Ch. 21 - Renting A Residence

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Dormitory

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Is an on-campus building that contains many small rooms that colleges rent to students.

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Efficiency Apartment

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Or studio apartment, is an apartment with one large room that serves as the kitchen,living room, and bedroom, plus a bathroom.

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Security Deposit

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Is a refundable amount paid in advance to protect the owner against damage or non-payment.

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Fee

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Is a non-refundable charge for service.

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Landlord

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Is the owner of rental property.

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Tenant

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Is the person who rents property from a landlord.

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Lease

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Is a written agreement that allows a tenant to use property for a specified time period and rent.

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Eviction

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Is the legal process of removing a tenant from rental property.