Read the Lease Before You Sign

Read the lease before you sign

• A lease is a binding contract that usually lasts for a full year.
• There is no guaranteed way to “break” a lease without financial risk.
• Be aware of fees (in addition to rent and security deposit) being charged by the landlord.
• Know the landlord’s rules and regulations.
• Don’t rely on oral statements from the landlord that are not included in the written lease.
• An informed consumer is a happy tenant
• Read and understand your lease before you commit

If you need help, please contact the Student Legal Clinic:

Suite 324, Plemmons Student Union
legalclinic.appstate.edu
828-262-8284