Negotiating Lease Terms
After finding a suitable place, the tenant is discussing and negotiating specific terms of the lease agreement with the landlord or agent, such as rent price, move-in date, or maintenance responsibilities.
在找到合适的住处后，租客正在与房东或中介讨论和协商租约的具体条款，例如租金价格、入住日期或维修责任。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
lease
A lease is a legal contract that outlines the terms for renting a property, like how long you'll rent it and how much you'll pay. Use it when discussing rental agreements.
租约是一种法律合同，概述了租赁房产的条款，例如您将租用多长时间以及您将支付多少费用。在讨论租赁协议时使用它。
move-in date
The move-in date is the specific day when a tenant starts living in the rented place. It's important in negotiations to match your schedule.
入住日期是租户开始在租用场所居住的具体日期。在谈判中，匹配您的日程很重要。
rent
Rent is the money paid monthly to live in a property. In this context, it's negotiated to find a fair price for the apartment.
租金是每月支付的费用，用于居住在房产中。在这种情况下，它是通过谈判来确定公寓的公平价格。
long-term lease
A long-term lease is a rental contract for an extended period, like 24 months, often leading to better deals like lower rent. Useful for stable housing plans.
长期租赁是一种为延长期限的租赁合同，例如24个月，通常会带来更好的交易，如更低的租金。适用于稳定的住房计划。
commitment
Commitment means a strong promise or dedication to something, like signing a lease for two years. It shows reliability in rental talks.
承诺意味着对某事的强烈承诺或奉献，比如签署为期两年的租赁合同。它在租赁谈判中显示出可靠性。
maintenance
Maintenance refers to the upkeep and repairs of a property. In leases, it clarifies who handles fixes like plumbing issues.
维护指的是财产的维护和修理。在租赁合同中，它明确了谁负责处理像管道问题这样的修理。
repairs
Repairs are fixes for broken things in a home, such as fixing a leak. Negotiate who pays for minor vs. major ones.
维修是修复家中损坏物品，例如修补漏水。协商谁支付小修与大修的费用。
proposal
A proposal is a suggested plan or offer, like an updated lease with better terms. Use it when the agent offers changes after discussion.
提案是一个建议的计划或提议，比如具有更好条款的更新租赁合同。在代理讨论后提供变更时使用。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I'm interested in moving forward.
This sentence expresses positive interest in proceeding with a deal. It's useful in negotiations to show enthusiasm politely. Grammar: Simple present tense for current feelings.
这个句子表达了对推进交易的积极兴趣。在谈判中用于礼貌地显示热情很有用。语法：简单现在时用于表达当前感受。
Are there any specific terms you'd like to discuss?
This is a polite question to invite discussion on key points like rent or dates. Use it to open negotiations. Grammar: Question form with 'any' for openness and contraction 'you'd' for 'you would'.
这是一个礼貌的问题，用于邀请讨论租金或日期等关键点。使用它来开启谈判。语法：使用'any'表示开放性的疑问句形式，以及'you would'的缩写'you'd'。
Would it be possible to push it back by a week?
This requests a change in schedule, like delaying a date. It's a soft way to negotiate flexibility. Useful for adjusting plans. Grammar: Polite conditional 'would it be possible' for requests.
这要求更改日程，例如推迟日期。这是协商灵活性的柔和方式。有助于调整计划。语法：用于请求的礼貌条件式 'would it be possible'
The advertised price is a firm $1,800.
This states a fixed price from ads, but opens room for talk. 'Firm' means not easily changed. Use in rent discussions to set baselines. Grammar: Present simple for facts.
这表明广告中的固定价格，但留有谈判空间。「Firm」意为不易改变。在租金讨论中使用以设定基准。语法：现在简单式用于事实。
Would you be interested in a 24-month lease?
This suggests a longer contract to possibly get benefits. It's a question to gauge interest. Useful for proposing alternatives. Grammar: Conditional 'would' for hypothetical offers.
这暗示了一个更长的合同，以可能获得好处。它是一个衡量兴趣的问题。有助于提出替代方案。语法：条件式 'would' 用于假设性提议。
Who is responsible for minor repairs?
This asks about duties for small fixes. Essential in leases to avoid surprises. Use to clarify responsibilities. Grammar: Question with 'who' for roles.
这是询问小型维修的职责。租赁合同中必不可少，以避免意外情况。用于澄清责任。语法：使用“谁”提问的疑问句，用于角色。
I'll get back to you by end of day.
This promises a quick follow-up with updates. Shows efficiency in business talks. Useful for setting expectations. Grammar: Future 'I'll' contraction for 'I will'.
这承诺了快速跟进并提供更新。在商业对话中显示效率。有助于设定期望。语法：将来时 'I'll' 是 'I will' 的缩写。