A | B |
dormitory | an on-campus building that contains many small rooms that colleges rent to students |
efficiency apartment | studio apartment - an apartment with one large room that serves as the kitchen, living room, and bedroom, plus a bathroom |
eviction | the legal process of removing a tenant from rental property |
fee | a non-refundable charge for a service |
landlord | the owner of rental property |
lease | a written agreement that allows a tenant to use property for a specified time period and rent |
security deposit | a refundable amount paid in advance to protect the owner against damage or non-payment |
tenant | the person who rents property from a landlord |