2. Should I Rent or Lease?
What is a month-to-month rental agreement commonly called in California?
- A fixed-term lease
- A rental contract
- A month-to-month rental agreement
- A temporary housing permit
What is a major advantage of a month-to-month rental agreement?
- The rent is always cheaper
- The renter can leave by giving a one-month notice
- The landlord cannot ask the renter to leave
- No deposit is required
How long is a typical lease agreement usually signed for?
- Six months
- One month
- Two years
- One year
What happens if a renter terminates a lease early?
- There are no consequences
- The landlord must pay a penalty
- There are consequences for both the renter and the landlord
- The renter automatically gets their deposit back
According to the essay, how should a person decide between renting and leasing?
- Always choose a lease because it is cheaper
- Always choose month-to-month because it is more flexible
- Base the decision on their own personal situation
- Ask the landlord to choose for them