Not all leases are created equal. If you’re a landlord, you know that rental laws and regulations can vary widely from state to state. What is legally required in one area might not be necessary in another—and that can leave you vulnerable to compliance issues, tenant disputes, or even costly legal fees. 

That’s where state-specific lease agreements and legal forms come in. Not only do they protect your business, but the right documents can ensure that your lease agreement is enforceable, legally compliant, and locally sound. 

Know Your Risk: One-Size-Fits-All Leases

It may be tempting to use a generic lease template found online, assuming that will cover your needs. While it’s a good sentiment, an online form isn’t tailored to your specific state laws, which can lead to these issues:

  • Non-compliance: Anything from security deposits and evictions to rent increases can vary by state. A standard lease may miss these details.
  • Invalid lease: A form that contradicts your local laws could be seen as invalid in court. If you need to enforce a late fee or security deposit deduction and it goes to court, you could lose the case.
  • More tenant disputes: A clearly-defined lease sets the tone for expectations. Without it, tenants may have misunderstandings about their responsibilities or fees which can lead to direct conflicts.

How to Find State-Specific Forms Near You

The best way to protect your rental business is to use legally compliant forms that are specific to your state. You can do this by hiring a legal representative to draft forms, or you can find state-compliant forms right on our website. 

Here’s how our state-specific forms work:

  1. Easy and Convenient - Each legal form automatically fills out the information based on your TenantCloud data, saving time and reducing the chances of human error.
  2. Approved by attorneys - Save the legal council for a rainy day. These forms are vetted by law firms for state-specific requirements and even include disclosures (and other important legal stuff).
  3. Save on legal costs - Unlimited access to these forms are included with your Pro or Business subscription at no extra cost, yay! Not on either of those plans? Purchase a bundle of forms by state for a low, one-time fee.

How to Get Started

Staying compliant doesn’t need to be complicated. With TenantCloud’s state-specific leases, you can protect your business and provide clarity to your tenants, without the legal fees. 

Ready-to-Use Legal Forms for Landlords (4)

Don’t see your state yet? Check back often, we’re always adding more.