The full explanation
The lease says how much you pay and when, who handles maintenance and how the agreement can end. Your rights as a tenant are usually spelled out in the lease and in your state and local laws. Before complaining to the landlord, it helps to read the lease and make sure you are also following the rules you agreed to.
An example
Before signing, Lucía reads the whole lease. She looks for the day rent is due, who fixes things that break and what happens if she wants to leave before the lease ends.
You will see it in…
- The document you sign when you rent (lease or rental agreement)
- Notices from your landlord about rent or house rules
- The papers in an eviction case
