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should we ask to sign a lease or contract ?

we are renting from a good friend of my husbands. but,our first year is up and he has not offered for us to sign a lease or contract again. but has not told us otherwise.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The real question is how good of a friend he is? and how much can you trust him?

    Other than that, generally speaking the fact that there is no contract is more of a risk for the owner than for renters.

    If I were you i'd keep it the way it is now.

    Unless of course you really want to stay for a certain amount of time in this location, in that case yes, defintly try to obtain a leasing contract.

  • 1 decade ago

    Typical practice is to go month-to-month after the lease expires. Just ask him if he's willing to do another lease!

  • 1 decade ago

    yes,and get a copy of it.That way you will know what your obligations are and what the landlord is responsible for.Also you can refer to it if there is a discrepancy who is suppose to do what.

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