Written and Oral Leases
Leases protect owners and tenants by clarifying their rights and responsibilities. An oral lease is based on conversations between the owner and tenant. A written lease is easier to enforce than an oral agreement and avoids disputes about the obligations of the owner and tenant.
In many states, leases do not need to be in writing unless they are for a year or more. However, it’s a good idea to put all leases in writing to avoid misunderstandings and disputes that arise when the owner and tenant have different understandings and recollections of their agreement.
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