Quick answer

To call your landlord or property manager in another language, install AI Call, choose your language and theirs, and dial their regular number from the app. AI Call translates both sides of the call live, and a transcript shows the conversation in both languages. Your landlord just answers the phone. For anything you agree on, follow up in writing.

Emergency? For a gas leak, fire, flooding, or anyone in danger, get to safety and call emergency services directly (911 in the US). Do not use a translation app to report an emergency.

Common reasons tenants call a landlord

  • Repairs: no heat or hot water, a leak, a broken lock, an appliance that stopped working
  • Rent: confirming the amount, the due date, or how to pay; asking for a few extra days
  • Lease questions: renewal, moving out, notice periods, adding a roommate
  • Access: scheduling a repair visit or an inspection
  • Deposits: asking when and how your security deposit will be returned

Before you call: what to prepare

  1. Your address and unit number, said exactly as it appears on your lease.
  2. A one-sentence summary of why you are calling: "The kitchen sink has been leaking since Monday night."
  3. Dates and details: when the problem started, what you already tried, photos you can send afterward.
  4. Your availability for a repair visit (days and times).
  5. Your lease nearby, in case they ask about a clause or a date.

Step-by-step: calling your landlord with AI Call

  1. Open AI Call and set your language and your landlord's language (for example Spanish and English).
  2. Dial the landlord's or property manager's number from the app. They receive a normal phone call.
  3. Start with your name, address, and unit: "Hello, this is Ana from 24 Oak Street, apartment 3B."
  4. Explain the issue in short, complete sentences, one point at a time.
  5. Let them answer fully before you speak again. Translation timing depends on your connection, the language pair, and how people speak.
  6. Watch the live transcript to check dates, times, and amounts.
  7. Before you hang up, repeat the plan: "So the plumber will come Thursday between 9 and 12?"

What to say: useful phrases

  • "I am calling to report a repair problem in my apartment."
  • "It started on [day]. It is getting worse."
  • "When can someone come to fix it? I am available on [days]."
  • "Can you confirm that in a text message or email?"
  • "What is the best way to send you photos?"

After the call: put it in writing

A phone call is fast, but a written record protects both sides. Send a short message such as: "Thank you for speaking with me today. As discussed, the plumber will come Thursday between 9 and 12 to fix the kitchen sink leak." Many leases require repair requests or notices in writing, so check yours.

Honest limits

  • Not for emergencies. Call emergency services directly.
  • Not legal advice. AI Call translates what people say. For disputes, deposits, or eviction notices, contact a local tenant organization or legal aid office.
  • Not a certified interpreter. If a court, housing agency, or formal hearing is involved, ask for a qualified interpreter.

Is it free?

AI Call is free to download, and new users get one free translated call of up to 2 minutes to try it (to phone numbers in the US, Canada, or the UK). After that, calls use credits from a subscription or credit pack bought in the app; prices depend on your plan, app store, and country.

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