Seven things to know before signing a lease

A lease looks simple, but this short document can be the source of long disputes. Review a few key clauses before you sign.

Clauses you should not omit

• The deposit amount and the exact terms for its return;
• A rent-adjustment clause on renewal;
• Responsibility for minor and major repairs;
• The clause and damages for delayed eviction.

Take the tracking code seriously

Registering the lease and obtaining a tracking code raises the document's standing and works in your favour in any later dispute.

Before signing, having the contract reviewed in a consultation costs little and removes a great deal of risk.