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Renting a Room in Taiwan: Key Words & Safety Tips
Key words
| English | 中文 |
|---|---|
| Rent | 租金 |
| Deposit | 押金 |
| Building management fee | 管理費 |
| Rental contract | 租約 |
| Handover inspection | 點交 |
| Receipt | 收據 |
Tips to stay safe
- Ask for a written contract and keep a copy
- At the 點交 (when moving in and out), check the condition of the room with the landlord and take photos of everything
- Ask for a receipt (收據) every time you pay rent or a deposit
- Ask about the electricity price per 度 (kWh). Some landlords use their own meter
- Ask how many months of deposit are needed and when it will be returned
Problem with your landlord? Keep all your evidence (contract, receipts, photos, chats). This information is general, not legal advice.
Official sources
This information is general and can change at any time. Always check the official sources, or call 1955 (free, 24 hours, English available).