A basic lease that only states the rental details (property, rent, term) triggers the default provisions of the Civil Code for everything left unregulated. Those provisions leave both landlord and tenant exposed to a range of risks.
What a well-drafted lease covers
- Rent increases and their limits
- Responsibility for repairs and costs
- The consequences of late payment
- Termination and eviction
If a dispute arises, a lawyer can send an extrajudicial notice, bring an action for a rent increase, or seek a payment order and the tenant’s eviction. Proper drafting from the start reduces the need to go to court. This article is informational.