Surprise Construction Zone

Your work-from-home sanctuary becomes a nightmare when unannounced renovations start in your building. With critical client meetings scheduled and deadlines looming, you must navigate both your professional obligations and your tenant rights while industrial drilling threatens your sanity and livelihood.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Remote Software Developer on Final Project Deadline

Conversation Partner

Property Manager Victoria Stone

Setting

Your home office desk, surrounded by drywall dust, with visible cracks forming on the wall as industrial drilling shakes the building

Location

Silvercrest Apartments, Unit 4B

Learning Objectives

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Secure written documentation of renovation schedule and scope

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Negotiate quiet hours during critical work meetings

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Either obtain temporary relocation assistance or rent reduction

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“I see you've been attempting to contact maintenance about the renovation noise. As per section 7.3 of your lease agreement, management reserves the right to conduct necessary improvements. Is there something specific you'd like to discuss?”

This is how Property Manager Victoria Stone's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#710

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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📊Instant feedback on your performance
🎓Learn from your mistakes

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