residential-lease
Drafts jurisdictionally compliant U.S. residential lease agreements with required disclosures, security deposit compliance, and Fair Housing Act conformance. Conducts state-specific landlord-tenant law research and produces execution-ready leases. Use when drafting residential leases, rental agreements, landlord-tenant contracts, or tenancy agreements.
Best use case
residential-lease is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Drafts jurisdictionally compliant U.S. residential lease agreements with required disclosures, security deposit compliance, and Fair Housing Act conformance. Conducts state-specific landlord-tenant law research and produces execution-ready leases. Use when drafting residential leases, rental agreements, landlord-tenant contracts, or tenancy agreements.
Teams using residential-lease should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/residential-lease/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How residential-lease Compares
| Feature / Agent | residential-lease | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Drafts jurisdictionally compliant U.S. residential lease agreements with required disclosures, security deposit compliance, and Fair Housing Act conformance. Conducts state-specific landlord-tenant law research and produces execution-ready leases. Use when drafting residential leases, rental agreements, landlord-tenant contracts, or tenancy agreements.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Residential Lease Agreement Drafts execution-ready residential leases compliant with state landlord-tenant statutes, required disclosures, and Fair Housing Act obligations. ## Quick Start Gather before drafting: 1. **Property** — address, unit, legal description, amenities, year built (pre-1978 triggers lead paint disclosure) 2. **Parties** — legal names of all landlords/entities (with signatory authority) and tenants; contact info 3. **Jurisdiction** — state and municipality (rent control, local ordinances, licensing) 4. **Financial terms** — rent, due date, security deposit, pet fees, included utilities 5. **Lease term** — fixed-term dates or month-to-month; renewal/holdover preferences 6. **Existing docs** — prior leases, inspection reports, HOA/CC&Rs ## Core Workflow ### Step 1: Jurisdictional Research Research the property's state and locality for: | Requirement | Key Variations | |---|---| | Security deposit cap | 1 month to unlimited by state | | Deposit return deadline | 14–60 days by jurisdiction | | Late fee limits | Flat vs. percentage caps; grace period minimums | | Notice periods | Termination, non-renewal, rent increase (30–60 days) | | Required disclosures | Lead paint (pre-1978), mold, bedbugs, flood zone, sex offender registry, smoking | | Rent control | Local ordinances; allowable increase caps | | Prohibited clauses | Jury trial waiver, confession of judgment, negligence exculpation, mitigation waiver | | Landlord licensing | Municipal registration requirements | Flag **CA, NY, MA, NJ** as high-complexity — recommend local counsel review. ### Step 2: Draft Lease Produce these sections in order: 1. **Parties & Property** — legal names, joint and several liability, property description, notice addresses 2. **Term & Renewal** — fixed-term dates, holdover status, renewal options, month-to-month notice per state law 3. **Rent & Fees** — amount (numerals + words), due date, grace period, late fee per state cap, rent increase provisions 4. **Security Deposit** — amount within state max, permissible deductions, return deadline with itemized statement, interest if required, move-in/move-out inspection 5. **Disclosures & Exhibits** — lead paint (pre-1978), mold, flood zone, sex offender registry, smoking policy, state-specific disclosures, property condition inventory, HOA/CC&Rs 6. **Maintenance & Repairs** — landlord: structural, HVAC, plumbing, code compliance; tenant: consumables, cleanliness, drain maintenance, negligence damage; repair request procedure with emergency timelines (24–72 hrs) 7. **Utilities & Services** — landlord-paid vs. tenant-paid table, shared utility allocation, seasonal maintenance, pest control 8. **Occupancy & Use** — residential only, max occupants per code, guest policy, subletting requires written consent, alterations prohibited without consent 9. **Pet Policy** — types/limits, deposits vs. fees vs. pet rent; **service/ESA animals exempt per Fair Housing Act** — use interactive accommodation process, never apply pet restrictions 10. **Community Rules** — quiet hours, parking, common areas, prohibited activities 11. **Insurance & Liability** — renter's insurance required (min $100K–$300K liability), landlord as interested party, indemnification, casualty/condemnation rent abatement 12. **Default & Remedies** — events of default, notice and cure per state law (non-payment: 3–5 day; curable: 10–30 day; incurable: 3-day); **self-help eviction expressly prohibited**; judicial eviction only 13. **Early Termination** — mutual agreement, landlord breach, SCRA military orders, domestic violence per state statute, unjustified break subject to **landlord duty to mitigate** 14. **Move-Out** — non-renewal notice per state minimum, final walk-through, key return, forwarding address for deposit 15. **Boilerplate** — severability, integration, no-waiver, notice procedures, governing law (state of property), e-signature (ESIGN Act), signature blocks with witness/notary if term >1 year ### Step 3: Cover Memo Produce a summary memo covering: - Key terms overview - Jurisdiction-specific requirements applied - Information gaps requiring client input - Recommended next steps ## Checks and Pitfalls - **Plain language**: Draft for non-lawyer readability; maintain enforceability - **Cite authority**: Bluebook citations for state statutes (deposit caps, notice periods, disclosures); mark uncertain citations `[VERIFY]` - **Fair Housing**: Never include discriminatory provisions; handle service/ESA requests through interactive accommodation - **High-complexity states**: CA, NY, MA, NJ — always recommend attorney review; flag rent control applicability - **Prohibited provisions**: No jury trial waivers, confession of judgment, mitigation waivers, or overbroad negligence exculpation unless confirmed permissible - **Format**: Clear headings, defined terms used consistently, proper exhibit references, execution-ready formatting
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