Apartments

Ms. Perez

Bell ringer:

What is a lease?

Leases

Legally binding contract

Outlines rights and responsibilities of landlord and tenant that protect both

Sets rent for a given period

Eviction process

Written notice is sent stating you are in violation of breach of the lease (5-10 days)

Landlord files with court

Summons sent to tenant

Hearing is held to assess charges

Damage Deposits

Use check in/out sheet to document damages.

Take photos

Ask: What is it to be used for? When and how will it be returned?

Subletting

Land lord needs to okay

Get new lease/agreement signed

Ask them for a damage deposit

*You still may be liable for rent and damage during the sublease period*

Lease worksheet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnSx078Bl4w

How do you decide to spend on your rent?

Spend no more then 1/3rd of your take home pay on your rent.

How to decide where to live?

Read the papers

Look online

Ask friends

Walk around

In the day and at night

What questions are good to ask a land

lord?

Before you get approved for a credit they may do a credit

check. Why?

When checking out apartments look for….

Exterior of the building-Good foundation-no cracks

Interior of the building

Well constructed

No water stains

Well maintained

Look for fire alarms in the halls and sprinkler system

Safety and security

Dead bolt lock

Peep hole

Fire escape

Facilities and services

Pool

Washer and dryer

Game room

Maintenance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfb7IMwxcAA&feature=relmfu

TOTD

What are some good questions to ask the landlord?

What are some advantages and disadvantages of having

a roommate?

Advantages

Financial

Emotional

Housekeeping

Social

Security

Disagvantages

Shared space

Boyfriends/girlfriends (MAYBE)

Pets

Chores may not be equally shared

Basic rules of living

Expectations-Don’t expect a carbon copy of yourself

Privacy No one is boss Give and take Share Quiet hours

COMMUNICATION! Likes/dislikes, bed times, T.V. viewing, cleaning times,

boyfriend/girlfriend,

Dear brilliant Independent Living

student, I just moved in with my room mate to save

money on rent. However she plays her music late into the night very loudly. She also never puts the dishes away, it is really getting on my nerves. We are close friends, so I don’t want to offend them, however it is not fair for me to have to stay up late and do a lot of the work. What should I do?

Signed,

Not the maid

Please write a paragraph with suggestions for “Not the maid” keep in mind the basic rules of living we discussed

The vocabulary of apartment

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Apartment Searching activity

Listen to each scenario

Pick out FOUR of the EIGHT

You may do additional ones for extra credit

Do not lose these scenarios, please bring them to class tomorrow. You will have the full class period to complete this activity.