Garbage
Disposal
1
A: Hi, Tom. This is Hannah from apartment 4C.
B: Oh, hi, Hannah.
A: There is something wrong with my garbage disposal.
B: Exactly what's going on?
A: When I turn on the disposal switch, all I get is silence.
B: When did this happen?
A: Well, about a week ago is when it started sounding strange.
B: Did you accidentally drop something in the disposal?
A: No. I only use it about once a week. I hardly ever put anything into it.
B: Actually, I've heard that too little use is bad for a disposal.
A: Well, no one ever told me that.
B: Did you try to turn it with the disposal key?
A: I don't have a key.
B: Well, I've got a spare key, so I'll come over to show you how to use it.
A: Okay, come on over now, and show me how to use it.
B: If the key doesn't work, I'll have to call the repairman.
A: Well, if it doesn't work, it's no big deal.
B: Yes, but if something's broken, I like to get it fixed ASAP.
2
A: Tom, are you there? It's Hannah from 4C.
B: Hey, Hannah. Long time no hear from.
A: My garbage disposal refuses to work.
B: What happens when you turn on the switch?
A: When I turn on the switch, nothing happens.
B: When did you first notice this?
A: A week ago it started sounding different.
B: Did you put something in it that you shouldn't have?
A: I use it rarely. When I do use it, I put pasta or other soft food into it.
B: Maybe you haven't been using the disposal enough.
A: Sort of like an air conditioner in your home or car?
B: Exactly. However, sometimes you can get it going again by using the key.
A: What key?
B: A disposal key. I've got a spare one, so I'll come over to show you.
A: Okay, come on over now, and show me how to use it.
B: If the key doesn't correct the problem, I'll have to call someone.
A: Well, like I said, I rarely use it so it won't be a problem.
B: Well, it's my nature to fix things as soon as I can.
3
A: Is anybody home? It's me--Hannah.
B: Hey, Hannah. How's everything going?
A: My garbage disposal isn't working.
B: Can you be a little more specific?
A: Nothing happens when I turn on the switch.
B: Do you remember how it started?
A: about a week ago I noticed a new sound.
B: You didn't drop a fork or anything into it, did you?
A: I don't use it very often. When I do use it, I put only soft food into it.
B: I've heard that disposals need to be run frequently.
A: That's interesting. I never heard that before.
B: Have you tried to turn it manually using the key?
A: I don't have a key, and I wouldn't know how to use it.
B: I've got an extra key. I'll show you how to use it.
A: I'm always willing to learn something new. Come on over.
B: The key might not work. Then I'll have to call the plumber.
A: If it works or doesn't work, it doesn't matter much to me.
B: Yes, but I prefer to fix things now instead of later.
4
A: Hello, Tom? This is Hannah in 4C.
B: Hi, Hannah. What can I do for you?
A: My garbage disposal went south.
B: Does it turn at all?
A: There is nothing but silence when I turn on the switch.
B: Did it die suddenly?
A: It started to make a weird sound last week.
B: You didn't try to grind up a dead body, did you?
A: No, that's against the law, isn't it? I only use it on soft food, maybe once a week.
B: Strange as it seems, a disposal should be run frequently.
A: Once a week might not be enough, huh?
B: There's a key that will turn it manually to loosen it up.
A: Even if I could find this key, I wouldn't know how to use it.
B: How about if I bring one over and show you how to use it?
A: Great, come on over, and teach me all about garbage disposal keys.
B: The key isn't a guarantee. I still might have to call a repairman.
A: It's no big deal to me if you can fix it or not.
B: Well, we don't want the food that's in there to start to smell bad, do we?
5
A: Hi, Tom. This is Hannah calling.
B: Hi, Hannah. What's up?
A: I think my garbage disposal kicked the bucket.
B: Is it dying, or is it dead?
A: Turning on the switch is the same as not turning on the switch.
B: Did it make strange sounds before it croaked?
A: Last week I noticed that it sounded strange.
B: You haven't been putting mango or avocado seeds in there, have you?
A: I use the disposal rarely. When I do use it, I put only soft food into it.
B: I think a disposal freezes up when it's not used frequently.
A: You mean it's sort of like use it or lose it?
B: Try loosening it up by using the disposal key.
A: Disposal key? I have a house key and a car key, but no disposal key.
B: Well, I've got an extra key. I'll bring it over.
A: Okay, Come on over, and show me how to fix this thing.
B: Sometimes the key works, sometimes it doesn't. I still might have to call a plumber.
A: Well, there's no big hurry, as far as I am concerned.
B: If we don't fix it sometime, your apartment might start to attract bugs or rodents.
A: Hi, Tom. This is Hannah from apartment 4C.
B: Oh, hi, Hannah.
A: There is something wrong with my garbage disposal.
B: Exactly what's going on?
A: When I turn on the disposal switch, all I get is silence.
B: When did this happen?
A: Well, about a week ago is when it started sounding strange.
B: Did you accidentally drop something in the disposal?
A: No. I only use it about once a week. I hardly ever put anything into it.
B: Actually, I've heard that too little use is bad for a disposal.
A: Well, no one ever told me that.
B: Did you try to turn it with the disposal key?
A: I don't have a key.
B: Well, I've got a spare key, so I'll come over to show you how to use it.
A: Okay, come on over now, and show me how to use it.
B: If the key doesn't work, I'll have to call the repairman.
A: Well, if it doesn't work, it's no big deal.
B: Yes, but if something's broken, I like to get it fixed ASAP.
2
A: Tom, are you there? It's Hannah from 4C.
B: Hey, Hannah. Long time no hear from.
A: My garbage disposal refuses to work.
B: What happens when you turn on the switch?
A: When I turn on the switch, nothing happens.
B: When did you first notice this?
A: A week ago it started sounding different.
B: Did you put something in it that you shouldn't have?
A: I use it rarely. When I do use it, I put pasta or other soft food into it.
B: Maybe you haven't been using the disposal enough.
A: Sort of like an air conditioner in your home or car?
B: Exactly. However, sometimes you can get it going again by using the key.
A: What key?
B: A disposal key. I've got a spare one, so I'll come over to show you.
A: Okay, come on over now, and show me how to use it.
B: If the key doesn't correct the problem, I'll have to call someone.
A: Well, like I said, I rarely use it so it won't be a problem.
B: Well, it's my nature to fix things as soon as I can.
3
A: Is anybody home? It's me--Hannah.
B: Hey, Hannah. How's everything going?
A: My garbage disposal isn't working.
B: Can you be a little more specific?
A: Nothing happens when I turn on the switch.
B: Do you remember how it started?
A: about a week ago I noticed a new sound.
B: You didn't drop a fork or anything into it, did you?
A: I don't use it very often. When I do use it, I put only soft food into it.
B: I've heard that disposals need to be run frequently.
A: That's interesting. I never heard that before.
B: Have you tried to turn it manually using the key?
A: I don't have a key, and I wouldn't know how to use it.
B: I've got an extra key. I'll show you how to use it.
A: I'm always willing to learn something new. Come on over.
B: The key might not work. Then I'll have to call the plumber.
A: If it works or doesn't work, it doesn't matter much to me.
B: Yes, but I prefer to fix things now instead of later.
4
A: Hello, Tom? This is Hannah in 4C.
B: Hi, Hannah. What can I do for you?
A: My garbage disposal went south.
B: Does it turn at all?
A: There is nothing but silence when I turn on the switch.
B: Did it die suddenly?
A: It started to make a weird sound last week.
B: You didn't try to grind up a dead body, did you?
A: No, that's against the law, isn't it? I only use it on soft food, maybe once a week.
B: Strange as it seems, a disposal should be run frequently.
A: Once a week might not be enough, huh?
B: There's a key that will turn it manually to loosen it up.
A: Even if I could find this key, I wouldn't know how to use it.
B: How about if I bring one over and show you how to use it?
A: Great, come on over, and teach me all about garbage disposal keys.
B: The key isn't a guarantee. I still might have to call a repairman.
A: It's no big deal to me if you can fix it or not.
B: Well, we don't want the food that's in there to start to smell bad, do we?
5
A: Hi, Tom. This is Hannah calling.
B: Hi, Hannah. What's up?
A: I think my garbage disposal kicked the bucket.
B: Is it dying, or is it dead?
A: Turning on the switch is the same as not turning on the switch.
B: Did it make strange sounds before it croaked?
A: Last week I noticed that it sounded strange.
B: You haven't been putting mango or avocado seeds in there, have you?
A: I use the disposal rarely. When I do use it, I put only soft food into it.
B: I think a disposal freezes up when it's not used frequently.
A: You mean it's sort of like use it or lose it?
B: Try loosening it up by using the disposal key.
A: Disposal key? I have a house key and a car key, but no disposal key.
B: Well, I've got an extra key. I'll bring it over.
A: Okay, Come on over, and show me how to fix this thing.
B: Sometimes the key works, sometimes it doesn't. I still might have to call a plumber.
A: Well, there's no big hurry, as far as I am concerned.
B: If we don't fix it sometime, your apartment might start to attract bugs or rodents.
Security
Deposit
1
A: Yes, this is John Smith.
B: John, this is Terry Evans. I called to tell you I have good news.
A: Great, what is it?
B: The owner has approved your rental application. He enjoyed talking to you.
A: That's great. He seemed like a really nice guy.
B: Now, before you can move in, you need to pay some fees.
A: Fees, what kind of fees?
B: You know. First and last month's rent and security deposit.
A: Oh, those fees!
B: First and last is $2,500, and the deposit is $1,000. Just send me a check for $3,500.
A: No problem, what's your address?
B: Send it to 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.
A: So, when can I move in?
B: The first of next month. Just stop by my office and pick up your keys.
A: Very good! Let me have your phone number.
B: Sure. It's 626-555-3000.
2
A: John speaking.
B: John, my name is Terry Evans. I have good news for you.
A: I'm all ears. What is it?
B: Your rental application has been approved. The owner thinks you'll be an excellent tenant.
A: Oh, that's so good. It makes my day.
B: Now, before you move in, you have to pay some fees.
A: Fees, what are you talking about?
B: You know--first and last month's rent, and the security deposit.
A: Oh, of course. When you said fees, I was thinking of parking fees or something.
B: That will come to $3,500—$2,500 plus $1,000. You can send me the check.
A: I'll do that immediately. Where do I send it?
B: Mail it to 3035 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107.
A: One more question. When can I move in?
B: You can move in on the first. Stop by here and pick up your keys.
A: Great! What's your phone number?
B: My number is 626-555-3000.
3
A: I'm John Smith. How can I help you?
B: Hi, John. This is Terry Evans. I've got some good news for you.
A: I hope you're from the lottery. Go ahead.
B: The apartment owner was impressed with your interview. He has approved your rental application.
A: Oh, my gosh. That's wonderful news!
B: Of course, there are some fees to pay before you move in.
A: Fees? I don't remember anything about fees.
B: You know, the usual--first and last month's rent, and the security deposit.
A: But, of course. You cannot move in unless you pay such fees.
B: So, you can write me a check for $3,500. That's $2,500 and $1,000 deposit.
A: No sooner said than done. Where shall I mail it?
B: Just mail it to 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.
A: So, when will I be able to move in?
B: Move in on the first. Come on by my office, and pick up your keys.
A: Sounds great! Tell me your phone number.
B: Certainly. My office number is 626-555-3000.
4
A: Yes, this is John Smith. How may I help you?
B: Hello, John. Terry Evans here. I'm happy to give you some good news.
A: Great shoot.
B: The apartment owner likes you. He has approved your rental application.
A: Oh, thank you--that's the news I was hoping to hear!
B: Before you move in, of course, you have to pay some fees.
A: Fees, I'm confused. What fees are you talking about?
B: You know, the security deposit, and the first and last month's rent.
A: Oh, I got it. I thought you were talking about something else.
B: Just send me a check for $3,500. That's the deposit of $1,000, plus $2,500 for rent.
A: Just give me your address, and I'll mail the check today.
B: You can send it to 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.
A: So, when can I start packing? When can I move in?
B: Your rent will start on the first, so move in then. Stop by here for your keys.
A: Very good! Now all I need is your phone number.
B: Call my office anytime at 626-555-3000.
5
A: Yes, this is John Smith.
B: John, this is Terry Evans. I called to tell you I have good news.
A: Great, what is it?
B: The owner has approved your rental application. He enjoyed talking to you.
A: That's great. He seemed like a really nice guy.
B: Now, before you can move in, you need to pay some fees.
A: Fees, what kind of fees?
B: You know. First and last month's rent and security deposit.
A: Oh, those fees!
B: First and last is $2,500, and the deposit is $1,000. Just send me a check for $3,500.
A: No problem, what's your address?
B: Send it to 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.
A: So, when can I move in?
B: The first of next month. Just stop by my office and pick up your keys.
A: Very good! Let me have your phone number.
B: Sure. It's 626-555-3000.
2
A: John speaking.
B: John, my name is Terry Evans. I have good news for you.
A: I'm all ears. What is it?
B: Your rental application has been approved. The owner thinks you'll be an excellent tenant.
A: Oh, that's so good. It makes my day.
B: Now, before you move in, you have to pay some fees.
A: Fees, what are you talking about?
B: You know--first and last month's rent, and the security deposit.
A: Oh, of course. When you said fees, I was thinking of parking fees or something.
B: That will come to $3,500—$2,500 plus $1,000. You can send me the check.
A: I'll do that immediately. Where do I send it?
B: Mail it to 3035 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107.
A: One more question. When can I move in?
B: You can move in on the first. Stop by here and pick up your keys.
A: Great! What's your phone number?
B: My number is 626-555-3000.
3
A: I'm John Smith. How can I help you?
B: Hi, John. This is Terry Evans. I've got some good news for you.
A: I hope you're from the lottery. Go ahead.
B: The apartment owner was impressed with your interview. He has approved your rental application.
A: Oh, my gosh. That's wonderful news!
B: Of course, there are some fees to pay before you move in.
A: Fees? I don't remember anything about fees.
B: You know, the usual--first and last month's rent, and the security deposit.
A: But, of course. You cannot move in unless you pay such fees.
B: So, you can write me a check for $3,500. That's $2,500 and $1,000 deposit.
A: No sooner said than done. Where shall I mail it?
B: Just mail it to 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.
A: So, when will I be able to move in?
B: Move in on the first. Come on by my office, and pick up your keys.
A: Sounds great! Tell me your phone number.
B: Certainly. My office number is 626-555-3000.
4
A: Yes, this is John Smith. How may I help you?
B: Hello, John. Terry Evans here. I'm happy to give you some good news.
A: Great shoot.
B: The apartment owner likes you. He has approved your rental application.
A: Oh, thank you--that's the news I was hoping to hear!
B: Before you move in, of course, you have to pay some fees.
A: Fees, I'm confused. What fees are you talking about?
B: You know, the security deposit, and the first and last month's rent.
A: Oh, I got it. I thought you were talking about something else.
B: Just send me a check for $3,500. That's the deposit of $1,000, plus $2,500 for rent.
A: Just give me your address, and I'll mail the check today.
B: You can send it to 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.
A: So, when can I start packing? When can I move in?
B: Your rent will start on the first, so move in then. Stop by here for your keys.
A: Very good! Now all I need is your phone number.
B: Call my office anytime at 626-555-3000.
5
A: Yes, I'm John Smith. What
can I do for you?
B: Hi, John. This is Terry Evans here. Do you want some good news?
A: Sure, let me have it.
B: The apartment owner likes you. He approved your rental application.
A: Wow, that's fantastic! I don't know what to say.
B: Now you can't move in, of course, until you've paid some fees.
A: Fees, I don't remember anything about fees.
B: Fees, like the first and last month's rent, and the security deposit.
A: Oh, yes, of course, those fees!
B: You can send me a check for the total--$2,500 plus $1,000 equals a total of $3,500.
A: All I need is your address, and the check will be in the mail pronto.
B: My address is 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.
A: Okay, got it. Now when will he let me move in?
B: Move in when your rent starts, on the first. But get your keys from me first.
A: Okay, give me your phone number, please.
B: You can always reach me, or leave a message, at 626-555-3000.
B: Hi, John. This is Terry Evans here. Do you want some good news?
A: Sure, let me have it.
B: The apartment owner likes you. He approved your rental application.
A: Wow, that's fantastic! I don't know what to say.
B: Now you can't move in, of course, until you've paid some fees.
A: Fees, I don't remember anything about fees.
B: Fees, like the first and last month's rent, and the security deposit.
A: Oh, yes, of course, those fees!
B: You can send me a check for the total--$2,500 plus $1,000 equals a total of $3,500.
A: All I need is your address, and the check will be in the mail pronto.
B: My address is 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.
A: Okay, got it. Now when will he let me move in?
B: Move in when your rent starts, on the first. But get your keys from me first.
A: Okay, give me your phone number, please.
B: You can always reach me, or leave a message, at 626-555-3000.
Calling the
Landlord about Moving Out
1
A: Good afternoon, Jim. This is Olivia.
B: Oh, hi, Olivia. How can I help you?
A: I'm going to be moving out.
B: Oh, really? When are you leaving?
A: I'll be leaving on the last day of June.
B: Any particular reason?
A: I got a new job.
B: Congratulations! What is it?
A: I'm going to be an ESL instructor at Pasadena City College.
B: Great! By the way, what's ESL?
A: ESL stands for English as a Second Language.
B: Well, I'm glad it wasn't your neighbors causing you to move.
A: Just because they play their TV loud enough for the whole complex?
B: Yes, I know. I'm going to have another talk with them.
A: Anyway, it's been nice knowing you for these past few years.
B: You, too. Keep in touch, and good luck with your new job.
2
A: How's it going, Jim? This is Olivia.
B: Hello, Olivia. What's up?
A: I wanted to let you know that I have to move out.
B: I'm sorry to hear that. When are you moving?
A: The thirtieth of June.
B: May I ask why you're leaving?
A: I found a new job.
B: Good for you! What's your new job?
A: I am an ESL teacher at Pasadena City College.
B: Very good! What does ESL mean?
A: ESL means English as a Second Language.
B: Well, I'm glad you're not moving because of your neighbors.
A: I can't tell you how happy I'll be not to have to listen to their TV.
B: Yes, I'm going to tell them one more time to turn down their TV and keep it down.
A: You've been a good apartment manager and a good person. I'll see you in June.
B: Thank you. I hope your new job and new apartment are good for you.
3
A: Hey, Jim. How are you? Olivia here.
B: Hi, Olivia. What's going on?
A: I just wanted to give you notice that I'm moving.
B: Oh, that's too bad. What's the moving date?
A: I'll be gone on the last day in June.
B: Can I ask you why you're moving?
A: I've been looking for a long time, and I finally found a good job.
B: Very good! What's your new job?
A: I'm going to teach ESL at Pasadena City College.
B: Good for you! What does ESL stand for?
A: ESL is English as a Second Language.
B: Well, I'm glad you don't feel you're being chased out by your neighbors.
A: Their TV is so loud you'd think they were stone deaf.
B: I'll tell them one more time to turn down their TV. Then I'm going to evict them.
A: Thanks for all your help over the past few years.
B: Thanks. Good luck with your new neighbors and your new job.
4
A: Hi, Jim. It's Olivia.
B: Hey, Olivia. What's happening?
A: I'll be moving out in a while, so I wanted you to know.
B: Well, that's not good news. When are you moving?
A: The last day of June.
B: Is something wrong with your apartment?
A: No, not anything new. But I just found out that I've been hired for a new job.
B: Great! What is the new job?
A: I'm going to be an ESL instructor at Pasadena City College.
B: That's great! ESL is some kind of electronics class?
A: ESL is a class for students who are learning English as their second language.
B: I'm glad that your neighbors aren't the reason that you're moving.
A: I won't miss having to listen to their darn TV.
B: I'm giving them one more warning about their TV. Then they're out of there.
A: I appreciate what a good apartment manager you've been these past few years.
B: It's been nice knowing you, too. Good luck teaching LES.
5
A: Hello, Jim. It's Olivia.
B: Hi, there. What can I do for you today?
A: You should know that I'll be moving out in a while.
B: Gee, that's too bad. What day do you plan to leave?
A: June 30 is my last day.
B: I hope it's not your neighbors or the latest rent increase.
A: No, neither one. I got lucky. I found a new job.
B: Hey, give me five! Good for you! What is it?
A: I'll be teaching ESL at Pasadena City College.
B: Great! Is ESL a class about the Internet?
A: No. ESL is English for students whose native language is not English.
B: I was worried that you were moving because of your neighbors.
A: Whoever my next neighbor is cannot possibly be as loud as those people.
B: I'm going to give them 30 days' notice if they don't turn that TV down.
A: Thanks for everything. I'll give you the keys on the thirtieth.
B: You've been a very good tenant. Good luck with your new SLE job.
A: Good afternoon, Jim. This is Olivia.
B: Oh, hi, Olivia. How can I help you?
A: I'm going to be moving out.
B: Oh, really? When are you leaving?
A: I'll be leaving on the last day of June.
B: Any particular reason?
A: I got a new job.
B: Congratulations! What is it?
A: I'm going to be an ESL instructor at Pasadena City College.
B: Great! By the way, what's ESL?
A: ESL stands for English as a Second Language.
B: Well, I'm glad it wasn't your neighbors causing you to move.
A: Just because they play their TV loud enough for the whole complex?
B: Yes, I know. I'm going to have another talk with them.
A: Anyway, it's been nice knowing you for these past few years.
B: You, too. Keep in touch, and good luck with your new job.
2
A: How's it going, Jim? This is Olivia.
B: Hello, Olivia. What's up?
A: I wanted to let you know that I have to move out.
B: I'm sorry to hear that. When are you moving?
A: The thirtieth of June.
B: May I ask why you're leaving?
A: I found a new job.
B: Good for you! What's your new job?
A: I am an ESL teacher at Pasadena City College.
B: Very good! What does ESL mean?
A: ESL means English as a Second Language.
B: Well, I'm glad you're not moving because of your neighbors.
A: I can't tell you how happy I'll be not to have to listen to their TV.
B: Yes, I'm going to tell them one more time to turn down their TV and keep it down.
A: You've been a good apartment manager and a good person. I'll see you in June.
B: Thank you. I hope your new job and new apartment are good for you.
3
A: Hey, Jim. How are you? Olivia here.
B: Hi, Olivia. What's going on?
A: I just wanted to give you notice that I'm moving.
B: Oh, that's too bad. What's the moving date?
A: I'll be gone on the last day in June.
B: Can I ask you why you're moving?
A: I've been looking for a long time, and I finally found a good job.
B: Very good! What's your new job?
A: I'm going to teach ESL at Pasadena City College.
B: Good for you! What does ESL stand for?
A: ESL is English as a Second Language.
B: Well, I'm glad you don't feel you're being chased out by your neighbors.
A: Their TV is so loud you'd think they were stone deaf.
B: I'll tell them one more time to turn down their TV. Then I'm going to evict them.
A: Thanks for all your help over the past few years.
B: Thanks. Good luck with your new neighbors and your new job.
4
A: Hi, Jim. It's Olivia.
B: Hey, Olivia. What's happening?
A: I'll be moving out in a while, so I wanted you to know.
B: Well, that's not good news. When are you moving?
A: The last day of June.
B: Is something wrong with your apartment?
A: No, not anything new. But I just found out that I've been hired for a new job.
B: Great! What is the new job?
A: I'm going to be an ESL instructor at Pasadena City College.
B: That's great! ESL is some kind of electronics class?
A: ESL is a class for students who are learning English as their second language.
B: I'm glad that your neighbors aren't the reason that you're moving.
A: I won't miss having to listen to their darn TV.
B: I'm giving them one more warning about their TV. Then they're out of there.
A: I appreciate what a good apartment manager you've been these past few years.
B: It's been nice knowing you, too. Good luck teaching LES.
5
A: Hello, Jim. It's Olivia.
B: Hi, there. What can I do for you today?
A: You should know that I'll be moving out in a while.
B: Gee, that's too bad. What day do you plan to leave?
A: June 30 is my last day.
B: I hope it's not your neighbors or the latest rent increase.
A: No, neither one. I got lucky. I found a new job.
B: Hey, give me five! Good for you! What is it?
A: I'll be teaching ESL at Pasadena City College.
B: Great! Is ESL a class about the Internet?
A: No. ESL is English for students whose native language is not English.
B: I was worried that you were moving because of your neighbors.
A: Whoever my next neighbor is cannot possibly be as loud as those people.
B: I'm going to give them 30 days' notice if they don't turn that TV down.
A: Thanks for everything. I'll give you the keys on the thirtieth.
B: You've been a very good tenant. Good luck with your new SLE job.
Warning about
Late Rent Payment
1
A: Hello, Nicole here.
B: Nicole, this is Richard. I think you know why I'm calling.
A: Oh, it's about the rent.
B: Yes, this is the second month in a row.
A: I thought there was a grace period.
B: There is no grace period in the rental agreement.
A: Oh, I guess I forgot.
B: Well, when can I expect the rent?
A: You'll get it by Monday.
B: Don't forget the $50 late fee.
A: Is that in the rental agreement?
B: The late fee is circled in red ink!
A: Oh, Well, I can't find my copy of the agreement.
B: If you're late next month, I might give you an eviction notice.
2
A: Hi, this is Nicole.
B: Hi, Nicole. Richard here. I think you've got a good idea why I'm calling.
A: Yes. It's about the rent, isn't it?
B: Yes, your rent is late. This is the second month in a row.
A: But I thought that I had a grace period.
B: I told you last month that the rental agreement contains no grace period.
A: Oh, I guess I was thinking about the last place that I lived.
B: Well, tell me when I'm going to get your rent.
A: I get paid tomorrow, so you'll get the check by Monday.
B: Don't forget to include the $50 late fee.
A: Are you sure a late fee is in the rental agreement?
B: How could you miss the late fee? It's circled in red ink!
A: I can't find my copy of the rental agreement. I know it's somewhere in my apartment.
B: If you're late one more time, I'm probably going to evict you.
3
A: Hello, Nicole here. Who's calling, please?
B: Hey, Nicole. It's Richard. I'm pretty sure you know why I'm calling.
A: Yes, a dollar gets a dime that you're calling about the rent.
B: Nicole, for the second month in a row, your rent is late.
A: I thought you said there is a grace period.
B: No, I didn't. There was no grace period last month, this month, or any month.
A: Maybe I'm confusing this place with my last place.
B: Well, I'm waiting to receive your rent check.
A: I get my money tomorrow, so I can pay you by Monday.
B: Remember, just like last month, you have to pay the $50 late fee.
A: I don't remember seeing a late fee in the rental agreement.
B: If you look at your agreement, you'll see the late fee circled in red ink!
A: I forget where I put my rental agreement.
B: One more late check and you're looking at eviction.
4
A: Hello. This is Nicole.
B: This is Richard. Let's not play games. You know why I'm calling.
A: Oh, not again! You're calling about the rent.
B: Yes, your rent check is late, just like last month.
A: What happened to my grace period?
B: Why would there be a grace period this month? There wasn't one last month.
A: I guess I might be a little confused.
B: What day in the near future can I expect your check?
A: My boss told me he will pay me tomorrow. You'll get my check by Monday.
B: Remember to include the $50 late fee.
A: Are you sure the rental agreement included a late fee?
B: The red ink around the late fee in your agreement should tell you something.
A: I seem to have lost my rental agreement.
B: Don't be late again, or you'll be evicted.
5
A: Hi, this is Nicole.
B: Nicole, it's Richard. You know why I'm calling.
A: Yes, I know. It's the rent, isn't it?
B: Yes, just like last month, your rent is overdue.
A: What about my grace period?
B: Are you getting Alzheimer's? There is no grace period in the rental agreement.
A: Sometimes my memory isn't so good. Maybe I do have Alzheimer's.
B: I'm looking forward to receiving your check in the very near future.
A: Is Monday okay? I get paid tomorrow.
B: Remember that the check amount must include the $50 late fee.
A: Okay, if the rental agreement actually has a late fee, I'll pay the $50.
B: Look at your agreement. There's a big red circle around the late fee.
A: As soon as I find my rental agreement, I'll read it again.
B: I'm not giving you any more chances. Be late again, and you'll be evicted.
A: Hello, Nicole here.
B: Nicole, this is Richard. I think you know why I'm calling.
A: Oh, it's about the rent.
B: Yes, this is the second month in a row.
A: I thought there was a grace period.
B: There is no grace period in the rental agreement.
A: Oh, I guess I forgot.
B: Well, when can I expect the rent?
A: You'll get it by Monday.
B: Don't forget the $50 late fee.
A: Is that in the rental agreement?
B: The late fee is circled in red ink!
A: Oh, Well, I can't find my copy of the agreement.
B: If you're late next month, I might give you an eviction notice.
2
A: Hi, this is Nicole.
B: Hi, Nicole. Richard here. I think you've got a good idea why I'm calling.
A: Yes. It's about the rent, isn't it?
B: Yes, your rent is late. This is the second month in a row.
A: But I thought that I had a grace period.
B: I told you last month that the rental agreement contains no grace period.
A: Oh, I guess I was thinking about the last place that I lived.
B: Well, tell me when I'm going to get your rent.
A: I get paid tomorrow, so you'll get the check by Monday.
B: Don't forget to include the $50 late fee.
A: Are you sure a late fee is in the rental agreement?
B: How could you miss the late fee? It's circled in red ink!
A: I can't find my copy of the rental agreement. I know it's somewhere in my apartment.
B: If you're late one more time, I'm probably going to evict you.
3
A: Hello, Nicole here. Who's calling, please?
B: Hey, Nicole. It's Richard. I'm pretty sure you know why I'm calling.
A: Yes, a dollar gets a dime that you're calling about the rent.
B: Nicole, for the second month in a row, your rent is late.
A: I thought you said there is a grace period.
B: No, I didn't. There was no grace period last month, this month, or any month.
A: Maybe I'm confusing this place with my last place.
B: Well, I'm waiting to receive your rent check.
A: I get my money tomorrow, so I can pay you by Monday.
B: Remember, just like last month, you have to pay the $50 late fee.
A: I don't remember seeing a late fee in the rental agreement.
B: If you look at your agreement, you'll see the late fee circled in red ink!
A: I forget where I put my rental agreement.
B: One more late check and you're looking at eviction.
4
A: Hello. This is Nicole.
B: This is Richard. Let's not play games. You know why I'm calling.
A: Oh, not again! You're calling about the rent.
B: Yes, your rent check is late, just like last month.
A: What happened to my grace period?
B: Why would there be a grace period this month? There wasn't one last month.
A: I guess I might be a little confused.
B: What day in the near future can I expect your check?
A: My boss told me he will pay me tomorrow. You'll get my check by Monday.
B: Remember to include the $50 late fee.
A: Are you sure the rental agreement included a late fee?
B: The red ink around the late fee in your agreement should tell you something.
A: I seem to have lost my rental agreement.
B: Don't be late again, or you'll be evicted.
5
A: Hi, this is Nicole.
B: Nicole, it's Richard. You know why I'm calling.
A: Yes, I know. It's the rent, isn't it?
B: Yes, just like last month, your rent is overdue.
A: What about my grace period?
B: Are you getting Alzheimer's? There is no grace period in the rental agreement.
A: Sometimes my memory isn't so good. Maybe I do have Alzheimer's.
B: I'm looking forward to receiving your check in the very near future.
A: Is Monday okay? I get paid tomorrow.
B: Remember that the check amount must include the $50 late fee.
A: Okay, if the rental agreement actually has a late fee, I'll pay the $50.
B: Look at your agreement. There's a big red circle around the late fee.
A: As soon as I find my rental agreement, I'll read it again.
B: I'm not giving you any more chances. Be late again, and you'll be evicted.
Checking
Smoke Detectors
1
A: Hello, this is Betty.
B: Hi, Betty. Larry here. How many smoke detectors are in your apartment?
A: Actually, I have two.
B: Are the batteries fresh?
A: Both batteries are good.
B: Great. I need to come by and check them myself.
A: No problem, when are you coming by?
B: Thursday at noon. I'll let myself in if you're not there.
A: Okay, remember to lock my door when you leave.
B: I'll be in and out of there in just a few minutes.
2
A: Hello, this is Betty.
B: Hello, Betty. This is Larry. How many smoke detectors are on your ceiling?
A: I have two smoke detectors.
B: Do you have fresh batteries in both of them?
A: Both batteries are pretty fresh.
B: Very good. I have to come by there and check out all the detectors.
A: Very good, when do you think you'll be coming over?
B: I'll be by on Thursday at noon. You don't have to be there.
A: I won't be home. Just remember to lock my door, okay?
B: You won't even know that I've been there.
3
A: Hello, Betty speaking.
B: Hey, Betty. This is Larry. Tell me how many smoke detectors you have, please.
A: This apartment came with one, and I installed another one.
B: Are there fresh batteries in each of them?
A: Each detector beeps when the battery is low. They're not beeping.
B: Good. I'm calling all the tenants because I have to check all the detectors.
A: Okay, What day were you thinking about dropping by?
B: I'll be at your building at noon on Thursday. If you're not there, I'll let myself in.
A: If you're thirsty, you can grab a beer or soda out of my frig.
B: Thanks, but it'll only take me about two minutes to test them and leave.
4
A: Hi, this is Betty.
B: Hi, Betty. It's Larry. I need to know how many smoke detectors are in your apartment.
A: There was one when I moved in. Then I added one.
B: Do both detectors have fresh batteries?
A: I always keep them fresh. I don't want to burn to death.
B: That's good. I have to come by there and check out all of the detectors.
A: Not a problem. When will you be here?
B: I'll be letting myself into all the apartments on Thursday at noon.
A: If it's raining, make sure you wipe your feet before you come inside, okay?
B: Not to worry. I'll be in and out of your place in a flash.
5
A: Hello.
B: Hi, Betty. It's Larry. Can you tell me how many smoke detectors you have?
A: There are two smoke detectors in my apartment.
B: Do you know how new the batteries are?
A: I'm very afraid of fires. I change the batteries every Labor Day.
B: Good. I'm calling all the tenants before I come by to test the detectors.
A: My detectors are ready for you. When will you be visiting?
B: This Thursday at noon. But you don't have to be there.
A: Okay, just pardon the mess when you come in.
A: Hello, this is Betty.
B: Hi, Betty. Larry here. How many smoke detectors are in your apartment?
A: Actually, I have two.
B: Are the batteries fresh?
A: Both batteries are good.
B: Great. I need to come by and check them myself.
A: No problem, when are you coming by?
B: Thursday at noon. I'll let myself in if you're not there.
A: Okay, remember to lock my door when you leave.
B: I'll be in and out of there in just a few minutes.
2
A: Hello, this is Betty.
B: Hello, Betty. This is Larry. How many smoke detectors are on your ceiling?
A: I have two smoke detectors.
B: Do you have fresh batteries in both of them?
A: Both batteries are pretty fresh.
B: Very good. I have to come by there and check out all the detectors.
A: Very good, when do you think you'll be coming over?
B: I'll be by on Thursday at noon. You don't have to be there.
A: I won't be home. Just remember to lock my door, okay?
B: You won't even know that I've been there.
3
A: Hello, Betty speaking.
B: Hey, Betty. This is Larry. Tell me how many smoke detectors you have, please.
A: This apartment came with one, and I installed another one.
B: Are there fresh batteries in each of them?
A: Each detector beeps when the battery is low. They're not beeping.
B: Good. I'm calling all the tenants because I have to check all the detectors.
A: Okay, What day were you thinking about dropping by?
B: I'll be at your building at noon on Thursday. If you're not there, I'll let myself in.
A: If you're thirsty, you can grab a beer or soda out of my frig.
B: Thanks, but it'll only take me about two minutes to test them and leave.
4
A: Hi, this is Betty.
B: Hi, Betty. It's Larry. I need to know how many smoke detectors are in your apartment.
A: There was one when I moved in. Then I added one.
B: Do both detectors have fresh batteries?
A: I always keep them fresh. I don't want to burn to death.
B: That's good. I have to come by there and check out all of the detectors.
A: Not a problem. When will you be here?
B: I'll be letting myself into all the apartments on Thursday at noon.
A: If it's raining, make sure you wipe your feet before you come inside, okay?
B: Not to worry. I'll be in and out of your place in a flash.
5
A: Hello.
B: Hi, Betty. It's Larry. Can you tell me how many smoke detectors you have?
A: There are two smoke detectors in my apartment.
B: Do you know how new the batteries are?
A: I'm very afraid of fires. I change the batteries every Labor Day.
B: Good. I'm calling all the tenants before I come by to test the detectors.
A: My detectors are ready for you. When will you be visiting?
B: This Thursday at noon. But you don't have to be there.
A: Okay, just pardon the mess when you come in.
B: You'll never even know
that I was there.
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