Lease Agreement Generator

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Residential Lease Agreement

1. Parties and Property

This Residential Lease Agreement (the "Lease") is made on _______________ between [Landlord] ("Landlord") and [Tenant] ("Tenant") for the residential premises at [Property Address] (the "Premises").

2. Term

The Lease begins on _______________ and continues for 12 months, unless ended earlier as allowed by this Lease or by law.

3. Rent

Tenant will pay rent of $_______________ per month, due on the 1st day of each month. Rent is paid to Landlord at the address Landlord designates, by any method Landlord reasonably accepts.

4. Security Deposit

Tenant will pay a security deposit of $_______________ before moving in. Landlord will hold and return the deposit as required by the law of the governing state, less lawful deductions for unpaid rent or damage beyond normal wear and tear.

5. Use and Occupancy

Tenant will use the Premises only as a private residence and will comply with all applicable laws and any written rules Landlord provides. Tenant will not make alterations without Landlord’s written consent.

6. Maintenance

Tenant will keep the Premises clean and promptly report needed repairs. Landlord will keep the Premises in the condition required by applicable law. Responsibility for utilities and specific repairs should be confirmed in writing between the Parties and may be governed by local law.

7. Governing Law

This Lease is governed by the laws of the State of [State]. Residential tenancy law is highly state- and city-specific — this template does not include every notice, disclosure, habitability, or deposit rule your jurisdiction may require.

This is a general template, not legal advice. Review it, adapt it to your situation and jurisdiction, and consult a licensed attorney before relying on it.

How this template is built

The template assembles the core sections of a residential lease — parties and premises, term, rent and due date, security deposit, use and occupancy, maintenance, and governing law — from the values you enter. It deliberately does not embed state-specific notices, disclosures, or deposit rules, because those differ by jurisdiction and change; the governing-law and deposit sections point back to the state's own requirements rather than guessing them.

Enter the landlord, tenant, property, rent, and deposit, watch the lease assemble in a live preview, and download it as a PDF — all in your browser. It’s a clean residential template to start from, with an honest flag about where state law takes over.

How to generate a lease

Enter the landlord and tenant names and the property address.
Set the start date, term in months, monthly rent, due day, and deposit.
Set the governing state.
Review the live preview and Download PDF for signing.

What it includes — and what it deliberately doesn’t

The template covers the backbone of a residential lease: parties and premises, term, rent and due date, security deposit, use and occupancy, maintenance, and a governing-law clause. What it doesn’t do is pretend to know your jurisdiction’s rules. Residential tenancies are among the most heavily regulated agreements ordinary people sign — deposit caps and return deadlines, mandatory disclosures (lead paint, mold, bedbugs, and more depending on location), entry-notice requirements, and clauses that are simply void in some states. Those live in your state and city law, not in a generic template.

Use it as a first draft, not the final lease

Because tenancy law is so local, treat this PDF as a structured starting point you complete with your jurisdiction’s required terms — ideally with a local attorney or your state’s official landlord-tenant resources. A lease missing a mandated disclosure or containing an unlawful clause can be partly unenforceable, so the gap between “looks like a lease” and “is a compliant lease where you live” is worth closing before anyone signs.

Private by design

The lease is built and rendered to PDF entirely on your device. Names, the property address, and the financial terms are never uploaded or stored.

Frequently asked questions

Is this lease valid in my state?

Residential tenancy law is intensely state- and city-specific — required disclosures, notice periods, security-deposit limits and timelines, habitability standards, and prohibited clauses all vary. This template is a general starting structure and does not include every rule your location requires. Check your state and local landlord-tenant law, or have a local attorney review it, before using it for a real tenancy.

What should a lease always include?

The parties (landlord and tenant), the property address, the term, the rent amount and due date, and the security deposit — all of which this generator captures. Real leases usually also need occupancy rules, maintenance and utility responsibilities, entry notice, and state-mandated disclosures (lead paint, mold, and others depending on location).

How much security deposit can I charge?

Many states cap the deposit (often one to two months' rent) and set strict deadlines and itemization rules for returning it. The template leaves the amount to you and points to the governing state's law — check that cap before setting a figure, because charging or withholding more than the law allows can create real liability.

Can I use this for a commercial lease?

No — this is a residential template. Commercial leases work very differently (they are more heavily negotiated and far less regulated in the tenant's favor) and need their own document. Do not adapt this one for a business tenancy.

Is my information uploaded?

No. The lease is assembled and the PDF generated on your device. Names, the property address, and financial terms never leave your browser or reach a server.

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