What is it called?
Housing Abbreviations
What kind of housing is it?
Idioms
Canada
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A contract between a landlord and a tenant that outlines the terms of renting the property

rental contract/ lease

100

1 bdrm.

One bedroom

100

A building where individuals own their own units, but share common areas like hallways, elevators, and parking spaces.

Condominium

100

Home is where the heart is

the place where you feel most comfortable and loved

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This iconic tower in Toronto is one of the tallest in the world.

CN Tower

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removing a tenant from a property, often because they have not paid rent

eviction

200

1 bath

1 bathroom

200

A standalone building that people live in. It usually has more space than an apartment and may have a front and back yard.

House (detached house)

200

Make yourself at home

used when you want someone to feel comfortable in your home, as if it were their own

200

This waterfall is located on the border between Canada and the United States

Niagara Falls

300

Money paid upfront by a tenant or buyer as security against damage or unpaid rent.

Damage deposit

300

Avail. imm.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

300

A row of houses that share walls with neighbors, but each house has its own entrance.

townhouse

300

A home away from home

A place where you feel comfortable and at ease, even though it is not your actual home.

300

This city is famous for its Stampede

Calgary

400

A place that does not come with furniture, so the tenant or owner must provide their own.

unfurnished

400

U/G Pk.

Underground parking

400

A portable home that can be moved from one place to another.

mobile home

400

To clean house

To get rid of things you no longer need

400

3rd largest city in Alberta

Red deer

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The person who owns a property and rents it out to tenants.

Landlord

500

W/D

Washer / dryer

500

A small apartment with a single room that serves as both the living area and the bedroom. The kitchen and bathroom are separate.

Bachelor (Studio) apartment

500

On the home stretch

The final part of a task, especially when it’s almost completed.

500

Who is the King?

King Charles III