Lease Agreement Basics for Santa Monica Realtors and Landlords

For a lease agreement to be complete and clear, the Santa Monica Realtor or landlord should include basic requirements.

It should state how many tenants can rent each unit in a Santa Monica apartment building and if there are pets. Limits on occupancy should be included. The rental terms, amount of rent, payment methods for rent, deposits, and fees should also be outlined.

Image via WikipediaMaintenance of property can be an issue so state the scope of the tenant’s responsibility in maintaining premises, that the landlord should be notified for any repairs, and restrictions regarding alterations to the unit.

The lease agreement should include access into the unit for issues like repairs. It should also state prohibitions for illegal activities.

There should also be a section for other restrictions like laws about rent control and the like. A Santa Monica Realtor can help craft a lease that is both fair and legally enforceable.

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