1.
A: Hi. I wanted to talk to you about the letter we received about fumigating the building.
B: Yes, I would be happy to help you with that. What do you need to know?
A: Do we have to leave our apartment on the day they do it?
B: You will have to vacate your apartment for a 36-hour period.
A: Will you be paying for our hotel room?
B: Yes, I will be paying for all the rooms.
A: What if I want to stay at a different hotel?
B: I received a group rate at this hotel, but I will pay the equivalent price if you bring me a receipt.
A: What if I stay with friends?
B: If you do not stay in a hotel, I will give you fifty dollars for the inconvenience.
A: Is there anything else we have to do?
B: Yes, your letter also mentions what food you need to remove.
2.
A: Good morning. I had some questions about the fumigation letter we received.
B: I am here to answer your questions. What do you need clarification on?
A: Will I have to find somewhere else to go on that day?
B: You cannot stay in your apartment for 36 hours while it is being fumigated.
A: Are you going to pay us for the hotel room you mentioned in your letter?
B: The rooms have already been reserved and paid for.
A: If I don't like that hotel, can I stay somewhere else?
B: I got a great deal at this hotel, but you can choose a room of equal or less value at another hotel.
A: I have my pets to think of and I'd rather stay with my parents.
B: You will be given fifty dollars for the night.
A: What else do we need to think about?
B: The letter also tells you about storing and removing your food.
3.
A: Hello. Could you help me understand a few things about the fumigation letter?
B: It would be my pleasure to help you. What is your question?
A: Can I still stay in my apartment while they are doing this?
B: You and your pets will have to leave your apartment for 36 hours.
A: Are you putting us up in the hotel you mentioned, or do we have to pay for it?
B: We will be paying for the rooms.
A: Do I have a choice as to what hotel I stay in?
B: If you want to switch hotels, just bring me the receipt and I will reimburse you for the same amount of money that I would have spent on you.
A: I think I might just go stay with my boyfriend.
B: If you have another place to stay, you will get fifty dollars for the night.
A: What other safety precautions do we need to take?
B: The letter you received includes a checklist that tells you how to store your food.
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