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Texas
Residential Lease Agreement
This Residential Lease Agreement ("Lease") is entered into between Miriam Castillo, with a mailing address of 900 Congress Ave, Unit 400, Austin, TX 78701 ("Landlord"), and Daniel Ruiz, Priya Nair ("Tenant"), for the property located at 482 Maple Avenue, Austin, TX 78704 (the "Premises"), a House with 3 bedroom(s) and 2 bathroom(s).
This Lease begins on September 1, 2026 and ends on August 31, 2027, at which point it terminates without further notice unless renewed in writing by both parties.
Tenant shall pay a security deposit of $2,100 prior to occupancy. Texas law does not cap the amount a landlord may collect as a security deposit (commonly 1-2 months' rent in practice). The deposit must be refunded, less lawful deductions, within 30 days after the tenant surrenders the premises and provides a forwarding address. (Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.102, 92.103).
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Get the Complete Pack — $69Why not just use a free template?
Because "free" doesn't know your state. Two real examples, pulled from our own data, not made up for this page:
California
1 month' rent
security deposit cap · Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5 (as amended by AB 12)
Texas
Texas law does not cap the amount a landlord may collect as a security deposit (commonly 1-2 months' rent in practice). The deposit must be refunded, less lawful deductions, within 30 days after the tenant surrenders the premises and provides a forwarding address.
security deposit cap · Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.102, 92.103
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Residential Lease Agreement
$29A fixed-term or month-to-month residential lease agreement, customized for your state's security deposit rules, notice periods, and required disclosures.
Rental Application Form
$19A landlord-branded application form for prospective tenants to complete.
Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist
$19A room-by-room condition checklist to document the property at move-in and move-out.
Late Rent Notice (Pay or Quit)
$19A pay-or-quit notice for unpaid rent, with your state's statutory cure period calculated automatically.
Lease Renewal Agreement
$19Extends an existing lease for a new term, with updated rent and any changed terms.
Security Deposit Return Letter
$19An itemized security deposit return letter, timed to your state's statutory deadline so you never miss it and risk statutory damages.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this legal in my state?
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