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What should I look for in a lease before signing?
Short answer
Rent and fees, the deposit, utilities, lease length and renewal, notice to move out, the cost to break it, repair responsibilities, landlord entry, and rules on pets and guests.
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- HUD: renting help and tenant rightshud.gov
- FTC consumer advice: rental listing scamsconsumer.ftc.gov
- CFPB: rentingconsumerfinance.gov