Most people make their first move away from home and parents to live

in a/an ___________.

Apartment

Tenants have the responsibility to report housing problems or

defects to the _____________.

Landlord

Many young adults choose to live at ______ in order to save money

for a place of their own.

Home

Living in a cooperative is similar to a dormitory, but students have

more __________, such as sharing the cleaning.

Responsibilities

When you ______ a lease, you are expected to remain for the

entire term of the lease.Sign

A decision about where to live will depend a great deal on

________ available.

Finances

An additional ______ is often required if you want to keep a

pet in a rental residence.

Deposit

_________ apartments usually come with sofa, bed,

refrigerator, and stove.

Furnished

Students who want to feel part of campus life should consider living in a ________ while in

college.Dormitory

List 3 things that landlords are required to provide.

Weatherproof WallsPlumbing FacilitiesAdequate Water

A _______ usually provides the most living space.

House

In most states, you are required to give ____ days’ notice of

intent to vacate a rental unit.

30

When should an apartment inventory be completed?

As you are moving in

Which of these is a tenant responsibility?

Adequate LocksClean and neat condition

Lighting and wiringSmoke detectors

Clean and neat condition

Which of the following is not an advantage of renting a residence?A. MobilityB. PrivacyC. Social lifeD. Convenience

B - Privacy

Which of the following expenses would probably be shared by

roommates?A. UtilitiesB. Laundry

C. Cell phone chargesD. Personal care

A - Utilities

Which of the following is not a lawful reason to deny rental?

A. EmploymentB. Credit rating

C. Rental experiencesD. Marital status

D – Marital status

Many rental properties do not provide _______.

A. Social opportunitiesB. Garages

C. Laundry facilitiesD. Recreational facilities

B - Garages

When should the decision be made about who will take items

purchased jointly when the living arrangement changes?

At the time of purchase

You should have enough money in ______ before attempting

your move.

Savings

Moving costs will _______ as the distance to your new residence

increases.

Increase

__________ truck rentals are a good idea for longer moves.

One-way

There is usually a non-refundable _______ for new installations. (Such

as telephone, power, water, etc.

Charge

A security deposit protects the ______ against damage or

nonpayment.

Owner

Living arrangements are most successful when roommates

have _______ personalities and living habits.

Similar

Who usually is responsible for making home repairs when you

rent a house?

Landlord

Is it a good idea for roommates to have a group budget?

Yes

When you move out of a rented unit, how should you leave it?

Leave it as you found it, except for normal wear and tear.

An advantage of renting an apartment, rather than buy a

house, is mobility.True or False

True

Is it necessary to give a 30 days’ notice when you wish to move

from an apartment?Yes or No

Yes

You will need to know the following terms for the test.Dormitories Tenant

Efficiency Eviction

Fee Rental Agreement

Security Deposit Landlord

Utilities Habitable

Lease