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Landlord Information

Landlord Information

Entity Type Individual Person Corporation Limited Liability Company (LLC) Partnership Sole Proprietorship Trust Non-Profit Organization Government Entity

Select the type of entity

Full Legal Name

As it should appear on the document

Doing Business As (DBA)

Optional trade name

State of Formation Select state... Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia

Where the entity was formed

Authorized Representative

Person authorized to sign

Representative Title

Title or position

Address

Street Address

Full street address including suite or unit number.

City

City of landlord residence or business.

State Select... Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia

State where this address is located.

ZIP Code

5-digit ZIP code.

Email Address

Used for correspondence and notices.

Phone Number

Best number for direct contact.

Tenant Information

Tenant Information

Entity Type Individual Person Corporation Limited Liability Company (LLC) Partnership Sole Proprietorship Trust Non-Profit Organization Government Entity

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Full Legal Name

As it should appear on the document

Doing Business As (DBA)

Optional trade name

State of Formation Select state... Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia

Where the entity was formed

Authorized Representative

Person authorized to sign

Representative Title

Title or position

Address

Street Address

Full street address including suite or unit number.

City

City of tenant residence or business.

State Select... Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia

State where this address is located.

ZIP Code

5-digit ZIP code.

Email Address

Used for correspondence and notices.

Phone Number

Best number for direct contact.

Lease Terms

Monthly Rent Amount ($) *

The base rent amount due each month. Late fees and security deposit limits are often calculated from this figure.

Security Deposit ($) *

Most states cap deposits at 1–2 months' rent. CA allows up to 2×; NY limits to 1×. Check your state law.

Rent Due Date 1st of the month 2nd of the month 3rd of the month 5th of the month 7th of the month 10th of the month 15th of the month 20th of the month 25th of the month 28th of the month Last day of month

The 1st is standard. Most leases include a 3–5 day grace period before a late fee applies.

Late Fee ($)

Many states cap late fees at 5–10% of monthly rent or a flat amount (e.g., $50). Leave blank if none.

Lease Start Date *

The date the tenant is entitled to take possession of the property.

Lease End Date *

The date the tenancy ends unless renewed. Must be after the start date.

Lease Term * Select… Month-to-Month 6 Months 12 Months 18 Months 24 Months

Fixed terms lock in the rent; month-to-month offers flexibility but can be terminated with 30 days' notice.

Utilities Included in Rent

If checked, specify which utilities below. Increases landlord liability if not clearly defined.

List Included Utilities

List every utility the landlord pays. Utilities not listed are the tenant's responsibility.

Pets Allowed

Some states (e.g., CA) restrict non-refundable pet fees. A pet addendum is recommended for breed/size limits.

Pet Deposit ($)

A separate deposit for pet-related damages. May be refundable or non-refundable — state your intent clearly.

Smoking Policy Select… No Smoking Smoking Allowed Outside Only Smoking Allowed

Clearly defining this prevents disputes and protects against smoke damage claims.

Parking Included

Check if the lease includes at least one parking space at no extra charge.

Number of Parking Spaces

Specify the exact number and location (e.g., "Space #4 in rear lot") to avoid confusion.

Exclude state compliance summary from printed document

By default a compliance summary box appears at the top of the lease with state-specific security deposit and rent-increase rules. Check this box to remove it from the PDF/Word download.

Additional Terms

Maintenance Responsibility Select… Landlord for all repairs Tenant for minor repairs (<$100) Split responsibility

Landlords are legally required to maintain habitability in all states. Tenant repair obligations must be reasonable.

Notice Period for Move-Out Select… 30 days 60 days 90 days

Most states require 30 days' notice for month-to-month tenancies; some require 60. Fixed-term leases typically don't require notice.

Automatic Renewal Option

If checked, the lease converts to month-to-month at expiration unless either party gives written notice.

Quiet Hours (if any)

Setting quiet hours helps prevent noise disputes with neighbors and other tenants.

Additional House Rules

Be specific. Vague rules are harder to enforce. Include any building-specific requirements.

Property City

Enter the city where the rental property is located. Some cities (e.g., Chicago, Seattle, Portland) have local deposit rules that differ from state law.

Governing Law (State) * Select… AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

This determines which state's landlord-tenant laws apply. Must match the property's location.

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Last updated: January 2026