Yes. Leases and rental agreements are different from roommate agreements.
A rental agreement secures a tenancy for a short period of time, typically a month. A lease secures a tenancy for a longer period of time, typically a year. A roommate agreement binds the tenants that are collectively renting from a landlord.
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