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Rental Application –Landlords and Property Owners use this form to run a background check and employment history on future Tenants prior to signing the rental lease agreement form.

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Virginia Residential Lease Agreement

 Residential Lease Agreement – Standard 1-year lease term.

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Commercial Lease Agreement

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

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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 – This type of residential lease adds the option for tenant to purchase the property.

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 Roommate Lease Agreement – Shared living arrangements.

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Sublease-Agreement

 Sublease Agreement – Used to Sublet unit with landlords approval.

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Required Disclosures Forms

Security Deposits

  • Maximum Amount – Landlords can charge Tenants any amount as their are no limits in West Virginia.
  • Returning to Tenant – 60 days of the lease end date OR within 45 days of the new tenancy start new start (whichever is shorter).

Source: §§ 37-6A-2(a)

Landlord Access to Rental Property

General Access – Landlords should provide prior notice before entering the premises as per state law of least 24 hours notice to the Tenants although there are no state laws governing Landlord access notices to Tenants.

Paying Rent

  • Grace Period –  No grace period.
  • Late Fees – N/A
  • NSF Fee – $25 per bounced check.

Source: § 61-3-39e

Sample

Rental Application – Use this form to run a background check and employment history on potential Tenants prior to signing the legally binding Wyoming standard rental lease agreement form.

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Wyoming-Residential-Lease-Agreement

 Residential Lease Agreement – Standard 1-year lease term.

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Commercial-Lease-Agreement

 Commercial Lease Agreement –

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Month-to-Month

 Month-to-Month Lease Agreement –

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Rent-to-Own

 Rent to Own Lease Agreement –

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 Roommate Lease Agreement –

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Sublease-Agreement

 Sublease Agreement –

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What this Wyoming Rental Lease Agreement Template Cover?

This Wyoming Rental Lease Agreement Form includes the following information:

Required Disclosure Forms

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form – Information about potential lead-based paint risks and includes an EPA brochure.
  2. Non-refundable Fees  – State in lease agreement if any of the security deposit is nonrefundable.[1]

Security Deposit Requirements

  • Maximum – There’s no maximum amount Landlords can request from Tenants in Wyoming.
  • Returns – Landlords must return all deposits to the Tenant within 30 days of the lease end date. If the Tenant provides new mailing address then within 15 days of the lease end date. The later date is the maximum time Landlords have to return security deposits.
  • Itemized List – If any deductions were taken out of the security deposit. [2]

Due Dates / Late Rent Fees

    • Grace Period – No grace period law.
    • Late Fees – There’s no maximum late fee for late rent in Wyoming.
    • NSF Fee – $30 per bounced check. [3]

Landlord’s Access to the Rental Property

Notice – There are no laws governing Landlord access to rental properties in Wyoming. [4]

Abandonment

  • Absence – Wyoming does not mandate the duration of time that is considered abandoned.
  • Breaking the Lease – Tenants can end the lease without penalty for reasons such as:
    • The landlord breaches the agreement.
    • The tenant must relocate for military service.
    • Instances of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. [5]
  • Unclaimed Property – Landlords must hold the property for at least 7 days before disposal. [6]

Sources

  1. § 1-21-1207
  2. § 1-21-1208(a)
  3. § 1-1-115(a)
  4. § 1-21-1205(a)(iii)
  5. § 1-21-1002(a)(vi)
  6. § 1-21-1210(a)(i)

Sample Wyoming Rental Lease Template

An Vermont lease agreement is used when renting rental property and it is a contract between the Landlord and Tenants in exchange for monthly rent payments.

Rental Application – Tenant(s) should complete this form before signing lease agreement. This application will confirm the Tenants credit and employment.

Form Options By Type

Standard Residential Lease Agreement

 
Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement

 

 

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

What to Include in the Form?

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Required Disclosure (1)

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

Security Deposits

Maximum – There is no maximum rent Landlords can charge Tenants.

Returns – All deposits must be returned to the tenant within 14 days of the lease end date. The Landlord must provide an itemized list of deductions if any funds were taken out of the security deposit.

Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4461(c)

Landlord Access

General Access – Landlords must provide prior notice before entering the premises as per state law of least 48-hours notice to the Tenants.

Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4460(b)

Paying Rent

Grace Period – There is no grace period law in Vermont.

Late Fees – The late fee for late rent must be “reasonable”.

NSF Fee – There’s no laws in Vermont governing fees for bounced rent checks.

Source: 9 V.S.A. § 4467(a)

 

Vermont 1-Page Lease Agreement Example

Sample

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An Utah lease agreement is used when renting rental property and it is a contract between the Landlord and Tenants in exchange for monthly rent payments.

Rental Application Form – Tenant(s) should complete this form before signing lease agreement. This application will confirm the Tenants credit and employment.

Form Options By Type

Standard Residential Lease Agreement

 
Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement

 

 

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

What to Include in the Form?

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Required Disclosures (4)

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

Rent Disclosure

Owner/Landlord Identification

Copy of Lease

Source: § 57-22-4(7)(b)

Security Deposits

Maximum – There is no maximum rent a Landlords can change Tenants in Utah.

Returns – All deposits must be returned to the Tenant within thirty (30) days of the lease end date as stated in the agreement.

Source: § 57-17-3(2)

Landlord Access

General Access – Landlords must provide prior notice before entering the premises as per Utah state law of least 24 hours notice to the Tenants.

Source: § 57-22-4(2)

Paying Rent

Grace Period –  There’s no grace period laws in Utah.

Late Fees – 10% of the monthly rent or $75 (the greater number of the two options).

NSF Fee – $20 per bounced check.

Source: § 57-22-4(5)(a)

 

Utah 1-Page Lease Agreement Example

Sample

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An West Virginia lease agreement is used when renting rental property and it is a contract between the Landlord and Tenants in exchange for monthly rent payments.

Rental Application – Tenant(s) should complete this form before signing lease agreement. This application will confirm the Tenants credit and employment.

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

What to Include in the Form?

Required Disclosures (2)

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

Nonrefundable Fees

Security Deposits

Maximum – Landlords can charge Tenants any amount as there are no laws in West Virginia governing the maximum amount of security deposits Landlords can request from Tenants.

Returns – Landlords must return security deposits to the Tenant within 60 days of the lease end date OR within 45 days of the new tenancy start new start (whichever number of days is shorter).

Source: §§ 37-6A-2(a)

Landlord Access

General Access – Landlords should provide prior notice before entering the premises as per state law of least 24 hours notice to the Tenants although there are no state laws governing Landlord access notices to Tenants.

Paying Rent

Grace Period –  No grace period.

Late Fees – N/A

NSF Fee – $25 per bounced check.

Source: § 61-3-39e

Sample West Virginia 1-Page Lease Agreement

An Wisconsin lease agreement is used when renting rental property and it is a contract between the Landlord and Tenants in exchange for monthly rent payments.

Rental Application – Tenant(s) should complete this form before signing lease agreement. This application will confirm the Tenants credit and employment.

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

What to Include in the Form?

 

Required Disclosures (5)

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

Building Code Violations Disclosure

Damage and Defects Disclosure

Landlord/Owner Identification

Utility Disclosure

Security Deposits

Maximum – There’s no laws governing maximum security deposit amounts in Wisconsin.

Returns – Landlords must return all deposits to the Tenant within 30 days of the lease end date.

Source: § 134.06(2)

Landlord Access

General Access – Landlords shall give Tenants a minimum of 12-hours notice before entering the rental property.

Source: § 134.09(2)(a)

Paying Rent

Grace Period –  No grace period.

Late Fees – No state law governing late fees. Late fees for late rent should be agreed to in the lease agreement.

NSF Fee – $15 per bounced check.

Source: § 134.09(8)

How to Fill Out a Wisconsin Lease Agreement Form?

  • STEP 1 – The date on which both parties agree to the agreement.
  • STEP 2 – Landlord’s Name – If the landlord is a company, enter the company name.
  • STEP 3 – Landlord’s Address – The landlord’s street name and number.
  • STEP 4 – The landlord’s City, State, and Zip Code.
  • STEP 5 – The tenant’s full legal name that matches a government-issued ID.
  • STEP 6 – The tenant’s street name and number.
  • STEP 7 – The tenant’s current City, State, and Zip Code.

Wisconsin 1-Page Lease Agreement Example

An Wyoming lease agreement is used when renting rental property and it is a contract between the Landlord and Tenants in exchange for monthly rent payments.

Rental Application – Tenant(s) should complete this form before signing lease agreement. This application will confirm the Tenants credit and employment.

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

What to Include in the Form?

wyoming-one-page-rental-lease-agreement-template

Required Disclosures (2)

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

Non-refundable Deposit Disclosure

Source: § 1-21-1207

Security Deposits

Maximum – There’s no maximum amount Landlords can request from Tenants in Wyoming.

Returns – Landlords must return all deposits to the Tenant within 30 days of the lease end date. If the Tenant provides new mailing address then within 15 days of the lease end date. The later date is the maximum time Landlords have to return security deposits.

Source: § 1-21-1208(a)

Landlord Access

There are no laws governing Landlord access to rental properties in Wyoming.

Source: § 1-21-1205(a)(iii)

Paying Rent

Grace Period –  No grace period law.

Late Fees – There’s no maximum late fee for late rent in Wyoming.

NSF Fee – $30 per bounced check.

Source: § 1-1-115(a)

State of Wyoming Real Estate Commission

For any other questions you may have, refer to the Wyoming Real Estate Commission website.

Wyoming 1-Page Lease Agreement Example

An Virginia lease agreement is used when renting rental property and it is a contract between the Landlord and Tenants in exchange for monthly rent payments.

Rental Application – Tenant(s) should complete this form before signing lease agreement. This application will confirm the Tenants credit and employment.

Form Options By Type

Standard Residential Lease Agreement

 
Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement

 

 

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

What to Include in the Form?

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Required Disclosures

  1. Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities – Landlords must provide tenants with a copy of the lease and a tenant rights statement within 10 days of the lease start date.
  2. Defective Drywall – Landlords must disclose any known defective drywall to the tenant.
  3. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – If the rental property was built before 1978 landlords must inform tenants of lead-based paint health hazards and provide an EPA pamphlet.
  4. Methamphetamine Use Disclosure (conditional) – Landlords must inform tenants if the rental property was used to produce methamphetamine.
  5. Military Zone Disclosure (conditional) – If the rental property is near a military air installation in a noise or accident zone.
  6. Move-In Inspection – Landlords must provide a written list of damages within five (5) days of the lease start date.
  7. Mold Disclosure – Landlords must disclose any mold found during the move-in inspection. Tenants can report mold within 5 days and the landlord must fix it  within 5 business days.
  8. Electronic Notices (conditional) – If landlords send notices electronically, this must be stated in the lease agreement. The Tenants can choose paper notices if preferred.
  9. Utility Billing (conditional) – Must disclose if the landlord uses sub-metering or ratio billing for utilities.

Source: § 55.1-1214(A), § 55.1-1212(B)

Security Deposits

Maximum – The maximum amount Landlords can request from Tenants equals two (2) months rent.
Returns – Landlord must be return all security deposits to the Tenant within 45 days of the lease end date.

Source: § 55.1-1226(A)

Landlord Access

General Access – Landlords must provide prior notice before entering the premises as per state law of least 72 hours notice to the Tenants.

Source: § 55.1-1229(4)

Paying Rent

Grace Period –  Five (5) day grace period.

Late Fees – 10% of the monthly rent.

NSF Fee – $50 per bounced check.

Source: § 8.01-27.1(B)

Virginia 1-Page Lease Agreement Example

Sample

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Rental Application – Recommended for tenants to fill out this form before signing the agreement in order for landlords to verify tenants’ credit and employment history.

Options By Type

 

Virginia Residential Lease Agreement

 Residential Lease Agreement – 12 month lease term used for residential use.

Download: PDF
 

Commercial Lease Agreement

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

Download: PDF
 

Month-to-Month

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

Download: PDF / Word
 

Rent-to-Own

 Rent to Own Lease Agreement – This type of residential lease adds the option for tenant to purchase the property.

Download: PDF
 

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 Roommate Lease Agreement – Shared living arrangements.

Download: PDF
 

Sublease-Agreement

 Sublease Agreement – Used to Sublet unit with landlords approval.

Download: PDF

What the form covers?

This document includes the following laws regarding the relationship between the landlord and tenant in Wisconsin:

Security Deposit Law

Summary (Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.06): Landlords in Wisconsin can charge any amount for a security deposit but must return it within 21 days after the tenant vacates. Deductions for damages must be itemized and provided to the tenant.

  • 21 Days – Amount of time landlords have to return the deposit.
  • Deductions must be accompanied by an itemized list of damages.
  • Normal wear and tear cannot be deducted from the security deposit.

Lease Termination

Summary (Wis. Stat. § 704.17): Landlords and tenants in Wisconsin have specific rights regarding lease termination.

  • Landlord’s Ability to Terminate
    • 5-day notice to pay rent or face eviction.
    • 14-day notice to correct lease violations or face eviction.
  • Tenant’s Ability to Terminate
    • Tenants may terminate the lease with proper notice if the landlord fails to maintain the premises.

Landlord’s Access to Property

Summary (Wis. Stat. § 704.05): Landlords must give at least 12 hours’ notice before entering the property for non-emergency reasons.

Rent Due Dates / Late Fees

Summary (Wis. Stat. § 704.17): The lease should specify rent due dates. If rent is late, landlords can charge a reasonable late fee.

Eviction Procedures

Summary: To evict a tenant, landlords must provide proper notice and obtain a court order before removing the tenant from the property.

Property Maintenance

Summary (Landlord-Tenant Guide): Landlords are responsible for making necessary repairs to maintain a habitable environment. Tenants may withhold rent or seek damages if repairs are not made within a reasonable time after notice.

Sample Wisconsin Residential Lease Agreement

Rental Application – The landlord can ask for a rental application prior to signing the lease agreement in order to verify the potential tenant’s financials. Once approved, both parties can sign the lease.

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Chicago Residential Lease Agreement

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Residential Lease Agreement

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Commercial-Lease-Agreement-Template
Commercial Lease

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Month-to-Month-Rental-Lease-Agreement-Template
Month-to-Month Agreement

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Lease-to-Own Option Agreement

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Room Rental Lease Agreement

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Sublease Agreement

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What the form covers?

This agreement form includes an in-depth summary of the following state laws:

Security Deposit Laws

Summary (§ 765 ILCS 705/1.02): In Illinois, landlords must return security deposits (minus deductions).

  • 30 Days – Timeframe for landlords must return security deposits within 30 days after a tenant vacates the rental unit.
  • Itemized List – All deductions must be itemized and provided to the tenant along with the rest of the deposit amount (if any) within 45 days.
  • Maximum Amount – No maximum amount mandated. Should be written in the lease agreement.

Lease Termination

Summary (§ 735 ILCS 5): Both landlords and tenants can end a lease under these conditions:

  • Landlord’s Ability to Terminate
    • 3-day notice if rent isn’t paid.
    • 3-day notice to fix a lease violation.
  • Tenant’s Ability to Terminate
    • Tenants can end a lease due to domestic violence with written proof.
    • 30 days’ notice is needed to end a month-to-month lease.

Landlord’s Access to Property

Summary (§ HB4352): Landlords need to give “reasonable” notice (24-hours) before entering the rental unit, unless it’s an emergency, in which case they don’t have to give a notice.

Due Dates / Late Fees

Summary (§ 95/7.10(c)):
Grace Period – 5 days but the late fee cannot be requested until the 6th day.
Maximum Late Fee – The greater of the two: $20 or 20% of the rent amount.
NSF Fee – $25 per bounced rent check.

Eviction Procedures

Summary (§ 735 ILCS 5/9-209): After giving notice, the landlord has to file a complaint in court to kick out a tenant if they don’t comply with the notice.

Property Maintenance

Summary: Landlords have to keep rental properties safe and make repairs when tenants let them know something’s wrong.

  • If they don’t fix things in a reasonable time, tenants can end the lease or seek damages.
  • If tenants do any repairs, the amount can’t be deducted costs from the rent.

Tenant’s Rights

Summary: Tenants in Illinois have rights, including:

  • Right to Privacy – Tenants have the right to privacy.
  • Right to a Habitable Home – Tenants can expect a clean, safe place to live.
  • Protection from Retaliation – Landlords can’t retaliate against tenants for standing up for their rights, like reporting issues or code violations.

Rent Control Laws

Summary (§ HB3874):

  • No Local Rent Control – There aren’t any local rent control rules in Illinois, so landlords can set rent based on market rates.

Required Disclosure Forms (5)

Summary (765 ILCS 730/3):

  1. Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form – Must give to tenants this disclosure about the potential presence of lead-based paint, which can be a health hazard.
  2. Concession Granted (conditional) – This disclosure form is about the agreements made and outlines the conditions.
  3. Radon Disclosure Form – Radon is a natural gas that can seep into homes and pose health risks. This form outlines the radon levels and whether mitigation has been performed. Landlord must provide a radon disclosure if the property has been tested.
  4. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors – In Illinois, having working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed is a must for residential properties. This disclosure confirms that these detectors are installed and working.
  5. Shared Meter Utility Disclosure – If a property has shared utilities, like water or electricity, this form explains how costs are divided.

Illinois Standard Rental Lease Agreement Form Preview Example