Leases and Rental Agreements

Sample Letter to Landlord Suggesting Potential Tenants

If you need to break your lease and move out early, ideally you can work something out with your landlord; in such cases you'll want to get it in wr...

Sample Agreement Regarding Cancellation of Lease

If you plan to move out before the end of a lease term, notify your landlord as soon as possible.

Sample Agreement with Landlord: Partial Rent Payments

On occasion, you may be short of money to pay your full rent on time.

Sample Letter to Landlord: Permission to Add a Roommate

If you want a friend to move in to your rental unit, it’s a good idea to check with your landlord first.

Pet Deposits and Fees

Landlords have the right to prohibit all pets, or to restrict the type (such as cats only), number, or size of pets or dog breeds allowed. Federal l...

Whether to Use a Lease or Rental Agreement

Renting your property without a clear rental agreement or lease is an invitation for trouble. The landlord-tenant relationship is complicated today, w...

Top Ten Legal Mistakes That Can Sink Your Landlord Business

Being a successful landlord requires lots of practical know-how, business moxie, and familiarity with the market. Until about 30 years ago, the law di...

Ten Terms to Include in Your Lease or Rental Agreement

A lease or rental agreement sets out the rules landlords and tenants agree to follow in their rental relationship. It is a legal contract, as well as ...

Smart Landlord Policies for Pet-Friendly Rentals

Many landlords allow tenants to keep pets in their rentals. They do so because they love pets, or see benefits to their property -- like a broader poo...

Pets Caught in Foreclosure -- Landlords Can Help

The foreclosure crisis has affected not only homeowners, but their pets, too. Suddenly faced with the need to find a rental, many ex-homeowners are tu...