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Before you sign a lease: seven clauses worth reading twice
Rent reviews, operating costs, repairs and what happens when you leave.
Real estate
Kwame Lindqvist
6 min read
Most lease disputes come from clauses that nobody read closely at signing.
Rent and reviews
Find out how the rent is set now and how it can change.
Operating costs
Ask for a list of what counts and a right to see the accounts.
Ending the lease
Check renewal rights, restoration duties and notice periods.
Written by
Kwame Lindqvist
This note gives general information, not legal advice. Please speak to a lawyer about your own situation.
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