Residential Leasing Toolkit (National and Select States)

by Practical Law Real Estate

Resources to assist landlords and tenants in understanding and effectively negotiating their residential leases and related agreements. This Toolkit also contains resources to assist landlords and tenants in understanding the various rights and remedies after a default under the residential tenancy. Leasing residential properties is a highly regulated area, with many federal, state, and local laws creating unique objectives for counsel representing either party. This Toolkit provides a collection of national and state-specific resources, including Practice Notes, Standard Documents, and Checklists, to help counsel for landlords and tenants manage the entire residential leasing process. The materials address pre-leasing considerations, the basic elements of a residential lease, standard clauses, and issues that arise after execution, helping parties limit their liability at every stage.