Last year, my friend rented a flat without making a proper rent agreement. The owner looked friendly, and everything felt easy in the beginning, so he didn’t think the paperwork was needed.
Yesterday, the owner suddenly told him to leave within two weeks. There was no written proof of the rent, no clear terms, and no time to prepare. It became very stressful and confusing.
That’s when we learned an important lesson. A rent agreement may feel like just extra paperwork, but when problems happen, it actually protects you.
Rent Agreement: Protection or Just Another Formality?
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You always have a rent agreement- whether you’re renting from family or a “friendly looking” person.
Obviously a rental agreement is protection, both for the renter and the landlord.
“Flat” makes me think you’re not in the US, so laws for how long the owner must give the tenant to move out will depend on your country/town. In the US, the friend would be considered a tenant even without an agreement. I can’t think of any US state where someone would be required to move out in 2 weeks.