Move-in date

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What it really means

The day your tenancy starts and you can collect the keys. Rent is usually charged from this date even if you arrive later, so try to match it to your travel plans.

Chinese explanation

租约开始、可以拿钥匙的日子。房租通常从这一天开始计算，即使你晚些才入住，所以尽量与行程安排一致。

Example conversation

A: When’s your move-in date? B: The 1st of September — I pick up the keys that morning.

A：你哪天入住？ B：9月1号——那天早上去拿钥匙。

What you could say back

“Is there any flexibility on the move-in date?”

Related phrases

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Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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