Lease Terms & Security Deposit

Items to look for in lease from tenant`s perspective

Military Clause upon PCS or ETS, lease becomes void upon 30 days notice to landlord
Landlord`s obligation to allow quiet enjoyment of premises
Landlord`s obligation to make repairs not caused by Tenant`s negligence
Tenant`s right to return of security deposit security deposit kept in escrow account until lease is terminated
Pet Deposit / Pet Issues
30 days written notice required before vacating premises

Q: The Lease Agreement
A: For the lease agreement to be binding the landlord must sign and his signature must be witnessed. The tenant does not need to sign for the lease to be binding, … More
Q: Types Of Tenancies
A: Tenancy at will: When there is no specified time for the lease it is considered to be an at will tenancy which means that the lease can be terminated by ten days … More
Q: Tenant Obligations
A: Tenants must use property only for purposes specified in the lease (i.e., if tenant wants to conduct business on residential property, the landlord must agree to it). … More
Q: Landlord Obligations
A: Leased property is not warrantied to be safe or suitable for occupation, so long as there is no fraud, false representations, or knowing concealment of defects. … More
Q: Changes/ Modifications Of The Lease
A: Changes to the lease that are agreed upon by both parties do not have to be in writing, though proof of an oral agreement is difficult to make. When a lessor buys land … More
Q: Breach Of Lease
A: LANDLORD BREACHTENANT`S REMEDIES Tenants have the right to sue when landlord causes injuries to them by making negligent repairs. In addition, if a landlord … More
Q: Eviction/ Holdover Proceedings
A: On the expiration of a lease the tenant has a duty to peacefully surrender leased premises. If he neglects or refuses to do so landlord may at his option treat him as … More