residential leases

Home rental agreements

Residential leases are rental agreements for living spaces—apartments, houses, condominiums.

The term distinguishes these from commercial leases, which cover business properties.

Residential leases typically specify rent amount, duration, security deposit, and rules about pets or modifications.

They carry stronger tenant protections than commercial agreements: The state's residential leases must include lead paint disclosures.

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