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Is it safe to do a rental in the state of California with no signed lease?

I am going to rent a house that does not require a signed lease.

asked by Sanjaykumar (24)

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There are pros and cons. A lease locks in the rate for the term of the lease and affords the tenant some protection. No lease gives the tenant more freedom, but no protection in terms of the rate or stability. Make sure you get a month-to-month agreement.

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posted by patti (17188)
8 votes

You should always have a lease agreement reduced to writing to ensure that your interests as the lessee are protected. Without a written contract, you will be unable to take the property lessor to court to address any grievance or controversy arising from your tenancy. A responsible property owner will always insist on a written lease agreement.

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posted by BlueSlug (43)
5 votes

It is never safe anywhere to do a rental without a signed lease. The terms will dictate the rate and term as well as the responsibilities of each party. Without that it deteriorates into a "he said - she said" dispute. The process from there would probably be litigation and a lot of expense.

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posted by Carol37 (505)
4 votes

It is not usually recommended to rent a house without a signed lease. If there is no lease, neither party has any legal proof of the rental agreement.

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posted by Debra (103)
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