dispute
muran
to disagree with something that someone says
EXAMPLE: My landlord claims that I damaged the carpet. But that's not true and I have photos to prove it! I'm going to dispute his claim.
expire
dhacayo
to no longer be good or valid
EXAMPLE: My lease expires on May 31, and we don't want to renew it. We will have to start looking for a new apartment soon.
give advance notice
sii ogeysiis hore
to tell someone what you are going to do before you do it
EXAMPLE: It is important to give your supervisor advance notice if you want to quit your job. People usually do this 2 weeks or more before their last day.
in good condition
xaaladaha wanaagsan
not dirty or damaged
EXAMPLE: I left my apartment in good condition. I will get all of my security deposit back.
lease
ijaarid
the contract you and the landlord sign before you move in
EXAMPLE: The term of the lease is 12 months at $1850 per month.
renew a lease
cusboonaysiinta heshiiska kiraysiga
sign your lease again so you can stay another year
EXAMPLE: Sometimes landlords will raise the rent when you renew your lease.
be aware of
la soco
to know about something
EXAMPLE: Are you aware of the fact that your landlord can raise your rent when your current lease expires?
damage
dhaawac
harm or injury
EXAMPLE: The strong wind caused serious damage to the roof of our house. We will have to get it repaired soon.
deduct from
laga jaro
to take an amount away from a total
EXAMPLE: My employer deducts state and federal taxes from my paycheck. This is why I get less money every month than I actually earn. My gross pay is always more than my net pay.
get back
soo noqo
to receive an amount
EXAMPLE: My security deposit was $3,000. If I leave the apartment in good condition, I will get back all $3,000 soon after I move out.
in writing
qoraal ahaan
written down on paper
EXAMPLE: If you want to give advance notice that you are moving out on May 31, be sure to put it in writing. Give that paper to your landlord before the end of April and keep a copy for yourself.
right
xuquuq
(noun) something the law allows you to do
EXAMPLE: In the United States, citizens have the right to vote.
security deposit
deebaajiga amniga
money you give to the landlord which he can keep if you damage the apartment or move out early
EXAMPLE: I lost my security deposit because I moved out 2 months before my lease expired.
unfortunately
nasiib daro
say this when something is sad or disappointing
EXAMPLE: Unfortunately, my boss had to reduce my hours at work. I can no longer afford this apartment. We will have to move to a less expensive one.
unpaid rent
kiro bixin la'aan
rent that you are not going to pay
EXAMPLE: We are moving back to Kenya. My lease here expires May 31, but we have to move out at the end of March. My security deposit will cover the two months of unpaid rent.