Are you a landlord who has properties being rented out or that you want to rent out? If you do, then you need to have a rental agreement. You might have a standard agreement you found online or through a template. Maybe you are using an old agreement that hasn’t been updated in years. Regardless, you will want to have an attorney review it.
Make Sure You Are Following the Laws
There are certain laws you need to make sure you are following when you are a landlord. You can’t discriminate when it comes to renting out your property, for example, but you may not know all of the ins and outs of how this and other laws work. There could also be outdated text in old rental agreements you are using that could put you at risk.
In some cases, the attorney could find that you and your property aren’t fully protected in the agreement. In those cases, you can work with the attorney to redo the contract before it is presented to the new renters. Although having them draft a new rental agreement may seem inconvenient, most can handle this in a relatively small amount of time.
What If You Are the Renter?
Most of the time, renters don’t think they have to worry about standard rental agreements they have to sign before they can rent an apartment or house because they are standard. While this may be true in many cases, you have to realize that you are still signing a legal agreement. There could be language in there that is not only not in your favor, but that could be illegal, as well.
Rental agreements tend to be relatively simple, so hiring an attorney to look at yours should be fast and affordable. Although it might not be needed, it is something you will want to consider, particularly if you think there is anything odd in the agreement.
Find a Quality Attorney
Whether you are a landlord or you are someone who is renting a piece of property, you are going to need to speak with an attorney. You will want to talk with an attorney who knows and understands real estate law. Keep in mind that not all attorneys are capable of providing you with this type of knowledge. Make sure you are working with the best.
Turn to the experienced lawyers here at Bell Shah Law when you have any type of rental property questions. We will put our years of experience to work for you and ensure you and your real estate are properly represented
