1.租房 Renting an Apartment
I am John. Recently I have been busy in renting an apartment.
Yesterday, I received a call from Mr. King who reminded me to see
the apartment. And I go there today.
John: Hello, you look like Mr. King. I am John. I received your
call yesterday, so I''m here to see the apartment.
Mr. King: Nice to meet you. The apartment is on the fifth floor.
This way, please.
John: Are there any shopping centers and food markets nearby? Is
this residential area pretty safe?
Mr. King: Absolutely. It is very convenient to go shopping and
take buses. The neighbours are all friendly. Well, here we are,
room 503. It is spacious and bright. The view is beautiful. The
room is furnished, so you don''t need to take unnecessary
luggage.
John: Can I cook meal here?
Mr. King: Of course. The kitchen is well-equipped.
John: Is there air conditioner?
Mr. King: Yes. It is in the bedroom. The heating is also in the
bedroom.
John: By the way. You said the rent is 500 yuan per month. Are
the maintenance fee and utilities fee included?
Mr. King: It includes water but not electricity and
gas.
John: It is a little expensive. Could you reduce the price?
Mr. King: I will sweeten the pot. If you pay 1500 yuan of the
security deposit, you can rent it for 400 yuan.
John: When is the rent due?
Mr. King: The rent should be paid before the twentieth of each
month. And the security deposit will be returned to you at the end
of your lease.
John: I am satisfied with it. I want to rent it for one year. Can
we sign the contract?
我是约翰,最近正奔波于租房子。昨天接到一位金先生的电话让我去看房子。于是我今天就去了。
约翰:嗨,你一定是金先生吧,我叫约翰。昨天你打电话给我让过来看房子。
金先生:见到你真高兴。公寓在5楼,请跟我来。
约翰:附近有购物中心和菜市场吗?住宅区安全吗?
金先生:当然。购物、坐公交都很方便,邻居们也很友好。嗯,我们到了,503房间,既宽敞又明亮,风景也很美,而且配有家具,你不用带太多行李。
约翰:我可以在这里做饭吗?
金先生:当然可以,厨房装备齐全。
约翰:有空调吗?
金先生:有,在卧室,还有暖气。
约翰:顺便问一句,你说租金是
每月500元,包括维修费和水电费吗?
金先生:租金包括水费,但电费和煤气费不包括在内。
约翰:有点贵。能便宜一些吗?
金先生:我再放宽些条件。如果你付1500元的押金,可以交400元的租金。
约翰:什么时候交租金?
金先生:每月20号之前交租金。租约到期后押金会返还给你。
约翰:我很满意这房子,我租一年。我们可以签合同了吗?
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