What is the difference between a lease and a rent agreement

When leasing real estate, a contract is drawn up between the landlord and the tenant, which outlines the terms of using the ...
SFGate

Unhappy With a Rent-A-Center Contract? You Have Options

If you are unhappy with Rent-A-Center or its leasing affiliate Acceptance Now, or if you are being harassed for bills you already paid, you have options, especially if you kept records of your ...
Los Angeles Times

A missing lease agreement is not a reason to withhold rent

Question: A month ago, I signed a one-year lease when I met with the onsite manager at the community’s rental office. I paid the deposit and first month’s rent. The manager took the lease agreement ...
Forbes

Do You Need A New Lease On Your Rental Property?

CEO/Founder of Smart Property Systems, Jack of all Trades in charge of delivering a best in class solution to customers. I was on the phone one day with a property manager from Chicago. He called to ...
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Rent Agreement Rule: Why is the rent agreement only for 11 months and not for 12 months? Know the rules..

Rent Agreement Rule: People from all over the country move to big cities in search of work and live here on rent. When people from outside rent a house, during that time they have to get a rent ...
Forbes

Rent-To-Own Homes: Is This A Good Option For Homebuyers?

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...