Rental / Lease Agreement Template
A legal document between a landlord and a tenant for a fixed or periodic tenancy in exchange for payment. Includes state-specific deposit limits, notice periods, late fee caps, and a complete 8-step leasing guide.
Essential Lease Terms
- Parties (Landlord & Tenant)
- Property Description & Address
- Lease Term (Start/End Dates)
- Rent Amount & Payment Schedule
- Security Deposit & Late Fees
- Maintenance & Repair Duties
- Utilities & Appliances Included
- Pet Policy & Additional Terms
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50-State Landlord-Tenant Law Engine
State laws govern deposit limits, landlord access, grace periods, and late fee caps. Search your state below.
| State | Security Deposit |
|---|---|
| Alabama(AL) | 1 month |
| Alaska(AK) | 2 months |
| Arizona(AZ) | 1.5 months |
| Arkansas(AR) | 2 months |
| California(CA) | 1 month (unfurnished) / 2 months (furnished) |
| Colorado(CO) | No statutory limit |
| Connecticut(CT) | 2 months |
| Delaware(DE) | 1 month |
| Florida(FL) | No statutory limit |
| Georgia(GA) | No statutory limit |
| Hawaii(HI) | 1 month |
| Idaho(ID) | No statutory limit |
| Illinois(IL) | No statutory limit |
| Indiana(IN) | No statutory limit |
| Iowa(IA) | 2 months |
| Kansas(KS) | 1 month (unfurnished) / 1.5 months (furnished) |
| Kentucky(KY) | No statutory limit |
| Louisiana(LA) | No statutory limit |
| Maine(ME) | 2 months |
| Maryland(MD) | 2 months |
| Massachusetts(MA) | 1 month |
| Michigan(MI) | 1.5 months |
| Minnesota(MN) | No statutory limit |
| Mississippi(MS) | No statutory limit |
| Missouri(MO) | 2 months |
| Montana(MT) | No statutory limit |
| Nebraska(NE) | 1 month (no pets) / 1.25 months (with pets) |
| Nevada(NV) | 3 months |
| New Hampshire(NH) | 1 month or $100 (whichever is greater) |
| New Jersey(NJ) | 1.5 months |
| New Mexico(NM) | 1 month (lease < 1 yr) / No limit (≥ 1 yr) |
| New York(NY) | 1 month |
| North Carolina(NC) | 1.5 months (M2M) / 2 months (annual) |
| North Dakota(ND) | 1 month (or 2 months if high risk) |
| Ohio(OH) | No statutory limit |
| Oklahoma(OK) | No statutory limit |
| Oregon(OR) | No statutory limit |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | 2 months (1st year) / 1 month (after) |
| Rhode Island(RI) | 1 month |
| South Carolina(SC) | No statutory limit |
| South Dakota(SD) | 1 month (or higher for special circumstances) |
| Tennessee(TN) | No statutory limit |
| Texas(TX) | No statutory limit |
| Utah(UT) | No statutory limit |
| Vermont(VT) | No statutory limit |
| Virginia(VA) | 2 months |
| Washington(WA) | No statutory limit |
| West Virginia(WV) | No statutory limit |
| Wisconsin(WI) | No statutory limit |
| Wyoming(WY) | No statutory limit |
| District of Columbia(DC) | 1 month |
Click any row for the full summary. Always verify with local landlord-tenant statutes.
Lease Types
15 specialized lease agreement types for every rental situation.
The 8-Step Leasing Journey
From viewing the space to move-in day, follow the complete leasing process.
Move-In/Out Photo Vault
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Electronic Signature
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Tenant Welcome Pack
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Interactive Lease Preview
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RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES. This Lease Agreement is entered into between [LANDLORD NAME] ("Landlord") and [TENANT NAME] ("Tenant").
2. PROPERTY. The landlord agrees to lease the property located at [PROPERTY ADDRESS] to the Tenant for residential use only.
3. TERM. The lease shall begin on [LEASE TERM].
4. RENT. Tenant shall pay [MONTHLY RENT] per month, due on the 1st of each month. Security deposit: [SECURITY DEPOSIT].
5. UTILITIES. Tenant is responsible for: [UTILITIES].
6. APPLIANCES. The following appliances are included: [APPLIANCES].
Date: _______________
Landlord: _______________
Tenant: _______________
Accepted Payment Methods:
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