period of time?

#1 18-Jan-2005, 14:28

Hello,
We are two Danish girls who are writing an English paper. Is it possible to write "Apartments for rent for a longer period" or should it be "Apartments for rent for a longer period of time"? Hope you can help.

Yours sincerely,
Trine and Christine

**Tdol** · #2 19-Jan-2005, 03:30

Apartments for long-term lease/rent
??

**RonBee** · #3 20-Jan-2005, 01:14

I would say, for example:

I am renting the apartment for a longer time.

(In British English an apartment is a flat.)

**Tdol** · #4 20-Jan-2005, 02:19

Iwas looking at it as a phrase for an advert.

**RonBee** · #5 20-Jan-2005, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdol

Iwas looking at it as a phrase for an advert.

Undoubtedly. "Apartments for rent for a longer period of time" is, however, a phrase that is totally foreign to me. I am used to seeing only "Apartments for rent (or lease)". It would be nice if our question posers could provide a more detailed explanation of what they are looking for.

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