Solving Rental Agreements through the Landlord-Tenant Form

    One of the available legal forms is the landlord-tenant form and among these forms is the lease agreement. The lease agreement focuses on the important expectations, obligations, and rights of both the landlord and the tenant. If these forms are properly written, problems will not rise at all. But if its not, issues may occur and will definitely stain the landlord’s relationship with the tenant, and vice-versa.

      A renter needs to fully understand the terms and conditions before he signs the rental agreement. If some of things are missing from the form, and you think they might cause conflicts in the near future, are likely to be an issue for you, ask your landlord to have it added up on the agreement form.

      Make sure that the following matters are incorporated in the rental agreement form:

• Bills - Who will be paying the electric, gas, water, and or trash utilities? If the property owner pays these utility bills, is the tenant’s rate inclusive of a flat rate fee?
• Repairs. For long term lease agreements problems may possibly arise. These problems may range from pipes that freeze and break, toilets that clog, and appliances that wear out. Who is responsible for fixing these problems? In case of serious damages, who is responsible for taking care of the repair bills?
• Improvements. If improvements are needed or desired, how should the tenant go through h about this? What are steps to be done? When the renters spend on improving the property, how are thy going to b reimbursed? Is there a specific channel to request authorization for improvements? Will the property owner proprietor endow certain improvements when requested by the renter?
• Pets. Are pets allowed to be kept in the property? What are the rules towards people will be visiting the property are bringing with them their own pets?
• Parking. What are the provisions for parking? Should the number of vehicles to be parked in the property limited to some extent?
• Guests. Should the number of accepted guests be limited? Are overnight guests permitted or prohibited? How long may an overnight guest stay without being considered a roommate?
• Roommates. Does the rental agreement allow for an additional roommate? If the tenant is a male, will female roommates be allowed? If tenant is a female, will male roommates be allowed too? If roommates are allowed, what are the necessary procedures to follow? Is there a limit to the number of allowable roommates within the property?

      The abovementioned items should be clearly stated and understood before the rental period begins. Through this, tenants and landlords can easily establish a good relationship with each other. The rental process will flow harmoniously and smoothly as well.