- The name and address of the landlord and tenant(s)
- The address of the rental property
- Where to send the rent
- The agreed upon monthly rent amount, with or without utilities (be specific – Heat? Water? Parking? Cable/Internet?)
- When the rent is due (e.g. on the first day of the month)
- The amount and terms of the security deposit
- Which repairs are your responsibility and which are at the request of the landlord
- Who is responsible for shoveling snow, cutting the lawn and who will supply the tools to do so
- Specific restrictions, such as no additional tenants, smoking, pets
- The notice period that the tenant is required to give when terminating tenancy, such as 60 days prior to end of lease
- Subletting rules
- When and how a landlord can enter the rental premises
- Conditions for termination of a lease (by either party)
- Terms for dispute resolutions (late rent, damage, repairs)
- Emergency contact information for tenant(s) and landlord (phone, e-mail)