Posted by ToniK on 1/3/08 5:30pm
Msg #228886

Rental/Lease agreements *off topic*

Does anyone know a good site that I can give to a friend who is trying to get an idea of what is included in a rental lease agreement? Sorry if this request offends anyone!

Reply by Carmi/CA on 1/3/08 5:37pm
Msg #228889

try google or this site

http://www.smartformz.com/rental-lease-agreement/rental-lease-agreement.php

Reply by sue_pa on 1/3/08 5:51pm
Msg #228891

VERY state and further broken down to regionally specific. This person should pay the money to a local real estate lawyer and get one that is used by the local landlords - there should be tried and true clauses that have already been litigated in each jurisdiction.

Reply by BrendaTx on 1/3/08 9:02pm
Msg #228908

Leases can be tricky. If the landlord has a lease written by a local attorney, they'll have the best deal. If the tenant has a lawyer and the landlord doesn't it will look totally different.

Find a good lawyer to write your lease. If you have to remove your tenant you will be glad you did.

Reply by NJ_Notary on 1/3/08 10:42pm
Msg #228915

I couldnt agree more Brenda. If I may, I'd like to expand on your opinion. Make sure its a real estate attorney. Most real estate lawyers are well versed in tenant/landlord issues, complications, guidelines, and regulations. As a real estate broker I also do property management ( i know im like a jack of trades in real estate ) and I have come across a few (not many, but a few) who weren't as versed in real estate and tenant/landlord issues because they didn't practice real estate law and the leases just from a property manger's prospective didn't seem that great. Also if the lease is for a commercial or industrial property make sure your friend doesn't do the lease. An attorney is well worth the money and representation.

God bless and Happy New Year!

Reply by BrendaTx on 1/4/08 4:36am
Msg #228921

**Make sure its a real estate attorney. **

Very good advice.

Reply by Becca_FL on 1/3/08 5:54pm
Msg #228893

I have a DIY lease agreement for sale on my website. It's just $14.95 through Standard Legal.

http://floridasnotary.com/dyilegaldocs.aspx

Reply by Julie/MI on 1/3/08 7:59pm
Msg #228905

Sue is correct in not only are their state specific requirements but municipality specific requirements.

When I had my rental properties there was no internet, and I had to pay the attorney a reasonable sum, which when prorated over time was a drop in the bucket.