Getting there and getting settled

Unit

2013Survival Guide

Content

Part 1: Getting a Visa 2

Part 2: Transportation 7

Part 3: Money 33

Part 4: Talking with people 40

Part 5: Renting an apartment 46

References 8

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GETTING A VISA

Index:

Schedule an appointment 3

Get a visa photo 3

Complete the online application 3

Schedule an appointment with Visapoint 3

Obtain your I-20 3

Pay application fee 4

Go to your interview 4

Visa Processing 5

United States customs form 7

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Schedule an Appointment

The U.S. now offers 5 year, multiple entry visas to Saudi students studying in the U.S. Please apply early to avoid missing the beginning of classes! While obtaining a visa can be a lengthy process, the U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia currently approves the vast majority of completed student applications submitted by Saudi Arabian nationals, and is working hard to make sure that students can make it on time to their programs.

Application Process: the following information was copied from http://riyadh.usembassy.gov/visas/student-visas-f1-f2.html

1. Get a visa photo

Photos must be a .jpg between 600x600 and 1200x1200 pixels

Photos must be less than 240kb

Photos must not be digitally altered

You must bring a 5x5cm photo to the embassy

2. Complete the online application

DS-160 visa application form found at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

3. Schedule an appointment with Visapoint

To schedule an appointment go to https://ksa.us-visaservices.com/Forms/default.aspx

For typical appointment wait times go to http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/wait_4638.html

4. Obtain your I-20

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When you obtain admission to a school in the U.S. you will also get a Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status (I-20) form.

The date circled in red is the start date of your program. You must enter the United States within 30 days before this date. You may not enter before the date was passed. We do not print visas for entry earlier than 120 days before this date. If your visa is not ready in time to travel before this date, you will need a new I-20 or an extension letter from your school.

Spouses and children under 21 are eligible to apply for F2 visas. Each individual will need an I-20 with their name on it.

5. Pay application fees

The visa application fee for F1 and F2 visas is SR608. This nonrefundable fee must be paid BEFORE you come to your interview.

You may pay the application fee at any branch of SAMBA bank in Saudi Arabia. If you have a SAMBA account, you can pay online. You must bring the receipt with you to the visa interview.

Students must also pay the $200 SEVIS receipt. This can be paid online at www.fmjfee.com. All visas are returned via FedEx. You must bring cash to pay for a FedEx envelope, regardless of where you live. Address in Riyadh SR65Address outside Riyadh SR125

6. Go for the interview

On the day of the interview, only applicants with valid appointments are allowed to enter. You may enter up to thirty minutes before the time listed on your confirmation sheet. Only a legal guardian may accompany you into the waiting room, other friends and relatives will not be able to enter.

What to bring:

Application:

Photo(s)

Passport valid for at least 6 months

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Confirmation page(s) from the DS-160

I20 front page copy

SAMBA receipt(s)

Supporting Documents:

Old passports

Scholarship letter or bank documents

Transcripts from previous school

SEVIS Receipt

What not to bring:

7. Visa Processing

After your interview, you will be told approximately how long it will take to process and print your visa. Please remember that this is only an estimate and wait times vary, with many visas taking up to three months to process.

If you need your passport for travel in the near future, we recommend that you take back your passport at the end of the interview.

After reading the previous information each student needs a laptop, access the internet, complete the DS-160 application, schedule an appointment, and pay the fee.

http://riyadh.usembassy.gov/visas/student-visas-f1-f2.html

United States customs form

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Transportation

Index

VOCABULARY 8COMPREHENSION OF THE NEW VOCABULARY 10“CARDS OF SEQUENCE FOR USING TRANSPORTS” 11“THE STREET SIGN” 12“THE TAXI DIALOGUE” WORKSHEET 13“SURVIVAL PHRASES” 14“THE CONVERSATION” WORKSHEET 15WORKSHEET #1 16WORKSHEET #2 17WORKSHEET #3 18“JIGSAW” WORKSHEET #1 19“JIGSAW” WORKSHEET #2 20“JIGSAW” WORKSHEET #3 21“JIGSAW” WORKSHEET #4 22“THE DISTINCTIVE FEATURES” WORKSHEET 23“THE BUS PICTURES” WORKHEET 24“THE TAXI PICTURES” WORKHEET 25“THE SUBWAY PICTURES” WORKHEET 26“VISUAL SEQUENCE OF USING A TAXI” 27“VISUAL SEQUENCE OF USING A BUS” 28“VISUAL SEQUENCE OF USING A SUBWAY” 30

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“Vocabulary”

“Off-Duty” sign Yellow cab Meter

Taxi receipt Fare box Bus route number

subway Subway station booth Entry turnstile

Subway carriage “Off-Hour Waiting Area” Ticket machine

Subway route indicator grid

The pass

Handicapped rider Overhead strap Hanging cord

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Flag down swipe disembarking

subway station agent

Destination sign yellow stripe

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“Comprehension of the new vocabulary”

“Yes/No questions “Either/Or” questions “What questions”

- Is it a route number?- Is it “Off-Duty” sign?

- Is it an overhead strap or a hanging cord?

- What’s that?

- Is it a vending machine?

- Is it a fare box?

- Is it a vending machine or fare box? - What is he doing?

- Is it a hanging cord?- Is it an overhead strap?

- Is it an “Off-Hour Waiting Area” or a station booth?

- What is she doing?

- Is it the pass?- Is it a meter?

- Is it a meter or “Off-Duty” sign?

- What does this sign mean?

- Is it a station booth?- Is it a entry turnstile?

- Is it a policeman or a subway station agent?

- What’s that?

- Is it a bus route number?- Is it a subway route

indicator?

- What’s that?

“Cards of sequence for using transports”

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Sequence of using a taxiHailing a taxi on the street:

1. Stand on the edge of the street (don’t stand too far out into the street).2. Raise your hand as high as you can.3. Gently wave it up and down to indicate you need a ride.4. When a taxi pulls up, get in carefully.5. Get a back sit.6. Tell the driver where you need to go.7. Have the money ready to pay a fee (make sure you have the proper cash on hand, or else the

driver will refuse to serve you).8. Have a dollar or two for a tip.

Bus:1. Find the nearest bus stop with the route you need using Google Maps.2. When the bus arrives, check the destination sign and route number on the bus.3. Move to the door nearest the driver.4. Let anyone off who is trying to alight at this door.5. Get on the bus.6. Insert your money into a fare box, or hand it to the driver, or show your pass to the driver (bus

drivers can’t make change and some fare boxes don’t accept dollar bills, half dollars or pennies). 7. Ask the driver a ticket for a transfer if you need one.8. Find a seat.9. If there are no empty seats, move to the back of the bus and find a suitable standing space. Hold

on to one of the poles or overhead straps.10. Pull a hanging cord or press a button to indicate to the driver that you want the bus to stop. Do it

when you are about a block from where you need to get off the bus.11. Check your seat before leaving.12. Leave through the double door located toward the rear of the bus.13. Push the yellow stripe on the door to open it door. 14. Watch your step.

Subway:1. Find the nearest subway station with the route you need.2. Enter the subway station through the green subway entrance.3. Get a card that lets you go through the turnstile from a ticket machine (that accepts most credit

cards and bills up to $50, but no pennies) or from a station booth.4. Swipe your card in turnstile.5. Follow the directions for train you want. 6. Stay in one of the yellow off-hours waiting areas to wait for your train.7. When train arrives, check the route number.8. Let people off who are trying to alight.9. Get on the train.10. Find a seat.11. When the name of your station is announced on the public addressed system, go to the nearest

door.12. Go out when the train stops and the door opens.13. After leaving the train, look for signs giving directions to the exit.

“The street sign”

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“The Taxi Dialogue” WORKSHEET

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Read the dialogue about the telephone conversation between a taxi operator and a student who wants to order a taxi:

- I’d like a taxi, please.- Sure. Where are you?- 7526 Malabar Lane.- Where do you need to go?- Fort Worth International airport.- Ok, we will be there in about ten minutes.

“Survival Phrases”

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Use these phrases if you get lost:

- Excuse me, I’m very sorry, I’m not from here and I think I’m lost. Can you help me?

- I’m not from around here, and I think I might be lost. Can you help me out?

- I’m trying to find….- I’m looking for…..- I need to go to…..

These are responses you can hear:

- Go five blocks down.- Turn right/left.- You can see a big monument there.- It’s right on the corner.- It’s behind the yellow building.- It’s in front of the bank.- It’s next to…

“The Conversation” WORKSHEET

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Read the dialogue of the conversation between two people. One is a foreign student who got lost in Chico and who needs to find Chico State. The other is a native resident of Chico who would love to help the student. Practice the dialogue in pairs switching the roles:

- Excuse me, I’m very sorry. I’m not from Chico and I think I’m lost. Can you help me?

- Sure! How can I help you?- I’m looking for Chico State.- Oh, I see. Go five blocks up Forth Street, turn right on Salem, go four

blocks and you can see the campus.- Thanks a lot.

WORKSHEET #1

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Read the article from the WikiHow site (www.wikihow.com):

In some cities in America taxi cabs are yellow, in others they may be white or black. Occupied cabs have their top lights switched off. Taxis that that are not on duty have their “Off-Duty” sign lit. A taxi can carry up to four passengers with a single fare covering everyone on board. To take a taxi on the street stand by the edge of the street. Make sure not to stand too far out in the street or you risk getting hit by oncoming traffic, and don’t be in the way of other pedestrians. Raise your hand as high as you can, gently wave it up and down to indicate you need help. If a taxi pulls up, get in carefully and tell the driver where you need to go. Have an idea of your destination before you enter the cab, and don’t be vague. Make sure your driver understands exactly where you want to go before you start your ride. By law, a driver must take you anywhere in the town/city unless the off-duty sign is lit and the roof light is off. When the cab driver accepts you as a passenger the meter starts ticking at approximately $2.50. The fare increases 40 cents after each 267 meters (292 yards) or every 120 seconds of waiting time. There is an additional 50-cent charge between 8pm and 6pm, and $1 charge between 4pm and 8pm on weekdays. Make sure you have the proper cash on hand to pay the taxi fare. Pay the approximate amount, and set aside a dollar or two for a tip. A few drivers now accept credit cards but most must be paid in cash. Each taxi cab has a meter, and many can issue printed receipts. Each cab displays the driver’s photograph and registered number next to the meter. If you would prefer to use a taxi that has been radio-dispatched, rather than hailing on the street go on google and find taxi services in your area or you can use yellowpages.com

Enjoy your ride! Remember, you have certain rights as a paying rider, such as the ability to tell the driver which route to take and where you want him/her to drop you off.

WORKSHEET #2

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Read the article from the WikiHow site (www.wikihow.com):

American buses are usually modern, clean, and air-conditioned. Buses are also considered safe and tend not to get crowded. Smoking is forbidden on all public busses, and animals except service animals (guide dogs) are not allowed. Bus stops often have three-sided, glass-walled shelters. You must find the nearest bus stop, and check the pick up time. Make sure you catch your bus going in the right direction. Join the line, and get your money or pass ready. You can get your pass when you enroll in your school and bus travel will be free for you. You need to pay for bus trip until you get your pass. Bus drivers cannot make change, and fare boxes do not accept dollar bills, half dollars or pennies. If you need to take more than one bus to reach your destination, you are eligible for a free transfer. In this case, be sure to ask the driver for a transfer ticket when you pay. When the bus arrives, check the destination sign and route number on the bus to make sure it is the bus you want. If you are not sure, lean in and ask the bus driver if the bus is heading to your stop. Move to the door nearest the driver. Let anyone off who is trying to alight at this door, then get on the bus and say “good morning” (etc.) to the driver. Insert your money into a fare box, or hand it to driver, or show the pass to the driver. If you need a ticket for a transfer to another vehicle after that bus, ask the driver for one. After paying, find a seat. Remember that in some states, the seats in front are reserved by law for handicapped riders, or elderly people. Only sit in them if you must, but if an elderly or handicapped person comes on the bus, let them sit there. If there are no empty seat, move from the doors and find a suitable standing space. The bus driver announces every stop. Hold on to one of the poles or overhead straps. Busses will stop only at the designated stops. To request a stop, press the yellow or black vertical call strip between the windows or pull a hanging cord. Pull the cord or push the stop button when you’re about a block from where you need to get off the bus. A “Stop Requested” sign near the driver will then light up. If the bus is crowded, it is worth starting to move toward the exit door when you are a few blocks from your stop. When the bus stops, check where you were sitting to make sure you left nothing behind. Leave through the double door located toward the rear of the bus. The driver will activate the door release as soon as the bus has stopped, but you then have to push the yellow stripe on the door, not the door itself. This automatically opens the door and keeps it open. Be sure to watch your step.

WORKSHEET #3

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Read the article from the WikiHow site (www.wikihow.com):

Only few cities have a subway system in the U.S. such as New York, Boston, Newark, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, and Baltimore. The subway is the quickest way to travel in a big city. Most routes operate twenty-four hours a day throughout the year. Many subway entrances are marked by illuminated green spheres such as station booths. Bear in mind that there are two types of trains. Local trains stop at all stations, and express many trains are faster and stop at fewer stations. Both types of stops are distinguished on every subway map. In general, the safest, but most crowded times to travel on the subway are weekdays between 7am and 7pm. When you get to a subway booth, make sure you have the appropriate fare. The current fare is $2.25. Estimate the time it will take to arrive at your destination by looking at the subway map. Buy a subway card from either the station agent (cash only) or the vending machines (cash/credit/debit). The vending machines accept bills up to $50, but no pennies. Use your card to pass through the turnstile onto the platform by swiping it on the turnstile. Follow the directions to the train you want. Use common sense by standing in the “Off-Hour Waiting Area” on the platforms, and always be sure of where you are going when you use the subway. Before boarding your train, be sure that it is the train you need by checking the number or letter in the front window or side windows of the train. Wait for the disembarking passengers to fully egress before you enter the subway carriage. People will get very angry if you block their way getting off the train. If you are wearing a bag or backpack, remove it from your back or shoulder and carry it in your hands. This will make more room in the carriage for the other passengers. If you want to sit, take the first available seat. If you are to stand, however, move all the way into the carriage and stand on either side, not in the middle. Face the seated passenger with your feet perpendicular to the seat bench and hold them. Avoid looking at other passengers directly in their eyes for more than an instant. Staring at other passengers will be seen as a sign of aggression, and you may get an aggressive response. It is also likely that the person you are staring at will be very creeped out. Do not talk to people you don’t know. Asking for directions for help is perfectly fine, however, making small talk on the subway with complete strangers is not something generally accepted. Each train displays its route number or letter in the appropriate color and the names of the terminal stations. On every platform, you will find a line map, while on each train there is a system map next to the door on each side of the car. Stops are announced on the public address system, and you will see station names at each platform. The doors are operated by the conductor. After leaving the train, look for signs giving directions to the exit. If you need to change trains, just follow the signs to the connecting platforms.

“JIGSAW” WORKSHEET #1

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Read the part of the article about bus transportation method in the U.S. from the WikiHow site (www.wikihow.com):

American buses are usually modern, clean, and air-conditioned. Buses are also considered safe and tend not to get crowded. Smoking is forbidden on all public busses, and animals except service animals (guide dogs) are not allowed. Bus stops often have three-sided, glass-walled shelters. You must find the nearest bus stop, and check the pick up time. Make sure you catch your bus going in the right direction. Join the line, and get your money or pass ready. You can get your pass when you enroll in your school and bus travel will be free for you. You need to pay for bus trip until you get your pass. Bus drivers cannot make change, and fare boxes do not accept dollar bills, half dollars or pennies. If you need to take more than one bus to reach your destination, you are eligible for a free transfer. In this case, be sure to ask the driver for a transfer ticket when you pay. When the bus arrives, check the destination sign and route number on the bus to make sure it is the bus you want. If you are not sure, lean in and ask the bus driver if the bus is heading to your stop. Move to the door nearest the driver. Let anyone off who is trying to alight at this door, then get on the bus and say “good morning” (etc.) to the driver. Insert your money into a fare box, or hand it to driver, or show the pass to the driver. If you need a ticket for a transfer to another vehicle after that bus, ask the driver for one.

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“Jigsaw” WORKSHEET #2

Read the part of the article about bus transportation method in the U.S. from the WikiHow site (www.wikihow.com):

After paying, find a seat. Remember that in some states, the seats in front are reserved by law for handicapped riders, or elderly people. Only sit in them if you must, but if an elderly or handicapped person comes on the bus, let them sit there. If there are no empty seat, move from the doors and find a suitable standing space. The bus driver announces every stop. Hold on to one of the poles or overhead straps. Busses will stop only at the designated stops. To request a stop, press the yellow or black vertical call strip between the windows or pull a hanging cord. Pull the cord or push the stop button when you’re about a block from where you need to get off the bus. A “Stop Requested” sign near the driver will then light up. If the bus is crowded, it is worth starting to move toward the exit door when you are a few blocks from your stop. When the bus stops, check where you were sitting to make sure you left nothing behind. Leave through the double door located toward the rear of the bus. The driver will activate the door release as soon as the bus has stopped, but you then have to push the yellow stripe on the door, not the door itself. This automatically opens the door and keeps it open. Be sure to watch your step.

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“Jigsaw” WORKSHEET #3

Read the part of the article about subway transportation method in the U.S. from the WikiHow site (www.wikihow.com):

Only few cities have a subway system in the U.S. such as New York, Boston, Newark, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, and Baltimore. The subway is the quickest way to travel in a big city. Most routes operate twenty-four hours a day throughout the year. Many subway entrances are marked by illuminated green spheres such as station booths. Bear in mind that there are two types of trains. Local trains stop at all stations, and express many trains are faster and stop at fewer stations. Both types of stops are distinguished on every subway map. In general, the safest, but most crowded times to travel on the subway are weekdays between 7am and 7pm. When you get to a subway booth, make sure you have the appropriate fare. The current fare is $2.25. Estimate the time it will take to arrive at your destination by looking at the subway map. Buy a subway card from either the station agent (cash only) or the vending machines (cash/credit/debit). The vending machines accept bills up to $50, but no pennies. Use your card to pass through the turnstile onto the platform by swiping it on the turnstile. Follow the directions to the train you want. Use common sense by standing in the “Off-Hour Waiting Area” on the platforms, and always be sure of where you are going when you use the subway.

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“Jigsaw” WORKSHEET #4

Read the part of the article about subway transportation method in the U.S. from the WikiHow site (www.wikihow.com):

Before boarding your train, be sure that it is the train you need by checking the number or letter in the front window or side windows of the train. Wait for the disembarking passengers to fully egress before you enter the subway carriage. People will get very angry if you block their way getting off the train. If you are wearing a bag or backpack, remove it from your back or shoulder and carry it in your hands. This will make more room in the carriage for the other passengers. If you want to sit, take the first available seat. If you are to stand, however, move all the way into the carriage and stand on either side, not in the middle. Face the seated passenger with your feet perpendicular to the seat bench and hold them. Avoid looking at other passengers directly in their eyes for more than an instant. Staring at other passengers will be seen as a sign of aggression, and you may get an aggressive response. It is also likely that the person you are staring at will be very creeped out. Do not talk to people you don’t know. Asking for directions for help is perfectly fine, however, making small talk on the subway with complete strangers is not something generally accepted. Each train displays its route number or letter in the appropriate color and the names of the terminal stations. On every platform, you will find a line map, while on each train there is a system map next to the door on each side of the car. Stops are announced on the public address system, and you will see station names at each platform. The doors are operated by the conductor. After leaving the train, look for signs giving directions to the exit. If you need to change trains, just follow the signs to the connecting platforms.

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“The Distinctive Features” WORKSHEET

Fill out the table writing the distinctive features of the learned public transportation:

Transport vehicle

How can you catch it?

How can you pay for your ride?

How much does the ticket cost?

How can you recognize the

needed transport vehicle?

Taxi

Bus

Subway

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“The Bus Pictures” WORKHEET

Identify on the pictures bus distinctive features and write them:

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“The Taxi Pictures” WORKHEET

Identify on the pictures taxi distinctive features and write them:

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“The Subway Pictures” WORKHEET

Identify on the pictures subway distinctive features and write them:

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“Visual sequence of using a taxi”

1. Stand on the edge of the street (don’t stand too far out into the street).

2. Raise your hand as high as you can.3. Gently wave it up and down to indicate

you need a ride.

4. When a taxi pulls up, get in carefully.

5. Get a back seat.

6. Tell the driver where you need to go.7. Have the money ready to pay a fee

(make sure you have the proper cash on hand, or else the driver will refuse to serve you).

8. Have a dollar or two for a tip.

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“Visual sequence of using a bus”

1. Find the nearest bus stop with the route you need using Google Maps.

2. When the bus arrives, check the destination and route number on the bus.

3. Move to the door nearest the driver.

4. Let anyone off who is trying to alight at this door.

5. Get on the bus.

6. Insert your money into a fare box, or hand it to the driver, or show your pass to the driver (bus drivers can’t make change and some fare boxes don’t accept dollar bills, half dollars or pennies).

7. Ask the driver a ticket for a transfer if you need one.

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8. Find a seat.

9. If there are no empty seats, move to the back of the bus and find a suitable standing space. Hold on to one of the poles or overhead straps.

10. Pull a hanging cord or press a button to indicate to the driver that you want the bus to stop. Do it when you are about a block from where you need to get off the bus.

11. Check your seat before leaving.

12. Leave through the double door located toward the rear of the bus.

13. Push the yellow stripe on the door to open it door.

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14. Watch your step.

“Visual sequence of using a subway”

1. Find the nearest subway station with the route you need.

2. Enter the subway station through the green subway entrance.

3. Get a card that lets you go through the turnstile from a ticket machine (that accepts most credit cards and bills up to $50, but no pennies) or from a station booth.

4. Swipe your card in turnstile.

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5. Follow the directions for train you want.

6. Stay in one of the yellow off-hours waiting areas to wait for your train.

7. When train arrives, check the route number.

8. Let people off who are trying to alight.

9. Get on the train.

10. Find a seat.

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11. When the name of your station is announced on the public addressed system, go to the nearest door.

12. Go out when the train stops and the door opens.

13. After leaving the train, look for signs giving directions to the exit

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Money

Index

Count coins activity 34

United States money 35

Card logos 36

Machines 37

Public transportation 38

Activity 39

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Count Coins

**copied from moneyinstructor.com

Draw an "X" on the coins that equals the amount given.  Write a "?" if it can't be completed.

1.

89

2.

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3.

9

4.

81

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A One Dollar Bill

A Five Dollar Bill

A Ten Dollar Bill

A Twenty Dollar Bill

A Fifty Dollar Bill

A One Hundred Dollar Bill

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These are the symbols of the most common credit cards world-wide. These are found at entrances and by registers of places where they accept either MasterCard or VISA.

These are what VISA and MasterCard Credit Cards look like.

Every Credit Card comes with a high interest rate when you use a

Credit Card.

This is a Debit / Credit Card

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ATM MachineHere is one example of what an ATM Machine looks like in the U.S. The above Credit Card symbols indicate that they are accepted at this particular ATM Machine.

**When using your credit card at an ATM machine to withdraw cash or acquire information about your credit card account, small fees always apply. These fees usually range between $1.50-$3.00 per transaction.

Vending Machines

Most of the vending machines in the United States nowadays accept mostly every type of payment. The only credit cards that are accepted at these vending machines are VISA or MasterCard and any Debit Card that portrays the VISA or MasterCard logo on it. ATM Machines accept any coin or bills except $50 and $100 dollar bills.

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Public TransportationPublic transportation can be tricky. In bigger cities, most transportation will accept credit cards; however, in smaller cities they might pose a problem. For this reason, it is a good idea to have cash. It is a good idea to have smaller size bills available because larger bills might not be accepted in certain areas if for example the fair is one dollar and you are trying to pay with a twenty, fifty, or a hundred dollar bill. If you will be using public transportation frequently, you can purchase monthly passes that are more economical.

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This sign can be shown in many different places that are ultimately up to the discretion of the store owner or manager. Most eatery places won’t accept large bills after a certain hour.

How Much? 

** copied from moneyinstructor.com

How much money?

___

___

___

___

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Talking with People

Index

Helpful tips on personal space 41

Personal Space diagram 41

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Greetings and leave takings 42

Greetings and leave takings handout 43

Mixer Party activity card 44

Orientation activity card 45

When interacting with North Americans try and stay at least an arm’s length away from the person with who you are talking.

Try and notice if the person is moving. This will usually indicate if you are too close or too far. If the person keeps backing away, then you are too close. If the person keeps moving closer then you may be too far.

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Helpful Tips on Personal Space

http://manlyskills.wordpress.com/etiquette/essential-manners-for-men/

Greetings and Leave takings Copied from about.com

Formal Greetings: Arriving Good morning / afternoon / evening.Hello (name), how are you?Good day Sir / Madam (very formal)

Informal Greetings: Arriving Hi / HelloHow are you?

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What's up? (very informal)How are you doing? (very informal)

It's important to note that the question "How are you?" or "What's up?" doesn't necessary need a response. If you do respond, these phrases are generally expected:

Very well, thank you. And you? (formal)Fine / Great (informal)

Formal departing Good morning / afternoon / evening.It was a pleasure seeing you.Goodbye.Note: After 8 p.m. - Good night.

Informal departing Goodbye / Bye.See you (later).Later (very informal)

Greetings and Leave takings Handout

I. Sonya sees her close friend Abbey.

Sonya: ___________ Abby. How are you? Abby: ________ I’m doing well. How are you? Sonya: I’m really good. I’m late for class thought. ______________.Abbey: Ok, _________________.

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II. Abbey sees her professor.

Abbey: __________________ professor Jones. Jones: __________________ Abbey. How is your project coming along?Abbey: I’m working on it. Jones: Very good. Well, I’ll see you in class then. ______________________________. Abbey: ______________________________.

III. Write your own dialogue.

Mixer Party activity card

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Part 1: Take notes during the lecture discussion:

Part 2: What would you still like to know? Write several questions.

a. _____________________________________________________________________b. _____________________________________________________________________c. _____________________________________________________________________

Part 3: Next, stand up and have discussions with different people. Introduce yourself, and talk about the lecture you heard and your plans to travel to the United States. Also, ask the questions you wrote above.

Part 4: Group discussion

Orientation activity card

Read the following paragraph and look at the flyer about the New York Language Center.

Our Mission: The New York Language Center.

New York Language Center's mission is twofold: to provide high quality, affordable English classes to international students in a supportive, friendly atmosphere where students come first, whether their goal is academic, professional or personal-self-improvement, and expose them to American culture. At the same time, we are committed to providing immigrant New Yorkers with ESL classes that accommodate their needs and prepare them to be part of the society where they live, work and educate their children. The curriculum at New York Language

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Center is designed to support this mission by providing students with the necessary language tools to help them achieve their goals. New York Language Center is committed to excellence and service at the highest degree. From: http://www.nylanguagecenter.com/

After reading the paragraph above and looking at the flyer, do you have any questions about the school? Write them down.

o ________________________________________________________________________o ________________________________________________________________________o ________________________________________________________________________

You are a new student at the New York Language Center and are attending an orientation meeting. Stand up and get to know your classmates by having conversations with at least 3-4. Ask about where they come from, what their goals are, and anything you would like to know. Also, ask any of the questions you wrote above.

Self-reflection: Take some time to answer the following questions about your experience.o How was orientation? Did you like it, or dislike it? o Do you like your classmates? o How do you think your experience at the school will be? o Do you still have questions about the school?

Group-reflections: Get into groups of 3-4 and discuss the answers to the questions above.

Renting Apartments

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Certification of Income 47

Typical small home 48

Typical town house 49

Typical high rise apartment 50

Apartment advertisement 51

Moving out 52

Before moving in 54

Terminating a lease 61

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Certification of income is required by landlords as proof of your ability to pay the rent/lease.

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Typical small home (two-bedrooms, two baths) in western United States

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Typical townhouse (three bedrooms, 2 baths) in eastern United States and Canada

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Typical high-rise condo or apartment building ((two bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths) in US and Canada

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Advert found on bulletin board at a college in the United States.

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Moving Out1

TIP SHEET: STEPS PRIOR TO MOVING OUT

When your lease has expired and you are ready to move out of your apartment or house, there are a few steps you should take to ensure legal problems do not arise when you are gone.

Give and Receive Proper NoticeThe best practice is to give your landlord 30 days’ notice that you plan to terminate the lease (California Civil Code section 1946.1).   Make sure you DATE the notice and make a copy for yourself. Send this notice to the same place as your rent.

Walkthrough and Final Inspection

• Similar to the initial inspection, the final inspection is crucial.• The landlord is supposed to notify you in writing that the tenant has a

right to the walkthrough with landlord, within a reasonable time after either party has provided notice of termination (Civil Code 1950.5). If your landlord doesn’t do this, make sure to request it!

• The walk-through can be scheduled no earlier than 2 weeks before the termination date. Try to do it as early as possible before you move out, to ensure ample time for any repairs or cleaning that you may need to do in order to receive the return of your full deposit.

• Take photographs!Steps to Getting your Security Deposit Back

Step 1: Provide a forwarding address for your landlord to return your security deposit to you.Step 2: Know the legal deductions a landlord can make.

• Proper deductions include unpaid rent, actual cleaning costs (if the dwelling is not in the same state of cleanliness as when the tenant moved in), and repairs beyond normal wear and tear (such as holes in walls).

• Improper deductions include repair of normal wear and tear (like minor nicks or marks on walls) and general cleaning, if the premises are as

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clean as at the beginning of the lease.Step 3: When you get your deposit in the mail, make sure you have received an itemized statement of deductions, so you know exactly how much was deducted and for what reasons.  You are entitled to receipts if deposit deductions are more than $125. (Civil Code Section 1950.5)

If your landlord does NOT return your security deposit to you within 21 days, or has made improper deductions, you can sue in Small Claims Court.  Civil Code Section 1950 allows a tenant to make a claim for a penalty equal to twice the amount of the withheld security deposit if the landlord withheld it in bad faith.  Consult Student Legal Services for assistance, and see http://sls.berkeley.edu for a sample security deposit demand letter that you should send before filing a Small Claims action.

For rent-controlled units in Berkeley, the Rent Board offers a petition process for the recovery of a security deposit from the landlord that is simpler and faster than Small Claims Court.  You will need to file a "Tenant Petition for Individual Rent Adjustment."  See the Rent Board Web site (http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=9192#TENANT) for more details.

Roommates and Security DepositsWhen two or more cotenants share a rental unit, the landlord is not required to return the security deposit until all of the original tenants have left. Roommates should sign an agreement in advance that governs how the security deposit will be handled if one tenant moves out before the other(s).

*The information in this article is general in nature. For questions about related issues, consult with an attorney.  Currently registered UC Berkeley students can call Student Legal Services for an appointment at (510) 642-3916

Source URL: http://campuslife.berkeley.edu/legal/tipsheet/terminatinglease

Links:[1] http://sls.berkeley.edu[2] http://campuslife.berkeley.edu/legal/forms/roomate

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BEFORE MOVING IN2

TIP SHEET: BEFORE MOVING IN

For apartment searching advice, check out the Cal Rentals “House Hunting” Videos: http://www.housing.berkeley.edu/calrentals/househunting.html. Once you find a place to live, you will go through some or all of the steps below before you move in.

Step 1: "Holding" DepositOnce you find a potential apartment, the landlord may request a “holding deposit” to ensure the landlord will not rent the unit to anyone else.  Before paying this fee, find out how and when it will be applied and what will happen if you change your mind. If the landlord rents the apartment to someone else, you are entitled to your holding deposit and any other costs that you have incurred.

Step 2: Credit Check/Application FeeAs of early 2009, a landlord can charge you up to $42.00 to check your references and credit, which is an amount based on the increase in California’s Consumer Price Index since January 1, 1998.  (California Civil Code Section 1950.6 and California Dept. of Industrial Relations CPI data)

Step 3: Security DepositOnce you decide to rent a unit, the landlord will probably require a security deposit. According to Civil Code Section 1950.5, a security deposit cannot be deemed “non-refundable.” Other important information to know about your security deposit:

• Amount. The security deposit cannot be more than two months’ rent for unfurnished premises, or three months’ rent for furnished premises. The landlord may also charge up to an additional ½ of one month’s rent if the tenant has a waterbed.

• How it can be used.  According to Civil Code Section 1950.5, the landlord can only use the security deposit to pay for:

◦ Unpaid rent

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◦ Repair of damage beyond “ordinary wear and tear”◦ Cleaning of premises, if necessary to return them to the same level

of cleanliness as when the tenant moved inReplacement of personal property (if provided in the lease)

Step 4: The Rental Agreement/LeaseThe rental agreement is crucial, as it specifies all the terms of agreement between you and the landlord. Some important things to look for in the rental agreement/lease include, but are not limited to:

• Duration and Term of Lease: how long and whether it is periodic (month-to-month) or fixed (e.g. 12 months). This is extremely important, because the tenant is contractually obligated to pay rent for the entire lease term even when the tenant leaves early (subject to certain limitations — see below).

• Rent: monthly amount, whether any rent has been prepaid, when the rent is due each month, to whom it is to be paid, where it is to be paid, and any late fees.

• Security Deposit: make sure the amount you pay is specified in the lease.

• Number of people allowed to live in the rental unit• Promises by the landlord for repairs or improvements, and when they

will be done.• Whether pets are allowed• Subleasing and assignment rights of the tenant• Who pays the utilities (garbage, water, gas, electricity, cable, etc.)READ your agreement CAREFULLY. If you do not agree with any part of the agreement, make sure to negotiate it with the landlord BEFORE signing the agreement.  If you don’t comply with the terms of the agreement, the landlord may have the right to evict you.

Does it have to be in writing?If your lease term is shorter than one year, it does not legally have to be in writing. An oral rental agreement is still a binding agreement between you and the landlord, but if problems arise, there is no written proof of the terms. That’s why it’s better to have a written agreement.

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issues. The roommate agreement on the SLS website (http://sls.berkeley.edu) is a helpful planning tool.

Unlawful DiscriminationA landlord cannot refuse to rent to a tenant, or engage in any other type of discrimination, on the basis of group characteristics specified by law, which include: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability, medical condition, and personal characteristics. If you feel you are a victim of unlawful discrimination, act quickly! There are a number of resources available to you, including:

• Local Fair Housing Organizations. In the Bay Area: http://www.echofairhousing.org

• California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (http://www.dfeh.ca.gov)

Housing Rights, Inc. (http://www.housingrights.org)

• Housing Rights, Inc. (http://www.housingrights.org)• Student Legal Services

LIVING IN THE PREMISES

Once you’ve found a rental unit and signed an agreement, here’s what you can do to avoid problems during your tenancy:

Move-In Checklist

• When you move in, print an inventory checklist. You can find a copy of one on the Cal Rentals website (https://calrentals.housing.berkeley.edu/flyers/Inventory_Checklist.pdf)

• Conduct a joint walk-through of the unit with your landlord, using the checklist as a guide.

• It is extremely important to take note of any repairs or issues right away and TAKE PICTURES to avoid problems that may arise when you move out - make sure the "date stamp" function on your camera is turned on.

• If there are any needed repairs, identify them on the checklist, keep a copy of the checklist, and also mail a copy of it to your landlord by certified mail for an additional record of the pre-existing problems at

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your unit.RentPaying Rent. The amount, due date of your rent, and name of the party the rent must be made out to should be specified in your rental agreement.  You cannot be required to pay in cash unless you have submitted a “dishonored check.”  If you do pay in cash, get a receipt.

Rent Increases. The landlord may be able to increase your rent, subject to these rules:

• Rent CANNOT be raised during your initial fixed lease term unless the rental agreement specifies the increases.

• If specified in the agreement, or if the initial lease term has ended and is now a month-to-month lease, the landlord must give you at least 30 days’ notice prior to a rent increase if it is 10% or less.

• An increase of more than 10% requires 60 days’ notice in writing.• The landlord can only receive the higher rent for the remainder of the time

you live there (i.e. no retroactive collection of increased rent).Repairs and MaintenanceDuring the lease term, both the landlord and the tenant have maintenance responsibilities.  The landlord is responsible for “habitability”. This means that the landlord is generally responsible for all repairs and maintenance that is required to keep the apartment livable, which include:

• Effective weather protection including broken windows and doors,• Working plumbing, gas and heating facilities• A functioning electrical system• Clean and sanitary premises• Adequate trash receptacles in good repair and floors• Stairways and railings in good repair• Working toilet, wash basin and bathtub/shower• Working smoke detectors

Note: If you have contacted your landlord about certain repairs that fall under the warranty of habitability, and s/he has not made those repairs, specific remedies may be available, such as repairing the problem yourself and deducting the cost from rent, or terminating the lease early without penalty. Come to Student Legal Services for advice.

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The tenant is responsible for:

• Acting to keep communal and apartment areas clean and undamaged• Repairing any damage that resulted from tenant negligence• Using and operating gas and plumbing effectively• Disposing of trash in a sanitary manner• Using each room for its intended use (e.g. not using the bedroom as a

kitchen)SubleasesWhen subleasing, a tenant brings in a subtenant, but is still obligated under the lease. The original tenant is now in the “middle,” acting as a landlord to the subtenant, but still a tenant under the original lease and responsible for fulfilling all tenant obligations under the original lease.

When subleasing, make sure to:

• Discuss your plans with your landlord in advance, EVEN IF your rental agreement does not directly prohibit subleasing.  Remember, unauthorized subletting CAN lead to eviction.

• Understand that the subtenant has only the same rights and responsibilities as you do (for example, month to month rent or pet policy).

• Communicate with the subtenant and discuss the terms of the agreement, as the subtenant is responsible to YOU, not the landlord.

• Ask landlord to approve the sublease by signing under a line titled “Approved by Landlord” at the end of the document.

• To ensure communication and avoid future disputes, put the terms in a written sublease agreement.  The Student Legal Services Web page has a sample form (http://sls.berkeley.edu).

Renewing a LeaseIf your lease is about to end and you would like to continue living there, tell your landlord BEFORE the end of the term. If you do nothing, the lease automatically becomes a month-to-month periodic tenancy (Civil Code Section 1945), but the landlord can potentially terminate upon 30 days’ notice (although this termination right of the landlord is limited in some cities - see below).  If you have a “Fixed term” lease, it can only be renewed automatically by the landlord for the same duration (e.g. a full additional year) if the automatic renewal provision is included in at least 8-point boldface type immediately above the space where you sign the lease (Civil Code Section 1945.5).

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of your lease, refer to the tip sheet “Terminating a Lease” at http://sls.berkeley.edu.

Termination/Eviction by LandlordIf your lease is month-to-month, the Landlord can typically terminate by simply giving you 30 days notice and usually doesn’t have to state any reason. However, ”just cause” for termination is required in some California cities, including Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco.  Consult with SLS if you have questions about whether a termination has “just cause.”

In special cases, the landlord may seek to evict upon three days’ notice if the tenant:

• Failed to pay rent (the tenant can “cure” by paying rent)• Violated provision of lease (the tenant can “cure” by correcting the

violation)• Materially damaged the rental property• Substantially interfered with other tenants• Used the rental property for an illegal purpose

What to do if you receive notice of eviction or terminationFor a 30-day notice (assuming “just cause” is not required, or has been provided): Either make arrangements to move out or, if you want to continue to occupy the rental unit, ask the landlord what you can do to make that possible. IF the landlord does agree to let you stay, make sure this agreement is in writing! Otherwise, you must move out. Make sure you do this within the time permitted; otherwise, the landlord can file an unlawful detainer lawsuit to evict you. Seek outside help or consult with SLS if this is the case.

For a 3-day notice: If your notice is a demand to pay rent, it should specify the amount of rent you owe. You must either: pay the rent that is due, vacate within THREE days, or dispute the landlord’s unlawful detainer action in court if the amount of rent demanded is incorrect.  If your 3-day notice is for something else, the notice should indicate whether you can correct the problem and remain in the unit.  If this IS the case and you want to remain in the unit, you must correct the problem before the third day.  If you can’t, you must either move out or dispute the landlord’s unlawful detainer action.Note: Even if your notice does not indicate whether you

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can correct the problem, you can try to convince your landlord of this solution.

If you feel that your landlord has improperly given you any termination notice, consult with SLS or another lawyer to evaluate your options.

General Advice for Dealing With Your LandlordCommunication. Make sure to try to talk to your landlord often to avoid any problems or to resolve any problems before seeking a legal remedy. Both you and the landlord have the duty to deal with one another “fairly and in good faith.”  If talking with your landlord doesn’t work, there are many services available to help you, such as:

• Local Housing Code Enforcement Agency (In Berkeley: Housing Code Enforcement Program: http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=4152)

• City or Council Rent Control Board (In Berkeley: Rent Stabilization Board: http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/DepartmentHome.aspx?id=9546)

• Student Legal Services (see “Community Legal Resources” tip sheet on particularly the “Landlord-Tenant/Housing Rights” section)

• Some housing agencies also offer mediation services. It is always better to try this method before a lawsuit.

• *The information in this article is general in nature. For questions about related issues, consult with an attorney.  Currently registered UC Berkeley students can call Student Legal Services for an appointment at (510) 642-3916

• Source URL: http://campuslife.berkeley.edu/legal/tipsheet/terminatinglease

• Links:[1] http://sls.berkeley.edu[2] http://campuslife.berkeley.edu/legal/forms/roomate

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Terminating a Lease3

TIP SHEET: TERMINATING A LEASE OR RENTAL AGREEMENT

A lease or rental agreement obligates you to pay rent for the entire period of the agreement, even if you move out early: for example, if you sign a 12-month lease that starts on August 15, but you need to move on June 1 of the following year, you’ll be required to pay rent through mid-August unless you make an alternative arrangement such as one of those described below.

TERMINATING BEFORE THE END OF THE LEASE TERM If you intend to move out early, it is best to contact the landlord as soon as possible to discuss potential alternatives to your continuing to pay rent when you will not be there.  The landlord may have other tenants interested in the premises, and might be happy to replace someone whose lease ends fairly soon with someone who will sign a 12-month lease.

The landlord has a legal obligation under California Civil Code Section 1951.2 to make a reasonable effort to find a replacement tenant.  This requirement is pretty easy to meet: if the landlord puts a “For Rent” sign on the building or posts an ad on craigslist, that’s probably enough.  If you know you will move out early, one way to protect yourself is to seek out potential replacement tenants.  Compile a list of names and include notes that indicate

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how they are responsible and able to pay rent.  Provide this list to the landlord and keep a copy for yourself.

If you move out early, the landlord can keep your security deposit and apply it against any lost rent, including the difference between your rent and the new tenant’s rent if the landlord is unable to rent the premises for the same amount.  The landlord can also sue you (most likely in small claims court) for any remaining amount that you may owe under the lease.  In cities like Berkeley, where there is high demand for rentals, the likelihood that you will be liable for such a deficiency is probably low.

TERMINATING AT THE END OF THE LEASE TERMTypically, if you do not provide a notice of termination at the end of a 12-month lease term, your lease will automatically convert to a month-to-month tenancy that you can terminate at any time upon 30 days’ notice.

When you remain in your apartment until the end of the lease term, or if the original lease term has already ended and you are renting month-to-month, it is a good idea to give your landlord 30 days’ written notice of termination. 

*Note: Some leases may state that the lease will renew automatically if the tenant stays past the end of the lease term.  In the case of a one-year lease, staying for an extra day beyond the one-year term would mean the lease had been renewed for an additional 12 months.  To be enforceable, a provision like this must be in at least eight-point bold type, right above the tenant signature line on the lease.  If the renewal provision does not meet these requirements, you may legally disregard it under Civil

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Code Section 1945.5.

ASSIGNING YOUR LEASE

If you want to move out before the end of the lease term, one option is to assign your lease to someone else.  This transfers the obligations of the tenant under the lease from you to another person, and requires the approval of the landlord. 

SUBLEASING

Another option is to sublease your apartment during the period you won’t be living there.  Under a sublease, you rent your premises to someone else for some portion of your lease term and become the “landlord” of your subtenant.  As a “sublandlord,” you can enforce your subtenant’s obligation to pay you rent under the sublease, but you also remain responsible for all rent due to the landlord even if the subtenant does not pay.  A sublease usually requires the landlord’s approval, even though it does not release you from your responsibility to pay rent and meet the other obligations under the lease.

IMPLIED WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY

Under certain circumstances, you may be able to move out of your residence before the end of the lease term without any further financial obligation to the landlord.  These tend to be more extreme situations where the premises are so unsafe or damaged that they are legally “uninhabitable.”  A rental may be legally uninhabitable if it does not have:

• Effective weather protection (including unbroken windows and

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doors)• Plumbing and heating facilities that are maintained in good

working order• Electrical lighting maintained in good working condition• Hot and cold running water that is connected to an approved

sewage disposal system• Floors, stairways, and railings that are in good repairA rental may also be deemed unfit for occupation if it has conditions such as the following that endanger you or the public:

• Lack of working toilet or bathtub/shower, both in a room that is ventilated and private

• Infestation of insects, vermin, or rodents as determined by a health officer

• Structural hazards such as improper floor, wall, ceiling, or roof supports

• Lack of safe fire or emergency exits that lead to a street or hallway

If you’re living in a residence that is legally uninhabitable, you may have the right to move out and/or seek a reduction in rent (including retroactive reductions) covering the period that the problem was not corrected.  You should document the problem by taking pictures and keeping notes, and notify your landlord of the problem in writing.  If the landlord fails to respond, contact the code enforcement office for the city where you live.  In Berkeley, there is a Rental Housing Safety Program that enables residents to request an inspection (call 510-981-5445). 

WHAT IF ONE ROOMMATE IN A MULTI-TENANT LEASE MOVES OUT?

Sometimes, a roommate situation doesn’t turn out as expected, and one roommate leaves before the lease term has ended (to

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plan ahead for resolving disputes that may arise with roommates, please see our Form Roommate Agreement [2]).  Usually, the departing roommate will still have legal obligations under the lease, and remaining roommate(s) may have potential legal claims against the roommate who moves out.

When you sign a lease with more than one roommate, each of you is “jointly and severally” liable under the contract, meaning that the Landlord can seek to enforce the lease against any one of the tenants individually (for example, by demanding full payment of rent from just one tenant).  This doesn’t typically happen when everything is going smoothly, but joint and several liability comes into play when one roommate moves out of the premises on short notice, and fails to find a replacement tenant to fulfill his/her responsibility to pay the rent.

The roommate who moves out without a replacement is still responsible for his or her share of the rent for the remainder of the lease term, but the Landlord doesn’t have to demand it from the now-gone roommate, and will typically expect the remaining tenants to pay the entire rent.  If the remaining roommate(s) don’t pay the full rent due, the Landlord can potentially evict the remaining roommate(s), first by delivering a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit, and then by filing an action for unlawful detainer in Superior Court.

In most cases, the remaining tenants will have the legal right to seek reimbursement from the departing tenant for his/her share of rent, provided that the remaining tenants also try to “mitigate” their losses by looking for a replacement roommate.  However, actually collecting any money from the departing tenant can be very

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impractical, especially if the relationship between tenants has become strained. Often, the most viable remedy to recover the money owed is Small Claims Court.

If you have a roommate who has moved out before the end of a lease term and refuses to continue paying rent, consider these strategies:

Find a Replacement Roommate:  Whenever feasible, this is the simplest and most complete way to deal with the problem.  A new tenant who takes the place of the departing tenant can cover the rent obligation, leaving no one with extra out-of-pocket expenses.  Ideally, a departing tenant will find a replacement that is acceptable to the remaining tenant(s) before moving out, and if the landlord consents, the departing tenant can assign his/her interest in the lease to the new tenant.  Usually, the landlord’s consent is required to bring in a new tenant, but shouldn’t be too difficult since the landlord wants to ensure that the full rent is paid. Talk to the Landlord/Property Manager:  If a roommate moves out unexpectedly, explain the situation to the landlord or property manager, and ask whether they can offer a reduction in the rent, even if only temporary, while you find a replacement.  The landlord does not have to agree to this, but may consider it in the interest of keeping good tenants, ensuring payment of rent, and avoiding the hassle of a potential eviction.

Offer a Discount:  If the remaining tenant(s) are having trouble finding a replacement, they might consider offering the additional space at a rent lower than what the departing

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tenant was paying.  This is not ideal for the remaining tenants, because they will have to collect the difference from the previous tenant or pay it themselves (unless the landlord agrees to a rent reduction) - but it can reduce the initial out-of-pocket losses of the remaining tenants.  For example, if the previous tenant was paying $700/month, it may be better to collect $500 per month from a new tenant than to spend two months finding a replacement while the spot remains empty.]

 

*The information in this article is general in nature. For questions about related issues, consult with an attorney.  Currently registered UC Berkeley students can call Student Legal Services for an appointment at (510) 642-3916

Source URL: http://campuslife.berkeley.edu/legal/tipsheet/terminatinglease

Links:[1] http://sls.berkeley.edu[2] http://campuslife.berkeley.edu/legal/forms/roomate

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