Part B (part bi)

Read the text and choose the best option.

Draft a rental document

It’s a legal document that sets out the terms of tenancy for an established period of time. If the agreement is for about more than 30 days, it is a lease agreement. The rental agreement can automatically renew itself. If the landlord wants to change the terms, he should notice the renter with written documents. Before the owner signs the agreement, he has to make sure that the address of the residence of the specific room to be rented is specified on the document. Also, if the owner chooses to take a security deposit, he has to list the amount of rent and how often it will be paid. If the renter pays late, the owner includes in the agreement what type of late fee will be charged. If he allows his tenant to do work around the house, such as moving the lawn, preparing meals, or babysitting in lieu of paying some portion of the rent, he will have to specify this information as well.

1. What sets out the terms of tenancy?
a. A legal sheet of paper
b. A legal blank piece of paper
c. A legal document

2. What is it if the agreement shows more than 30 days effective?
a. A lease agreement
b. A renting agreement
c. A leasing contract

3. Who renews the rental agreement?
a. The landlord
b. The renter
c. Itself

4. What does the landlord have to show if he wants to change the contract?
a. Ticket
b. Written words
c. Written documents 

5. In which case must the landlord specify the amount of the rent?
a. When he receives a security deposit
b. When he receives a transferred deposit
c. When he receives a written deposit

6. How much is the late fee?
a. Twenty dollars
b. There's no fee for being late
c. It depends on the contract

7. What can a tenant do according to the text?
a. Clean the attic
b. Do work around the house, such as babysitting
c. Fix a car