Lease Agreement
Arkansas Rental Lease Laws
Termination Notice Rules
- Month-to-Month Tenancy: 30 days
- Week-to-Week Tenancy: 7 days
Increasing Rent
- No legal restrictions in Arkansas on rent increases.
- The Landlord must follow the termination notice period.
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Rental Application – Landlords use this application form in order verify Tenants’ credit and employment history before signing the house rental lease agreement contract.
What is a free house rental lease agreement form?
A free house rental lease agreement form is a legal contract between a homeowner (Landlord/Leasing Agency) and a renter (Tenant). This house lease agreement form is legally binding once it is signed by both parties.
What to include in a simple house lease agreement template?
- A house rental agreement template includes the property’s location (address), lease period start date/end dates, and the full legal names of all tenants.
- It outlines the lease term (short-term/month-to-month), the rent amount, security deposits, and payment details/methods.
- The agreement also covers maintenance, pet rules, common areas policies, and landlord entry rights. It outlines what happens during subleasing, damages, late fees, and the process for an eviction, as well as any additional fees.
- The form also includes the required disclosure forms that should be attached to the agreement.
Clauses to Include in a free Home Lease Agreement Form
- Rent and Payment Terms – Enter the monthly rent amount, rent due date, and the payment method options.
- Security Deposits – The total deposit amount and the return timeline. Add information about any deductions that may occur.
Landlord-Tenant Laws
- 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
Sample Format House Rental Lease Agreement Template
Minimum Termination Notice Period
Increasing Rent Notices
No state laws require specific guidelines on rent increases. The landlord must provide a 30-day notice for the tenant to accept or reject the rent increase, which ends the lease if rejected.
Sample Arizona Month-to-Month Lease Agreement
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Rental Application – This form is used for landlords to be able to screen future tenants or roommates by checking employment history and financials.
What is a Room Rental Lease Agreement?
A Florida Room Rental Agreement is a contract between a landlord and a tenant (sub-tenant) renting a room in a property. It includes the responsibilities of both parties. [1]
What to include in a Room Rental Agreement?
- Parties: Full legal names of the landlord and tenant.
- Room Description: Details about the room being rented.
- Rent: Amount, due date, and methods on how to pay.
- Security Deposit: Deposit amount and the rules for returning it.
- Utilities: Who pays or how the split is for electricity, water, and internet.
- Repairs and Maintenance: Who takes care of repairs and cleaning.
- House Rules: Behavior rules including guests, pets, and noise.
- Access to Common Areas: Rules for shared spaces (kitchen/bathroom).
- Subletting: State whether the new tenant/roommate can sublet the room or add additional roommates.
- Notice to End Agreement: How much notice is needed to move out.
- Keys: Who holds keys to the room and shared areas.
- Signatures: Both parties sign and date the agreement.
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Sample
Right to Sublet
A tenant can sublet the rental property unless the lease explicitly forbids it to. [1]
If subletting is restricted, the tenant must get the landlord’s permission using a Landlord Consent Form.
Unclear or “Ambiguous” Language
It will be ruled in Tenants favor if there the lease is unclear on subletting rules. [2]
Short-Term (Lodgings) Tax
- Tenants must pay the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) if they sublet a property for less than 30 days. [3]
- This tax is collected by cities and counties (not the state).
- The California State Controller provides TOT data.
Sample California Sublease Agreement Template
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Right to Sublet
In Alabama, there are no specific laws about tenants subletting. Whether you can sublet depends on what’s in your lease. If subletting is not allowed, you will need to get written permission from your landlord (Landlord Consent Form).
Short-Term Lodgings Tax
Tenant must pay a lodgings tax if the rent term is less than 180 days.
Sample Alabama Sublease Agreement
Sample Michigan Association of Realtors Lease Agreement
Required Disclosure Forms (5)
- Copy of Landlord-Tenant Code – Landlords must provide tenants with a copy of the “Summary of the Delaware Residential Landlord-Tenant Code.” [1]
- Owner/Agent Identification – Landlords must include the names and business addresses of all property owners or their resident agents and the names and business addresses of anyone named a landlord under § 5141 of the Delaware code.[2]
- Bed Bug Disclosure Form – Landlords must inspect the property for bed bugs and disclose to Tenant if bed bugs are present in rental unit or being treated in the rental unit or adjacent units. [3]
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure and EPA Pamphlet (conditional) – Required for properties built before 1978.[4]
- Right to Legal Representation (conditional) – If the landlord owns more than three (3) rental units and the tenant’s income is below 200% of the federal poverty guideline then Tenants may qualify for free legal representation during a eviction proceeding. [5] [6]
Recommendations
Delaware Legal Help Online – Delaware Legal Help Link
Sample Delaware Association of Realtors Lease Template
What to Include in a Storage Space Lease Agreement
- The Parties – the lessor/lessee involved in the transaction.
- Property Details – Details of the unit or space being rented.
- Lease term – The duration of the rental period (start and end dates).
- Rent and fees – The cost, payment schedule, and any other charges (locks/keys).
- Restrictions – List what can and cannot be stored in the storage unit space.
- Rules – When and how the lessee can access their storage space.
- Insurance requirements – Details whether insurance is mandatory and responsibilities of each party.
Sources
- 2024 Self-Storage Almanac (Table 1.4)
- 2024 Self-Storage Almanac (Table 9.1)
- 2024 Self-Storage Almanac (Chart 9.4)