10 phrasal verbs used when renting an apartment

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Examples
Move in	To start living in a new residence	I'm planning to move in next week. We moved in together after getting married. They moved in last month and are still settling. She moved in with her best friend to split the rent. Students often move in together to save money.
Move out	To leave a residence	We need to move out by the end of the month. They moved out of their old apartment last week. He moved out after an argument with his roommate. The tenants are moving out due to a rent increase. She plans to move out once she finds a new place.
Sign up	To register or enroll, often for a service or agreement	We need to sign up for the lease agreement. They signed up for a year-long lease. She signed up for utilities as soon as she moved in. He signed up for renter's insurance for extra protection. Students signed up for the apartment lottery.
Check out	To leave a hotel or rental accommodation	We have to check out by noon tomorrow. They checked out of the Airbnb early. He checked out after a week of staying with friends. The guests checked out and left the keys on the counter. She checked out of the hotel and headed to the airport.
Renew	To extend the duration of an agreement	We need to renew the lease for another year. They renewed their rental contract for six months. She renewed her lease despite the rent increase. He's planning to renew the agreement for another term. We can renew the lease if everything goes smoothly.
Back out	To withdraw from an agreement or commitment	They backed out of the rental agreement at the last minute. We can't back out now; we've already signed the lease. She backed out of the deal after finding a better apartment. He regrets backing out of the lease; now he's struggling to find a place. They're worried the landlord might back out of the deal.
Pay off	To pay the full amount owed, often to end an agreement	We need to pay off the remaining rent before moving out. They paid off the lease early to avoid penalties. She paid off the utilities before leaving the apartment. He paid off the rent for the entire year in advance. We can pay off the lease if we decide to leave early.
Check in	To arrive and register at a hotel or rental accommodation	We need to check in before 3 p.m. They checked in late due to a delayed flight. She checked in early to get a good room. He forgot to check in at the front desk. We can check in online before arriving.
Move up	To relocate to a higher or better place	We plan to move up to a bigger apartment next year. They moved up to a penthouse after their promotion. She moved up in the building to get a better view. He's hoping to move up in the housing market soon. We're considering moving up to a more upscale neighborhood.