1. Fees – A lease agreement must disclose any fees separate from the rent.^[1]

2. Foreclosure – Tenants must be made aware if the property they’re moving into has entered into foreclosure proceedings.^[2]

3. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Pamphlet – If a property was constructed before 1978, its tenant must be aware that lead-based paint may have been used.

4. Move-in Checklist – A tenant must sign an assessment of the property’s condition before moving in.^[3]

5. Nuisance/Violation Guide – A landlord must disclose to a tenant the process for reporting a nuisance to the relevant authorities.^[4]

Maximum Amount – Up to three months’ rent.^[5]

Returning – Any unused portion of a security deposit must be returned to a tenant within 30 days. Deductions must be outlined in an itemized list.^[6]

Grace Period – Three days.^[7]

Maximum Late Fee – Up to 5% of the monthly rent.^[8]

NSF Fee – No more than $25 can be charged as a penalty for a bounced check.^[9]