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Agreements: By Type (13)
One (1) Page Lease Agreement
Lease-Purchase (Lease to Own)
Month-to-Month (Tenancy at Will)
Roommate (Room Rental)
Standard Lease (1-Year)
Sublease (sublet)
Lease Topics (Glossary)
Security Deposits Laws
How to Write a Residential Lease (Fill-in)
One (1) Page Lease Agreement – For residential use as a simple agreement between a landlord and tenant. For a fixed term such as 12 months.
Family Member Rental Agreement – When a relative comes to live in the same home as a family member. Use to protect the rights of both parties.
Hunting Lease Agreement – For individuals that would like to hunt on someone else’s private land.
Month-to-Month Lease Agreement – Also known as a “tenancy-at-will” it allows the tenant and landlord to have a binding arrangement that may be altered with thirty (30) days’ notice.
Parking Space Rental Agreement – Make a contract to park an automobile, recreational vehicle (RV), all-terrain vehicle (ATV), or motorcycle.
Roommate (Room Rental) Agreement – For a roommate seeking others to join in paying rent in a residential unit together. This may be completed by a new roommate or as a collective group.
Standard Residential Lease Agreement – Typically for a one (1) year period but can be for any fixed period.
From start to finish, follow this simple guide to properly lease residential property.
Step 1 – The Tenant Views the Space
Before a lease agreement is drawn up, the tenant will usually view the space and deem it acceptable to their living standards and make a verbal offer to the real estate agent, manager, or landlord. The verbal offer will usually be in reference to a monthly rental amount.
If the offer is conditionally accepted, the landlord will move ahead and ask for the tenant to complete a Rental Application and pay a small fee (commonly used to only cover the cost of showing the property and run a background check).
Step 3 – Run a Tenant Background Check
The landlord is highly recommended to run a background of the tenant’s credit, background, and criminal history. Use the following resources to conduct your search:
Limited Background Check ($18.95) – RentPrep.com
Detailed Background Check ($35 per screening) – MySmartMove.com
Step 4 – Verify References
The landlord should contact past employers, past landlords, and any non-family references provided in the application. This will give the landlord an idea of the character of the individual(s) and if they are going to be quiet or noisy neighbors.
If the tenant(s) meet the landlord’s qualifications a lease should be drafted (Instructions – How to Write). The landlord and tenant should meet to discuss the specific terms and conditions of the lease, mainly consisting of the:
Fee(s) – In reference to parking, pets, trash, etc.
Move-in Date – The day the tenant will take occupancy of the space.
Security Deposit – This is determined by the landlord but cannot be more than the maximum ($) State requirement.
Term – Month-to-month, yearly, etc.
Utilities – Electricity, water/sewer, heating, etc.
Step 6 – Executing the Lease
The lease is not required to be witnessed (although it is always recommended to have at least one). At the time of authorization the landlord and tenant should exchange the following:
Access (keys) to the premises and all common areas (unless the occupancy does not occur until a later time)
Security deposit (if required), 1st month’s rent, and any pro-rated rent (if the tenant is moving-in before the lease start date).
Step 7 – Taking Occupancy
Move-in to the property and perform a move-in inspection and write down all damage that exists. Make sure to sign and send it to the landlord.
Move-in Inspection Checklist – Use to walk around the property and list any damage to the property. This is mainly used so the tenant does not have their security deposit be wrongfully deducted for damages not conducted by the tenant.
States Required: Arizona, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Step 8 – End of the Lease
At the end of the lease period, the landlord will decide whether or not to renew the lease. If the landlord chooses not to renew, the tenant will be required to move-out and provide their forwarding address. The landlord must send the security deposit back to the tenant, less any deductions, in accordance with security deposit returning laws.
Renewal Letter – To renew a lease and make any changes to the agreement such as monthly rent.
Non-Renewal Letter – To inform a tenant that the landlord does not wish to renew or extend their lease.
Lease Terms (Glossary)
From A to Z, use the glossary to know specific terms of a lease agreement.
Furnishings – If the property was furnished upon the tenant moving-in, all items should be listed such as couches, beds, chairs, desks, musical instruments, and any other valuable items. This is to ensure that upon move-out that the tenant does not vacate with the property of the landlord.
Waterbeds – Due to the consequences of liquid-filled furnishings over the years it is recommended that the landlord bar this type of furniture on the premises. Water damage can be very costly, and if enough is leaked, mold can grow quickly underneath carpeting in the right conditions.
House Rules – Mainly for roommate situations, if there are any house rules such as cleaning times, common areas, quiet times, or any other regulations it should be listed.
Insurance (Bond) – The landlord is recommended, and required in some States, to disclose the type and amount of insurance are covered on the tenant’s behalf.
Grace-Period – Some States have a “grace period” allowing the tenant a few days to pay after the rent is due. During such a period, the landlord is not allowed to charge a late fee.
Notices – If the tenant or landlord violates any part of the lease the parties should both have addresses (mailing and/or e-mail) of where each may be able to send a notice.
Parties – In the first (1st) paragraph the parties should be introduced. This should mention the “landlord“ and “tenant“ along with their legal mailing addresses.
Property Description – In the following paragraph the address of the premises should be described thoroughly including the number (#) of bedrooms, bathrooms if the property is shared, common areas, and any other details that should be written.
Receipt of Agreement – The lease is not valid unless all parties have received receipt and acknowledgment of the lease. Make sure that all parties have received a copy and the form will become legally valid.
Refer to the maximum allowed ($) amounts to see how much a landlord may request in your State.
Airbnb – With the popularity of Airbnb there is always the temptation by the tenant to make an additional income by renting the property on a short-term basis. This should be established in the agreement to ensure the terms are clear whether it is allowed or not.
Fixed Term – Most commonly being one (1) year but may be any time-period as agreed upon by the parties.
Month-to-Month – Allows the tenant and landlord to have a freely on-going basis with either party being allowed to cancel within a certain time period (either stated in the agreement or by using the State’s minimum requirement). Most month-to-month tenancies allow for either party to cancel with at least 30 to 60 days’ notice.
Termination – In most standard leases there is no option for the tenant to cancel the lease. In the event there is an option, usually, it will come at a fee or cost to the tenant.
A security deposit is paid by a tenant to a landlord at the start of a lease and returned after delivery of the property back to the landlord. The deposit can be lost if the tenant cancels the lease or eviction. It can be deducted from if there is damage found at the end of the lease, except for normal wear-and-tear.
State Maximum ($) Returning Statute
Alabama 1 month’s rent 60 days the termination date and delivery of possession § 35-9A-201
Alaska 2 months’ rent 14 days if the tenant leaves on-time, 30 days if not § 34.03.070
Arizona 1.5 months’ rent 14 days from move-out inspection (excl. weekends and holidays) § 33-1321
Arkansas 2 months’ rent 60 days from termination of tenancy § 18-16-304, § 18-16-305
California 2 months’ rent (unfurnished), 3 months’ rent (furnished) 60 days from the move-out date 1950.5
Colorado No limit 1 month if mentioned in the lease, 2 months if not § 38-12-103 & § 38-12-104
Connecticut 1 month’s rent is 62 years or older, 2 months’ rent if younger 30 days from the move-out date or 15 days from receiving the tenant’s new address § 47a-21
Delaware 1 month’s rent for 1-year leases. No limit for all others. 20 days from the termination date Title 25 § 5514
Florida No limit 30 days if deductions, 15 days if no deductions § 83.49(3)(a)
Georgia No limit 1 month from the termination date § 44-7-34
Hawaii 1 month’s rent (excluding pet fee) 14 days from the termination date § 521-44
Idaho No limit 30 days if stated in the lease, 21 days if not § 6-321
Illinois No limit 30 days if deductions, 45 days if no deductions 765 ILCS 710
Indiana No limit 45 days from the termination date § 32-31-3-12
Iowa 2 months’ rent 30 days after the tenant has vacated § 562A.12
Kansas 1 month’s rent (unfurnished), 1.5 months’ rent (furnished) 30 days from the termination date § 58-2550
Kentucky No limit 60 days from the lease termination date § 383.580(7)
Louisiana No limit 1 month from the termination date Revised Statute 9:3251
Maine 2 months’ rent 30 days if the lease is fixed-period, 21 days if tenancy-at-will § 6032, § 6033
Maryland 2 months’ rent 45 days from the termination date § 8–203
Massachusetts 1 month’s rent 30 days after the tenant has vacated Chapter 186, Section 15B
Michigan 1.5 months’ rent 30 days from the end of occupancy § 554.602, § 554.609
Minnesota No limit 3 weeks from the termination date § 504B.178
Mississippi No limit 45 days from the end of tenancy § 89-8-21
Missouri 2 months’ rent 30 days from the termination of tenancy § 535.300
Montana No limit 30 days if deductions, 10 days if no deductions § 70-25-202
Nebraska 1 month’s rent (excluding pet fee) 14 days of move-out § 76-1416
Nevada 3 months’ rent 30 days from the end of tenancy NRS 118A.242
New Hampshire 1 month’s rent or $100, whichever is greater 30 days, 20 days if the property is shared with the landlord RSA 540-A:6, RSA 540-A:7
New Jersey 1.5 months’ rent 30 days from the termination date § 46:8-21.2, § 46:8-21.1
New Mexico 1 month’s rent for leases 1-year and under. No limit for residential leases more than 1-year. 30 days from the termination date § 47-8-18
New York 1 month’s rent 14 days after the tenant has vacated Emergency Tenant Protection Act 576/74(f), § 7-108 (e)
North Carolina 2 months’ rent, for tenancy-at-will only 1.5 months’ rent 30 days if no deductions, if deductions then an additional 30 days § 42-51, § 42-52
North Dakota 1 month’s rent for no pets, 2 months’ rent if pets 30 days from the termination date § 47-16-07.1
Ohio No limit 30 days from the termination date § 5321.16
Oklahoma No limit 45 days from the termination date § 41-115(B)
Oregon No limit 31 days from the termination date § 90.300
Pennsylvania 2 months’ rent 30 days from the termination date § 250.511a, § 250.512
Rhode Island 1 month’s rent 20 days from the termination date § 34-18-19
South Carolina No limit 30 days from the termination date § 27-40-410
South Dakota 1 month’s rent 14 days if no deductions, 45 days if deductions § 43-32-6.1, § 43-32-24
Tennessee No limit 30 days from the termination date § 66-28-301
Texas No limit 30 days after the tenant has vacated § 92.103
Utah No limit 30 days from the termination date § 57-17-3
Vermont No limit 14 days, 60 days if a seasonal property § 4461
Virginia 2 months’ rent 45 days from the termination date § 55.1-1226
Washington No limit 21 days from tenant’s move-out date § 59.18.280
West Virginia No limit 60 days unless the property is re-rented within 45 days, then immediately § 37-6A-1
Wisconsin No limit 21 days from tenant’s vacancy date § 134.06
Wyoming No limit 30 days from lease termination or 15 days from receiving the tenant’s forwarding address, whichever is lesser § 1-21-1208(A)
Landlord’s access is the right to enter the property of the tenant with sufficient notice. The notice period is decided by the State the property is located. Use the Right to Entry Form and can be given to an occupant on the property, posted or placed under their door, or mailed to them (6 days before entry date).
State Required Notice Statute
Alabama 2 days § 35-9A-303
Alaska 24 hours § 34.03.140
Arizona 48 hours § 33-1343
California 24 for non-emergency, 48 hours for the move-out inspection § 1954
Colorado *N/A *N/A
Connecticut Reasonable notice § 47a-16
Delaware 48 hours Title 25 § 5509
Florida 12 hours § 83.53
Georgia *N/A *N/A
Hawaii 2 days § 521-53
Idaho *N/A *N/A
Illinois *N/A *N/A
Indiana Reasonable notice § 32-31-5-6
Iowa 24 hours § 562A.19
Kansas Reasonable notice § 58-2557
Kentucky 2 days § 383.615
Louisiana *N/A *N/A
Maine 24 hours § 6025
Maryland *N/A *N/A
Massachusetts Reasonable notice Sanitary Code (410.810)
Michigan *N/A *N/A
Minnesota Reasonable notice § 504B.211
Mississippi *N/A *N/A
Missouri *N/A *N/A
Montana 24 hours § 70-24-312
Nebraska 1 day § 76-1423
Nevada 24 hours NRS 118A.330
New Hampshire Reasonable notice RSA 540-A:3
New Jersey 1 day § 5:10-5.1
New Mexico 24 hours § 47-8-24
New York *N/A *N/A
North Carolina *N/A *N/A
North Dakota Reasonable notice § 47-16-07.3
Ohio 24 hours § 5321.04
Oklahoma 1 day § 41-128
Oregon 24 hours § 90.322
Pennsylvania *N/A *N/A
Rhode Island 2 days § 34-18-26
South Carolina 24 hours § 27-40-530
South Dakota 24 hours § 43-32-32
Tennessee 24 hours § 66-28-403
Texas *N/A *N/A
Utah 24 hours § 57-22-4
Vermont 48 hours § 4460
Virginia 24 hours § 55.1-1229(A)
Washington 2 days for repairs, 1 day for showings § 59.18.150
West Virginia *N/A *N/A
Wisconsin Advance Notice § 704.05(2)
Wyoming *N/A *N/A
Most States have required disclosures that the landlord must give to the tenant.
Example: Florida requires all landlords to offer the tenant to complete a move-in inspection checklist to reduce landlord-tenant disputes.
Common Disclosures, Notices, and Addendums
Current Rent Balance Letter
Late Rent Violation
If there is late payment by the tenant the landlord has a couple of options. First, the landlord may accept a late fee for the delay in payment. Second, and depending on the State law, the landlord may give a Notice to Pay or Quit stating the landlord has the right to terminate the lease if the tenant does not pay by a specific date.
Late Payment Laws (50 States)
If there is a violation committed by the tenant that is unrelated to late payment then the landlord may give the tenant Notice to Comply or Quit. This gives the tenant a certain amount of time to handle the issue or face eviction action.
The landlord-tenant laws below represent the State rules and procedures regarding housing disputes.
Alabama Title 35, Chapter 9A (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)
Alaska Title 34, Chapter 3 (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)
Arizona Title 33, Chapter 10 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)
Arkansas Title 18, Subtitle 2, Chapter 17 (Arkansas Residential Landlord-Tenant Act)
Colorado Title 38, Article 12 – Tenant & Landlord
Connecticut Chapter 830 – Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant
Delaware Title 25 (Landlord-Tenant Code)
Florida Title VI, Chapter 83, Part II – Residential Tenancies
Georgia Title 44, Chapter 7 – Landlord and Tenant
Hawaii Chapter 521 Residential Landlord-Tenant Code
Illinois 765 ILCS 705/ – Landlord and Tenant Act
Indiana Title 32, Article 31 (Landlord-Tenant Relations)
Iowa Chapter 562A (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Law)
Kansas Chapter 58, Article 25 (Landlords and Tenants)
Kentucky KRS Chapter 383 (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)
Louisiana Attorney General’s Guide to Landlord and Tenant Laws
Maine Title 14, Chapter 710 (Rental Property)
Maryland Real Property, Title 8 (Landlord and Tenant)
Massachusetts Chapter 186 (Estates for years and at will)
Michigan Chapter 554 (Real and Personal Property)
Minnesota Chapter 504B (Landlord and Tenant)
Mississippi Title 89 > Chapter 7 – Landlord and Tenant
Missouri Chapter 441 (Landlord and Tenant)
Montana Chapter 24. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Nebraska Article 14, Landlord and Tenant
Nevada Chapter 118A (Landlord and Tenant)
New Hampshire Chapter 540 (Actions Against Tenants)
New Jersey Title 46 (2013 Revised Statutes “PROPERTY”)
New Mexico Owner-Resident Relations
New York Article 7: Landlord and Tenant
North Carolina Chapter 42 (Landlord and Tenant)
North Dakota Chapter 47-16 (Leasing of Property)
Ohio Chapter 5321 (Titled: Landlords and Tenants)
Oklahoma Title 41 (Landlord and Tenant)
Oregon Title 10, Chapter 90 (Residential Landlord & Tenant)
Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 (Title 68)
Rhode Island Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Chapter 34-18)
South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Title 27, Chapter 40)
South Dakota Chapter 43-32 (Lease of Real Property)
Tennessee Title 66, Chapter 28 (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)
Texas Residential Title 8, Chapter 92
Utah Title 57 – Real Estate
Vermont Title 9, Chapter 137: Residential Rental Agreements
Virginia Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Washington State Laws (Title 59)
West Virginia State Codes Chapter 37 (Real Property)
Wisconsin Chapter 704 (Landlord & Tenant)
Wyoming Article 12 (Residential Rental Property)
How to Write (Fill-in) a Residential Lease
Use the instructions on how to write a residential lease agreement. A lease is not filed by any government body and is kept by the landlord and tenant. No witnesses are needed to sign and therefore it’s recommended to be e-signed.
How to Write (Instructions): Adobe PDF