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Renting!!!! By: Jackie & Tia. Renting. 1/3 of the U.S. rents their housing Single, young married couples, senior citizens Usually paid monthly Request Security Deposit before moving in. Lease. Month-to-month or specific length of time Landlord (Lesser) -> Lease -> Renter (Lessee)
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Renting • 1/3 of the U.S. rents their housing • Single, young married couples, senior citizens • Usually paid monthly • Request Security Deposit before moving in
Lease • Month-to-month or specific length of time • Landlord (Lesser) -> Lease -> Renter (Lessee) • Parts of a lease p.125
Moving Out Early • Assign- someone else responsible • Sublet- both parties responsible
Rights and responsibilities • Breach of contract - Lawsuit filed - Renter- Most common: failure to pay rent. -Landlord- failure to provide
Eviction • Fail to live up to responsibilities • Can only evict after renter fails in responsibilities • Varies from state to state • Written legal notice- warning
Renters Insurance • Protection against the loss of personal property due to theft, fire, or other causes