Residential Lease Agreement
A residential lease agreement for U.S. landlords and tenants. Covers fixed-term or month-to-month tenancy, rent, security deposit, optional late fees, pet policy, furnishings, utilities, maintenance responsibilities, default, and governing law. Includes the federally required lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing, security-deposit return timing and optional interest, landlord entry notice, and multi-tenant joint-and-several liability.
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What you'll be asked
01Parties & Property
Landlord full name · Landlord (or managing agent) contact address for notices · How many tenants? · Tenant 1 full name · Tenant 2 full name · Tenant 3 full name · Tenant 4 full name · Property address · Year the property was built · Do you have knowledge of lead-based paint or hazards in the property?
02Term & Rent
Type of tenancy · Lease start date · Lease end date · Monthly rent (USD) · Rent due day of month · Security deposit (USD) · Charge a late fee on overdue rent? · Governing state
03Late Fee Details
Late fee amount (USD) · Grace period before late fee applies (days)
04Deposit Handling
Does your state/city require interest on deposits? · Bank/institution holding the deposit
05Property Policies
Are pets allowed? · Additional pet deposit (USD) · Is the property furnished? · List of furnishings provided · Utilities included in the rent · Advance notice before landlord entry (hours)
Frequently asked questions
Is this Residential Lease Agreement valid under U.S. law?
Yes. This document is drafted for U.S. law and adapts to your situation from your answers. It is still a template — for anything high-stakes, have it checked by a qualified professional.
Do I need a lawyer or an account?
No. Answer 28 guided questions, pay once, and download instantly. No account, no subscription.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes. The questionnaire has 28 questions and the document is assembled as you go.
What formats do I get?
PDF and Word (.docx), downloadable immediately after payment.
Can I edit it afterwards?
Yes. The Word file is fully editable, and you can re-run the questionnaire to generate a new version.