When a landlord leases a place to live to a tenant, they will use a landlord tenant lease agreement. This legally binding contract is an important part of property management as it defines the association between the landlord and the tenant.
The landlord and tenant lease agreement is put in place to protect the interests of both the landlord and the tenant and should cover all aspects of the lease so that there is no confusion from either party involved in the agreement.
At the most basic level, a landlord tenant lease form will describe the property being leased, the identity of both the tenant and the landlord, the duration of the lease, and the lease amount. A property constructed tenant landlord lease agreement will go into greater detail about what is allowed and other items as specified by the particular state.
A landlord tenant lease agreement that addresses a wide range of issues will be less prone to dispute in the future and reduce the amount of confusion that may come up. Both the tenant and landlord must fully understand the agreement before they sign it since it is a legally binding document.
Because a landlord tenant lease agreement must stand up to legal scrutiny, it needs to be properly worded. As the leading provider of online legal documentation products, LegalZoom is uniquely qualified to provide fully customized lease agreements that will satisfy the requirements of your state, as well as satisfy your specific needs.
LegalZoom offers three landlord tenant lease agreement packages which offer varying degrees of content. All packages include 3 guides to assist you in your property management efforts, and most offer state required disclosure forms. The table below compares the available packages.
Have LegalZoom create your customized landlord tenant lease agreement, ensuring you have a document that fits both your needs and the requirements of your state.
| Landlord Tenant Lease Form Packages Include: | ![]() Standard |
![]() Gold |
![]() Unlimited Use |
| Price (+State Fee) | $39 | $59 | $79 |
| State-Specific, Customized Lease Agreement | |||
| All Materials Delivered Via eMail | |||
| Customized Lease Agreement Printed on Acid-Free Bond Paper & Mailed to You | |||
| Unlimited Customer Support | |||
| LegalZoom Guide: "Rental Property Operations - Your Rights and Responsibilities" | |||
| LegalZoom Guide: "Maintaining a Good Relationship With Your Tenant" | |||
| LegalZoom Guide: "Understanding Your Security Deposit" | |||
| Lead Poisoning Warning and Disclosure | |||
| Move-In/Move-Out Letter | |||
| Move-In/Move-Out Checklist | |||
| Landlord Consent Form | |||
| Required Disclosure Forms | |||
| Tenant Consent for Background and Credit Check | |||
| Notice of Default in Rent Payment Form | |||
| 3-Day Notice for Overdue Rent | |||
| Unlimited Lease Agreement Revisions for 2 Years |