Free Lease Agreement Template

STANDARD LEASE AGREEMENT

State of _______________

This Residential Lease Agreement ("Agreement" or "Lease") is made and entered into as of _______________ ("Effective Date"), by and between:

LANDLORD:

_______________ ("Landlord")

Address: _______________

Phone: _______________

Email: _______________

TENANT(S):

Landlord and Tenant(s) are collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party."

1. PREMISES

Landlord agrees to lease to Tenant, and Tenant agrees to lease from Landlord, the residential property located at:

Address: _______________

Unit/Apt: _______________

City/State/ZIP: (included in address above)

Property Type: _______________

Bedrooms: _______________

Bathrooms: _______________

The premises include all fixtures, appliances, and improvements currently on the property unless otherwise specified below.

2. TERM OF LEASE

3. RENT

A. Amount. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord a monthly rent of $_______________ ("Rent") for the duration of this Lease.

B. Due Date. Rent shall be due and payable on the _______________ day of each calendar month. The first month's rent of $_______________ is due upon execution of this Agreement.

D. Payment Method. Rent shall be paid by the following method(s): _______________.

E. Payment Address. Rent payments shall be delivered to: _______________.

F. Late Fee. If Rent is not received by Landlord within 5 days after the due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee of $_______________. This late fee is agreed upon by both Parties as a reasonable estimate of the costs Landlord will incur due to late payment, and is not a penalty.

4. SECURITY DEPOSIT

A. Amount. Upon execution of this Agreement, Tenant shall pay a security deposit of $_______________ ("Security Deposit").

B. Purpose. The Security Deposit shall be held by Landlord as security for the faithful performance by Tenant of all terms, covenants, and conditions of this Lease. Landlord may apply all or part of the Security Deposit to cover:

(i) Unpaid rent or other charges owed under this Lease;

(ii) Cost of repairing damage to the premises caused by Tenant, beyond normal wear and tear;

(iii) Cleaning costs necessary to restore the premises to the condition at move-in, less normal wear and tear.

C. Return. Landlord shall return the Security Deposit, or the balance remaining after lawful deductions, within 30 days after Tenant has vacated the premises and returned all keys. If deductions are made, Landlord shall provide Tenant with an itemized written statement of all deductions.

D. This Lease and the Security Deposit are governed by _______________ law, specifically applicable state law.

5. UTILITIES AND SERVICES

A. Landlord shall be responsible for the following utilities and services:

Landlord shall not be responsible for any utilities or services.

B. Tenant shall be responsible for the following utilities and services:

C. Tenant agrees to establish utility accounts in Tenant's name within five (5) days of taking possession and to maintain all accounts in good standing throughout the Lease Term.

6. USE AND OCCUPANCY

A. The premises shall be used exclusively as a private residential dwelling for Tenant(s) named in this Agreement.

B. Tenant shall not use the premises for any unlawful purpose, nor permit any activity on the premises that constitutes a nuisance or unreasonably disturbs the peace and comfort of neighboring residents.

C. Tenant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations regarding the use and occupancy of the premises.

D. No persons other than the Tenant(s) listed in this Agreement and their minor dependents shall occupy the premises without Landlord's prior written consent.

7. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

A. Landlord's Obligations. Landlord shall maintain the premises in a habitable condition as required by _______________ law, including:

(i) Maintaining the structural components of the building;

(ii) Maintaining plumbing, heating, electrical, and ventilation systems in good working order;

(iii) Providing adequate weatherproofing;

(iv) Maintaining common areas in a clean and safe condition;

(v) Complying with all applicable building and housing codes.

B. Tenant's Obligations. Tenant shall:

(i) Keep the premises clean and sanitary;

(ii) Dispose of garbage and waste properly;

(iii) Use all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning fixtures and appliances in a reasonable manner;

(iv) Not intentionally or negligently destroy, deface, damage, or remove any part of the premises;

(v) Promptly notify Landlord in writing of any condition that requires repair.

C. Repairs. Tenant shall promptly report any needed repairs to Landlord. Landlord shall make necessary repairs within a reasonable time after receiving written notice from Tenant. In the case of emergency repairs necessary for the health and safety of Tenant, Landlord shall respond as promptly as possible.

D. Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions, or improvements to the premises without Landlord's prior written consent. Any approved alterations shall become the property of Landlord upon termination of this Lease unless otherwise agreed in writing.

9. ENTRY BY LANDLORD

A. Landlord or Landlord's agents may enter the premises upon reasonable advance notice to Tenant for the following purposes:

(i) To inspect the premises;

(ii) To make necessary or agreed-upon repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements;

(iii) To supply necessary or agreed-upon services;

(iv) To show the premises to prospective tenants, buyers, lenders, or contractors.

B. Except in cases of emergency, abandonment, or court order, Landlord shall provide Tenant with at least 24 hours' written notice before entering the premises. Entry shall occur at reasonable times during normal business hours unless otherwise agreed.

C. In the event of an emergency, Landlord may enter the premises without prior notice.

10. TERMINATION AND RENEWAL

A. Termination by Landlord. Landlord may terminate this Lease for cause, including but not limited to:

(i) Non-payment of rent (after providing 3-day notice as required by _______________ law);

(ii) Material violation of any term of this Lease (after providing 14-day notice to cure, where applicable);

(iii) Illegal activity on the premises;

(iv) Damage to the premises beyond normal wear and tear.

B. Termination by Tenant. Tenant may terminate this Lease:

(i) By providing written notice at least 30 days before the intended move-out date (for month-to-month tenancies);

(ii) At the end of the fixed Lease Term by providing notice as required by this Agreement;

(iii) For cause, if Landlord fails to maintain habitable conditions as required by law after reasonable notice and opportunity to repair.

11. DISCLOSURES

The following disclosures are provided pursuant to federal and _______________ state law:

[ALWAYS INCLUDED — Federal requirement for pre-1978 housing]

A. LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE (for properties built before 1978)

Landlord hereby discloses the following regarding lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards:

( ) Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing.

Explain: _________________________________________________

( ) Landlord has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.

Landlord has provided Tenant with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing:

( ) Records/reports provided: _________________________________

( ) No records/reports available.

Tenant acknowledges receipt of the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home."

Tenant has been given a 10-day opportunity to conduct a risk assessment or inspection for the presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards.

____________________ ____________________

Landlord Signature/Date Tenant Signature/Date

12. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of _______________. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of the State of _______________.

13. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

No additional provisions.

14. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when:

(i) Delivered personally to the Party;

(ii) Sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Party's address as set forth in this Agreement; or

(iii) Sent by email to the Party's email address as set forth in this Agreement.

Landlord's notice address: _______________

Tenant's notice address: _______________ (during tenancy)

15. SIGNATURES

By signing below, the Parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all terms and conditions of this Residential Lease Agreement.

LANDLORD:

Signature: ____________________________ Date: ______________

Printed Name: _______________

TENANT(S):

DISCLAIMER: This document is provided for informational purposes only and does not

constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and locality and are subject to change.

This template is intended to comply with _______________ law as of 2026.

You are strongly encouraged to consult with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction

before executing this or any legal document.

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