge/dishwasher, new cabinets, new shower/toilet
What are renovations?
the final thing you should do before saying goodbye and hanging up the phone after calling an apartment complex
What is saying "thank you?"
a document that you fill out to see how much money you spend each month
What is a budget?