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Best simple lease agreement templates for residential properties

Yardi Breeze

Having trouble finding simple lease agreement templates you can trust? The internet is full of free lease agreements, and theyre easy to find. But how can you be sure that a free lease agreement is legally compliant without hiring an attorney to review it? Is it legal to write your own lease agreement?

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The Role of a Property Manager in Enforcing Lease Agreements

Osprey Property Management

Lease enforcement is one of the most important responsibilities a property manager has. However, when lease terms are ignored or handled inconsistently, problems escalate quickly. When done right, it protects your rental investment, minimizes risk, and helps maintain positive tenant relationships.

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How to Renew Lease Agreements: A Tenant Guide

Bay Property Management Group

But with your lease coming to an end, youre now at a crossroads, wondering how to renew lease agreements and secure your home for another term. If you’re considering renewing your lease but don’t know how to go about it, property management companies in Baltimore can explain it for you. You can negotiate!

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Resident Screening & Lease Agreements: 4 Mistakes Columbus Landlords Should Avoid

RL Property Management

Because even small screening and lease agreement mistakes can cost you thousands in lost rent, legal fees, and property damage, not to mention time, stress, and lost sleep. And all too often, it starts with a rushed screening decision or a poorly written lease. Dont roll the dice with a one-size-fits-all lease.

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Renting to College Students – Lease Agreement Terms & Tips

Bay Property Management Group

As a landlord or owner, what are the considerations when renting to college students, lease agreement addendums and terms to consider, and general ramifications of renting to this group? After all, when renting to college students lease agreements should take into consideration the unique situation that comes with university living.

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Is a Short-Term Lease Agreement Better Than a Long-Term Lease?

Osprey Property Management

Property owners often have questions about using long-term lease agreements vs. short-term lease agreements. Of course, both have advantages and disadvantages (depending on your goals), but understanding the distinctions can assist you in making the best decision for your rental property.

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How a Month-to-Month Lease Agreement Works in Norfolk, VA

Osprey Property Management

Rental property owners in Norfolk, VA, know it's important to understand how month-to-month lease agreements work. Unlike a long-term lease, a month-to-month agreement is automatically renewed unless either the tenant or landlord provides notice of non-renewal. Originally published September 2021. Updated October 1, 2024.