Leases Attorneys

What Is A Lease?
A lease or rental agreement is a legal contract between a landlord and tenant. The agreement gives the tenant the right to use and occupy the rental property for a specified period of … more
I Have Been Renting A Room For The Last Six Months But I Never Signed A Lease – Do I Still Have A Legal Right To Occupy The Room Even Though I Never Signed A Lease?
Yes. Although a written lease is beneficial to protect the rights of both parties, oral agreements are valid where the lease period is for no more than one year. A lease for a period that … more
If Oral Leases Are Valid For A Lease Under A Year – Then Why Do I Need A Written Lease?
A written lease makes terms clear to both parties whereas future disputes in an oral lease may be difficult to resolve due to uncertainty to the terms of the agreement. A written lease … more
If I Do Make An Oral Lease – What Terms Should I Discuss With My Future Landlord?
An oral lease requires both parties to agree to specific terms. In most states, oral agreements require the parties to agree on: Duration of tenancy (no more than one year) Specified area … more
What Terms Should Be Included In A Written Lease?
A written agreement should include all terms that are required under a lease and other specified terms that may be otherwise material or ambiguous unless put in writing. Common written leases … more

EPA Fact Sheet on Lead Paint Disclosure
This form from the Environmental Protection Agency provides information about federal laws that require landlords to disclose information about … more

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