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What ‘As-Is’ Really Means When You Sign a Rental Lease

What ‘As-Is’ Really Means When You Sign a Rental Lease

An “as-is” clause generally means you accept the unit’s current condition on move-in, but it does not waive the landlord’s legal duty to provide a safe, habitable home. Landlords typically must still fix code or habitability issues like heat, hot water, plumbing, pests, and major safety hazards. This article explains what “as-is” covers, what it […]
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