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A contract outlining rental terms between tenant and landlord
lease
A person renting a property from a landlord
tenant
The owner of the rental property
landlord
Fixing something that is broken or damaged
repair
Regular upkeep of the property
maintenance
Failure to take proper care in fulfilling responsibilities
negligence
The process of legally removing a tenant from a property
eviction
A disagreement or conflict between two parties
dispute
Formal written communication about an action (e.g. ending a lease)
notice
Violation of a term in the lease agreement
breach
A legal or moral responsibility
obligation
Finding a mutual agreement to resolve a conflict
compromise
Using a neutral third party to resolve disputes
mediation
A binding legal process to resolve disputes outside of court
arbitration
Payment made by a tenant to live in a property
rent
Money paid upfront as security for potential damages
deposit
