A bonus of a written lease is that it documents the terms of the business relationship in case the contract is questioned.

Absent a certificate of occupancy, the landlord is generally prohibited from recovering rent — but the specifics of your case matter.

Q: My husband and I are in a situation with previous tenants of our rental home in Hennepin County. The tenants moved in at the end of August, stayed a few days, then left the property without going ...

What rights do tenants have without a lease? Very few. Before a tenant moves into an apartment or a rental property, usually there’s a lease involved and they’ve signed on the dotted line. However, ...

Lease renewals are one of the most profitable leasing transactions for landlords. As most tenants look to renew their lease to avoid the disruption associated with a relocation and as landlords ...

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 an immensely practical document full of crucial ...

When it comes to leases, there are two points of view as to what is preferable: those of the owners and tenants. Let’s talk about the differences and the pros and cons of both views. When signing a ...

I have a lease-to-own agreement with my tenant. Now a different person is serious about buying my house. Can I sell it? - Brenda Dear Brenda, This is a delicate one. Based on the structure of most ...

Curbed University delivers insider tips and non-boring advice on how to buy, sell, or rent a home or apartment. Additional questions welcomed to [email protected]. Up now, tenants' rights and the ...