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A Connecticut standard commercial lease agreement form is a legally binding contract used by the Landlord that outlines the terms and conditions of renting commercial property to Tenants.

Commercial Lease Application – Before renting a property to any individual or business entity, landlords highly recommend using a lease application to screen applicants.

When Does a Commercial Lease Agreement Become Legally Binding?

The Commercial Lease Agreement becomes legally binding when both parties sign the contract and the buyer gets the notice that the seller has accepted the deal. The buyer can get the notice in-person, by phone, and/or email.

Sample Connecticut Standard Commercial Lease

The Florida Standard Commercial Lease Agreement form is a legal contract that outlines the terms and conditions of a rental arrangement between the Landlord and Tenant for a commercial property.

Commercial Lease Application – Before renting a property to any individual or business entity, landlords highly recommend using a lease application to screen applicants.

Required Disclosures

Landlord/Owner Identification Disclosure
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form
Radon Disclosure Form
Security Deposit Disclosure Form

Source: § 83.50

When Does a Commercial Lease Agreement Become Legally Binding?

Florida Standard Commercial Lease Sample

A Montana residential lease agreement in is document that used by Landlords and Tenants when renting residential property in exchange for rent payments.

Rental Application – Before authorizing an agreement, a landlord often uses a rental agreement that checks the tenant’s credit report and income to ensure they are suitable renters.

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

Must Include the Following in the Agreement

Disclosures

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form
Mold Disclosure Form
Methamphetamine Drug Lab Disclosure Form
Move-in Checklist
Landlord Identification Form

Security Deposit

Maximum Amount – No maximum amount. Landlords can request any amount.

Returning to Tenant – Landlords must return deposits within ten (10) days of the lease end date.

Source: § 70-25-206

Landlord Access

General Access – Landlords must notify Tenants within 24-hours of rental property entry.

Emergency Access – Landlords can access the rental units in an emergency or pest infestation.

Source: § 70-24-312(3)(a)

Paying Rent

Grace Period – No grace period law in Montana.

Maximum Late Fee – N/A

Returned Checks (NSF) – $30 per bounced rent check.

Source: § 70-24-312(3)(a)

Sample

https://simpleforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Montana-Simple-1-Page-Residential-Lease-Agreement.pdf

A Massachusetts one-page residential lease agreement is a legally binding document that creates a relationship between the Landlord and Tenant when renting real estate property. The Landlord is responsible for verifying the Tenant’s income and a credit check.

Rental Application – This verification form is a tool for Landlords to screen future Tenants. The form is designed to provide an overview of the applicant’s rental history, employment status, and financial situation.

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

Required Disclosures (5)

Fire Insurance
Inventory Checklist
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form
Security Deposit Receipt
Follow-up Deposit Statement

Security Deposits

Maximum Amount – Landlords may only request one (1) month’s rent as the maximum amount allowed.
Returning – Landlords must return the Tenant’s deposit within thirty (30) days after the Tenant has vacated the property.
How to Deposit – In accordance with Massachusetts law, landlords are required to adhere to specific security deposit procedures at the commencement of a lease agreement. Failure to comply with these procedural requirements may result in financial penalties up to three times the amount of the security deposit, in addition to a 5% penalty, and the responsibility of the landlord to cover the tenant’s legal fees.

Source: § 15B(1)(b)(iii)

Grace Period

Rent is due on the date specified in the lease agreement. Late fees cannot be charged until 30 days after the due date. If the tenant is late on rent, the landlord can begin eviction proceedings the next day by issuing a 14-day notice to quit.

Source: § 15B(1)(c)

Late Fees

Maximum Penalty – No limit (infinite amount according to written lease)

NSF Fee – The maximum fee for NSF is 1% for checks of $2,500 or more. A $25 fee may be charged for checks under $2,500.

Source: § 57A

Right to Enter

According to the Sanitary Code, the landlord is obligated to provide reasonable notice before entering the rental property for any repairs. While it is not mandatory, it is advisable for the landlord to give notice to the tenant for any other reason to enter the premises

Source: § 410.810

Sample

A North Carolina lease agreement is a legal form used when Landlords are leasing rental property in exchange for rental payments from Tenants.

Rental Application – The rental application is a form used by Landlords to collect information from prospective Tenants credit and renting history.

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

Agreement Form Must Include the Following

lease-agreement

Required Disclosures

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Security Deposit Receipt

Security Deposit

Maximum – Landlords can request from Tenants 1 1/2 months rent.

Return – The Landlord must return all deposits to Tenants within 30 days of the lease end date. Landlords must give an itemized list of deductions to Tenants (if any).

Source: § 42-51(b)

Paying Rent

Grace Period – Five (5) day grace period.

Maximum Late Fee – The maximum late fee Landlords can charge Tenants is is 15% of the rent.

NSF Fee – $35 per bounced check.

Source: § 42-46(a)(1)

Landlord Entry

There’s no governing law on Landlords notifying Tenants but Landlords typically give their Tenants a notice of at lease 24-hours (1 day) before entering the rented premises for any non-emergency purpose.

North Caroline Real Estate Commission

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

Sample

https://simpleforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/North-Carolina-Simple-1-Page-Residential-Lease-Agreement.pdf

A Mississippi 1-page rental lease agreement is a legal form that allows Landlords and Tenants to negotiate the terms and conditions of renting residential property in exchange for monthly rent payments.

Rental Application – Before authorizing an agreement, a landlord often uses a rental agreement that checks the tenant’s credit report and income to ensure they are suitable renters.

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

Required Disclosures (1)

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form

Security Deposit

Maximum Amount – No laws mandating the maximum amount.

Returning to Tenant – Landlords must return all deposits within 45 days of the lease end date. If the Landlord deducts any amount from the security deposits the Landlords must include an itemized list of deductions to the Tenant.

Source: § 89-8-21(3)

Landlord Access

General Access – Should be stated in the lease agreement as Mississippi does not govern Landlord rental property access.

Emergency Access – Landlords can access the rental units in an emergency.

Paying Rent

Grace Period – Mississippi does not have a law mandating late rent payments.

Maximum Late Fee – Must be listed in the lease agreement as there are no laws in Mississippi governing late fee amounts.

Returned Checks (NSF) – $40 per bounced check.

Source: § 97-19-57

Sample

https://simpleforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Mississippi-Simple-1-Page-Residential-Lease-Agreement.pdf

Rental Application – a form that enables landlords to verify the employment status of potential tenants, as well as any other requested credentials. It serves as a critical tool in the tenant selection process, allowing landlords to make informed decisions based on accurate information.

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

Michigan Lease Agreement Must Include the Following

Required Disclosures (6)

Domestic Violence Victims Disclosure
Inventory Checklist
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Notice Information
Security Deposit Receipt

Security Deposit

Maximum – Landlords cannot charge a tenant more than one and a half (1.5) months’ rent.
Return – After the Tenant vacates the property, the landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit along with an itemized list of deductions and their forwarding address.

Source: § 554.602

Landlord Access

Landlords have the right to access the property and should provide reasonable advance notice except in emergencies.

Paying Rent

Rent – Michigan does not have a specific law dictating when rent is due, nor is there a rent grace period. If rent is not paid on time, the landlord can send a 7-day notice to quit, which initiates formal eviction proceedings.

NSF Fee – $25 per bounced check.

Source: § 600.2952

Michigan Squatting Rights

What is Squatting?

Squatting, also known as “illegal occupancy” is when an individual lives on a property without the Landlord or Property Owners permission. Squatting is a form of trespassing.

Is Squatting a Crime?

Yes.

How to Avoid Potential Squatters?

Fortunately squatters cannot take ownership of someone else’s property by living on the property for 15 years. This does not dismiss the fact that squatters are an issue for property owners. If a squatter claims to have “squatters rights” property owners can tell them that Michigan has strict rules and the owner is well aware of these laws and the individual must leave the property immediately.

How to Avoid Legal Disputes?

The owner then shall ask the squatter to leave. If the Tenant does not leave the recommendation for property owner is to call the police. Under the new Michigan Law, landlords can take steps independently to remove squatters but best to have the police remove them to avoid any legal disputes.

When to hire an Attorney?

If all the actions you have taken have not resolved your properties squatting issue it is highly recommended to consult an attorney. Do not try to handle these matters when the situation gets out of hand as you could face legal disputes.
When pressing criminal charges for illegal trespassing or squatters.

Source: MichiganVacantProperty.org

How to Avoid Potential Scams?

Never accept an a cash offer when renting property to Tenants.
Make sure the Tenant completes the written agreement form as oral agreements as not as secure.
Meet the Tenents in-person at least once before putting an agreement in writing.

Sample

A Missouri lease agreement

Rental Application – Before authorizing an agreement, a landlord often uses a rental agreement that checks the tenant’s credit report and income to ensure they are suitable renters.

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

Required Disclosures (1)

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

Security Deposit

Maximum Amount – Landlords can request up to two (2) months rent from Tenants.

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

Landlord Access

General Access – No law mandating Landlord access. It’s typically recommended that Landlords give Tenants at least 24-hours notice prior to entering the rental property.

Emergency Access – Landlords can access the rental units in an emergency.

Paying Rent

Grace Period – The grace period should be written in the lease agreement as Missouri does not mandate grace periods.

Maximum Late Fee – No laws governing late fees.

Returned Checks (NSF) – $25 per bounced check. If the Tenant knowingly and intentionally gives Landlord a bad check the Tenant will be charge with a penalty criminally and will pay a fine of $750 or more.

Source: § 570.120(5)

Sample

https://simpleforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Missourii-Simple-1-Page-Residential-Lease-Agreement.pdf

A Nevada residential lease agreement includes the terms and conditions for rental property. This form must be signed by the Landlord and Tenant.

Rental Application – Before authorizing an agreement, a landlord often uses a rental agreement that checks the tenant’s credit report and income to ensure they are suitable renters.

Options By Type

Standard Residential Lease Agreement

Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement