Lease Agreements

Lease Agreement FAQs

As a lease is a legally binding contract between a tenant and a landlord, it is common to use a solicitor's service to review any agreements before signing off. In addition, the person who must write the lease may use a solicitor to draft the document.

What should be included in a lease agreement?

An official lease should inform the lessee about:

• Names of the parties involved;
• a description of the space;
• your rights;
• your obligations and liabilities;
• conditions which apply to your use of the space;
• costs and duration of the lease; and more.

What cannot be included in a lease agreement?

A lease agreement cannot include terms that violate state or federal laws, including:

• Exclusion and discrimination based on race, gender, and religion;
• prohibition of children; and
• waiving the right to get a refund of the security deposit.

Does a lease agreement need to be in writing?

While a rental agreement does not necessarily need to be in writing, a lack of a clear written agreement can cause problems in the future.

If you need to prepare a lease agreement, it would be wise to engage a solicitor to help you.