租房常见英语

In the context of renting in the UK, PCM stands for "Per Calendar Month." It refers to the rental payment amount due each month according to the calendar.

 

It is important to note the distinction between "Per Calendar Month" and "Per Month." Per Calendar Month specifically pertains to the months as indicated on the calendar, such as January, February, March, and so on. On the other hand, "Per Month" can refer to a specific duration of one month, for example, from January 11th to February 11th, and the next month would be from February 11th to March 11th, and so forth.

 

Regarding the mentioned word "cyberchondriac," its Chinese meaning is "someone who excessively searches for medical information or answers online to self-diagnose their symptoms. In severe cases, they may unquestionably believe the online content, leading them to question the diagnoses provided by medical professionals in real life."

Here are the meanings of common terms encountered when renting in the UK

Accredited landlord – a member of a scheme that trains and supports landlords to understand the law and treat tenants fairly.

Appliances – things like cookers, fridges, freezers, vacuum cleaners or irons.

Assured shorthold tenancy – when you rent a property:
● that is private (not a business)
● that is your main home
● where the landlord doesn't live.

Carbon monoxide – a dangerous gas that gas boilers, open fires or log burners give off if they are not working properly.

Code of practice – a guide that says how people who do a certain job should behave and keep to the law.

Deposit – when you pay money to promise to do something. For example, to rent a flat or keep to the tenancy agreement. You usually get this back.

Deposit protection scheme – the way that your landlord must make sure your deposit money is safe and ready to give back when your tenancy ends.

Energy Performance Certificate – a report that says how much it costs to heat and run a house.

Fixtures and fittings - Fixtures are things like cupboards that are attached. Fittings are hung up like pictures or mirrors and might not be included in a rented home.

Guarantor - someone who agrees to pay the rent and for any damage if you do not pay.

Holding deposit – money you pay the landlord to hold the property for you and not rent it to anyone else, which you can then get back.

Insurance – when you pay money to a company who pay to replace things that are lost, stolen or damaged.

Landlord – the person who owns the room, flat or house.

Letting agent - letting agents work for the landlord and collect rent and other money from you.

Licence – permission to do something as long as you keep to any rules or laws and behave properly.

Lodger – someone who pays to live in your home with you.

Give notice – tell someone officially a date you want to do something.

Property – something that belongs to a person. The landlord's property is the house, flat or room that you rent.

Redress scheme - an organisation that can sort out problems between you and the letting agent or landlord.

Responsibilities - things you must do.

Rights – things that must happen for you.

Rolling tenancy – a tenancy that does not end on a set date.

Scam – when someone cheats you out of money.

Smart meter – a meter that records how much electricity you use and sends it straight to the company, they can help you save money.

Section 21 – a notice from your landlord that they want you to leave by a set date.

Tenancy – an agreement between the landlord who owns the room, flat or house and the tenant who rents it.

Tenant – the person who rents the room, flat or house.