Indonesian · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Housing in Indonesian: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Indonesian words for housing are UU Sewa Properti (Property Rental Law), kenaikan sewa (rent increase) and penggusuran (eviction). The full Indonesian housing phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Indonesian vocabulary for housing, with example sentences and English translations. This is B2 (Upper Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Indonesian to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key housing vocabulary
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| UU Sewa Properti | Property Rental Law |
| kenaikan sewa | rent increase |
| penggusuran | eviction |
| penghentian kontrak | contract termination |
| kompensasi | compensation |
| penjamin | guarantor |
| IMB | Building Construction Permit (Izin Mendirikan Bangunan) |
| sertifikat kepemilikan | ownership certificate |
| pengelola gedung | building management |
| aturan gedung | building regulations |
Example sentences
Pemilik ingin menaikkan sewa.
The owner wants to raise the rent.
Penggusuran harus melalui proses hukum.
Eviction must go through legal process.
Pemilik meminta penjamin.
The owner requests a guarantor.
Saya menuntut kompensasi penggusuran tidak adil.
I am claiming compensation for unfair eviction.
Hubungi pengelola gedung untuk perbaikan.
Contact building management for repairs.
Semua penghuni harus mematuhi aturan gedung.
All residents must follow building regulations.
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