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If you're renting a home or about to sign a new lease, here's what you need to know

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Lease agreements can be tricky when you don't know how they work, so it's best to be as informed as possible. Photo by Getty Images
Lease agreements can be tricky when you don't know how they work, so it's best to be as informed as possible. Photo by Getty Images

If you choose to set out on your own, your newfound independence may be marred by problem after problem if you encounter an unethical landlord. Therefore, the importance of knowing what lease contracts are supposed to entail cannot be stressed enough.

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