lease question please help anyone???

[dinomotz19]

does a lease hold up in court?? and how long can a lease be signed for? also my father is my landlord and has ownership of the deeds on two properties does this mean anything. one is a church and the house with it two seperated deeds. church is all but closed i rent home, who owns these properties???

 

[ndragon]

A lease is technically a contract, so yes, it holds up in court. The length of time should be stated in the lease. It is up to the landlord. There is no set limit that I know of. Generally they are for 12 to 24 months with a clause to automatically renew on a specified basis upon expiration.
As far as who owns the property; based on what you have said here it looks like your father owns the property.
Hope this helps.
-Nick

 

[calalily]

Look up landlord tenent laws for your state so you know your rights. Even if this is your father, if you have a signed contract, he must abide by the landlord tenent laws of your state.