Lease Agreement Generator — State-Specific Rental Lease
Create a professional lease agreement with your state's required disclosures. Download clean PDF for $9.99.
A residential lease agreement is a legally binding contract between a landlord and tenant that governs the rental of a property for a fixed term, typically 12 months. Our generator produces a state-compliant lease that includes all required disclosures — from lead-based paint notices to security deposit limits and habitability clauses. Whether you manage a single-family home, a multi-unit building, or a portfolio of rentals, this template covers rent payment terms, late fees, occupancy limits, pet rules, maintenance responsibilities, and tenant default remedies. Built by attorneys, customized to your state's landlord-tenant law, and delivered as a clean PDF ready to sign. No subscriptions, no hidden fees — just a one-time $9.99 payment per lease.
Why StubFast?
- State-specific disclosures automatically included — lead paint, mold, megan's law, and security deposit notices for all 50 states
- Customizable security deposit terms with state-mandated limits and return deadlines built in
- Pet clauses, smoking restrictions, and occupant limits clearly defined to protect your property
- Late fee schedule and grace period that complies with your state's maximum allowable charges
- Clean, attorney-drafted PDF formatting — no watermarks, no subscription, no recurring charges
Common Use Cases
- →First-time landlord renting out a single property and needing a legally sound lease
- →Property management companies standardizing leases across a portfolio of rentals
- →Multi-unit apartment building owners needing consistent terms for every tenant
- →Single-family home rentals where the owner wants a professional document without hiring a lawyer
- →House hackers and accidental landlords converting a former primary residence to a rental
- →Real estate investors closing on a new rental and needing a lease for incoming tenants
What is a Residential Lease Agreement?
A residential lease is a fixed-term contract — most commonly 12 months — between a landlord and a tenant that locks in the rent, the move-in date, and every house rule for the entire term. Once both parties sign, neither side can unilaterally change the terms until the lease expires. That stability is exactly why lenders, insurers, and serious tenants prefer a lease over a month-to-month arrangement.
What Must Be Included by Law
Every state requires certain disclosures in a residential lease. Federal law on top of that requires a lead-based paint disclosure for any rental built before 1978. Our generator pulls in the right combination for your state automatically — including security deposit limits, mold notices, Megan's Law disclosures where required, and the maximum late fee allowed under local consumer protection statutes.
Lease vs. Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
The two are not interchangeable. A lease is a fixed-term commitment that protects both parties against sudden change — the tenant cannot be evicted without cause, and the landlord cannot raise rent until renewal. A month-to-month rental agreement gives both sides 30-day flexibility but exposes the tenant to rent hikes or non-renewal at any time. Choose a lease when you want stability; choose month-to-month when you want options.
Security Deposits and State Caps
Security deposit rules vary dramatically. California caps unfurnished-unit deposits at two months of rent, while Texas has no statutory cap at all. Most states also require landlords to return the deposit within a specific window (14 to 30 days) with an itemized statement of any deductions. Our generator builds these timelines and caps directly into your lease so you do not accidentally write an unenforceable clause.
How to Use This Generator
Fill in the landlord, tenant, property, rent, deposit, and house rules over a few short steps. You will see a live preview at each stage. When the lease looks right, pay a one-time $9.99 to download the clean, watermark-free PDF. Both parties sign, keep a copy, and you are done — no subscription, no per-page upcharges, no signup.