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Why Location Matters

Lease agreements are subject to state-specific laws and regulations that can significantly impact:

  • Required disclosures
  • Tenant and landlord rights
  • Security deposit limits
  • Eviction procedures
  • Maintenance responsibilities

Including the proper legal clauses for your location helps ensure your lease agreement is legally compliant and enforceable.

Recommended Clauses for CA
6 clause(s)
Governing Law
Required

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state where the Property is located.

California Civil Code Compliance
Required

This agreement complies with the California Civil Code Sections 1940-1954.1 regarding residential tenancies.

Bed Bug Disclosure
Required

Landlord has no knowledge of any current or past bed bug infestation in the Property. Tenant must promptly report any suspected bed bug infestation.

Governing Law
Required

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state where the Property is located.

California Commercial Code Compliance
Required

This agreement complies with the California Commercial Code regarding commercial leases.

Earthquake Safety Disclosure
Required

In accordance with California law, Landlord discloses that the Property (may/may not) have been retrofitted for earthquake safety.

All Available Clauses
Governing Law
CA

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state where the Property is located.

California Civil Code Compliance
CA

This agreement complies with the California Civil Code Sections 1940-1954.1 regarding residential tenancies.

Bed Bug Disclosure
CA

Landlord has no knowledge of any current or past bed bug infestation in the Property. Tenant must promptly report any suspected bed bug infestation.

Governing Law
CA

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state where the Property is located.

California Commercial Code Compliance
CA

This agreement complies with the California Commercial Code regarding commercial leases.

Earthquake Safety Disclosure
CA

In accordance with California law, Landlord discloses that the Property (may/may not) have been retrofitted for earthquake safety.

Governing Law
NY

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state where the Property is located.

New York Rent Stabilization Notice
NY

This property (is/is not) subject to rent stabilization laws under New York State law.

Lead Paint Disclosure
NY

For buildings built before 1978: Landlord has no knowledge of lead-based paint hazards in the Property except as noted in the attached Lead Paint Disclosure form.

Governing Law
NY

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state where the Property is located.

New York Commercial Rent Tax
NY

Tenant acknowledges that Commercial Rent Tax may apply to this lease if the Property is located in Manhattan, south of 96th Street, and the annual rent exceeds the threshold established by NYC law.

Governing Law
TX

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state where the Property is located.

Texas Property Code Compliance
TX

This agreement complies with the Texas Property Code Chapters 91 and 92 regarding residential tenancies.

Water Submetering
TX

The Property (does/does not) have separate water metering. Tenant will be billed for water usage as follows: [SPECIFY BILLING METHOD].

Governing Law
TX

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state where the Property is located.

Texas Business & Commerce Code Compliance
TX

This agreement complies with the Texas Business & Commerce Code regarding commercial leases.

Governing Law
FL

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state where the Property is located.

Florida Radon Gas Disclosure
FL

RADON GAS: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your county health department.

Hurricane Preparedness
FL

In the event of a hurricane warning, Tenant is responsible for taking reasonable precautions to secure the Property, including [SPECIFY ACTIONS].

Governing Law
FL

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state where the Property is located.

Florida Hurricane Contingency
FL

In the event of hurricane damage that renders the Property unusable, the rent shall abate until the Property is restored to usable condition.