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  • a small storage space for belongings
    storage locker
  • a housing unit inside a larger building
    apartment
  • reasonably priced
    affordable
  • the person who oversees rentals
    property manager
  • a home attached to one other house
    semi-detached house
  • a privately owned unit in a shared building
    condo
  • traditional or outdated in appearance
    old-fashioned
  • a person who rents and lives in the property
    tenant
  • the property owner who rents to tenants
    landlord
  • allows animals
    pet-friendly
  • electricity (Canadian term)
    hydro
  • includes furniture
    furnished
  • a rental contract with fixed terms
    lease
  • the area around the home
    neighbourhood
  • a stand-alone home not connected to others
    detached house
  • extra features such as gym parking or laundry
    amenities
  • a house divided into two separate units
    duplex
  • newly improved or updated
    renovated
  • shared spaces such as hallways or laundry rooms
    common areas
  • a rental unit located in the basement of a house
    basement suite
  • uses less power or heat
    energy-efficient
  • repairs and upkeep of the property
    maintenance
  • has good natural or artificial light
    well-lit
  • high-end with premium features
    luxury
  • too small or crowded
    cramped
  • new-style design or materials
    modern
  • in poor condition
    run-down
  • a multi-floor home attached to other units
    townhouse
  • allows cold air to enter
    drafty
  • the form tenants fill out to rent a place
    application
  • services like electricity water heat and gas
    utilities
  • official written notice about moving in or out
    notice
  • a movable factory-built home
    mobile home
  • a check to ensure the property is in good condition
    inspection
  • the written rules for renting
    agreement
  • blocks noise
    soundproof
  • small but comfortable
    cozy
  • includes no furniture
    unfurnished
  • a small apartment with one main room
    studio
  • a designated parking space
    parking stall
  • money paid upfront for potential damages
    deposit
  • having a lot of room
    spacious
  • shared housing where residents are members
    co-op housing
  • ready for immediate use
    move-in ready
  • the legal removal of a tenant
    eviction
  • an apartment with high ceilings and open space
    loft