USA Residential Rental/Lease
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A Residential Lease Agreement is used when a Landlord wishes to rent or lease property to a Tenant for residential and possibly home-based business purposes. For example, this form would be used to rent out an apartment or basement suite.

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Governing Jurisdiction:

This rental/lease will be governed by the laws of which country?

Select a state:

To review Alabama's legislation regarding residential rentals (Ala. Code SS. 35-9-1 to -100), click here.

To review Alaska's legislation regarding residential rentals (Alaska Stat. SS. 34.03.010 to .380), click here.

To review Arizona's legislation regarding residential rentals (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. SS. 12-1171 to -1183 and SS. 33-1301 to -1381), click here and here.

To review Arkansas legislation regarding residential rentals (Ark. Code Ann. SS. 18-16-101 to -306), click here.

To review California's legislation regarding residential rentals (Cal. [Civ.] Code SS. 1940-1954.1, 1961-1962.7, 1995.010-1995.340, and 1997.010-1997.270.), click here.

To review Connecticut's legislation regarding residential rentals (Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. SS. 47a-1 to -74), click here.

To review Delaware's legislation regarding residential rentals (Del. Code. Ann. tit. 25, SS. 5101-7013 (excluding Ch. 61)), click here.

To review the District of Columbia's legislation regarding residential rentals (D.C. Code Ann. SS. 42-3201 to -4097 and -3501.01 to -3509.03), click here.

To review Florida's legislation regarding residential rentals (Fla. Stat. Ann. SS. 83.40-.66), click here.

To review Georgia's legislation regarding residential rentals (Ga. Code Ann. SS. 44-7-1 to -81), click here.

To review Hawaii's legislation regarding residential rentals (Haw. Rev. Stat. SS. 521-1 to -78), click here.

To review Idaho's legislation regarding residential rentals (Idaho Code SS. 6-301 to -324 and SS. 55-201 to -313), click here.

To review Illinois legislation regarding residential rentals (Ill. Comp. Stat. ch. 765, para. 705/0.01-740/5), click here.

To review Indiana's legislation regarding residential rentals (Ind. Code Ann. SS. 32-31-1-1 to 32-31-8-6), click here.

To review Iowa's legislation regarding residential rentals (Iowa Code Ann. SS. 562A.1-.36), click here.

To review Kansas legislation regarding residential rentals (Kan. Stat. Ann. SS. 58-2501 to -2573), click here.

To review Kentucky's legislation regarding residential rentals (Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. SS. 383.010-.715), click here.

To review Louisiana's legislation regarding residential rentals (La. Rev. Stat. Ann. SS. 9:3221-3252 and La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 2669-2729), click here and here.

To review Maine's legislation regarding residential rentals (Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, SS. 6001-6046), click here.

To review Massachusetts legislation regarding residential rentals (Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 186 SS. 1-21), click here.

To review Michigan's legislation regarding residential rentals (Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. SS. 554.601-.640), click here.

To review Minnesota's legislation regarding residential rentals (Minn. Stat. Ann. SS. 504B.001 to 504B.471), click here.

To review Mississippi's legislation regarding residential rentals (Miss. Code Ann. SS. 89-8-1 to -27), click here.

To review Montana's legislation regarding residential rentals (Mont. Code Ann. SS. 70-24-101 to -25-206), click here.

To review Nevada's legislation regarding residential rentals (Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. SS. 118A.010-.520), click here.

To review New Jersey's legislation regarding residential rentals (N.J. Stat. Ann. SS. 46:8-1 to-49), click here.

To review New Mexico's legislation regarding residential rentals (N.M. Stat. Ann. SS. 47-8-1 to -51), click here.

To review New York's legislation regarding residential rentals, visit the following links: New York Real Property Law (RPP) ?? 220-238, Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPA) ?? 701-767, 769-783, 801-853, Multiple Dwelling Law (MDW) all

To review North Carolina's legislation regarding residential rentals (N.C. Gen. Stat. SS. 42-1 to 42-14.2 and 42-25-6 to 42-76), click here.

To review North Dakota's legislation regarding residential rentals (N.D. Cent. Code SS. 47-16-01 to -41), click here.

To review Oklahoma's legislation regarding residential rentals (Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 41, SS. 1-136), click here.

To review Oregon's legislation regarding residential rentals (Or. Rev. Stat. SS. 90.100-.450), click here.

To review Pennsylvania's legislation regarding residential rentals (Pa. Stat. Ann. tit. 68, SS. 250.101-.510-B), click here.

To review Rhode Island's legislation regarding residential rentals (R.I. Gen. Laws SS. 34-18-1 to -57), click here.

To review South Carolina's legislation regarding residential rentals (S.C. Code Ann. SS. 27-40-10 to -940), click here.

To review Tennessee's legislation regarding residential rentals (Tenn. Code Ann. SS. 66-28-101 to -520), click here.

To review Utah's legislation regarding residential rentals (Utah Code Ann. SS. 57-17-1 to -5 and -22-1 to -6), click here.

To review Vermont's legislation regarding residential rentals (Vt. Stat Ann. tit. 9, SS. 4451-4468), click here.

To review Virginia's legislation regarding residential rentals (Va. Code Ann. SS. 55-218.1 to -248.40), click here.

To review Washington's legislation regarding residential rentals (Wash. Rev. Code Ann. SS. 59.04.010-.900 and .18.010-.911), click here.

To review West Virginia's legislation regarding residential rentals (W. Va. Code SS. 37-6-1 to -30), click here.

To review Wisconsin's legislation regarding residential rentals (Wis. Stat. Ann. SS. 704.01-.45), click here.

To review Wyoming's legislation regarding residential rentals (Wyo. Stat. SS. 1-21-1201 to -1211 and 34-2-128 to -129), click here.

Landlord Information:

How many Landlords are there?

First Landlord's name:

Second Landlord's name:

Address:

City:

Please select a country:

Select a province or territory:

Select a state:

Is the Landlord a corporation?
 Yes No

Tenant Information:

How many Tenants are there?

First Tenant's name:

Second Tenant's name:

Current Address:

City:

Please select a country:

Select a province or territory:

Select a state:

Is the Tenant a corporation?
 Yes No

Housing Style:

Select the type of housing:

Location of Housing:

Address:

City:

Please select a country:

Select a province or territory:

Select a state:

Number of Rooms:

Do you wish to specify the number of bedrooms?
 Yes No

How many bedrooms are there (e.g. 3)?

Do you wish to specify the number of bathrooms?
 Yes No

How many bathrooms are there (e.g. 2)?

Furnishings:

Is furniture included?

How many items do you wish to describe?

Describe the first item (e.g. Oak dining table with four chairs):

Describe the second item:

Describe the third item:

Describe the fourth item:

Describe the fifth item:

Describe the sixth item:

Describe the seventh item:

Describe the eighth item:

Describe the ninth item:

Describe the tenth item:

Appliances:

Are appliances included?

Check all that are included:

Stove/Oven
 Yes No

Convection Oven
 Yes No

Refrigerator
 Yes No

Dishwasher
 Yes No

Microwave
 Yes No

Washing Machine
 Yes No

Dryer
 Yes No

Water Cooler
 Yes No

Air Conditioning
 Yes No

Humidifier
 Yes No

Garborator
 Yes No

Trash Compactor
 Yes No

Describe Other
 Yes No

Number of other appliances:

First other appliance (e.g. Toaster Oven):

Second other appliance:

Third other appliance:

Fourth other appliance:

Fifth other appliance:

Amenities:

Will the Tenant(s) have access to amenities?

Check all that are included:

Exercise Room
 Yes No

Gym
 Yes No

Pool
 Yes No

Hot Tub
 Yes No

Sauna
 Yes No

Tanning Booth
 Yes No

Tennis Courts
 Yes No

Central Vacuum System
 Yes No

Garbage Pickup/Removal
 Yes No

Fire Place
 Yes No

Common Room/Lounge
 Yes No

Bicycle Storage Area
 Yes No

Storage Lockers
 Yes No

Library
 Yes No

Describe Other
 Yes No

Number of other amenities:

First other amenity (e.g. Music Practice Room):

Second other amenity:

Third other amenity:

Fourth other amenity:

Fifth other amenity:

Parking:

Will the Tenant(s) have access to parking?
 Yes No

Select all special parking features that apply:

Heated Parking Lot
 Yes No

Covered Parking Lot
 Yes No

Block Heater Outlet
 Yes No

Do you wish to describe the parking location?
 Yes No

Enter the description here:


E.g. "422 Elm Street" or "the lane behind the Premises"

What is the parking fee, per month (e.g. 20.00)?

Select the currency:

Home Business:

Home Business:
If you wish to allow the tenant to operate a home-based business on the premises, indicate your wishes in this section. Remember that the premises must be zoned for home-based business use.
Will the Tenant be allowed to operate a home-based business?
 Yes No

Briefly describe the name or purpose of the business (e.g. Speedy Shipping Corporation):

Other Occupants:

Will other occupants be allowed without the Landlord's written permission?

Who will be allowed?


Pets:

Will pets be allowed in the housing?

Smoking:

Will the Tenant(s) be allowed to smoke in the housing?
 Yes No

Are there smokers in nearby units/residences?
 Yes No

Lease Start Date:

Day (e.g. 1):

Month (e.g. March):

Year (e.g. 2006):

Is the date of occupancy the same as the start date?
 Yes No

Date of Occupancy:

Day (e.g. 30):

Month (e.g. January):

Year (e.g. 2006):

Inspection:

Inspection:
An inspection report details the condition of the premises at the beginning of the tenant's occupancy. If there is any damage to the premises, it is noted in the report so the landlord knows that the tenant should not be held responsible for this damage upon moving out.
Is an inspection report required on move-in?
 Yes No

Signing Incentives:

Will the Landlord(s) be providing signing incentives?

Describe the signing incentives:


E.g. The Landlord shall waive the Tenant's first rent payment.

Length of Lease:

This agreement will:

When will the agreement end?

The term will be measured in:

Enter number of weeks (e.g. 16):

Enter number of months (e.g. 12):

Enter number of years (e.g. 2):

Day (e.g. 15):

Month (e.g. June):

Year (e.g. 2007):

Security Deposit:

Security Deposit:
You may wish for the tenant to provide a security deposit upon moving in. Should the tenant damage the premises, or leave some rent unpaid, appropriate deductions from the deposit will be made. The remainder of the deposit is usually refunded to the tenant upon moving out.
Will the Tenant be paying a security deposit?
 Yes No

Enter the amount of the security deposit (e.g. $100.00):

How soon after tenancy ends will the deposit be returned?

Enter the time period, in days (e.g. 5):

Do you wish to specify where the deposit will be sent after the Tenant moves out?
 Yes No

Address:

City:

Please select a country:

Select a province or territory:

State:

Amount of Rent:

Enter the amount of each rent payment (e.g. 800.00):

Select the currency:

Other Fees:

Is parking included in the rent?
 Yes No

Will the Tenant(s) be paying taxes directly to the Landlord(s)?
 Yes No

Describe which taxes:


Are these taxes included in the rent?
 Yes No

Will the Tenant(s) be paying taxes directly to the government?
 Yes No

Describe which taxes:


Will the Tenant(s) be paying the condo fees?
 Yes No

Will the fees be included in the rent?
 Yes No

Payment Schedule:

How often will the rent be paid?

Enter the due date for payment:

E.g. Monday

E.g. first

E.g. first

E.g. first

E.g. January 1st

Utilities:

Does the cost of Rent include any utilities?
 Yes No

Check all that are included:

Power
 Yes No

Heat
 Yes No

Gas
 Yes No

Water
 Yes No

Phone
 Yes No

Cable Television
 Yes No

Satellite Television
 Yes No

High Speed Internet
 Yes No

Security System
 Yes No

Describe Other
 Yes No

Number of other utilities:

First other utility (e.g. Intercom System):

Second other utility:

Third other utility:

Fourth other utility:

Fifth other utility:

Rent Increases:

Rent will increase:

Describe how the rent will increase:


E.g. The monthly rent will increase by $50.00 every year.

How many days notice is required (e.g. 14 days)?

Late Fees:

Will a late fee be charged for late rent?
 Yes No

How many days grace are there before late fees are charged (e.g. 5)?

How will the late fee be calculated?

Enter the percentage (e.g. 7.5):

Enter the charge (e.g. 25.00):

This charge will be added every:

Describe how the late fee will be calculated:


How much will the Tenant(s) be charged for each N.S.F. Check (e.g. 30.00)?

Default:

Will interest be charged on late rent?
 Yes No

Enter the interest rate, in percentage per year (e.g. 10.0):

The legal costs of recovering upaid rent will be paid by:

Notice of Entry:

How much notice is required for the Landlord(s) to enter the property?

Enter the number of hours (e.g. 48):

Landlord Improvements:

Will the Landlord(s) be making improvements to the property?
 Yes No

The improvements will be:

How many improvements do you wish to list?

First improvement (e.g. Painting the walls):


Second improvement:


Third improvement:


Fourth improvement:


Fifth improvement:


Tenant Improvements:

Will the Tenant be allowed to make improvements to the property?

Describe the improvements the Tenant may make (e.g. Re-tiling the bathroom, painting the ceilings):


Maintenance:

Will the Tenant(s) be responsible for any maintenance of the property?
 Yes No

What will the Tenant(s) maintain?

Fixtures and Heating
 Yes No

Sidewalks and Driveways
 Yes No

Water Feature (pool, pond, fountain, etc)
 Yes No

What type(s) of feature?

Pool
 Yes No

Hot Tub
 Yes No

Fountain
 Yes No

Pond
 Yes No

Bird Bath
 Yes No

Grass and Gardens
 Yes No

Children's Play Area
 Yes No

Shed or Garage
 Yes No

Deck or Patio
 Yes No

Fence
 Yes No

Will the Tenant(s) have to steam clean the carpet?
 Yes No

Other
 Yes No

Describe the other maintenance:


Custodian:

Will the Tenant be the manager or custodian of the property?
 Yes No

Custodian:

Will the Tenant be the manager or custodian of the property?
 Yes No

Custodian:

Will the Tenant be the manager or custodian of the property?
 Yes No

Custodian:

Will the Tenant be the manager or custodian of the property?
 Yes No

Custodian:

Will the Tenant be the manager or custodian of the property?
 Yes No

Custodian:

Will the Tenant be the manager or custodian of the property?
 Yes No

Custodian:

Will the Tenant be the manager or custodian of the property?
 Yes No

Custodian:

Will the Tenant be the manager or custodian of the property?
 Yes No

Custodian:

Will the Tenant be the manager or custodian of the property?
 Yes No

Custodian:

Will the Tenant be the manager or custodian of the property?
 Yes No

Custodian:

Will the Tenant be the manager or custodian of the property?
 Yes No

Custodian:

Will the Tenant be the manager or custodian of the property?
 Yes No

Custodian:

Will the Tenant be the manager or custodian of the property?
 Yes No

Custodian:

Will the Tenant be the manager or custodian of the property?
 Yes No

Insurance:

The Landlord's furnishings/contents will be insured by:

The housing will be insured by:

Insurance for personal injury on the property will be provided by:

Lead Paint Disclosure:

Was the housing built before 1978?
 Yes No

Are there any currently known hazards regarding the presence of lead-based paint?
 Yes No

Please provide a detailed description of the hazards:


Are there any reports or records regarding the presence of lead-based paint?
 Yes No

Please provide a detailed description of the reports:


Is an agent involved in leasing the housing for the Landlord?
 Yes No

Agent's Name:

Assignment and Subletting:

Will the Tenant(s) be allowed to assign or sublet the lease?

Renewal of Lease:

Can this lease be renewed?

Describe the conditions of renewal:


E.g. The Tenant may renew this lease provided he/she has not been late in paying any rent.

Termination of the Lease:

Notice of termination will be:

Non-payment notice period (e.g. 5 days, 2 weeks):

Breach of lease notice period (e.g. 5 days, 2 weeks):

Landlord's without cause notice period (e.g. 5 days, 2 weeks):

Tenant's without cause notice period (e.g. 5 days, 2 weeks):

Do you wish to add a military clause?
 Yes No

Rerent Levy:

Will a rerent levy be charged if the Tenant moves out within 6 months of moving in?
 Yes No

Enter the amount of the levy (e.g. 100.00):

Additional Clauses:

Do you wish to add any additional clauses?
 Yes No

How many additional clauses do you wish to add?

First extra clause:


Second extra clause:


Third extra clause:


Fourth extra clause:


Fifth extra clause:


Date of Signing, if known:

Day (e.g. 18):

Month (e.g. March):

Year (e.g. 2006):

This agreement will be signed in front of how many witnesses?

Signatures Required:
We recommend the presence of one or more witnesses at the signing of this agreement.