Residential Lease, Single Tenant

Sign a residential lease with a single tenant easily with this ready-to-use form, complete with a set of detailed clause-by-clause instructions, so all you have to do is fill in the blanks. This form lets you:

  • specify who can live on the property, the amount of rent, and how it's to be paid
  • set the security deposit and explain how it will be used and returned
  • explain your rights to enter the rental and the tenant's and landlord's upkeep responsibilities

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  • Landlord? Sign a residential lease with a single tenant

    If you're a landlord and you are renting your property to a single tenant for a set amount of time (six months or a year, for example), you need this lease to get every tenancy off to a good start. Designed to comply with state law, this lease from Nolo lets you:

    • specify the length of the lease, who can live on the property, the amount of rent, and how it's to be paid
    • set the security deposit and explain how it will be used and returned
    • explain your rights to enter the rental and the tenant's and landlord's upkeep responsibilities
    • include important restrictions on guest stays, use of the property, and the consequences of late rent
    • make required disclosures regarding environmental hazards and other significant issues

    The lease comes with a full set of clause-by-clause instructions, explaining the meaning of each clause and how to fill in the required information. Use the word processing program on your computer (or print the form and fill in the blanks) to create a legal, binding lease that embodies the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, all in plain English.

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