Renting an Apartment in Vancouver

source: Susan Bates
--Excuse me, are you the manager?
--Yes.
--Do you have an apartment for rent?
--Yes, 106 is available. Would you like to see it?
--Yes, I would. How many bedrooms are there?
--It's a two-bedroom unit.
--That's perfect, just the right size.
--Good, let's go and have a look.
--Sure.
--So, this is the living room.
--It's nice and bright. Did you have it painted recently?
--Yes, I did.
--And how much is the rent?
--It's $550 a month.
--I see. Are the utilities included in the rent?
--No, you have to pay for your own light and heat.
--Okay. So can I look around?
--Sure. Go ahead. If you have any questions, ask me.
--Thanks.
--Well, the bedrooms are nice and large. But the kitchen is quite small.
--Did you notice the dishwasher?
--A dishwasher! No, I didn't notice it. That's great. Well, I really like this place. Can I put my name down?
--Sure. Is it just for you?
--No, I'll be sharing it with a friend.
--Do you both work?
--We both go to school and work part-time. I am sure we can afford this place.
--Is this the first time you've rented an apartment?
--No, I've rented an apartment before.
--Okay.
--So can I put my name and phone number down?
--Go ahead.
--My name is Tomoko Yamamoto, that's Y-a-m-a-m-o-t-o. And my phone number is 437-9843.
--Okay. Do you have references?
--Yes. Would you like the number of my supervisor at work?
--Sure. How long have you worked there?
--Two years. My supervisor's name is Amy Chang. And her phone number is 431-8976.
--Okay.
--So, when will you let me know?
--In a couple of days. I have to check your references.
--Great. And when is the apartment available?
--End of the month.
--That's perfect! So you'll get back to me?
--In a few days.
--Well, thanks.
--You're welcome.