Rental agreements are usually on a month-to-month basis for a limited time, and they do not allow any ownership of the property. A rental agreement should not extend beyond the end of the fiscal year. If the total payments exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), an item is required to be bid (unless it is a service or building). Any rental agreement must be signed by the board of county commissioners. The recommended best practice is to have agreements reviewed by the county’s district attorney.