Finding a Rental
Renting in China - visiting properties, understanding rent and deposits, negotiating contract terms, signing the rental agreement.
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Vocabulary
15renting a house
deposit
rent
contract
to sign
apartment
landlord
tenant
to view a house
agent, agency
to sign a contract
property management
facilities
lease term
to negotiate
Phrases & sentences
15这个房租一个月多少钱？
How much is the rent per month?
押金要交多少？
How much is the deposit?
这个房子是什么朝向的？
What is the orientation of this apartment?
我想先看看房子，可以吗？
I'd like to see the apartment first, is that okay?
租金包括水电费吗？
Does the rent include utility bills?
签合同前能多看几次房吗？
Can I view the apartment a few more times before signing the contract?
能不能短租啊？
Can I rent this place short-term?
可以讨价还价吗？
Is bargaining about the rent possible?
签合同的时候，还需要带什么吗？
Do I need to bring anything else when signing the contract?
合同有点长，我们能仔细看看吗？
The contract is a bit long; can we go through it carefully?
我在意的是位置，附近交通方便吗？
I care about the location, is the transportation nearby convenient?
这儿的环境怎么样，安静吗？
How is the environment here, is it quiet?
签约前能修一下水管漏水的问题吗？
Can the leaking pipes be fixed before signing the contract?
是不是要付三个月的押金？
Do I need to pay three months' rent as a deposit?
能否保证房东不会随便涨租金？
Can it be guaranteed that the landlord won't increase the rent randomly?