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Clausery

For landlords and tenants

Free landlord and tenant letters, filled in online

Leases, move-in checklists, late rent notices, rent increases and deposit returns follow the same pattern every time, and most have a deadline. Clausery fills in a free Word template from a few questions, so the dates, amounts and deductions are right, and tenant details stay on your computer.

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Download any template as an ordinary Word file, or fill it in here and download the finished document. There is nothing to sign up for, and no free trial that turns into a subscription.

Dates and amounts worked out

Each document states the dates that matter, from the first partial month to the deposit deadline. The free prorated rent and deadline calculators do the arithmetic.

A clear record of the deposit

Record each room at move-in with the checklist, then list any deductions at move-out: the deposit letter sets out the deposit, interest, each deduction and the refund.

Tenant details stay private

Names, addresses and amounts are typed into your browser and the document is built there. Nothing is uploaded, and it works offline.

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Questions

How much notice does a rent increase need?

It depends on the state and the lease. During a fixed-term lease the rent usually cannot rise unless the lease allows it. For a month-to-month tenancy many states require at least 30 days' written notice, and some require more for larger increases: in California, 90 days for an increase of more than 10%. Some cities also limit increases under rent control.

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit?

It depends on the state: for example 21 days after the tenant moves out in California, 14 days in New York and 30 days in Texas. Most states expect an itemized list of any deductions, and missing the deadline can cost the landlord the right to keep any of it.

Is a roommate agreement legally binding?

It can be enforced between the roommates like other agreements, but it does not change the lease. If you are all on the lease, the landlord can usually still claim the whole rent from any one of you.

How is this different from TurboTenant, Zillow or eForms?

Landlord software such as TurboTenant and Zillow Rental Manager offers free tools inside an account, and sells or bundles state-specific leases and form packs. Form sites such as eForms often ask you to start a free trial that becomes a paid subscription before you can download. Clausery's templates are ordinary Word files with no account, filled in in your browser. They are general templates rather than state-specific forms, so check your state's rules and add any required disclosures.

What does it cost?

The templates are free to download or fill in, with no limit. In the app you can also automate up to three of your own templates free; Pro is $19 per user per month.

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