Lease clauses library

Every standard clause that appears in a residential or commercial rental agreement, with plain-English explanations and example wording. Use this library to understand your lease, draft a custom one, or settle a dispute.

All clauses

Security deposit clause coming soon

Amount, holding, return.

Late fee clause coming soon

Grace period and amount.

Pet deposit clause coming soon

Refundable vs non-refundable.

Utilities clause coming soon

Who pays what.

Maintenance clause coming soon

Tenant vs landlord duties.

Right of entry clause coming soon

Notice required for landlord.

Quiet enjoyment clause coming soon

Tenant's peaceful use right.

Assignment & subletting clause coming soon

When subleasing is allowed.

Governing law clause coming soon

Which state law applies.

Termination clause coming soon

How either party can end the lease.

Lock-in period clause coming soon

Minimum tenancy guarantee.

Rent escalation clause coming soon

Annual increase formulas.

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