How to communicate with Airbnb hosts in English?

Yes, it's still available! I can show you the place this Saturday at 2 PM. The rent is $1,800 per month. Can you tell me a little about yourself?

是的，还有空！这周六下午2点可以带你看。月租1800美元。能简单介绍一下你自己吗？

Rent includes water and trash pickup. You'll need to set up your own electricity, gas, and internet. There's also a $50 monthly fee for building amenities — that covers the gym, rooftop terrace, and package locker.

租金包含水费和垃圾处理。你需要自己开通电、燃气和网络。还有每月50美元的楼栋设施费——包括健身房、楼顶露台和快递柜。

It's a pretty safe area. There's good street lighting and the building has a secured entrance with a key fob. We also have security cameras in the parking garage and lobby. I'd say it's one of the safer neighborhoods in the city.

这是一个比较安全的区域。路灯充足，楼有刷卡门禁。停车场和大堂都有安保摄像头。我觉得这是城里比较安全的社区之一。

Cats are welcome! We do require a $300 pet deposit, which is refundable if there's no damage. Dogs under 25 pounds are also allowed, but there's an additional $25 monthly pet rent. No exotic animals though.

猫可以！我们需要300美元的宠物押金，如果没有损坏可以退。25磅以下的狗也可以，但要额外每月25美元的宠物租金。不允许养异宠。

There's underground parking — one spot is included with the apartment. Additional spots are $100 per month. There's also street parking, but it's metered during weekdays. See you Saturday!

有地下停车场——公寓带一个车位。额外车位每月100美元。街边也可以停但工作日要投币。周六见！

Great! First, I'll need to run a background check and credit check. You'll need to fill out an application and provide proof of income — usually two recent pay stubs or a bank statement. There's a $50 non-refundable application fee.

太好了！首先，我需要做背景调查和信用调查。你需要填一份申请表并提供收入证明——通常是最近两个月的工资单或银行流水。申请费50美元，不可退。

That's not uncommon for international tenants. In that case, I can accept a larger security deposit — typically an extra month's rent — or a co-signer who has good credit. You could also provide a reference letter from your employer.

这对国际租户来说很常见。这种情况我可以接受更大的押金——通常多一个月租金——或者一个信用良好的担保人。你也可以提供雇主的推荐信。

The lease is 12 months. Here are the main points: rent is due on the first of each month. There's a $75 late fee after the 5th. You'll need renter's insurance — that's typically $15 to $30 a month. Early termination requires 60 days' notice and a penalty equal to two months' rent.

租约是12个月。主要条款：每月1号交租。5号之后有75美元的滞纳金。你需要买租客保险——通常每月15到30美元。提前终止需要提前60天通知并支付两个月租金的违约金。

Renter's insurance covers your personal belongings if there's theft, fire, or water damage. It also covers liability — like if someone gets injured in your apartment. Most people get it through Lemonade or State Farm. As for the rent, I can offer $1,750 if you sign an 18-month lease instead of 12.

租客保险保障你的个人物品在被盗、火灾或水灾时的损失。也保障责任——比如有人在你公寓受伤。大多数人通过 Lemonade 或 State Farm 买。至于租金，如果你签18个月而不是12个月，我可以给1750美元。

The apartment will be ready on the 1st. Before move-in, you'll need to pay first month's rent, last month's rent, and the security deposit — that's $5,250 total. I accept certified checks or bank transfers. No cash, no Venmo for the initial payment. We'll do a walk-through together on move-in day to document the condition of the apartment.

公寓1号可以入住。搬入前需要支付第一个月租金、最后一个月租金和押金——总共5250美元。我接受银行支票或转账。首次付款不收现金，也不收 Venmo。搬入当天我们会一起检查公寓记录房屋状况。