Pre-A1
Pre-A1: Is the flat on Park Road free?
Ask if a flat is free, how many rooms it has and how much it is.
You talk to: Letting agent · 7 turns · about 3 min
- Is it free?
- How many rooms?
Choose your level
Each level is a different moment in this situation: short and simple at first, more nuanced at the higher levels.
A1
A1: Looking round a flat with the owner
Ask about the rooms, what is included and the rent per month.
You talk to: Flat owner · 7 turns · about 5 min
- Is there a balcony?
- Can I have a look upstairs?
A2
A2: Asking about bills and the deposit
Find out which bills are included and how the deposit works.
You talk to: Letting agent · 7 turns · about 6 min
- Are the bills included in the rent?
- How much do they usually cost?
B1
B1: Telling the landlord the boiler has stopped working
Report a broken boiler and arrange a time for the repair.
You talk to: Landlord · 7 turns · about 6 min
- The boiler has stopped working.
- We haven't had hot water since yesterday.
B2
B2: Negotiating a later start date for a new flat
Negotiate the start date politely and reach a compromise.
You talk to: Landlady · 8 turns · about 7 min
- The only thing is...
- Would you be open to splitting the difference?
C1
C1: Asking to leave a tenancy early
Explain tactfully that you need to leave early and propose a fair solution.
You talk to: Landlord · 9 turns · about 8 min
- I'm afraid I've got some news.
- a good five months early
C2
C2: A disagreement over the deposit
Challenge a deposit deduction diplomatically, concede what's fair and agree a next step.
You talk to: Former landlord · 9 turns · about 8 min
- It came as a bit of a surprise.
- which is rather my point
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