The Landlord is free to change the terms of the lease each month, like raising the rent or asking the Tenant to leave. This type of lease commits the Landlord and Tenant to a six-month time period for use of the rental apartment. The Tenant is free to terminate the lease at the end of the specified time period as long as proper notice has been given to the Landlord. This type of lease commits the Landlord and the Tenant to a 12-month time period for use of the rental apartment. The Tenant can only terminate this lease at the end of the specified time period and must give at least a 30-day notice stating Tenant's plans to move out of the apartment.
Renter insurance is usually available at inexpensive rates through major insurance companies.
Without a provision for repairs in the lease, it may be very difficult to persuade a Landlord to make needed repairs. The deposit may or may not be refunded or returned at the end of the specified lease period, depending on the policy of the Landlord or Manager, local laws, and how well you maintain the rental apartment during your stay. A lease should outline whether this is allowed, and if so, what the rules are. Subletting usually requires written permission from the Landlord or Manager. Subletting without permission my involve significant legal penalties.