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Residential lease template (US)
A general template under US law. Laws differ from state to state, so check it against your state's law or with a lawyer licensed there. We are not a law firm and do not give legal advice.
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Residential Lease Agreement
State laws on leases differ widely. Before signing, check this lease against the landlord and tenant law of Property State and any city rules, including rent control, deposit limits, and required notices.
This Lease is made on Lease Date between Landlord Name, at Landlord Address ("Landlord"), and Tenant Names ("Tenant").
1. Premises
Landlord rents to Tenant the home at Property Address (the "Premises"), for residential use only, for these occupants: Occupant Names.
2. Term
The lease starts on Lease Start Date and ends on Lease End Date. At the end it will End of Term: end, or continue month to month, and either party may end a month-to-month tenancy with the written notice state law requires, and not less than Notice Days days.
3. Rent
Rent is $Monthly Rent per month, due on the Rent Due Day of each month, paid by Payment Method to Payment Recipient. A rent paid after Grace Days days bears a late fee of $Late Fee, only as far as state law allows.
4. Security Deposit
Tenant pays a deposit of $Security Deposit, which will not exceed any limit set by state law. Landlord will hold, return and account for it, with any itemized deductions, within the time state law requires after Tenant moves out. Deductions may be for unpaid rent and damage beyond normal wear and tear.
5. Utilities
Tenant pays: Utilities Paid by Tenant. Landlord pays: Utilities Paid by Landlord.
6. Condition and Repairs
Landlord will keep the Premises fit to live in and meet applicable housing codes. Tenant will keep the Premises clean, promptly report needed repairs, and pay for damage caused by Tenant or guests beyond normal wear and tear.
7. Entry
Landlord may enter for inspection, repairs or showings after the notice state law requires, and not less than Entry Notice Hours hours except in an emergency.
8. Rules
Pets: Pet Terms. Smoking: Smoking Terms. Tenant may not assign or sublet without Landlord's written consent, and will not break the law or unreasonably disturb neighbors at the Premises.
9. Fair Housing
Landlord will comply with the federal Fair Housing Act and state and local fair housing laws, and will consider reasonable accommodation requests.
10. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
If the home was built before 1978, federal law (42 U.S.C. § 4852d) requires Landlord to give Tenant the EPA pamphlet on lead hazards and disclose any known lead-based paint, before Tenant is bound. Year built: Year Built. Known lead-based paint or hazards: Lead Disclosure.
11. Other Required Disclosures
State and Local Required Disclosures, such as mold, flood risk, bedbugs or the deposit bank
12. Default
If Tenant fails to pay rent or otherwise breaches, Landlord may pursue the remedies the law allows, after the notices state law requires. Landlord will not remove Tenant, lock Tenant out or shut off utilities except through the legal eviction process.
13. General
This Lease is governed by the laws of Property State. It is the parties' entire agreement, may be changed only in a signed writing, and any part that conflicts with non-waivable state law gives way to that law.
| Landlord | Tenant |
| --- | --- |
| Signature: Landlord Signature | Signature: Tenant Signature |
| Name: Landlord Printed Name | Name: Tenant Printed Name |
| Date: Landlord Signing Date | Date: Tenant Signing Date |