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Updated almost 2 years ago on . Most recent reply
Looking for tips as I create a new lease agreement
I am about to move into a house hack (duplex) that I just purchased. I have one more year until the downstairs tenants lease is up. I would like to create my own lease agreement once this happens, for this property and future investment properties.
What should I make sure to have in my lease agreement that would make my life easier, or protect me as the landlord in the future. Similarly, what could really hurt me if I don't include it in the agreement. ( I would like to hope for the best, but plan for the worst)
ie) pets will require an additional 50 dollars a month in rent; or having an extra charge notated for late rent
Also, if anyone has any horror stories about something not being in their lease agreement. I would love to hear about it.
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I should rephrase, I don't actually mean create it myself.
I more so meant I would like to pick a premade one that best fit my needs, and I am looking for things that I should make sure are incorporated in said agreement.
Thanks for your responses!