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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| depreciating asset | is something you own that decreases in value over time, |
| lease | a rental agreement |
| appreciating assets | s something you own that increases in value over time |
| mortagage | type of loan used to finance the purchase of real estate |
| landlord | The company or individual who owns an apartment. |
| security depost | A sum of money, usually equal to one month’s rent, held by the landlord to cover any damage to the apartment caused by a tenant. |
| tenant | The person renting the apartment. |
| term | The length of a rental agreement, usually a period of one year. |
| utilities | Services needed to make a house or apartment functional, such as hot water, electricity, natural gas, and cable and Internet service. |
| rent | The payment, usually monthly, that the tenant pays to the landlord. |