When I sign the lease do I get the keys?

We hand over the keys at lease signing, AFTER the lease is signed and ALL move-in funds have been received in cash or certified check. The only exception would be if the date which they begin paying is LATER than the lease signing, then they won’t receive keys until that date.

What happens if a key is not returned?

At the end of the tenancy, your tenant is responsible for returning all sets of keys provided to them. If they don’t return the keys, you can hold them responsible for the cost of changing the locks or charge them rent until the keys are returned.

When do you get the keys when you sign the lease?

If the apartment is empty and ready for you to move in, you’ll get the keys when you sign the lease, usually from your broker. However, you may not receive keys if the previous tenant is still there, the apartment needs work, or your landlord won’t allow you access in advance. In these cases, you’ll get the keys on the day your lease begins.

What happens if one roommate leaves early on a lease?

That’s because even one roommate’s leaving early violates the lease: All cotenants named in the lease agreed to stay in the rental for a certain amount of time. In practice, however, landlords often allow the other cotenants to stay when they continue to pay rent on time and maintain the other promises in the lease.

What happens when two people sign a lease?

When two or more people sign a lease or rental agreement, they become cotenants. Most of the time, all cotenants are jointly and severally liable for paying rent and fulfilling the terms of the tenancy.

Is there an early termination clause in the lease?

Does your lease agreement allow for early termination? If so, your tenant has the right to use this early termination clause at any time so long as they follow the protocol outlined in the lease agreement. If they want to get out of an apartment lease before moving in, for example, they will be able to clearly see how to do this in their lease.