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Where can I find a lease agreement that complies with Arizona laws?

I own a furnished Condo in Goodyear Arizona. I need a lease agreement that complies with Arizona laws and regulations. Lease term is a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 24 months. Which form is right for me?

04/04/2007 | Category » Residential Lease  State » AZ  #2595
Where can I find a lease for one apartment with three tenants all being held equally responsible?

Trying to find a sample lease for 3 separate students in one apartment. Should each have a separate lease? How do I state if one leaves the others are still resposible for the total monthly sum?

04/11/2007 | Category » Residential Lease  State » VA  #2965
Is an unsigned lease for apartment rental enforceable by the landlord?

Is an unsigned lease for apartment rental enforceable by the landlord? More specific, if the lease is for 2 parties and 1 did not sign, how does the landlord enforce, breaking of the lease or abandonment for the lessee that did not sign?

04/17/2007 | Category » Residential Lease  State » CA  #3146
What are my options if my brother is not honoring the lease agreement he signed with me?

My dad gave my sister and me a house and land. She has the back of the land with a trailer; I have the house. My brother wanted to buy my house, so I typed a contract saying I will sell my brother the house and he is to pay me each month $350.00 and pay taxes and he is to bring m...

05/08/2007 | Category » Residential Lease  State » TN  #4175
Rights regarding Cleaning Fees

What is a tenants rights when charged a cleaning fee when the premises was left as it was given to them?

10/16/2007 | Category » Residential Lease  State » OR  #10325
Are you required to have a mold disclosure form with a residential lease?

Are you required to have a mold disclosure form with a residential lease?

10/16/2007 | Category » Residential Lease  State » IL  #10388
Repossession of Apartment by Landlord after Tenant Abandonment

I have a resident that paid September rent, then left "to visit friends" the second week in September. Around the end of September I received "stop payment" notice of tenant's check. October remains unpaid, have not seen tenant. I gave notice for nonpayment of rent, but have no w...

10/31/2007 | Category » Residential Lease  State » TX  #11305
Interrupton of Shared Utilities by Landlord

I live in Texas and I have to share my utilities with two other dwellings. My landlord will not separate them and they will not pay their part of the bill.

11/12/2007 | Category » Residential Lease  State » VT  #12091
Can I Make a Counter Claim Against former Landlord and Appeal Charges for Rent and Damages

I was recently sued by my former landlord for back rent and damages and he did win in small claims court. I want to know if I have any right to appeal based on damage charges not being given to me until ten months after I vacated the premises and the fact that I only received cr...

11/15/2007 | Category » Residential Lease  State » WI  #12288
Can Tenant hold Tenant at Will's Personal Property in Lieu of Rent

Three months ago my son moved in with some friends. Their residence was a house they were renting. They offered to let my son live upstairs without a written rental agreement between them. My son and his friends recently had a falling out and my son was asked to move out. It was ...

12/04/2007 | Category » Residential Lease  State » WA  #13368
Terms to Break Month to Month Rental Agreement in Nevada

How much notice does a tenant need to give that they are moving out in a month to month rental agreement in Nevada?

12/12/2007 | Category » Residential Lease  State » NV  #13781
What Rights Does a Landlord Have After the Tenants Abandon Rental Property

What rights does a landlord have after the tenants abandon the rental property?

12/12/2007 | Category » Residential Lease  State » TX  #13800
What Is A Landlord's Duty For Making Proper Repairs

I am living in a duplex and have had multiple instances where I cannot get proper repairs. It took approximately 3 months for the from door to be repaired; it would not lock. Also, I am unable to open the garage door and the dishwasher has not been repaired. I have called for the...

12/27/2007 | Category » Residential Lease  State » WI  #14294
When Is Rental Property Legally Considered Vacant

My tenant gave notice which was up on 12/31/07. He hasn't returned the keys as of today; when I inspected the property on 1/2/08, he was still cleaning a very dirty premises. Is the property legally vacant when his furniture is out, when he returns the key, or when he says it i...

01/08/2008 | Category » Residential Lease  State » CA  #14563
Rental Agreement For Residential Property That Is Used As The Dwelling Of The Tenant

I rent a room from an owner occupied home that is a month to month lease. I was given a 30 day notice by the owner on the 8th of January. I have found a new place to live and will be moving out by the weekend. Would I be entitled to a prorate for the rent not used for the month o...

01/10/2008 | Category » Residential Lease  State » CA  #14603

A Residential Lease form, Agreement or Contract, as they are sometimes named, is a lease agree...

What is a residential lease?

06/26/2009 | Category » Residential Lease  State » ALL  #17213