What happens if there’s no written lease?

1 min read · Updated 12 October 2026

A verbal lease is still a lease. But the tenant can ask for it in writing, and the owner must then put it in writing. A written lease protects both of you, so Porchlight always starts with one.

General information, not legal or tax advice. For your situation, speak to an attorney or a tax practitioner.

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