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

Amount, holding, return.

Late fee clause

Grace period and amount.

Pet deposit clause

Refundable vs non-refundable.

Utilities clause

Who pays what.

Maintenance clause

Tenant vs landlord duties.

Right of entry clause

Notice required for landlord.

Quiet enjoyment clause

Tenant's peaceful use right.

Assignment & subletting clause

When subleasing is allowed.

Governing law clause

Which state law applies.

Termination clause

How either party can end the lease.

Lock-in period clause

Minimum tenancy guarantee.

Rent escalation clause

Annual increase formulas.

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