How renting actually works

A short read

Before we start

Tenancy law differs enormously by country, state and province, and even by the type of building. This explains the machinery a lease is made of, not the rules where you live. Every screen that mentions a rule says to check your own — because yours is the one that applies.

Sources

The general structure of residential tenancy: a lease as a contract granting exclusive possession for a term, with obligations on both sides for repair, entry and notice. Specific rules differ by jurisdiction and the module says so on every rule screen
The common distinction between damage and normal wear and tear in deposit deductions, and deposit-protection requirements that exist in many jurisdictions