There are many other Internet resources available to assist you with your search for a place to live. The basic agreement between you and the property owner. The lease may be made in writing or orally. Whether written or oral, a lease is a legally binding document which is enforceable through the legal system. If you move out before the end of the lease period, and the landlord has performed properly, you may be legally responsible to pay for the remainder of the lease, even though you do not live there any longer.
Most landlords require a security deposit.
The landlord is allowed to collect a security deposit to cover the cost of unpaid rent charges, and repair of tenant-caused damage, in excess of normal wear and tear of the property. At the end of your tenancy, the landlord is required to refund your security deposit or submit a written itemized accounting of the money that is withheld. The tenant is required to provide the landlord with a forwarding address in writing. Before renting a new place, you should inspect it carefully. Take notes about what you like, or did not like, about it.