“But my landlord never told me about these fees!”
This is what I hear time after time from people who are in the middle of a lawsuit with a landlord. But 9 times out of 10, the disputes between a landlord and tenant are already addressed in the written lease.
Issues pertaining to the amount of rent seem obvious, but Landlords and Tenants get this wrong all the time. Your residential or commercial Lease should explicitly state how much is owed in rent every month. The Lease should also explain the acceptable form of rent payment and where rent should be delivered.
Are utilities included, are utilities billed separately by the landlord, or are utilities set up by the tenant? If the landlord is collecting fees for utilities, how are those fees calculated? Are there parking or pet fees? Can a tenant’s rent payment be applied to fees first? The Lease should reveal it all. Read, read, read!
These are just a few things to consider before signing your lease. If there’s something you don’t understand, talk to an experienced professional. Call today. 832-305-7694.