Rental Forms

It's not just the content of a lease that's important for a successful tenancy. The way a landlord handles the leasing process also impacts rental income. That's why it's important to adopt a few safeguards: 1. Timing matters when it comes to signing a lease. Don't...

Washington, DC landlords soon may be subject to limits on how much they can charge for late fees. This is the latest example of how unpopular landlord late fees are with local lawmakers and judges. The move comes after tenant advocates successfully argued that...

Built into nearly every tenancy agreement is a paragraph that deals with assignments and sublets. It's important for landlords to understand the impact of these provisions when handling tenant issues. Landlord Responsibilities: Assignments, Sublets, Early Terminations...

Could you afford to lose $13,000? $20,000? $45,000? These are examples of fines levied against landlords for failing to provide tenants with lead paint disclosure forms. It is important to note that these fines are not conditioned upon actual injury. Should an...

The rental business would be significantly simpler if there were one universal lease agreement form that could be used in every situation. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Because lease agreements must address the specific rental property and the particular...

If only there was one lease agreement that would work perfectly for every landlord and every rental property. But in fact, lease agreements must be tailored to the individual rental property and the individual landlord's policy preferences. That can create confusion...

There is a phrase you see in virtually every lease agreement, yet you probably don't notice it: "residential use only." As straightforward as that language may seem, even landlords tend to skip over it and fail to discuss this point with new tenants. Perhaps that's...

No landlord sets out to break the law, but that easily can happen if you don't have the right lease agreement. That's because there's an ongoing power struggle between the freedom to enter into contracts, and the letter of landlord tenant law. The right balance must...

Lease disputes can be a costly mistake for landlords. While it's great to have a lease that protects your rights, what's better is having a lease that helps you avoid a dispute in the first place. Here are three ways to improve your lease agreement in order to...

When it comes to the myriad of lease agreement forms available to landlords, rules of interpretation are the common thread. Each state has its own quirks, and local rules may require special lease add-ons, which can make the leasing process confusing. That's why...