Renting an Apartment租房
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#1
Hi Emma! Thanks for meeting me here at the café today.
嗨 Emma！谢谢你今天来这家咖啡厅跟我见面。
#2
Of course, Sarah! You mentioned that you are looking for a new apartment.
当然了，莎拉！你提到你正在找一间新公寓。
#3
Yes, my current lease ends next month, and I need to move.
是的，我目前的租约下个月到期，我需要搬家。
#4
I remember when I was apartment hunting last year. It was stressful.
我记得去年找公寓的时候。压力很大。
#5
I found two apartments online that look really nice.
我在网上找到了两间看起来非常漂亮的公寓。
#6
That's great! How much is the rent for each one?
那太好了！每一间的租金是多少？
#7
The first one costs eight hundred dollars a month, including water.
第一间每个月租金八百美元，包含水费。
#8
And what about the second apartment? Is it more expensive?
那第二间公寓呢？它比较贵吗？
#9
The second one is nine hundred, but all utilities are included in the rent.
第二间是九百元，但所有的水电杂费都包含在房租内。
#10
If utilities are included, the second apartment might be a better deal.
如果包含水電瓦斯費，第二間公寓可能是更划算的選擇。
#11
I think so too. But I am worried about the deposit.
我也这么想。但我很担心押金。
#12
How much deposit does the landlord require for that apartment?
房东要求那间公寓付多少押金？
#13
The landlord asked for two months of rent as a deposit.
房东要求两个月的租金作为押金。
#14
That is quite common. Have you checked if the deposit is refundable?
那相当普遍。你检查过押金是否可退还了吗？
#15
I haven't asked about that yet. What else should I check?
我还没问过那件事。我还应该检查什么？
#16
You should read the lease carefully before you sign anything.
在你签署任何东西之前，你应该仔细阅读租约。
#17
What important things should I look for in the lease?
我应该在租约中留意哪些重要事项？
#18
Check how long the lease is and when you can end it early.
检查租约有多长，以及你何时可以提前终止它。
#19
That makes sense. I have heard that some leases have hidden fees.
那很有道理。我听说有些租约含有隐藏费用。
#20
Exactly. Also ask if the landlord allows pets because you have a cat.
没错。还要问一下房东是否允许养宠物，因为你有一只猫。
#21
You are right! I almost forgot about my cat. Thank you, Emma.
你说得对！我差点忘了我的猫。谢谢你，Emma。
#22
No problem. When are you going to visit the apartment?
没问题。你打算什么时候去参观那间公寓？
#23
I have scheduled a visit for this Saturday morning at ten.
我已经安排了这周六早上十点的参观。
#24
Would you like me to come with you? I can help you ask questions.
你想让我陪你一起去吗？我可以帮你提问。
#25
That would be amazing! I feel much more confident with your help.
那太棒了！有了你的帮助，我觉得更有信心了。
#26
Great! Let's meet here at the café first, and then we can go together.
太棒了！让我们先在咖啡馆碰面，然后我们可以一起去。