The tenant can get a copy of the lease, but unless the lease is recorded with the property records in the county clerk's office it is not public record and if the landlord does not want to give it to the guest then the guest would need to get a court subpoena for the lease.
By Law, anytime a Contract or an Agreement is signed, both parties must have it. Since the lease spells out the tenant`s and landlord`s responsibilities, and Terms of Engagement, it is important for both parties to have a copy of the lease.
This number will be provided on the Rental Agreement document provided to by the rental office, and can be found on the top left hand side of your documentation.
The lease term will typically be specified within the lease agreement. To find it, carefully examine your lease agreement and search for the following: The agreement explicitly says that the lease term is for a number of months, like 12, 24, or 48. This is a fixed term lease.
State laws on leases and rental agreements can vary, but a landlord or property management company should provide you with a copy of your signed lease upon request. You should make your request in writing, so you have proof if there is a dispute later.