Vanishing Roommate Crisis
Your roommate Jake vanished three days ago, leaving his share of the $2400 rent unpaid. Tomorrow is the final deadline, and your landlord, Mr. Kovacs, has zero tolerance for late payments. With only $800 in your account and no way to reach Jake, you're facing possible eviction in the middle of winter.
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Struggling Graphic Designer, 3 months into first lease
Conversation Partner
Mr. Kovacs (Building Owner)
Setting
Dimly lit lobby of a pre-war apartment building, security cameras watching, late evening
Location
Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Learning Objectives
Secure extension without penalties
Discover what happened to Jake
Avoid eviction notice on record
About This Scenario
Your roommate Jake vanished three days ago, leaving his share of the $2400 rent unpaid. Tomorrow is the final deadline, and your landlord, Mr. Kovacs, has zero tolerance for late payments. With only $800 in your account and no way to reach Jake, you're facing possible eviction in the middle of winter.
How It Starts
“I've been trying to reach you since this morning. It's 9PM now, and tomorrow's rent is still pending. Your roommate Jake's phone is disconnected. You do realize this puts you in breach of lease, yes?”
This is how Mr. Kovacs (Building Owner)'s greeting will start.
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