landlord - a person who rents a living space to others
rent - a payment made for a place to live
garage - a building or indoor space used for parking or storing vehicles
crumbling - breaking or falling apart into small pieces
ceiling - the upper interior surface of a room
temporary - lasting for only a limited period; not permenent
nun - a woman who is a member of a religious community
nailed - firmly fixed in place with nails or other fasteners
peeling - coming off in thin pieces or strips
swollen - enlarged or expanded due to pressure or moisture
rob - to steal
basement - a room or area built underground
laundromat - a self-service facility where people can wash and dry clothes
curb - the raised edge of a sidewalk or road
fix - to repair or make something work properly
pipes - a long, hallow cylinder used to transport water or gas
