Contracts & Leases: The Basics
Ah, the good old days when deals where made on a handshake! Today it is in the best interest of both the landlord and the tenant to have everything about the rental and tenancy agreement spelled out clearly in writing. These agreements describe and protect both the rights and obligations of both parties eliminating confusion that could lead to unpleasant disputes. Read more

Four Things to Know About Rental Agreements & Leases
1. Get help writing up your rental or lease agreement, especially if you are new to the business. You don’t have to hire help, you can find adequate standard agreements for sale in many office supply stores, book stores, and local government agencies or right here on Apartments.com.Sometimes the lender that financed your rental property may have materials you may use as well. Read more

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