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Leasova is a free AI-powered platform that generates state-specific landlord-tenant documents and provides plain-language plain-language guidance. You select your state, enter your property and tenant details, and our AI generates a professionally formatted document tailored to your state's requirements — including recommended disclosures, correct notice periods, and appropriate language. All documents are free to generate with no account required.

Leasova generates AI-drafted documents based on current state landlord-tenant law. They are designed to be state-compliant and include all standard required provisions — but they are not attorney-reviewed and do not constitute legal advice. We strongly recommend reviewing any generated document with a licensed attorney in your state before signing or serving it, particularly for evictions and lease violations where proper form is critical.

Yes — all document generators, state law references, and AI guidance tools are completely free to use with no signup required. Leasova earns revenue through its attorney directory, where licensed landlord-tenant attorneys pay for placement. That's the model — free tools for landlords and tenants, attorney advertising as the revenue source.

Leasova currently generates state-specific documents for New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, California, and Florida. State law reference pages are available for all five states. Additional states — including Texas — are on our development roadmap. The AI assistant can provide general guidance for all 50 states.

The lease generator produces a complete residential lease agreement including all state-mandated disclosures, security deposit terms, rent payment provisions, maintenance responsibilities, pet and smoking policies, lease termination procedures, and signature blocks. For New Jersey, it includes the Truth in Renting Act acknowledgment and anti-discrimination provisions. For New York, HSTPA-compliant language. For California, AB 1482 and required Megan's Law disclosures.

Yes — the lease generator walks you through all key terms including rent amount, security deposit, lease duration, utilities responsibility, pet policy, parking, smoking policy, and a free-text field for any special terms you want to add. The AI incorporates all your inputs into the final document. For additional customization beyond what the form supports, use the generated document as a starting point and modify it before having it reviewed by an attorney.

Security deposit limits vary by state. New Jersey limits deposits to 1.5 times monthly rent and requires the funds be held in a separate bank account with annual interest paid to the tenant. New York caps deposits at one month's rent under HSTPA 2019. Pennsylvania allows up to two months for the first year, then one month thereafter. California limits deposits to one month's rent for unfurnished units and two months for furnished units under AB 12 (effective 2024).

Notice requirements depend on your state and the reason for eviction. In New Jersey, non-payment requires a written demand; lease violations require a 30-day notice to cure. New York requires 14 days for non-payment and 30 days for lease violations. Pennsylvania requires 10 days for non-payment and 15 days for lease violations. California requires 3 days for non-payment and 3 days to cure a lease violation. Use Leasova's eviction notice generator to produce a properly worded notice for your specific situation and state.

In most cases, no — at least not without proper notice. New Jersey has one of the strongest just-cause eviction laws in the country (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1), meaning landlords must have a valid legal reason to evict. New York's Good Cause Eviction Law (2024) extended similar protections to many market-rate tenants. California's AB 1482 requires just cause for covered units. Pennsylvania has fewer protections, but proper notice is still required. Always consult an attorney before initiating an eviction.

A lease violation notice formally informs the tenant of a specific breach of the lease and gives them an opportunity to cure it within a set period — typically 10-30 days depending on the state. If the tenant fails to cure the violation, an eviction notice (also called a notice to quit) is then served to begin the legal eviction process. Serving a lease violation notice first is both good practice and required in many states before you can file for eviction.

Notice requirements vary by state and increase amount. New Jersey requires 30-60 days depending on the municipality. New York requires 30, 60, or 90 days depending on how long the tenant has lived there, and the Good Cause Eviction Law caps increases above 5% in covered units. Pennsylvania requires at least 30 days. California requires 30 days for increases of 10% or less, 90 days for increases above 10%, and AB 1482 caps annual increases at 5% plus local CPI (maximum 10%) for covered properties.

Late fees are permitted in all five states but must be reasonable and specified in the lease. New Jersey has no statutory cap but courts have found fees above 5% of monthly rent to be unreasonable. New York prohibits late fees until rent is five or more days late, and caps fees at $50 or 5% of monthly rent, whichever is less. Pennsylvania has no statutory cap. California caps late fees at a reasonable amount, typically interpreted as no more than 5-10% of monthly rent. Always include late fee terms in your lease from the start.

Return deadlines vary by state. New Jersey requires return within 30 days of lease end with an itemized statement of deductions. New York requires return within 14 days with an itemized statement, or you forfeit the right to make any deductions. Pennsylvania requires 30 days. California requires 21 days. In all states, failing to return the deposit on time with proper documentation can result in penalties of 2-3x the deposit amount plus attorney fees.