你认为房东友好吗？

Discussion Questions

1.你在看公寓的时候，觉得房东友好吗？为什么？
When you view an apartment, is it important to you that the landlord is likeable? Why/why not?
2.如果你的房东不处理维修问题，你会怎么反应？
How would you react if your landlord doesn't take care of repairs even though you've repeatedly reminded him?
3.在德国，租赁公寓的需求高于供应，房东如何利用这个情况？
In Germany, demand for rental apartments is higher than supply. How could a landlord exploit this situation?
4.你会如何说服房东不涨租金？
How would you try to convince your landlord not to raise the rent?
5.你想养宠物，但房东不愿意，你会怎么办？
You want a pet, but your landlord is being difficult. What do you do?
6.在你们国家，租户的法律保护好吗？
Are tenants in your country well protected by law?
7.租户和房东各有什么权利？
What rights do tenants have and what rights do landlords have?
8.在看公寓的时候，你怎样说服房东？
How can you convince the landlord during an apartment viewing?
9.租户和房东之间最常见的问题是什么？
What are the most common problems that tenants have with their landlords?
10.你觉得和房东保持良好关系重要吗？为什么？
Do you think it's important to have a good relationship with your landlord? Why or why not?

维修 (wéixiū) - repair

租赁公寓 (zūlìn gōngyù) - rented flat, rented apartment

看房 (kàn fáng) - viewing (of a flat)

租赁协议 (zūlìn xiéyì) - rental agreement

解除租约 (jiěchú zūyuē) - termination (of lease)

押金 (yājīn) - security deposit

附加费用 (fùjiā fèiyòng) - additional costs

我觉得房东友好很重要，因为这能让沟通更顺畅。

I think it's important that the landlord is friendly, as this makes communication easier.

如果房东不处理维修问题，我会给他写一个最后期限。

If my landlord does not take care of the repairs, I would give him a written deadline.

房东可以通过将租金提高到市场价格以上来利用高需求。

A landlord could take advantage of the high demand by setting the rent above market price.

要说服房东不涨租金，我会向他说明我的经济状况。

To convince my landlord not to raise the rent, I would explain my financial situation to him.

如果我的房东反对我养宠物，我会提出支付押金。

If my landlord is against having a pet, I would offer to pay a deposit.