Free Rental Agreement Template

State-specific residential lease agreements with security deposit limits, pet addendum, and landlord-tenant clauses.

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Rental agreement by state

Every state page includes deposit limits, notice periods, and common landlord-tenant clauses for that jurisdiction.

Alabama

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Alaska

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Arizona

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Arkansas

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California

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Colorado

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Connecticut

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Delaware

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Florida

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Georgia

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Hawaii

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Idaho

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Illinois

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Indiana

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Iowa

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Kansas

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Kentucky

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Louisiana

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Maine

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Maryland

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Massachusetts

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Michigan

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Minnesota

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Mississippi

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Missouri

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Montana

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Nebraska

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Nevada

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New Hampshire

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New Jersey

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New Mexico

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New York

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North Carolina

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North Dakota

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Ohio

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

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Pennsylvania

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Rhode Island

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South Carolina

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South Dakota

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Tennessee

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Texas

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Utah

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Vermont

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Virginia

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Washington

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West Virginia

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Wisconsin

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Wyoming

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How to write a rental agreement landlords actually use

A rental agreement is the operating manual for your property. It should answer rent amount, due date, deposit collected, who pays utilities, pet rules, and how either party ends the lease. Vague leases create vague disputes, especially around deposits and move-out timing.

State law shapes what you can include. Security deposit caps, notice periods for entry, and late fee limits vary widely. Starting from a Texas lease when your property is in New Jersey invites problems. InvoDraft state pages embed common clauses for each jurisdiction so you are not guessing from a national PDF.

Walk through the finished PDF with your tenant before move-in. Note existing scuffs on a move-in checklist, attach photos, and sign the lease plus any addenda for pets or parking. Keep signed copies digitally. Month-to-month and fixed-term leases both work in the same editor when you need flexibility or a twelve-month term.

Written by Jainendra Yadav, founder of InvoDraft. Learn more about who we are.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the rental agreements state-specific?

Yes. Select your state and InvoDraft automatically includes relevant clauses like security deposit limits, required notice periods, and entry notice rules specific to your state's landlord-tenant laws.

What's the maximum security deposit in my state?

Security deposit limits are shown when you select your state. For example: California (2 months unfurnished), New Jersey (1.5 months), and many states have no statutory maximum.

Can I add a pet addendum?

Yes. The rental agreement includes a pets section where you can set pet deposit, monthly pet rent, and breed/size restrictions.

Is the rental agreement legally binding?

InvoDraft generates standard residential lease agreements. For legal enforceability, both parties must sign and the agreement must comply with local laws. We recommend having an attorney review for complex situations.