III Analysis
It is undisputed that the March 1, 2008 rental agreement is facially valid. It was signed by all necessary parties: James Halpin, as landlord, and William and Bryan Henderson, as tenants. At trial, both Plaintiff and Defendants identified the copy of the rental agreement admitted into evidence as a fair and accurate depiction of the original document. Furthermore, its provisions are clear — the tenancy was for a term of one year, beginning on March 1, 2008, and rent was set at $750 per month, to be paid by the first day of each month. It is further undisputed that neither William Henderson nor Bryan Henderson has paid any rent throughout the duration of the tenancy. However, at trial the Hendersons argued that despite the written rental agreement, they made an oral agreement with Mr. Halpin which allowed them to live in the Lincoln property rent-free, during the course of the renovations.2