Four things to include in the lease before you sign:
Most landlords will be fine with these caveats, but they probably won’t appear in your lease unless you ask for them. 4. Reasonable prior notice to the tenant before entry by landlord 3. Mutual indemnification: for costs and expenses related to negligent acts of both tenant and landlord. 2. Make it clear that the landlord will carry adequate coverage against destruction of the building and liability insurance for the common areas. 1. Include a specific list of common area maintenance exclusions