Residential Lease Agreement Generator

Create a free residential, month-to-month, room rental, or commercial lease. Pick your state for the local statutory notes, fill the form, and download a PDF.

Your details stay on this page, nothing is uploaded

Your state notes

Select a state in the form and its deposit cap, return deadline, late-fee rule, and required disclosures will appear here — and be folded into your PDF.

How it works

Choose the agreement type — residential, month-to-month, room rental, or commercial — then enter the landlord and tenant names, the property address, the rent and deposit, and your state. Click Download PDF and the lease is assembled on your device with a plain-language summary of your state's deposit and notice rules. Keep a signed copy and a move-in photo record to settle any later dispute.

A residential lease sets the rent, term, deposit, and each side's duties. Because these rules differ by state, folding in the local defaults helps you and the other party start from the right baseline. The generator does not add clauses you did not write, so review the result and add anything your situation needs.

Choosing the right agreement type

Residential: A fixed-term lease for a whole unit, typically 6 or 12 months, with a defined end date.
Month-to-month: No fixed end date; either party can end it by giving the notice period your state requires.
Room rental: For renting a room within a shared home — list the common areas, the bed space, and how utilities and notice are split.
Commercial: For business premises; it sits outside most residential-tenant protections, so spell out maintenance, assignment, and default terms clearly.

FAQ

Is an online lease legally binding?

A signed lease can be binding, but a template is not legal advice. Use it for straightforward rentals and confirm anything unusual with a licensed attorney in your state.

Does a commercial lease get the same state protections?

Generally no. Commercial tenants are assumed to bargain for themselves, so a commercial lease should set out repair, sublet, and default terms explicitly rather than relying on residential statutes.

How do I end a month-to-month lease?

Either party may terminate by giving the written notice your state requires — often 30 days, but it varies. Put the notice in writing and keep proof of delivery.

What should a room rental agreement cover?

List the shared spaces, the specific room or bed, how utilities and groceries are split, guest rules, and the notice period to end the arrangement.

Where does my data go?

Nowhere. All generation happens on your device. We do not upload or store the details you enter.

Not legal advice. This is a template. Laws vary by state and change. Confirm with the current statute or a licensed attorney before signing.