"APARTMENT RENTAL INFORMATION" handout - Get Ready for a READING TASK - April, 2024

Target Language or Knowledge:

"rent starting from $1000"
the apartments cost $1000 a month OR MORE
included utilities: heat , water Do you need to pay extra for power? (electricity)
Yes, you do.
included utilities: heat , water Is "water" part of your rent?
Yes, it is.
The apartment building has laundry facilities.
There are washers and dryers for all of the tenants to share.
What does "individual" mean?
It means "one person", "for one person", "for one apartment", etc.
"Window coverings" are ___________ .
curtains, drapes or blinds
"On approved credit" means that ______ .
the landlord will check your credit history. (about credit cards; borrowing money from a bank; and paying phone bills, etc.)
"Some units are not eligible." What does this mean?
You can't do this for some apartments (suites) in the building.
"Pricing is subject to availability on selected suites. Limited stock available." What does this mean?
Maybe you want to do this for an apartment but you can't because they don't have enough of a special kind of apartment.
"Proof of this insurance is required at time of move-in."
You must show the landlord or building manager the paper about your tenant insurance.