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Put it in writing, so that you, your contractor, your agency, your commercial or residential client, and the courts know your intent and  understanding and you have the documentation to establish your position. It is your property, your interest, your time and your money. You need to protect it. Select from the following statuary forms good in all 50 states to establish the terms of your contractual agreement.
Building Contractor Agreement for Renovations and New Builds
This contract is for the purpose of specifying the scope of the work to be performed, the time of completion, the contract price, the progress of payments and provides for other provisions that you may require. This contract stipulates that the contractor must be licensed and otherwise authorized to perform the work and that the workmanship must be of highest quality in a timely manner.
Commercial Lease Agreement
There is no such thing as a "Standard Commercial Lease Form." The results of Negotiations between the landlord and potential tenant usually determines the final agreement. However, all Commercial Lease Forms must contain certain basic elements (statutory).
The Lease commencement date must be stated. The Lease expiration date must be stated. The Names of all parties involved must be stated. The fixed rental amount is usually stated in terms of the monthly rent. It is common for the rental amount to be based upon an agreed sum per square feet of rental area.
Most long-term commercial leases usually require tenants to pay increases in the monthly rent. These rent increases are established to compensate the owner for rising costs such as property taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance. This type of lease is often referred to as a Net Lease.
In addition to the general clauses such as premises, term and payment of rent, this lease contains clauses for prorated first month's rent, utilities, security deposit, return of security deposit, default, option to renew, lessee's failure to take possession, lessor's failure to deliver possession, condemnation, eminent domain, assignment of agreement, sub-letting (2 options available), violation of laws, insurance, tax increase, property damage and destruction, alterations and repairs by lessee, lessor's right to access, lessee's maintenance, common area expenses, parking, signs, building rules, subordination, agents, brokerage fees, memorandum of lease, indemnification of lessor, paragraph headings, court costs and attorneys fees, binding on successors.
Residential Lease/Rental Agreement
A Residential lease agreement or rental agreement is a document that sets down terms, rules and obligations between the property owner, known as the Landlord, and the party wishing to rent the property, known as the Tenant. Rent is the consideration paid by the Tenant to the Landlord in exchange for the exclusive use of the property.
Lease Agreement: restricts both parties from changing any of the terms or rules during the entire lease period and must be in writing to be legal enforceable. It is a common practice for a lease period to be 1 year or more.
Some of the essential elements of the agreement should be the property address, start and termination dates and the signatures of all parties involved.
Month-to-Month Tenancy Agreement: is for an indefinite period, with rent usually payable on a monthly basis. The tenant does not have to stay in the unit for any specific length of time. Some obligations as to notice of moving or eviction may exist by statute. In many cases, the rental agreement itself can be in writing or oral. However, the document should be in writing if any type of fee or refundable deposit is being paid. A written document will establish and make clear the obligations and terms of all parties.
Memorandum of Lease Agreement
This agreement stipulates and affirms the lease agreement by the parties to all concerned, including the courts. A Notary Public statement is included, should you decide to use it.
Amendment of Lease Agreement
This agreement specifies any amendment to the existing lease, including extension of the lease.
Termination of Lease Agreement
This agreement specifies and identifies the lease document, the leasee, the leasor, the address, the conditions of the termination agreement and a notary public statement.
Notice of Lease/Rent Increase
This agreement specifies the leasee, the leasor, the address, the old rent amount, the new rent amount and the affectivity date of the increased amount.
Notice of Lease/Rent Payment Delinquency
This notice advises the tenant of their delinquency in their lease agreement and advises them of the requirements to remedy the breach of lease/rental agreement.
Three Day Notice
This notice advises the tenant of their delinquency, obligation and information in order to comply with the rental / lease agreement.
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