A lease or rental agreement sets out the rules landlords and tenants agree to follow in their rental relationship. It is a legal contract, as well as an immensely practical document full of crucial ...

As a landlord, I often field questions from tenants whose life plans don't fit neatly into 12-month leasing cycles. The tenant might be in town for a six-month internship or a nine-month certificate ...

Landlords eager to fill empty apartments are using move-in specials to attract residents. Those discounts make it easier on renters' budgets at the start of their leases. But they shouldn't forget to ...