That Lease Has
Hidden Penalties
Early termination fees, security deposit traps, maintenance surprises, auto-renewal clauses buried on page 12. TenderScan DE finds them all before you sign.
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6 Real Estate Contracts Decoded
From apartment leases to home purchases — know what you're signing
Residential Lease
SIGN / NEGOTIATE / PASSRenting an apartment or house. The most common real estate contract.
3 months' rent penalty? Or just 30 days notice?
30 days to return? Normal wear and tear defined?
Who fixes what? Appliances? HVAC?
Can you sublet if you need to move?
How much can rent go up at renewal?
Deposits, monthly fees, breed restrictions
Commercial Lease
SIGN / NEGOTIATE / REJECTOffice, retail, or workspace. Much more complex than residential.
Are YOU liable if your business fails?
Common area costs can double your rent
Who pays for improvements? Who keeps them?
Can a competitor open next door?
Can you sell/transfer the lease?
Required to be open certain times?
Sublease Agreement
SIGN / NEGOTIATE / PASSRenting from the original tenant, not the landlord.
Their lease rules flow through to you
They stop paying = you're evicted
Is it even allowed? In writing?
Who holds it? How do you get it back?
Who do you call when something breaks?
Property Purchase Agreement
PROCEED / NEGOTIATE / WALK AWAYBuying a home or investment property. Biggest contract most people sign.
How long? What can you back out for?
Protected if your loan falls through?
When do you lose your deposit?
Are they telling you everything?
Who pays what fees?
When do you actually get the keys?
HOA Agreement / CC&Rs
ACCEPT / FLAG ISSUESHomeowners association rules. You're stuck with these.
How much? Can they increase unlimited?
Surprise bills for repairs or upgrades
Can you rent out your property?
Can you change paint, landscaping, etc?
How much? For what? Appeal process?
They can foreclose for unpaid dues
Contractor Agreement
SIGN / NEGOTIATE / FIND ANOTHERHiring someone for home repairs, renovation, or construction.
Don't pay everything upfront
Protect yourself from subcontractor liens
How are extras handled?
How long? What's covered?
Who pulls permits? Who's liable?
Penalties for delays?
Real Stories
Real Estate Deals Gone Wrong
The 3-Month Trap
"A renter had to relocate for work. Her lease had a 3-month early termination penalty buried on page 12. She owed $6,000 to break a lease she'd only been in for 4 months."
The Deposit Disappearance
"A tenant's lease said deposit returned 'within a reasonable time.' After moving out, the landlord took 90 days and deducted $800 for 'normal wear and tear' that wasn't defined."
The Contractor Nightmare
"A homeowner paid 50% upfront for a kitchen remodel. Contractor walked off the job. No lien waiver meant a subcontractor put a lien on the house for materials the homeowner had already 'paid for.'"
AED 99 vs. AED 22,000 Penalty
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