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.
Lease Agreement
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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Right to Sublet
Florida law does not regulate subleasing. A written lease may allow it with conditions or prohibit it completely. If a landlord approval is needed, use a Landlord Consent Form.
Short-Term (Lodgings) Tax
- In Florida, a short-term rental refers to a unit leased more than three (3) times per year for 30 days or fewer. [1]
- The state has a 6% sales tax, with additional taxes by location. [2]
- Many counties apply a sales and tourist tax, while some cities also charge a sales tax.
- Operators must get a license from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.[3]
Sources
Sample Florida Sublease Agreement Template
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
Rental Application – The landlord can request a rental application from tenants to verify the financial credentials. Once approved, both parties can sign the lease.
Landlord-Tenant Laws
The Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act governs the Landlord and Tenant relationship in Alaska. (§ 34.03.010 – 34.03.360)
Required Landlord Disclosures (3)
- Landlord Information(§ 34.03.080) – Provide name, address, and contact details.
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form (42 U.S. Code § 4852d) (§ 34.03.080(d)) – Disclose hazards in homes built before 1978.
- Mobile Homes (§ 34.03.080(d) – Inform tenants of required upgrades.
Sample Alaska Residential Lease Agreement Template
Rental Application – Landlords and Property Owners use this form in order to run a background check and employment history on future Tenant(s) prior to signing the lease agreement form.
Sample Alaska Room Rental Lease Template
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
Sources
Rental Application Form – A landlord in California can request future tenants to complete a rental application before signing the California month-to-month rental agreement template.
Sample California Month-to-Month Rental Agreement Template
Common Examples for Use
- Appliances
- Electronics (Music/Party DJ)
- Furniture (event/wedding)
- Gym equipment
- Heavy machinery
- Medical equipment
- Power tools
- Vehicles
- Construction
Recommendations
- North Star Leasing (northstarleasing.com)
Sample Equipment Rental Agreement PDF Template
Laws
Termination Period – For Month-to-Month it is 30 days and for Week-to-Week leases it’s 7 days.
Rent Increase – No laws mandating rent increases therefore landlords have the option to increase rent as long as they provide a 30 day notice.