1-Page Lease Agreement (Vacation/Short-Term) Templates

A 1-Page Lease Agreement (Vacation/Short-Term) is a simple rental contract for short-term vacation rentals, lasting a few days to a few weeks. It outlines terms between the property owner and renter.

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A 1-Page Lease Agreement (Vacation/Short-Term) is a simple rental contract for short-term vacation rentals, lasting a few days to a few weeks. It outlines terms between the property owner and renter.

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A rental application is used to screen Tenants properly by producing criminal and background checks on potential Tenants. This application should be processed before signing any written lease agreement forms.

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Residential Lease Agreement

 Residential Lease Agreement – Standard 1-year lease term.

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Simple-1-page-lease-Agreement-Template

 Simple 1-Page Lease Agreement – Simple lease agreement that is one-page long.

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Commercial Lease Agreement

 Commercial Lease Agreement – Used for retail spaces, office buildings, warehouses, and industrial facilities.

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Condominium-Lease-Agreement-Template

 Condominium Lease Agreement – Used for renting condo units.

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Equipment-Rental-Agreement-Template

 Equipment Rental Agreement – Used by Owners renting equipment to Lessees.

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Family-Member-Rental-Lease-Agreement-Template

 Family Member Rental Lease Agreement – Used by relatives renting from family members.

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Month-to-Month

 Month-to-Month Lease Agreement – Tenancy at will with renewals every 30 days.

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Rent-to-Own

 Rent to Own Lease Agreement – A lease that includes an option for the tenant to purchase the property.

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 Roommate Lease Agreement – Shared living arrangements. A binding contract outlining responsibilities and agreements between co-tenants.

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Sublease-Agreement

 Sublease Agreement – Used to Sublet unit with landlords approval.

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Key Elements: For Apartments, Houses and Condominiums

The basic 1-page lease agreement form is short and simple and fortunately the fill-able blanks can be extended as long as you need. This form summarizes the legal basics of an average standard lease into a short and easy on the eyes read including basic legal points.

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Each state has its own updated local laws therefore we offer separate 1-page lease agreements with tailored up to date local laws for all 50 US states and the city of Washington, DC.

Most Recent US Home Facts

  • Population (2023): 334,914,895
  • Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
  • Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
  • Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

How to Write a Simple 1-Page Lease Agreement (9 Steps)

This 1-page residential lease agreement outlines the rules for both Landlords and Tenants when renting property in exchange for rent payments. This legal form is is used when rental issues arise that need to be quickly solved before, during, and after the lease duration, i.e. ending lease early (termination), maintenance, rent payments, visitor policies, deposit details, etc.

Step 1

Parties: First input the date then enter the Landlords or Property Owners and the Tenants full legal name/business and mailing address.

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Step 2

Property: Enter the rental property address including the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Then select the type of rental property.

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Step 3

Term: Enter the lease start and end dates.

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Step 4

Rent: Enter the total rent amount and due date. Enter any additional instructions or policies (i.e. payment methods, Grace Periods, etc.).

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Step 5

Security Deposits: Check whether the Landlord requires a security deposit or not. If the security deposit is required enter the total amount.

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Step 6

Utilities: Enter the utilities the Landlord is responsible for.

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Step 7

Pets: Check if pets are allowed on the rental property or not.

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Step 8

Additional Terms and Conditions: Any additional terms and conditions

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Step 9

Signatures: The Landlord and Tenant(s) sign and date.

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State Security Deposit Laws By State

State Maximum Deposit Notice Period Sources
Alabama 1 months’ rent 60 days § 8-8-15(b)§ 35-9A-201(a), § 35-9A-201(b)
Alaska 2 months’ rent 14-30 days § 34.03.070(a), § 34.03.070(g)
Arizona 1.5 months’ rent 14 days § 33-1321
Arkansas 2 months’ rent 60 days § 18-16-304, § 18-16-305
California 1 months’ rent 21 days § 1950.5
Colorado 2 months’ rent 1-2 months § 38-12-102.5, § 38-12-103
Connecticut 1-2 months’ rent 21-15 days § 47a-21
Delaware 1 month’s rent 20 days § 1301A
Florida No Limit 15-30 days § 83.49(3)(a)
Georgia 2 months rent 30 days § 44-7-30.1, § 44-7-34
Hawaii 1 month’s rent 14 days § 521-44
Idaho No limit 21-30 days § 6-321
Illinois No limit 30-45 days § 765 ILCS 710
Indiana No limit 45 days § 32-31-3-12
Iowa 2 months’ rent 30 days § 562A.12
Kansas 1 month’s rent (unfurnished), 1.5 months’ rent (furnished) 14-30 days § 58-2550
Kentucky No limit 60 days § 383.580(6)
Louisiana No limit 1 month § 9:3251§ 6032
Maine 2 months’ rent 21-30 days § 6032, § 6033
Maryland 1 month’s rent 45 days § 8–203
Massachusetts 1 month’s rent 30 days Chapter 186, Section 15B
Michigan 1.5 months’ rent 30 days § 554.602, § 554.609
Minnesota No limit 3 weeks § 504B.178
Mississippi No limit 45 days § 89-8-21
Missouri 2 months’ rent 30 days § 535.300
Montana No limit 10-30 days § 70-25-202
Nebraska 1 month’s rent (excluding pet fees) 14 days § 76-1416
Nevada 3 months’ rent 30 days NRS 118A.242
New Hampshire 1 month’s rent or $100 (whichever is greater) 20-30 days RSA 540-A:6, RSA 540-A:7
New Jersey 1.5 months’ rent 30 days § 46:8-21.2, § 46:8-21.1
New Mexico 1.5 months’ rent 30 days § 47-8-18
New York 1 month’s rent 14 days § 7-108(e)
North Carolina 1.5-2 months’ rent 30-60 days § 42-51, § 42-52
North Dakota 1 month’s rent (excluding pet deposits) 30 days § 47-16-07.1
Ohio No limit 30 days § 5321.16
Oklahoma No limit 45 days § 41-115(B)
Oregon No limit 31. days § 90.300
Pennsylvania 2 months’ rent 30 days § 250.511a, § 250.512
South Carolina No limit 30 days § 27-40-410
South Dakota 1 month’s rent 14-45 days § 43-32-6.1, § 43-32-24
Tennessee No limit 30 days § 66-28-301
Texas No limit 30 days § 92.103
Utah No limit 30 days § 57-17-3
Vermont No limit 14-16 days § 4461
Virginia 2 months’ rent 45 days § 55.1-1226(A)
Washington No limit 30 days § 59.18.280
West Virginia No limit 45-60 days § 37-6A-2
Wisconsin No limit 21 days § 134.06
Wyoming No limit 15-30 days § 1-21-1208(A)

National Association of Realtors

For any other questions, refer to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) website – nar.realtor

Landlord’s Access Notice Requirements by State

State Required Notice Statute
Alabama 2 days § 35-9A-303
Alaska 24 hours § 34.03.140
Arizona 48 hours § 33-1343
Arkansas N/A N/A
California 24 hours (non-emergency), 48 hours (move-out inspection) § 1954
Colorado N/A N/A
Connecticut Reasonable notice § 47a-16
Delaware 48 hours Title 25 § 5509
Florida 24 hours § 83.53
Georgia N/A N/A
Hawaii 2 days § 521-53
Idaho N/A N/A
Illinois N/A N/A
Indiana Reasonable notice § 32-31-5-6
Iowa 24 hours § 562A.19
Kansas Reasonable notice § 58-2557
Kentucky 2 days § 383.615
Louisiana N/A N/A
Maine 24 hours § 6025
Maryland N/A N/A
Massachusetts Reasonable notice Sanitary Code (410.810)
Michigan N/A N/A
Minnesota “Reasonable notice” (no less than 24 hours) § 504B.211
Mississippi N/A N/A
Missouri N/A N/A
Montana 24 hours § 70-24-312
Nebraska 24 hours § 76-1423
Nevada 24 hours NRS 118A.330
New Hampshire Reasonable notice RSA 540-A:3
New Jersey 1 day § 5:10-5.1
New Mexico 24 hours § 47-8-24
New York N/A N/A
North Carolina N/A N/A
North Dakota Reasonable notice § 47-16-07.3
Ohio 24 hours § 5321.04
Oklahoma 1 day § 41-128
Oregon 24 hours § 90.322
Pennsylvania N/A N/A
Rhode Island 2 days § 34-18-26
South Carolina 24 hours § 27-40-530
South Dakota 24 hours § 43-32-32
Tennessee 24 hours § 66-28-403
Texas N/A N/A
Utah 24 hours § 57-22-4
Vermont 48 hours § 4460
Virginia 24 hours § 55.1-1229(A)
Washington 2 days (repairs), 1 day (showings) § 59.18.150
West Virginia N/A N/A
Wisconsin Advance notice § 704.05(2)
Wyoming N/A N/A

What local State and national Federal laws do Landlords need to know when renting property to Tenants?

  1. Local Laws: Including rental license, housing codes, occupancy limits, rental inspections and landlord-tenant regulations.
  2. State Laws: regulations including security deposits, eviction procedures, lease agreements, habitability standards, and anti-discrimination laws.
  3. Federal Laws: Fair Housing Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form.
  4. Federal Regulations: Property tax laws, environmental regulations, and national health and safety codes.
  5. Zoning Laws
  6. Landlord Liability Laws

What do Landlords get sued the most for?

  1. Maintenance and Repairs: Plumbing problems, electrical issues and structural defects that lead to Tenant injury or property damage.
  2. Health and Safety Violations: Landlords who fail to provide heating, sanitation or pest infestations.
  3. Discrimination: Landlords who refuse to rent to Tenants based on race, ethnicity, religion, or disability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the Difference Between Simple and Standard Residential Lease Agreements?

  1. Simple Residential Lease Agreement: Basic terms and conditions.
  2. Standard Residential Lease Agreement: Comprehensive list of the terms and conditions.

When to hire a Real Estate Agent or Broker?

Landlords and property owners who decide to let a professional handle these tasks should consider what general practices to follow when hiring a real estate broker. The National Association of Realtors provides the updates rules and laws on independent contractors and the pros and cons of hiring a broker through an agency.

How to find owner of property by address for free?

Search property online or go to the local tax assessors office or the local county clerk’s office.

Can a property owner block an easement?

No unless the owner has specific legal circumstances that allows them to block the easement.

What is a Tenant?

A Tenant is an individual whom rents property from a Landlord or owner in exchange for rent payments.

What rights do Tenants have without a lease?

Habitable living conditions, discrimination protection, and prior notice before eviction.

What is Tenant insurance?

Tenant insurance (renters insurance) provides insurance coverage for personal property and liability within the rental property. This insurance can cover more depending on the options and coverage and on the amount the Tenant is willing to spend on the insurance.

How much is Tenant insurance?

The amount for Tenant insurance is usually between $10-$30 per month.

What is tenants-in-common?

Tenants-in-common is when two or more individuals own one property together but owns each share separately allowing them to each sell, mortgage or transfer their share without the consent of the other owners.

What to do with mail from previous Tenant or Property Owner?

Write on the mail “Return to Sender” and put back in the mailbox.

How to evict a Tenant?

Check local laws as the process is different depending on jurisdiction.

How much does a Tenant lawyer cost?

There’s no one price for Tenant lawyers. It’s recommended to get a personal referral if possible or do your research and consult in person with lawyers before agreeing to anything in writing.

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