Things You'll Need:
- Self-help Law Books
- Financial Calculator
- Leases
- Real Estate Attorneys
- Notebooks
- Personal Organizers
- Writing Pens
- Notebooks
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Step 1
Review the lease for any conditions that are unacceptable to you, such as restrictions on pets or operating a home business; the stated duration of your occupancy; policies on subletting and refund policies on security deposits.
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Step 2
Propose specific changes to the landlord regarding provisions that are unacceptable to you.
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Step 3
Negotiate changes with the landlord and reach an agreement on suggested revisions.
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Step 4
Make appropriate changes to the lease in permanent ink.
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Step 5
Initial and date each change on the lease; make sure the landlord initials and dates each change, as well.
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Step 6
Obtain and keep a copy of the modified lease for your permanent records; make sure the landlord retains a copy of the modified lease for his or her files.








