Residential Tenancy Forms

What is a letter of agreement? The names of the parties involved. The contact information of each party. A description of the purpose of the agreement. Terms and conditions for the transaction or deal. A timeline if services are to be performed. A payment timeline (if applicable) A termination date (if applicable)

What should I include in a lease agreement? Terms. The lease should state the length of the agreement. Rent. The amount of rent and when it is due. Deposits and fees. The names of all tenants. Occupancy limits. Restrictions on disruptive activity. Pets. Maintenance and repairs.

There is no Georgia landlord-tenant law stating local landlords need rental licenses. However, you may need a license in some cities or counties. Check with your local authorities to learn the rules in your part of the state.

Does Microsoft Word have a lease agreement template? Yes, Microsoft Word has a free lease agreement template that you can customize to create your own contract and minimize any potential problems between tenant and landlord.

The Georgia residential lease agreement (“rental agreement”) is a written contract for the exchange of the temporary use of the residential property for regular, periodic payments (“rent”). The parties involved in the agreement are known as the landlord (“lessor”) and the tenant (“lessee”).

Your landlord is responsible for repairs to keep the property in good condition. Georgia law says that a landlord cannot make a tenant make or pay for repairs, unless that tenant, his/her family or guests caused the damage. For serious repair problems, local housing code departments can inspect for possible violations.