Understanding the Written Terms of Your Lease Contract and Other Legally Binding Notices

Last Updated: September 4, 2026By

Presented by SNS Law Group and Bye Bye Mattress

Patti ‘Widget’ leads a discussion and a “deep dive” into the world of lease agreements. Learn about the important, common provisions you should have in your lease agreements and make sure you do not leave out important addenda. Make sure you follow the law and are receiving the maximum protections legally available to you.

What You’ll Learn

  • “Ins” or “outs” of your lease?. What’s legal and what isn’t?
  • How should you serve your notices?
  • What are you missing in our lease “package”?
  • What addenda need to be added to your standard lease agreement?
  • How can you avoid problems in court?
  • Are handwritten notations on a lease document legal?

PATTI WIDGET | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT EXPERT, WIDGET’S WAY

Patti Widget has nearly 25 years of experience as a regional property manager. Patti teaches a wide range of classes on property management topics; she is a keynote speaker on property management and housing issues and has published numerous articles for apartment associations. Patti is a repeat guest speaker at UCLA. She also holds various certifications in the industry related to her field, such as a CA-licensed Real Estate Broker, CCRM, lead-based paint-certified renovator from the EPA, Fair Housing, and more.