Often personal lease contracts are made between friends, neighbors, or relatives. In these cases, the parties typically think a written agreement is unnecessary because they know and trust each other.
However, having a written agreement when money and property are changing hands is a good idea so that each party is clear on the terms of the transaction. This can help prevent disputes and encourage good faith between the parties.
With a written Personal Property Rental Agreement, you can specify:
- Who the lessor (owner) and lessee (renter) are
- The details of the personal property being rented (model, make, identifying characteristics, etc.)
- Cash value of the property
- The lease terms (date range of the rental, price of the rental, damage or security deposit details, etc.)
- Delivery details, if applicable (who will deliver the property, who will pay for delivery, etc.)
- Any terms or details regarding warranties or insurance for the rental property
- Default details, including a grace period or additional fees for failing to pay the rental fee