- One bad clause—or one missing document—can turn a great apartment into a legal headache
- [Close-up of lease pages, apartment keys, and a tenant reading carefully
- First red flag: the landlord won’t give you a written lease
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[Close-up of lease pages, apartment keys, and a tenant reading carefully.]
KEY POINT 1
First red flag: the landlord won’t give you a written lease. If it’s only a verbal agreement, you may have a harder time proving the rent, rules, or move-out terms if there’s a dispute.
[On-screen text: “Get it in writing.”]
KEY POINT 2
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Second: the lease has vague or unfair fees. Watch for late fees with no amount listed, surprise “admin” charges, or language that lets the landlord change terms anytime. If it’s unclear, ask for it in writing before you sign.
[Highlight fee sections on a lease with a marker.]
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