What are the types of agreements between landlords and tenants?

Answer 1

A landlord and tenant agreement can contain several elements. It can be a lease, which, when signed by both parties, generally protect both parties in that it cannot be broken or whoever breaks it can suffer some consequences. Written leases are generally binding for a specific term, such as one year, during which most of the terms may not be changed, such as the amount of rent, etc. There are such leases as oral leases but they are not as legally binding as written leases. An oral lease can only last during each term the rent is paid, such as month-to-month, and can be terminated at any time, or the terms can be changed easily, given proper notice, such as on a month-to-month basis, such notice must be given at least 30 days before the next rent is due. Some oral agreements are on a weekly basis, and as such, any changes that are made require a at week's notice before the next rent is due. Some landlord and tenant agreements are not leases. They are generally an agreement between the landlord and tenant, that certain rules and conditions must be followed by both parties in order for the tenancy to continue. But as long as the landlord accepts the money for the rent the tenant has the right to live on the property or in the unit. Conditions that are typically on a lease or non-lease agreement include the amount of rent, the frequency by which the rent is paid, any utilities that may and may not be included, any major or minor applliances included, instructions for contacting the landlord if repairs are needed or for other reasons, behavior expectatations for both parties, and where the deposit is being held, and whether it bears interest. Violations of such agreements can result in certain consequences, ranging from a letter from the landlord requiring corrections to be made, to being taken to court to force you to move from the unit/property (called an eviction proceeding).