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Subletting a house or apartment
Subletting a house or apartment allows another tenant to take over responsibility for a lease, although not all lease agreements allow it.
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What is the difference between a lease assignment and subletting a lease?
What is the difference between a lease assignment and subletting a lease?
Play Video Written by attorney Neil Scott Greenbaum
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Sublease Primer
Sublease Benefits A tenant (the "Prime Lessee") that has signed a lease for a term of years remains liable on its obligations under the lease (the "Pr...
Written by attorney Blake Dean Bringgold
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Negotiating a Commercial Lease? Be Sure to Address These Issues
The Lease Commencement Date Commercial leases typically will provide a rent commencement date, which may be the same as the lease commencement date. O...
Written by attorney Elroy Schneider
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Tips for renting a house or apartment
When you understand the basics of how to rent a house, from researching what’s available to reading your lease, the process can be almost painless.
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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10 terms every lease agreement should have
A standard rental agreement or lease will state the duration of the agreement, rules about how the tenant uses the space, and all associated costs.
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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Lease terms to include when renting
In a lease agreement, it is important to include terms defining the rent and deposit amounts, pets policies, guest rules, and the duration of the leas...
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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How to sublet a rental
Subletting an apartment can be a good alternative to breaking a lease if you need to move, as long as it’s allowed by your lease agreement.
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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15 key terms to know about landlord-tenant law
Understanding these key terms from landlord-tenant law can help you protect your rights, whether you’re a first-time renter or an experienced landlord...
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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Advice for Getting out of a Residential Lease (Tenants)
What is a residential lease? A residential lease is basically a contract between the tenant and the landlord. Landlord offers to not increase rent for...
Written by attorney Eric W. Ching
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Washington rental laws
Before you move in The most important aspect of a rental agreement is the lease both parties agree upon. Be sure to read through the entire document...
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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Your "guests" might become unintended subtenants who are entitled to notice before eviction
Q: If you are the only one on a lease, do you have the right to kick out your friend, boyfriend, or girlfriend without notice? A: If you allow someon...
Written by attorney Damian R. Castaneda
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Eviction Notice Requirements in Chicago
Non-payment of Rent: 5-Day Notice If the tenant fails to pay rent when due, the landlord must provide written notice to the tenant, and the tenant has...
Written by attorney Brendan Clayton Ross
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Can You Get Rid of Your Roommate (Legally)?
Have you ever been the victim of a roommate from hell? For those of us who have suffered through one, those relationships almost always start off well...
Written by attorney Mark Michael Campanella
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So you want to be a landlord? Part 3 -- The Lease Agreement
Ok, Landlord. By now, you should have accomplished the following: Obtained a rental license (if your county or local jurisdiction requires one); and...
Written by attorney Brandy Ann Peeples
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To 10 Commercial Lease Clauses That Should Be Negotiated
The following is a list of the top ten commercial lease clauses about which a tenant should be most concerned. Here is my top 10 list for the most neg...
Written by attorney Nancy L. Lanard
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Subletting Apartments in Virginia
Subletting means taking in another tenant—commonly done to reduce the cost of monthly rental to the original tenant. If you create a lease agreement f...
Written by attorney Rixon Charles Rafter III
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Residential Leases
Three Common Lease Terms Month-to-Month Lease: this is a lease that continues from month-to-month until either the tenant or the landlord gives the o...
Written by attorney Gregory James Glaser
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California Unlawful Detainer Litigation
You fail to pay rent or violate your lease. Your Landlord will issue a 3-day notice to quit, 3-day notice to pay or quit, 3-day notice to perform cove...
Written by attorney Azuka Louis Uzoh
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Landlord Tenant Rules and Requirements in General and in New Jersey
Getting started (In this article L. = Landlord; T. = Tenant). If the prospective T has viewed the premises and agreed to rent, there follows a set of...
Written by attorney Ronald Anthony Sarno
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