Rent Agreement

Parties to a lease

A rental agreement is a contract between named parties — typically a landlord (lessor) and a tenant (lessee), but often involving co-tenants, subtenants, guarantors, and witnesses. Each party has distinct rights and responsibilities.

Who's who

Lessor vs lessee

Who is who in a lease.

Landlord vs tenant

Roles, rights, duties.

Sublessor vs subtenant

Sublet party definitions.

Co-tenant vs occupant

Who signs vs who lives there.

Guarantor on a lease

When and why one is required.

Witness on a rental agreement

When signatures need witnessing.