as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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generate a list of questions you should ask a potential landlord before signing a lease agreement.
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questions to ask a potential landlord:
- what are the terms of the lease agreement? 
- what are the security deposit requirements? 
- what utilities are included in the rental fee? 
- are there any restrictions regarding pets? 
- are late fees applied for missed rent payments? 
- what happens when the tenant needs to move out before the lease agreement is over? 
- are repairs and maintenance taken care of by the landlord? 
- do you have references from previous tenants?
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