Marijuana Clauses for Residential Leases | USA

Create a smoke-free rental premises under this Addendum to Lease / Tenancy Agreement under California laws.

• The purpose of the Lease Addendum is to address health and safety concerns with respect to second-hand smoke, increased fire risk, as well as increased maintenance and repair costs.
• The Lease Addendum prohibits smoking and vaping of all materials, including medical marijuana within the premises and the rental building, but allows for consumption of medical cannabis by way of vaporizer, edibles or other non-combustible forms.
• Due to the fact that marijuana is still classified as an illegal Schedule 1 drug under federal law, the Addendum specifically prohibits the use, possession or growing of medical and recreational marijuana regardless of its legal status in the State of California.
• There is a grandfathering clause exempting existing tenants but only with respect to tobacco products, which must be smoked only within their own rental units.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

Landlords are required to attach these lead-based paint and radon gas disclosures to leases and rental agreements for residential tenancies in the United States.

• The first disclosure statement covers the presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards within the rental premises and must be attached to all rental agreements and leases for properties built before 1978.
• The second disclosure is for the presence of radon gas. Some states have laws requiring radon gas disclosure, but whether or not your state requires this disclosure, if the rental property is located in an area known to have radon problems and you fail to test for radon or warn your tenants, you could be sued if the tenants suffer any harm as a result.
• Both parties must sign the disclosure statements, otherwise the rental agreement / lease will terminate.
• Available as a free MS Word download.
• These forms are prepared for use within the United States.

Do you rent to students or low income tenants? Add these clauses into your lease or rental agreement for a tenant who qualifies as a low-income tenant under Section 42 of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

• The Tenant is responsible for providing information required by the Landlord to obtain tax benefits.
• The Tenant is to inform the Landlord about any change in student status, employment status or other information.
• Student tenants are to provide a parental or sponsor guaranty.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only for tenancies within the United States.

Use this Bed Bug Lease Forms Package in connection with your tenancy agreements and leases. The package contains the following legal documents:

1. Bed Bug Lease Addendum, including disclosure by the landlord of any previous infestations. Upon signing, the Addendum becomes part of the Lease.
2. Bed Bug Treatment Agreement, which sets out the tenant's and the landlord's responsibilities before, during and after pest control treatment.
3. Bed Bug Rules and Regulations, to be followed by all residents of the rental complex.

Bed bug infestations are a growing problem in the United States. Don't let them get a foothold in your rental properties. Download the USA Bed Bug Lease Forms Package and distribute it to your tenants.