Posts Tagged ‘Rental Agreement’

Are you thinking about subletting your apartment to someone while you’re away? It’s a great opportunity to earn additional income if your lease agreement allows it. Here are 5 factors to consider before you let someone move into your personal space: 1. Legal Protections The number one factor to consider is whether you are legally […] read more

Many people end up with roommate situations that don’t last the length of the lease they signed. Changing the names on the rental agreement is possible, provided you follow the appropriate steps.  It’s not as easy to switch housemates as asking one to move out and another to move in. The landlord has to give […] read more

Finding apartments for rent short term is truly a specialized market, but you can find them with a little extra searching. You would think this simple concept would be everywhere in the world of leasing-“I apply, I pay my rental amount, and I sign a lease for the term I need, right?” Not so fast! Finding Short […] read more

Rental history is one of the primary things that your landlord will look at when you fill out a rental application. Your rental history can affect you positively or negatively. What is a Rental History? A rental history is a record of your previous rental experiences (of importance to your landlords). Each time you apply […] read more

When you decide to take on a roommate, there are some things you should consider before you sign a lease. Among them are considerations as to what happens if the roommate leaves, hanging you with the responsibility of the rent. Be on the Same Page You should always spell out every detail when you are […] read more

Before you sign a lease agreement, or any legal document for that matter, you should read it carefully. Once you have read it, read it again. It is a legal document, and you need to understand every single clause within the document, because once you sign it becomes binding and forms an agreement between you […] read more

An apartment rental agreement is a written or oral short-term tenancy agreement between you, as a renter, and a landlord. It is automatically renewed at the end of the period (usually 30-days), unless you or your landlord terminate it by written notice. This agreement creates a legal relationship (a contract) between the two of you. […] read more

So you’ve found that perfect apartment, and now the last step is to sign the rental contract. Before signing the rental contract, there are 5 questions that you must ask the landlord. Make sure that you are comfortable with the landlord’s responses before signing. 1 – What Are the Terms of the Security Deposit? The […] read more

Look in any newspaper these days and you'll see a whole list of foreclosures. Not all of those foreclosures are just affecting homeowners, though. Some of those houses were rentals, making life suddenly harder for tenants. If your landlord is losing your apartment, condo or house in a foreclosure, you still have some options. read more