Signing a Lease or Rental Agreement

The Basics of Leases and Rental Agreements More

Learn the difference between a lease and rental agreement, how to set key terms and policies regarding roommates, pets and other issues, and find the best rental forms.

Leases and Rental Agreements FAQ
What you need to know to create a legally valid lease or rental agreement.

Adding a Roommate to the Lease or Rental Agreement
Get your landlord's approval before a new person moves in.

Smart Landlord Policies for Pet-Friendly Rentals
A pet agreement can reduce a landlord's risks in a pet-friendly building. Here's what to include in the agreement.

Providing Tenants Required Disclosures

Lead Disclosures for Rental Property FAQ
Landlords must disclose lead-based paint or hazards before renting or renovating property, and may be held liable for tenant health problems resulting from lead.

Mold in Rentals: Landlord Liability, Responsibility, and Prevention
Learn about mold in rental units -- your landlord's liability for mold problems, how to get rid of mold, and how to prevent mold in the first place.

Preparing a State Specific Lease or Rental Agreement More

State by State Lease Lease and Rental Agreement Terms and Forms

Questions on Signing a Lease or Rental Agreement

What does "last month's rent" really mean?

Can I evict a tenant to rent the place to my daughter?

Can I put tenants' security deposits in my checking account?

Are tenants entitled to a rent receipt?

How do I enforce my 'no pets' policy?

How do I divide damages between departing cotenants?

Can my tenant break the lease just because of noise from upstairs?

How do I kick out one roommate but not the other?

Shouldn't the apartment have been cleaned before we moved in?