Landlord/Tenant Move-in Move-out Checklist

An Illinois commercial lease agreement states the conditions by which a retail, industrial, or office tenant agrees to conduct themselves and pay rent to the landlord for the length of the contract. A typical agreement should detail the basic elements which state the fees and bills to be paid by each party concerning items such as electricity, water/sewer, landscaping, etc. Due to the amount of money invested by the landlord and tenant, the term is usually between two (2) and…

The Oregon three (3) day notice to quit for the nonpayment of rent is used by landlords when a tenant neglects to pay rent on time. The notice informs the tenant that they have three (3) days to either pay the total amount due or vacate the premises. For week-to-week tenancies, the landlord cannot deliver the notice until the fifth (5th) day of the rental period. For month-to-month tenancies and fixed-term leases, the landlord must wait until the eighth (8th)…

The Ohio month-to-month rental agreement is a special type of contract that has no predetermined end date and may be terminated by either the landlord or tenant with at least thirty (30) days’ notice. Despite the unique nature of this type of tenancy, the landlord and tenant will be bound by the same eviction procedures that govern fixed-term leases. Therefore, it is imperative that the property owner/manager ask the lessee for their personal information and income credentials with the rental…

The Illinois month-to-month lease agreement is favored by individuals who are unsure of the duration of their stay at the rental property and seek a lease with no fixed termination date. The lease is structured to expire at the end of every month, allowing the tenant to either renew by paying the next months’ rent. This type of tenant is typically light on possessions and the properties are, not always, but usually furnished. Some landlords may feel as though they…

The Oregon standard residential lease agreement is the most common rental contract, one which lasts one (1) year with rent payments made by the tenant on a monthly basis. Landlords are encouraged to screen tenants with the rental application before signing any type of agreement. The information collected through the application helps the landlord determine whether a long-term lease is suitable for the applicant. As with other rental contracts, a security deposit may be collected before officially authorizing a lease agreement….