Lease Agreement

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Sample New Hampshire Roommate Lease Agreement

Nebraska Month to Month Lease Agreement Template 2 pdf Nebraska Month-to-Month Lease Agreement Template

Laws

  • Termination Notice: The minimum number of days’ notice is 30 days.
  • Rent Increases: Landlords can raise the rent, and the lease agreement should include the notice period.

Sample Nebraska Month-to-Month Lease 

Sources

  1. § 76-1437
  2. § 76-1414
Mississippi Association of Realtors Lease Agreement 1 pdf Mississippi Assoc. of Realtors Residential Lease Agreement

Mississippi Association of Realtors (MAR)

The Mississippi Association of Realtors is the largest group for real estate professionals in the state. It represents agents, brokers, and others in the industry and is connected to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). [1]

Sample Assoc. of Realtors Residential Lease

Sources

  1. msrealtors.org
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Standardized Legal Form

The NJAR lease agreement is a standardized legal document used by Realtors in New Jersey to stay compliant with New Jersey state rental laws.

What is Included?

This form outlines Landlord and Tenant obligations, rent payment terms, security deposit rules, and rental conditions.

Required Disclosure Forms

New Jersey law requires landlords to provide the following disclosure forms:

  1. Truth-in-Renting Act Notice [English PDF Guide] [Spanish PDF Guide] – for properties with more than two (2) rental units. [2]
  2. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form and EPA Pamphlet – for properties built before 1978.
  3. Flood Zone Disclosure Form [Flood Risk PDF] – Landlord must disclose if the property is in FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area or Moderate Flood Hazard Area. Landlords must disclosure if any of the property has been subject to flooding such as common areas or parking spaces. [3]
  4. Security Deposit Notice – Landlord must disclose where the deposit is held. [4]

Security Deposit Limits

  • Maximum Amount – Landlords cannot charge more than one and a half (1.5) months’ for the deposit amount.
  • Interest Account – Deposits must be kept in an interest-bearing account.
  • Location – The tenant must be informed where the funds are kept (security deposit notice). [5]

Sample New Jersey Association of Realtors  Lease 

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Sources

  1. nj.gov
  2. TRUTH-IN-RENTING ACT N.J.S.A. 46:8-43 through 50
  3. N.J.S.A.46:8-50
  4. Section 46:8-19
  5. SECURITY DEPOSIT LAW N.J.S.A. 46:8-19 THROUGH 26
NEW YORK APARTMENT RENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT 1 pdf New York Standard Apartment Lease Agreement Template

Sample New York Standard Apartment Lease Agreement

Maryland Room Rental Lease Agreement Template pdf Maryland Room (Roommate) Rental Lease Agreement

Sample Maryland Room (Roommate) Rental Lease

MAINE LEASE TO PURCHASE OPTION AGREEMENT TEMPLATE 1 pdf Maine Lease-to-Purchase Lease Agreement

Maine Landlord and Tenant Online Resources

Sample Maine Lease-to-Purchase Lease Agreement

Maine Standard 1 Year Residential Lease Agreement Template Disclosure Forms 1 pdf Maine Residential Lease Agreement Template

Required Landlord / Tenant Disclosure Forms in Maine (8)

  1. Bedbug Disclosure – Tenants must be told about past bedbug issues or treatments (if any). [1]
  2. Common Area Utilities – Tenants are not responsible for the utilities in shared areas unless agreed upon in writing in the residential lease agreement form. [2]
  3. Energy Efficiency Details – Landlords must disclose the energy efficiency details to Tenants paying utilities. [3]
  4. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form and EPA Brochure – For properties built before 1978, the Landlord must disclose lead-based paint. [4]
  5. Radon Disclosure Form – Tenants must be informed about radon gas risks on the property. [5]
  6. Tenant Rights (Portland Only) – Landlords in Portland must provide information on Tenant rights.
  7. Security Deposit Location – Landlords must inform Tenants the information where the security deposit is held. [6]
  8. Smoking Policy – Landlords must disclose the property’s smoking policy. [7]

Security Deposit Laws and Returning Requirements

  • Maximum Amount – No more than two months’ rent. [8]
  • Returning Deposit to Tenant – for a fixed-term lease Landlords must return the deposit within 30 days after the tenant moves out and for month-to-month leases the Landlord must return the deposit within 21 days. [9]

Rent Payment Laws and Late Fees

  • Grace Period – 15 days. [10]
  • Maximum Late Fee – Cannot charge more than 4% of the monthly rent. [11]
  • NSF Fee – 12% of the monthly rent for a bounced rent check. [12]

Sources

  1. § 6021-A(2)
  2. § 6024
  3. § 6030-C
  4. 42 U.S. Code § 4852d
  5. § 6030-D
  6. § 6038(1)
  7. § 6030-E(3)
  8. § 6032
  9. § 6033(2)
  10. § 6028(1)
  11. § 6028(2)
  12. § 6071(1)

Sample Maine Residential Lease Agreement PDF Template

Maine Month to Month Lease Agreement Template 1 pdf Maine Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

Month-to-Month Leasing Laws in Maine

  • Termination Notice – Either party can end the lease with a 30-day notice.[1]
  • Increasing Rent – Rent can be raised with 45 days’ written notice. If the increase is 10% or more (multiple increases totaling 10%) within a year, a 75-day notice is needed.[2]

Required Tenant Disclosures (8)

  1. Bedbug Disclosure – Tenants must be informed about past bedbug issues or treatments.[3]
  2. Common Area Utilities – Tenants are not responsible for utilities in shared areas unless agreed upon in writing.[4]
  3. Energy Efficiency – Landlords must disclose energy efficiency details to Tenants paying utilities.[5]
  4. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form and EPA Brochure – For properties built before 1978, the Landlord must disclose lead-based paint. [PDF] [6]
  5. Radon Disclosure – Tenants must be informed about radon gas risks on the property. [7]
  6. Tenant Rights (Portland Only) – Landlords in Portland must provide information on Tenant rights. [8]
  7. Security Deposit Location – Landlords must inform Tenants where their security deposit is held. [9]
  8. Smoking Policy – Landlords must disclose the property’s smoking policy. [10]

Sample Maine Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

Sources

  1. § 6002
  2. § 6015
  3. § 6021-A(2)(D)
  4. § 6024
  5. § 6030-C(1)
  6. EPA / HUD Fact Sheet
  7. § 6030-D(2)
  8. Portland City Code § 6-223.2
  9. § 6038(1)
  10. § 6030-E(3)
Washington D.C. Month to Month Lease Agreement Template 1 pdf District of Columbia Month-to-Month Lease Agreement Template

District of Columba Rental Lease Laws

Termination Notice Rules

  • Month-to-Month Tenancy: 30 days

Increasing Rent

  • The Landlord must follow the termination notice period of 30 days before increasing rent.

Sources

  1. § 42–3505.54(a)
  2. Rent Control Fact Sheet

Sample District of Columbia Month-to-Month Lease