Percakapan Bahasa Inggris Talking about Apartment Upgrades

Talking about Apartment Upgrades

1
A: I really like the apartment, but I was wondering if I could change some things.
B: What would you like to change?
A: I would like to have different carpet.
B: I would be willing to put in a different color carpet if you pay the price difference.
A: How much more would it cost?
B: It would cost between 2 and 10 dollars more per square yard.
A: While I am at it, would it be possible to switch paint colors?
B: I would be willing to look at a different color. You need to bring me a sample.
A: When can my apartment be painted and ready to go?
B: You can have the new carpet and paint by next Monday.

2
A: This apartment is great, but could I upgrade a few things?
B: What are you unhappy with?
A: I want to have a different color carpet.
B: If you agree to pay more money, you could upgrade the carpet.
A: Would it cost a lot more?
B: It could be as little as 2 dollars or as much as 10 dollars more per square yard.
A: I was also wondering if it would be possible to pick a different paint color.
B: Bring me a paint sample to look at, and I will consider it.
A: When can you finish with the new carpet and paint?
B: Your new apartment can be recarpeted and repainted by next Tuesday.

3
A: I think that I would enjoy living here, but I would like to make improvements.
B: What would make this apartment better for you?
A: I think that it would look better with a better quality carpet.
B: You can have a different carpet, but you have to pay more if it costs more.
A: How much more would it cost to upgrade?
B: It could vary quite a bit, between 2 and 10 dollars per square yard.
A: Do you think that I could have a different paint color in my apartment?
B: I have to see a sample. Bring me one this week, please.
A: How long will it take for my new apartment to be ready?
B: Both the new paint and new carpet will be finished by next week.

Moving Out

1
A: How are you doing?
B: Great. What’s up?
A: I wanted to talk to you about something.
B: What did you want to talk about?
A: I just wanted to let you know that I’m moving out.
B: When?
A: In the next few weeks.
B: I don’t understand why you want to move.
A: I’m going to school out of state.
B: I see. That’ll be fine.
A: Thanks for understanding.
B: Yes. I’m fine with it.

2
A: How are you?
B: I’m all right. What did you need?
A: We need to talk.
B: What’s going on?
A: I’m going to be moving out.
B: When exactly are you planning on moving out?
A: I’m going to be moving in a few weeks.
B: Why are you going to move?
A: I’m leaving the state to go to school.
B: I can understand that.
A: So you’re fine with it?
B: Yeah, I understand.

3
A: How have you been?
B: I’m fine. What’s going on?
A: I would like to talk to you about something.
B: What about?
A: I’m planning on moving out soon.
B: When will you be doing this?
A: I will be moving out a few weeks from now.
B: Why is that?
A: I have to leave the state for school.
B: That’s all right.
A: I’m glad that you’re okay with this.
B: I’m absolutely cool with it.

Eviction Notice

1
A: I received an eviction notice from you, and I don’t understand what it means.
B: Well, you are behind in your rent; it’s a 30-day notice to vacate.
A: You can’t make me move just for being late with my rent.
B: You have been late with your rent several times now. I am filing suit for back rent to protect myself.
A: Are you throwing me out?
B: This notice is to let you know that you will be evicted by a sheriff if you don’t make good on your rent.
A: If I catch up on my rent, can I stay?
B: You can stay if you catch up and stay caught up. Otherwise, I will find another renter.
A: I will go get the money right now.
B: Thank you. Please make sure that you pay with cash or a cashier’s check.

2
A: I opened my mail, found this eviction notice, and don’t know what to do with it.
B: Actually, it is a 30-day notice to vacate the premises.
A: Just for being a few days late?
B: This isn’t the first time you have been considerably late with the rent. I need to start the procedure to evict you.
A: Are you taking my apartment away?
B: This is a notice to inform you that the sheriff will evict you in 30 days if you do not pay up on your rent.
A: Can I keep the apartment if I pay my rent in full?
B: You can keep the apartment if you stay caught up on your rent. Otherwise, I need to find someone who can make the payments.
A: I will go write a check right now.
B: Thank you. I will need a cashier’s check or cash, please.

3
A: What is this eviction notice for?
B: The notice you received is a 30-day notice to vacate.
A: Are you kidding me?
B: I mentioned to you before that you need to keep up with your rent. This notice to evict is letting you know that I mean business.
A: You can’t just throw me out on the street!
B: You have 30 days to catch up on your rent, or a sheriff will evict you.
A: Will you still throw me out if I make the rent payment?
B: You can stay, but you might think about looking for a less expensive living arrangement if you are having trouble making the payments.
A: I am going to take care of the rent payment right now.
B: Thank you. The payment needs to be in the form of cash or a cashier’s check.

Getting the Deposit Back

1
A: I’m moving out.
B: Your lease isn’t up yet.
A: I won’t be able to stay here anymore.
B: That’s going to be a problem.
A: I don’t know why there’s a problem.
B: It’s a problem because I can’t give you your deposit back.
A: Why can’t you give it back to me?
B: You’re breaking our contract.
A: I’m going to need my deposit back.
B: That’s not going to happen.
A: I can’t stay here, though.
B: That’s really not my problem.

2
A: I have to move.
B: You have not fulfilled your lease agreement yet.
A: I can’t stay here anymore.
B: There’s a problem with that.
A: What is the problem?
B: I won’t be able to give you back your deposit.
A: Why not?
B: This was stated in our agreement.
A: But I need it back.
B: I can’t do it.
A: It will be impossible for me to stay here.
B: That’s not my fault.

3
A: I’m going to be moving out soon.
B: You still have time on your lease.
A: There’s no way that I can stay here.
B: That’s not going to be all right.
A: I don’t understand why.
B: I’m going to have to keep your deposit
A: Why can’t I have it back?
B: Because you’re leaving before your lease is over.
A: You have to give it back to me.
B: You’re not going to get it.
A: But I’m not able to live here anymore.
B: I can’t help you with that.

Scheduling an Apartment Viewing

1

A: Hi, can I speak with the apartment manager, please?
B: Hello, this is the apartment manager speaking.
A: I'm calling about the apartment for rent on Main Street.
B: Would you be interested in seeing the apartment?
A: I would love to see it.
B: Are you free today at around 6 p.m.?
A: Yes, I will be able to make it then.
B: Well, I'll see you at 6 p.m. Do you know how to get there?
A: I used to live in that area.
B: I'll give you an application form when I see you.
A: That sounds good. Do I need to bring anything?
B: No. Just bring yourself.

2
A: Hello, I was wondering if I could talk with the apartment manager.
B: I am the apartment manager. How can I help you?
A: I was wondering if the apartment on Main Street is still available.
B: Yes, it's still vacant. Are you interested in seeing it?
A: Yes, I would love to see the apartment.
B: I will be at the apartment today at 6:00. Can you make it?
A: Yes, I can be there at 6.
B: Great. I'll see you at 6. Do you know where it is?
A: Yes, I have a friend who lives in that neighborhood.
B: I'll be bringing an application form.
A: OK, should I bring anything with me?
B: No. I might need to see your ID card, but that's about it.

3

A: Could I speak to the apartment manager?
B: I am the apartment manager. How can I help you?
A: I wanted to know if that apartment on Main Street is still for rent.
B: I haven't rented it out yet. Would you like to see it?
A: Yes, I want to see it.
B: How about today at 6 p.m.?
A: That time is okay with me.
B: Very good. We'll meet at 6. Do you need directions?
A: No, thank you. I go by there on my way to work.
B: If you're interested, you can fill out an application form.
A: That's a good idea. Do I need to bring anything myself?
B: No. The only thing I need to see is your driver's license.

4

A: I'd like to speak with the apartment manager, please.
B: This is he. What can I do for you?
A: I'm interested in the apartment on Main Street.
B: It's still available. Do you want to see it?
A: Yes, I would very much like to see it.
B: Does today at 6 p.m. sound okay to you?
A: I have no problem with 6 p.m.
B: Okay, I'll see you at 6 o'clock. Do you need any directions?
A: No, thanks. I already drove by to see what the neighborhood looks like.
B: I'll have an application form with me. You can fill it out if you're interested.
A: Should I bring anything with me?
B: No. I only need to check your driver's license.

5

A: May I speak to the apartment building manager, please?
B: I'm the manager. How can I help you?
A: I was hoping that the apartment on Main Street was still available.
B: Why, yes, it is. Would you like to get a look inside the apartment?
A: Yes, it would be nice to see the apartment.
B: How about today at 6 o'clock?
A: Yes, I can be there at 6.
B: Sounds good. I'll see you at 6. Do you want directions?
A: I'm okay, thank you. I already checked out the address on Map Quest.
B: If you like the place, you can fill out an application form. I'll bring one with me.
A: Is there anything that I need to bring with me?
B: No. I won't need to see anything except your driver's license.
 

A Broken Window

A: This is Janet Smith in apartment 23. Can I speak to the apartment manager?
B: Hi. How can I help you today?
A: Well, my window facing the empty lot is broken.
B: Oh, that's not good. What happened?
A: I dont know. I wasn't home when it happened.
B: Do you have any clue who might have done this?
A: I have a feeling that it might have been the neighborhood kids.
B: Why, what leads you to that suspicion?
A: Well, next to the broken glass was a baseball.
B: Well, a baseball is certainly solid evidence.
A: I saw them playing just before I left my apartment.
B: Well, did you recognize any of them?
A: No, I just took a quick look.
B: Well, it'll take a couple of days to repair it.
A: A friend of mine is in the business. How about if I call him?
B: That's okay by me. First, let me come see the damage.
A: Come on over. So does my friend charge you or me?
B: Since you didn't break it, you don't have to pay for it.
A: That's a relief. I thought I was going to get stuck with the bill.
B: If I knew which kid did it, I would bill his parents.

2

A: I'm Janet Smith in apartment 23. Is this the apartment manager?
B: Hello. What can I do for you today?
A: My living room window is broken.
B: Are you serious? Do you know what happened?
A: I am not really sure, because I was out when it occurred.
B: Do you have any idea who might have been behind this?
A: Something tells me it might be some of the kids in the complex.
B: What led you to think it might be the kids in this building?
A: I found a baseball near the broken glass.
B: Well, you can't ignore a baseball in your living room, can you?
A: I saw them in the lot just before I went out.
B: Do you know any of them?
A: No, I didn't pay any attention to who they were.
B: I'll call the window repairman, but it'll probably take a couple of days.
A: I could get fast service if I call a friend of mine.
B: I don't have a problem with that. Let me look at the damage first.
A: Okay, I'm waiting for you. But who does my friend give the bill to?
B: Since the kids broke it, your friend can bill me.
A: Whew! I was worried that I would have to pay for it.
B: Believe me, if I find out which kid broke the window, I'll bill his parents.

3

A: This is Janet Smith in apartment 23. May I speak to the apartment manager?
B: Speaking. What can I do for you?
A: Something happened to my window. It's broken.
B: That doesn't sound good. Do you know how it happened?
A: I don't know the exact details.
B: Do you have an idea who might be responsible for the window?
A: I'm almost sure it is the local kids in the apartments.
B: How did you come to that conclusion?
A: There was a baseball in my living room along with the broken glass.
B: Well, at least there's no mystery about how it happened.
A: I saw a group of them playing in the lot just before I went out to my car.
B: Can you tell me which ones you recognized?
A: I just looked at them for a second.
B: I'll call a repairman, but it might take two days.
A: How about if I call a friend of mine who is a repairman?
B: That's no problem. I'll come by right now to look at the damage.
A: Okay. Come on over. But tell me, who pays for this?
B: You can pay for it, and I can reimburse you. Or he can bill me directly.
A: I'm glad to hear that. I didn't want to get stuck with the bill.
B: I will bill the kid's parents if I ever find out which kid did it.

4

A: Hello, I'm John Smith in unit 23. Am I speaking to the apartment manager?
B: This is he. How may I help you?
A: My window that faces the empty lot is broken.
B: I'm sorry to hear that. Why is it broken?
A: I can't tell you exactly how it happened.
B: Well, tell me what you think might have happened.
A: I've got a pretty good idea that it's the kids who live here.
B: Why do you think that?
A: Next to the broken glass in my living room was a baseball.
B: Well, you don't need Sherlock Holmes to figure this one out, do you?
A: Just before I went shopping, I saw them in the lot.
B: Can you give me a name or two, or a description?
A: I have absolutely no idea.
B: I'll call a repairman for you, but it'll probably take one or two days.
A: I could probably get it fixed today, because a friend of mine is a repairman.
B: That's okay. But let me see the damage first. I'm coming over.
A: The glass is all cleaned up, so come on over. But do I pay for this?
B: No. I will pay your friend, or I will reimburse you if you pay him.
A: That's good news. I was worried you were going to make me pay for this.
B: You're not at fault. But the kid who did it is.

5

A: This is John Smith in unit 23. Is this the apartment manager?
B: Hi. What do you need today?
A: I've got a broken living room window.
B: I'm sorry about that. How did it get broken?
A: I've got a good idea, but I'm not exactly sure.
B: Well, why don't you give me a few details?
A: I would bet a dollar to a dime that it's one of the local kids.
B: Do you have any support for that charge?
A: A baseball was on my living room carpet. I don't own a baseball.
B: Well, it sounds like someone hit a home run.
A: I saw them playing ball in the lot just before I went to the market.
B: Do you know for sure who they were?
A: All I did was glance at them before I left.
B: If you like, I'll call a repairman, but it might take a few days.
A: How about if I call my friend? He's a repairman and could probably fix it today.
B: Sure. Let me come over to see the damage right now, though.
A: Sure, come on over, but tell me, do I have to pay for this?
B: You're not responsible, so you don't pay. Tell him to bill me.
A: Well, lucky me. I was afraid that I was going to get stuck for the bill.
B: Maybe I'll install a camera on that end of the building to catch these kids.

 

Interviewing a Potential Roommate

1

A: Hello, this is Albert.
B: Hi. I'm Jack. You called about the room for rent. Are you still interested?
A: Yes, I am.
B: I was wondering if I could ask you a couple of questions.
A: Shoot.
B: I just want to be sure that we get along.
A: I agree with you 100 percent--we must get along.
B: Are you a party animal?
A: Oh, no. I'm a very quiet person.
B: Great! Next: Are you neat or are you a slob?
A: I'm a pretty neat person.
B: Are you a night owl or a day person?
A: Early to bed, early to rise.
B: Finally, do you smoke?
A: Actually, I quit smoking four years ago.
B: Excellent answers. Do you have any questions for me?
A: Just one: Is there a parking lot?
B: Unfortunately, you have to park in the street.
A: Well, I'm desperate. I'll take it anyway.
B: Great! Let me know when you're ready to move in.
A: I think it will be tomorrow if that's okay.
B: No problem. I'll be here all day tomorrow.

2

A: Hello. You've reached Albert.
B: I'm Jack. Are you still interested in renting a room?
A: Yes, very much so.
B: Would it be all right if I asked you some questions?
A: Fire away.
B: I just want to make sure that we are compatible.
A: That's a good idea. We need to get along.
B: Do you like to party?
A: I don't party, and I don't like people who do.
B: Great! Now, are you a neat person, or do you leave trash all over?
A: One of my mottoes is to clean as you go.
B: Do you sleep in or rise early?
A: I go to bed early, and I get up early.
B: And last, are you a smoker?
A: I can't stand cigarette smoke.
B: Excellent. Now, do you have any questions for me?
A: Only one. Where can I park my car?
B: I hate to tell you, but it's street parking.
A: I don't like it, but I need an apartment now, so I'll take it.
B: Great! Give me a call, and I'll help you move your stuff in.
A: Will tomorrow be okay with you?
B: That sounds good. I'll see you tomorrow.

3

A: Hi, this is Albert.
B: Hi, my name is Jack. You called about a room for rent. Are you still interested?
A: Yes, more than you know.
B: I don't mean to pry, but could I ask you a couple of questions?
A: Ask away.
B: I don't want us to be roommates who don't get along.
A: Yes, we must get along if we are going to be roommates.
B: Is partying one of your priorities?
A: I'm a student. I don't have time to party.
B: Very good. Now, do you clean up after yourself?
A: I clean up my own mess, and I expect others to do so, too.
B: What time do you usually hit the sack?
A: Occasionally, I stay up late if there's a big test the next day.
B: What about smoking?
A: If I ever get elected President, I will ban smoking nationwide.
B: Very good. Now, would you like to ask me anything?
A: Yes, I have one question. Do I have to park in the street?
B: I'm sorry. Yes, you have to park your car in the street.
A: I hate street parking, but I need the apartment now.
B: Very good. Just call me when you're ready to move your stuff over here.
A: How about if I come over tomorrow afternoon?
B: Just ring the doorbell. I'll be here all day.

4

A: Hello, Albert speaking.
B: This is Jack. Are you still interested in renting a room?
A: Oh, yes.
B: Would you mind answering a couple of questions?
A: No problem.
B: Since we might be roommates, I want to make sure there's no friction.
A: You are right. We need to be compatible.
B: Do you go out to clubs or bars a lot?
A: I have been to only one nightclub in my whole life.
B: Good. Now, do you expect others to pick up after you?
A: Occasionally I might slip up, but usually I'm clean and neat.
B: What kind of hours do you keep?
A: The early bird gets the worm.
B: I hope you're not a smoker.
A: I can smell a cigarette from a mile away. It makes me gag.
B: Your answers are great. Now, do you have a question or two for me?
A: Just one question. What's the parking situation?
B: This place allows only one parking space per apartment, so you'll have to park on the street.
A: I don't like it, but I guess I can live with it.
B: Okay, I think we'll be good roommates. Just call me when you're ready to move in.
A: I can move in by tomorrow afternoon.
B: That's fine. I was planning on being home tomorrow anyway.

5

A: Hello, Albert here.
B: Hi, Albert. I'm Jack. Are you still thinking about renting a room?
A: Yes, I need a room badly.
B: Can I ask you a few questions?
A: I'm an open book.
B: I want to make sure that we get along okay.
A: I'm with you. We both need to live in harmony.
B: Do you like to drink and party?
A: I hate noise, and I hate loud people.
B: Excellent. Now, do you leave a trail of trash wherever you go?
A: A place for everything, and everything in its place.
B: Do you keep normal hours?
A: I'm usually asleep before the 11 o'clock news.
B: You don't have a cigarette habit, do you?
A: Cigarette smoking is the dumbest habit in the world.
B: I like your answers. Now, are there any questions you'd like to ask me?
A: Yes, is the parking off street, or on street?
B: You're not going to like this. It's street parking only.
A: That figures, nothing is perfect. But, I'll take it.
B: You know, I think we're going to hit it off. Call me when you're coming over.
A: I can get all packed tonight and be there tomorrow.
B: Just come on over anytime. I'll be here the whole day.