Real estate

Questions to ask before signing a lease

Catch the red flags before you're locked in.

What's inside this checklist

Lease terms to review and negotiate before signing

Questions about utilities, maintenance, and repairs

Landlord red flags and how to spot them

What to inspect in the unit before move-in

Security deposit rules and your rights by state

Early termination, subletting, and renewal terms

Most tenants sign leases without asking nearly enough questions — and spend months or years paying for it. This checklist covers everything you need to ask before you put pen to paper.

Anyone renting an apartment, house, or commercial space for the first time or moving to a new unit.

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