Most—but not all—states require the lease to be in writing to be
considered valid. Among the states that require written leases, valid
ones must include a description of the property. The property's physical
address is considered a valid description.
Leases must include starting and ending dates. Additionally, a lease
must include the amount of rent that is due. It must show when rent is
due, and how it should be paid.
So, a lease must spell out the exact date the tenant must deliver the
rent, any grace periods offered by the landlord, and where the tenant
must deliver the payment. For example, by check to the landlord's office
or electronically to their bank account.

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