Renting a flat

Ads, contract, bills, repairs

4 lessons21 min40 words

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Lessons

1 star: complete the lesson. 2 stars: at least 85% accuracy. 3 stars: at least 98%.

What you’ll learn

You'll ask about a flat and arrange a viewing.
You'll ask about the contract terms and note problems in the handover record.
You'll understand the bills for electricity, water and heating and how to pay them.
You'll report a broken appliance and complain about noisy neighbours.

People find flats on listing sites or through an estate agent ("⁠брокер⁠"), who usually takes a commission. Landlords often ask for a deposit. The contract should state the rent, the deposit and the notice period. Electricity, water, heating and the building fee are usually paid by the tenant. This is general information, not legal advice — rules change, so read the contract carefully and check with the municipality. Amounts and conditions in the dialogues are examples.