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Definition
to give notice (to one's landlord, employer): to tell, to inform (one's landlord, employer) that you are leaving
I was given one month's notice before I had to leave the apartment.
Examples
- "My landlord wants to sell my apartment, and so he has given me 1 month's notice before I am evicted!"
Exercise 1
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one!
There may be more than one!
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one!
There may be more than one!
Trey says that he must give "two weeks" notice' to his current employer. The period of time that one is obliged to work after having handed in one's resignation letter is called "notice". The expression "to give notice (to one's employer)" signals the act of announcing one's departure or resignation. Two weeks is the standard period for this practice in the United States, and one month in Britain, depending on the type of position.
Bruno tells Trey that Polly will take care of Trey's "contract and any other formalities". Bruno is referring to the paperwork which must be taken care of before Trey can officially be considered a Delavigne employee.
Trey does not mention having to spend two weeks to find an apartment anywhere in this dialogue. Trey does tell Bruno that he must alert his current employer that he will be leaving them.
Although Trey mentions that he needs to give two weeks' notice to his current employer, he later agrees to begin working for the Delavigne Corporation that same day when pressured by Bruno. Bruno asks Trey "How about this afternoon?" referring to his starting date at the company. Trey replies by saying "that works for me", which means that he agrees to begin working immediately.
Bruno offers a T-shirt to Trey, saying that Bob has an extra one, but this doesn't suggest that there is a dress code at the company. A "dress code" is a series of rules or regulations concerning the way an employee must dress at work. The T-shirt Bruno offers is simply a gift to welcome him to the Delavigne family.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms from the texts you have just read.
A person who pays to live in a property belonging to someone else is called a .
A person who owns apartments, homes or other property is called a .
The period of time given before one has to move out is called "".
A person working for an agency that manages property for sale or rent is a/an agent.
A person who pays to live in a property belonging to someone else is called a .
A person who owns apartments, homes or other property is called a .
The period of time given before one has to move out is called "".
A person working for an agency that manages property for sale or rent is a/an agent.
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms from the texts you have just read.
A person who pays to live in a property belonging to someone else is called a tenant 1.
A person who owns apartments, homes or other property is called a landlord 2.
The period of time given before one has to move out is called "notice 3".
A person working for an agency that manages property for sale or rent is a/an real estate 4 agent.
A person who pays to live in a property belonging to someone else is called a tenant 1.
A person who owns apartments, homes or other property is called a landlord 2.
The period of time given before one has to move out is called "notice 3".
A person working for an agency that manages property for sale or rent is a/an real estate 4 agent.
1 tenant: A "tenant" is someone that pays rent to use or live in a building, or other property owned by another person. The term is also used to describe a person who lives in the property (who doesn't necessarily pay rent).
2 landlord: A landlord owns land, buildings, homes, apartments or other property. Landlords rent properties to tenants and are responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance during the time that the property is being occupied. The term "landlord" is also used to describe the person who manages an inn (an establishments or public house where travelers can procure food, drink, and lodging).
3 notice: In this context, the term "notice" refers to a formal announcement, notification, or warning about property. A tenant gives notice to a landlord when they want to move out, and a landlord gives notice to a tenant when they want the tenant to move out. "Notice" has a few meanings, but this use of the term can also refer to employment: I have to give 1 month's notice before I leave the company'.
4 real estate: "Real estate" refers to land, including all the natural resources and permanent buildings on it. If a person works in the real estate business, they can be land developers, property owners or real estate agents. Real estate agents represent clients looking to buy, sell or rent property. In British English, this industry is called "property" and the agent is called an estate agent.
Exercise 3
Match the terms to the definitions! Not all of the words were used in the dialogue.
a housing = a financial contribution that helps someone pay for an apartment.
= a formal letter that informs a landlord that you intend to move out of a house.
a/an = a written description of a rented property, noting the condition of fixtures and any damage.
a/an = a sum of money paid to the landlord in case the property is damaged or rent is unpaid.
a housing = a financial contribution that helps someone pay for an apartment.
= a formal letter that informs a landlord that you intend to move out of a house.
a/an = a written description of a rented property, noting the condition of fixtures and any damage.
a/an = a sum of money paid to the landlord in case the property is damaged or rent is unpaid.
Match the terms to the definitions! Not all of the words were used in the dialogue.
a housing subsidy 1 = a financial contribution that helps someone pay for an apartment.
notice 2 = a formal letter that informs a landlord that you intend to move out of a house.
a/an inventory 3 = a written description of a rented property, noting the condition of fixtures and any damage.
a/an deposit 4 = a sum of money paid to the landlord in case the property is damaged or rent is unpaid.
a housing subsidy 1 = a financial contribution that helps someone pay for an apartment.
notice 2 = a formal letter that informs a landlord that you intend to move out of a house.
a/an inventory 3 = a written description of a rented property, noting the condition of fixtures and any damage.
a/an deposit 4 = a sum of money paid to the landlord in case the property is damaged or rent is unpaid.
1 subsidy: "Housing subsidies" are typically government funds that are used to help people pay for homes or apartments. Bruno states that the Delavigne Corporation contribute towards Edward's housing costs. In more general terms, a "subsidy" is a financial contribution from an institution, such as the government or a business, that is intended to stimulate economic growth. Example: Many farmers wouldn't be able to survive without government SUBSIDIES.
1 notice: "Notice" is the letter written to a landlord to say that you are moving out. This term doesn't work here!
1 inventory: An "inventory" is a written record of the condition of a flat. This term doesn't work here!
1 deposit: A "deposit" is paid to the landlord just in case you destroy their property. This term doesn't work here!
2 notice: In this context, the term "notice" refers to a formal announcement, notification, or warning about property. A tenant gives notice to a landlord when they want to move out, and a landlord gives notice to a tenant when they want the tenant to move out. "Notice" has a few meanings, but this use of the term can also refer to employment: I have to give 1 month's notice before I leave the company'.
2 subsidy: A "housing subsidy" is a financial contribution. Not the right choice, I'm afraid!
2 inventory: An "inventory" is a written record of the condition of a flat. This term doesn't work here!
2 deposit: A "deposit" is paid to the landlord just in case you destroy their property. This term doesn't work here!
3 inventory: In this context, an "inventory (of fixtures)" is the written record of the things in a rented apartment, including their condition. "Inventory" is also the term that describes the inspection that takes place when the tenant moves into a rented apartment. Example: During the INVENTORY, we made sure that the landlord noted the damage to the carpet.
3 notice: "Notice" is the letter written to a landlord to say that you are moving out. This term doesn't work here!
3 subsidy: A "housing subsidy" is a financial contribution. Not the right choice, I'm afraid!
3 deposit: A "deposit" is paid to the landlord just in case you destroy their property. This term doesn't work here!
4 deposit: A "deposit" (or a "security deposit") is money that is given for someone to hold in case money is needed to cover damage or loss. One leaves security deposits for rented apartments, cars, bicycles etc.
4 notice: "Notice" is the letter written to a landlord to say that you are moving out. This term doesn't work here!
4 inventory: An "inventory" is a written record of the condition of a flat. This term doesn't work here!
4 subsidy: A "housing subsidy" is a financial contribution. Not the right choice, I'm afraid!
Exercise 4
Match the terms to the definitions! Not all of the words were used in the dialogue.
a housing = a financial contribution that helps someone pay for an apartment.
= a formal letter that informs a landlord that you intend to move out of a house.
a/an = a written description of a rented property, noting the condition of fixtures and any damage.
a/an = a sum of money paid to the landlord in case the property is damaged or rent is unpaid.
a housing = a financial contribution that helps someone pay for an apartment.
= a formal letter that informs a landlord that you intend to move out of a house.
a/an = a written description of a rented property, noting the condition of fixtures and any damage.
a/an = a sum of money paid to the landlord in case the property is damaged or rent is unpaid.
Match the terms to the definitions! Not all of the words were used in the dialogue.
a housing subsidy 1 = a financial contribution that helps someone pay for an apartment.
notice 2 = a formal letter that informs a landlord that you intend to move out of a house.
a/an inventory 3 = a written description of a rented property, noting the condition of fixtures and any damage.
a/an deposit 4 = a sum of money paid to the landlord in case the property is damaged or rent is unpaid.
a housing subsidy 1 = a financial contribution that helps someone pay for an apartment.
notice 2 = a formal letter that informs a landlord that you intend to move out of a house.
a/an inventory 3 = a written description of a rented property, noting the condition of fixtures and any damage.
a/an deposit 4 = a sum of money paid to the landlord in case the property is damaged or rent is unpaid.
1 subsidy: "Housing subsidies" are typically government funds that are used to help people pay for homes or apartments. Bruno states that the Delavigne Corporation contribute towards Edward's housing costs. In more general terms, a "subsidy" is a financial contribution from an institution, such as the government or a business, that is intended to stimulate economic growth. Example: Many farmers wouldn't be able to survive without government SUBSIDIES.
1 notice: "Notice" is the letter written to a landlord to say that you are moving out. This term doesn't work here!
1 inventory: An "inventory" is a written record of the condition of a flat. This term doesn't work here!
1 deposit: A "deposit" is paid to the landlord just in case you destroy their property. This term doesn't work here!
2 notice: In this context, the term "notice" refers to a formal announcement, notification, or warning about property. A tenant gives notice to a landlord when they want to move out, and a landlord gives notice to a tenant when they want the tenant to move out. "Notice" has a few meanings, but this use of the term can also refer to employment: I have to give 1 month's notice before I leave the company'.
2 subsidy: A "housing subsidy" is a financial contribution. Not the right choice, I'm afraid!
2 inventory: An "inventory" is a written record of the condition of a flat. This term doesn't work here!
2 deposit: A "deposit" is paid to the landlord just in case you destroy their property. This term doesn't work here!
3 inventory: In this context, an "inventory (of fixtures)" is the written record of the things in a rented apartment, including their condition. "Inventory" is also the term that describes the inspection that takes place when the tenant moves into a rented apartment. Example: During the INVENTORY, we made sure that the landlord noted the damage to the carpet.
3 notice: "Notice" is the letter written to a landlord to say that you are moving out. This term doesn't work here!
3 subsidy: A "housing subsidy" is a financial contribution. Not the right choice, I'm afraid!
3 deposit: A "deposit" is paid to the landlord just in case you destroy their property. This term doesn't work here!
4 deposit: A "deposit" (or a "security deposit") is money that is given for someone to hold in case money is needed to cover damage or loss. One leaves security deposits for rented apartments, cars, bicycles etc.
4 notice: "Notice" is the letter written to a landlord to say that you are moving out. This term doesn't work here!
4 inventory: An "inventory" is a written record of the condition of a flat. This term doesn't work here!
4 subsidy: A "housing subsidy" is a financial contribution. Not the right choice, I'm afraid!
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