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Get Your Agreements in Writing

 Here's why a handshake shouldn't seal the deal between landlords and tenants. Not many years ago, small landlords frequently rented their properties on the basis of a handshake... Complete Story.
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Don't Sign That Lease Yet
You have exactly two days to make a decision and sign a lease...Resist the urge.
Pet Policies: Pleading Your Case Successfully
Rather than attempt to smuggle Fido into a no-pet property, consider pleading your case to your prospective landlord.
Don't Lease a Home Without It
Whether your lease or rental agreement is short or long, it needs to cover the basic terms of your tenancy.
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