| 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 |