Recent Answers to Residential Lease Agreement Law Questions

Joseph B.

Answered May 31, 2025

The question would be what exactly do you rent. Do you rent a room and the kitchen and livingroom are common areas or do you rent the entire space. You have an expectation of privacy inside the space you rent. So, for example, if you rent a single room, you have an expectation of privacy inside that room, and thus there is no expectation of privacy in the common areas. However, if you rent the entire space, then the area for your expectation of privacy is the entire unit. This does not apply to bathrooms or changing rooms or other areas where there is also a general expectation of privacy.

Matthew S.

Answered Dec 16, 2023

No, you can enforce the agreement you entered into.

Paola R.

Answered Sep 29, 2023

It depends on the type of premises(building) you reside. There are specific laws that are applicable even if the lease does not mention certain terms and provisions. Your rights as a tenant not only arise from the lease but also from certain laws. It also depends on the type of pet you are thinking of adopting, ie. service animal. I am a tenant’s attorney.

Craig C.

Answered Sep 29, 2023

I would want to double-check your lease. Often times there is a no-pet provision under the rules section. Further, unless you are planning a legitimate registered service animal, I would get written permission for your future protection.

Linda W.

Answered Sep 27, 2023

Having already signed a lease agreement. Your options are somewhat limited. Residential leases are for the most part governed by Florida Statutes. There is no specific answer to your question, because it depends on the nature of the dispute.

N'kia N.

Answered Sep 24, 2023

North Carolina does not require a residential landlord to maintain landlord insurance and does not require a residential tenant to maintain tenant ("renter's") insurance. However, when a residential lease agreement requires a tenant to carry renter's insurance, it will specify the minimum amount of coverage required. Generally speaking, landlord insurance covers a landlord and tenant ("renter's") insurance covers a tenant. For example, landlord insurance is likely to cover a tenant's injuries or damages related to the landlord's negligence but is not likely to cover the tenant for more general liability purposes. Ultimately, a tenant is responsible for maintaining the minimum amount of renter's insurance required by the residential lease agreement. Otherwise, the tenant may be liable for violating the lease. However, a tenant may choose to maintain renter's insurance with more coverage than required. Exactly how much coverage a tenant needs will depend on that tenant's specific circumstances.