Live-in landlord

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What it really means

A landlord who lives in the same property as the people renting rooms. Adverts may say "living with live-in landlord". Ask about house rules, guests and kitchen use before agreeing.

Chinese explanation

与租客同住一套房的房东。广告可能写"与房东同住"。同意入住前，先问清家规、访客政策和厨房使用规则。

Example conversation

A: The advert mentions a live-in landlord. B: Ask about guests and quiet hours before you commit.

A：广告里提到房东同住。 B：签约前先问清访客和安静时间的规定。

What you could say back

“Are there any house rules I should know about?”

Related phrases

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