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Housing Vocabulary

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  • Fixing something that is broken or damaged
    repair
  • Money paid upfront as security for potential damages
    deposit
  • A legal or moral responsibility
    obligation
  • Ending a lease or rental agreement
    termination
  • Payment made by a tenant to live in a property
    rent
  • A binding legal process to resolve disputes outside of court
    arbitration
  • Finding a mutual agreement to resolve a conflict
    compromise
  • Violation of a term in the lease agreement
    breach
  • A person renting a property from a landlord
    tenant
  • A contract outlining rental terms between tenant and landlord
    lease
  • Using a neutral third party to resolve disputes
    mediation
  • Regular upkeep of the property
    maintenance
  • A mutual understanding between parties often in writing
    agreement
  • The process of legally removing a tenant from a property
    eviction
  • Sufficient time provided for an action as required by law
    reasonable notice
  • The landlord’s responsibility to provide safe and livable conditions
    warranty of habitability
  • A disagreement or conflict between two parties
    dispute
  • The owner of the rental property
    landlord
  • Failure to take proper care in fulfilling responsibilities
    negligence
  • Formal written communication about an action (e.g. ending a lease)
    notice
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