LEASE AGREEMENT CHECKLIST

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--- PARTIES & PREMISES ---
[ ] Landlord's Full Legal Name
[ ] Tenant's Full Legal Name(s)
[ ] Property Address (Street Number and Name)
[ ] Property Address (Apartment/Unit Number, if applicable)
[ ] City, State, Zip Code
[ ] Detailed Description of Property (e.g., including appliances, parking space)
[ ] Number of Bedrooms
[ ] Number of Bathrooms
[ ] Property Type (Apartment, House, Condo, Townhouse, Other)

--- LEASE TERM & RENT ---
[ ] Lease Start Date
[ ] Lease End Date
[ ] Monthly Rent Amount
[ ] Rent Payment Method(s) Accepted
[ ] Late Fee Amount (if applicable)
[ ] Date Late Fee Applied (if applicable)
[ ] Grace Period for Rent Payment (if applicable)
[ ] Rent Increase Clause (Yes/No) (Yes, No)

--- SECURITY DEPOSIT ---
[ ] Security Deposit Amount
[ ] Permitted Deductions Explanation (e.g., unpaid rent, damages)
[ ] State Law Regarding Interest on Security Deposit? (Applicable (State Law Requires Interest), Not Applicable (No State Law))
[ ] Date Security Deposit Received
[ ] Conditions for Return of Security Deposit (e.g., property in same condition)
[ ] Maximum Timeframe for Security Deposit Return (Days)
[ ] Method of Return for Security Deposit? (Mail, Personal Delivery, Electronic Transfer)
[ ] Documentation of Pre-existing Property Conditions (e.g., move-in checklist)

--- UTILITIES & SERVICES ---
[ ] Which Utilities are Tenant Responsible For? (Electricity, Gas, Water, Sewer, Trash/Garbage, Internet, Cable TV)
[ ] Which Services are Tenant Responsible For? (Landscaping, Snow Removal, HOA Fees)
[ ] Utility Account Numbers (if applicable)
[ ] Specific Utility Instructions or Details
[ ] Method of Utility Readings (if applicable) (Landlord Reading, Tenant Reading, Submetered Billing)

--- MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS ---
[ ] Landlord’s Responsibilities for Maintenance:
[ ] Tenant’s Responsibilities for Maintenance:
[ ] Maximum Response Time for Repair Requests (in hours):
[ ] Method for Reporting Maintenance Issues: (Phone, Email, Online Portal, Written Notice)
[ ] Date of Next Scheduled HVAC Maintenance:
[ ] Who is responsible for pest control? (Landlord, Tenant, Shared Responsibility)
[ ] Specific Details Regarding Appliance Maintenance (e.g., refrigerator, oven):

--- RULES & REGULATIONS ---
[ ] Pet Policy Confirmation (Pets Allowed, Pets Prohibited, Pets Allowed with Restrictions)
[ ] Specific Pet Restrictions (if applicable)
[ ] Smoking Policy (Smoking Allowed, Smoking Prohibited, Designated Smoking Areas Only)
[ ] Noise Restrictions Details
[ ] Guest Policy (Guests Allowed - No Restrictions, Guests Allowed - Limited Duration, Guests Limited - Requires Prior Approval)
[ ] Parking Regulations Details
[ ] Alterations to Premises (Tenant Cannot Make Alterations, Tenant Can Make Alterations with Landlord Approval)

--- DEFAULT & TERMINATION ---
[ ] Number of Days Grace Period for Rent Payment
[ ] Description of Events Constituting Lease Default
[ ] Date Notice of Default Must Be Served
[ ] Procedure for Tenant Opportunity to Cure Default (if applicable)
[ ] Method of Delivering Notice of Termination (Certified Mail, Personal Delivery, Other (Specify))
[ ] Date Tenant Must Vacate Property Upon Termination
[ ] Consequences of Unauthorized Occupancy After Termination
[ ] Method for Returning Unused Rent/Security Deposit (Mail, Personal Delivery)

--- INSURANCE & LIABILITY ---
[ ] Landlord's Insurance Coverage? (Yes, confirmed, No, Unknown)
[ ] Tenant's Insurance Required? (Yes, No, Unknown)
[ ] Description of Required Tenant Insurance (if applicable)
[ ] Required Tenant Insurance Coverage Amount (if applicable)
[ ] Indemnification Clause Review – Is it reasonable and compliant?
[ ] Is there a Waiver of Subrogation Clause?
[ ] Liability Coverage Adequacy Assessment (Reviewed and adequate, Needs Review, Not Reviewed)
[ ] Notes on Liability & Insurance Review

--- AMENDMENTS & SIGNATURES ---
[ ] Amendment Effective Date
[ ] Description of Amendment
[ ] Landlord Printed Name
[ ] Landlord Signature
[ ] Tenant Printed Name
[ ] Tenant Signature
[ ] Date Signed

--- LEGAL COMPLIANCE ---
[ ] State Law Compliance Check (Verified for compliance with [State] landlord-tenant laws, Not yet verified)
[ ] Specific State Law Notes
[ ] Fair Housing Act Compliance (Acknowledged and complied with Fair Housing Act requirements, Needs Review)
[ ] Accessibility Compliance (ADA)
[ ] Required Notice Period (Days)
[ ] Last Legal Review Date

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