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So appliance repair LL pays for. If the appliance is damaged by misuse then the tenant pays. --75.182.xx.xxx

Thank you for your response. I am trying to figure out what all to put in my lease. --73.120.xx.xxx

I have a section that has lessee and lessor columns where I check off who is responsible for heat, electricity, hot water, cable, telephone, garbage/recycling, snow removal, water, and sewer. --24.61.xxx.xx

I’m not sure what Brad’s lease costs, but it sounds incredibly thorough. You sound like you are recreating the wheel and I speak from experience that you will miss things. I paid a lawyer to look at one I cobbled together initially. Never realized I missed a no smoking clause. After hearing a lawyer in my landlord group speak at monthly meetings I made the decision to pay him to design my lease since he would be my choice to defend it. It was an expensive investment but I have used it several times to send someone packing prior to a formal eviction. You might consider investing in Brad’s lease. Then you could customize or remove certain parts that might not apply. It is easier to cut parts than try to build from scratch. --24.61.xxx.xx

Thank you Still Learning,I understand what you mean about I will probably miss things. I have thought about Brad's lease but I just wasn't sure how well it may work out for me being in another state. I may hire a lawyer to do mine as well,just not sure yet. --73.120.xx.xxx

Certainly, you should study it and edit, But buy a lease that is written in your favor. You will likely spend 5X more to have your attorney work on your lease, and it won’t provide you with ways to add income. --72.172.xxx.xx

You can buy a really good printed lease called the Blumberg lease. I order them in a package. Looks old fashioned and really legal. --73.248.xxx.xxx

Jeffrey also has a good lease from this website. Just alter as needed for your state and circumstances/preferences. --24.20.xxx.xxx

You have time tested leases here from these kind people (yes LL's) WHY in any ones name would you be putting together a DIASTER waiting to happen? --99.103.xxx.xxx

Just get a copy of the one from your states apartment association and copy it word for word and add your extras to it. You won’t find a better. Lease anywhere. --73.166.xxx.xxx

Jeffrey provides his lease (and many other forms and checklists) as part of his Boot Camp. --50.82.xxx.xx

Lawn: Tenant mows, unless it's a -plex, and in that case my guy mows. Tenant provides their own yard care equipment. I don't want any nutty judge ruling them my employees. --173.20.xxx.xxx

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These leases contain language specific to our state such as a waiver of notice clause, Act 129 and late fees (I see a lot of daily late fees mentioned on here - in Pennsylvania, the magistrate will not allow that but only up to 10%). I can all but guarantee a generic internet lease or a Staples lease does not contain these important clauses. --72.70.xxx.xxx

Even if you do purchase a lease, check your state laws. In Michigan there is exact wording, including the font size and prominance, required to be in every lease. --107.130.xxx.xx

The bigger point is to get a lease that will make you $$. Auto renewal increases, pet fees, cleaning charges, ACH payments. Voluntary wage assignment. I'll bet that your attorney won't include any of these items. --72.172.xxx.xx

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Thank you all for your help and advice. Thank you myob(GA) I get the point. --73.120.xx.xxx

Brad,thank you for responding and for the detailed information. Where do I find about your lease on this site? --73.120.xx.xxx

If you are asking if it is typical for a resident to pay for repairs to appliances, I would say it largely depends on the nature of the damage. If it is normal wear and tear, it is typically the LL. If it is beyond wear and tear, it should be the resident --72.23.xxx.xx

Ray-N-Pa(PA),Thank you for your support and your advice. --73.120.xx.xxx

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Thank you cjl(NY) --73.120.xx.xxx

Brads lease is a great starting point. Something I found useful when I started that Vee suggested is to print out a copy of your state, county and city landlord tenant laws ( there's a link to most states here on the Mr Landlord page that our host Jeffrey has provided) or bookmark them in your browser. After you tweak Brads lease to fit your needs - don't remove too much until you run it up against the state, county and city laws. When you do this you'll learn a lot and may not need a lawyer. I'd love to take credit for the idea but that goes to Vee. :-) --199.253.xxx.xx

Do you have a landlord Association in your area? --99.23.xxx.x

Thank you Mickie(OH),I have just put in my browser the latest TN laws and am going to try and find Brads lease on here I have been short on time. Jim in OC(CA),I am sure there probably is a landlord association here I just havn't looked yet. Thank you for your response. --73.120.xx.xxx

I would strongly recommend that spend the few dollars and attend LL bootcamp. It is money well spent --72.23.xxx.xx

Ray-N-Pa,thank you for your suggestion. --73.120.xx.xxx

36, “The appliances are there for the convenience of the resident,if they fail to operate properly, it is the obligation of the tenant to have them repaired “ ...............Charlie..........................,,,,, ........... ... ...... so what’s new with you???? --32.214.xxx.xx

Cjo'h(CT),thank you for responding,I am just still trying to get a handle on this whole land lord thing,thanks for asking. --73.120.xx.xxx