Landlord questions: indirect (B1)
Preguntas al arrendador con 20+ indirectas. Lectura B1 con traducción.
Moving to a New Flat: Questions for the Landlord
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Integra preguntas indirectas al hablar con el arrendador.
Nivel: B1Tema: Preguntas indirectas: whether/how much; 20+ ejemplos
Before signing the lease, I wrote down everything I needed to ask the landlord. First I wanted to know whether bills were included in the rent, because online adverts sometimes hide what tenants must pay separately.
I asked whether the heating system was recently serviced and if he could tell me how much average winter costs reached last year. He said he was not sure whether records from the previous tenant were available, but he would ask whether the supplier could share estimates.
We walked through the flat and I asked whether any windows leaked during storms. He pointed to one frame and admitted he did not know whether sealant had been replaced. I wondered whether mould appeared in the bedroom corner, and he promised to check whether dehumidifiers helped previous residents.
I needed to know whether pets were allowed, since my cat is part of my daily routine. The landlord asked whether she scratched furniture, and I explained that I was not sure whether she would adapt immediately, though she usually behaves calmly.
Parking was another topic. I asked whether a space came with the unit and what time guest parking ended. Neighbours later asked if I knew whether permits required renewal each year, because they could not remember what the council charged.
I asked whether the washing machine belonged to the flat or if I should bring my own. The landlord wanted to know whether I planned to install a dryer, because ventilation rules might apply. He suggested I ask whether the building allowed vent holes in exterior walls.
Internet mattered for remote work. I asked whether fibre reached the street and if he knew what providers previous tenants used. He said he would inquire whether the router stayed in the cupboard or whether I should buy equipment.
Safety questions followed. I asked whether smoke detectors were tested monthly and whether the fire exit on our floor was marked clearly. He showed me where extinguishers hung and asked whether I had ever used one during a drill.
Lease terms were last. I wanted to know whether the contract allowed subletting if work moved me abroad temporarily. He asked whether my employer offered relocation support, and I replied that I did not know whether they covered breaking leases early.
Deposit rules were important too. I asked whether the amount would sit in a protected scheme and what conditions might reduce the refund. He explained whether deductions applied for minor nail holes, and I asked if he could tell me how disputes were handled.
After the visit I emailed summarizing what we discussed and asked whether he could confirm answers in writing. He replied that he would, and he asked whether I still wanted to proceed before another applicant decided.
Moving always involves uncertainty, but indirect questions helped me gather facts without sounding aggressive. Asking whether bills were included or if pets were welcome felt natural in conversation, and statement word order kept the tone cooperative.
When the keys finally
I asked whether the heating system was recently serviced and if he could tell me how much average winter costs reached last year. He said he was not sure whether records from the previous tenant were available, but he would ask whether the supplier could share estimates.
We walked through the flat and I asked whether any windows leaked during storms. He pointed to one frame and admitted he did not know whether sealant had been replaced. I wondered whether mould appeared in the bedroom corner, and he promised to check whether dehumidifiers helped previous residents.
I needed to know whether pets were allowed, since my cat is part of my daily routine. The landlord asked whether she scratched furniture, and I explained that I was not sure whether she would adapt immediately, though she usually behaves calmly.
Parking was another topic. I asked whether a space came with the unit and what time guest parking ended. Neighbours later asked if I knew whether permits required renewal each year, because they could not remember what the council charged.
I asked whether the washing machine belonged to the flat or if I should bring my own. The landlord wanted to know whether I planned to install a dryer, because ventilation rules might apply. He suggested I ask whether the building allowed vent holes in exterior walls.
Internet mattered for remote work. I asked whether fibre reached the street and if he knew what providers previous tenants used. He said he would inquire whether the router stayed in the cupboard or whether I should buy equipment.
Safety questions followed. I asked whether smoke detectors were tested monthly and whether the fire exit on our floor was marked clearly. He showed me where extinguishers hung and asked whether I had ever used one during a drill.
Lease terms were last. I wanted to know whether the contract allowed subletting if work moved me abroad temporarily. He asked whether my employer offered relocation support, and I replied that I did not know whether they covered breaking leases early.
Deposit rules were important too. I asked whether the amount would sit in a protected scheme and what conditions might reduce the refund. He explained whether deductions applied for minor nail holes, and I asked if he could tell me how disputes were handled.
After the visit I emailed summarizing what we discussed and asked whether he could confirm answers in writing. He replied that he would, and he asked whether I still wanted to proceed before another applicant decided.
Moving always involves uncertainty, but indirect questions helped me gather facts without sounding aggressive. Asking whether bills were included or if pets were welcome felt natural in conversation, and statement word order kept the tone cooperative.
When the keys finally
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