Contracts need not be sworn to or even witnessed.
KINDS OF CONTRACT
Every note, mortgage and other form of obligation is a specific contract.
A lease is a form of contract between two people, known as landlord and tenant, for the use of real estate for a period and at a rental specified in the document.
A verbal lease may be made for a short period, but if for a year or more, it must be in writing.
A lease should state when, where and to whom the rent is to be paid.
Each party to a lease, or other form contract should have a copy.
If the premises rented should become unusable by fire or any action of the elements the tenant is still liable for rent, unless there is a special clause in the lease providing for such a contingency.
A tenant cannot, without the written consent of the landlord, use the rented premises for any other purpose than that stated in the lease.