When renting a house, you have to consider your own rights and needs before signing that lease. Leases protect tenants and landlords rights alike – these rights are laid out fully in any lease you sign. Leases are considered legal contracts, so its important you know what you’re signing and what you’re giving up.
Your lease should contain your rent details, and how much grace you’ll have if you have problems paying. Your lease will also detail who your landlord is and give you contact details for them. You’ll need to consider what your lease should cover – whether you’re allowed pets or to redecorate. It should outline what your responsibilities are to do with the house – whether you’ll be responsible for the house – whether you’ll be required to keep the garden, if you have one – what bills your rental cost covers, what taxes and fees to do with the house you’ll be required to pay and how long your lease is for. A short hold lease is 6 months, and other leases can last longer. An average of around a year is a good length, though it all depends on how comfortable you are with the idea of...