What should be written into a lease?

The parties, property, rent, costs, deposit, term, notice, responsibilities and any agreed conditions should be clear in writing.

Can I rely on a verbal promise?

A written amendment or confirmed message is safer because it creates a record both sides can review.

Contracts guide

Get the price, responsibilities and exit terms into the open before the keys change hands.

Turn verbal promises into written facts you can evaluate.

Request a written breakdown of rent, utilities, service charges, parking, furniture and one-time fees.

Ask how repairs are reported, which maintenance belongs to the tenant, and whether promised work will be completed before move-in.

Confirm the fixed or rolling term, notice period, renewal process, break clause and lawful reasons the rent can change.

Ask where the deposit is held, what deductions can be made, how condition is recorded and when repayment is due.