Lease agreement – lawyer helps with drafting and interpreting lease agreements
A lease agreement is the foundation of a rental relationship. A properly drafted lease agreement protects both the landlord and the tenant and prevents disputes. Lakiasiaintoimisto A&Co. Legal Oy helps with drafting, reviewing and interpreting lease agreements. Our lawyers ensure the agreement is legally valid and exactly matches your wishes.
What should a lease agreement contain?
A lease agreement must specify the rental property, rental relationship, rent amount and payment terms, agreement duration, notice period, rental deposit, maintenance obligation and other terms. The agreement must be sufficiently detailed and clear. The lawyer drafts the lease agreement together with you and ensures it is legally valid and fair.
Fixed-term and open-ended agreement
A lease agreement can be fixed-term or open-ended (continuing indefinitely). A fixed-term agreement ends on the agreed date, but terminating it before the term requires grounds. An open-ended agreement can be terminated with notice. The lawyer advises which agreement type suits your situation and drafts the agreement correctly.
Termination and cancellation of lease agreement
Termination of a lease agreement must be done with the notice period agreed in the agreement or required by law. Termination must be done in writing. Cancellation of a lease agreement is possible if one party materially breaches the agreement – for example, the tenant does not pay rent or the landlord does not maintain the property. The lawyer advises on termination and cancellation and assists if needed.
Rental deposit
A rental deposit is a security given by the tenant to the landlord. The deposit can be a cash deposit or a guarantee. The deposit amount is agreed in the agreement and must be returned to the tenant when the agreement ends, unless the landlord has grounds to retain it. The lawyer advises on rental deposit matters and helps with deposit return.
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