Access and condition
Required landlord disclosures by state
The rule in every state and DC, with the statute and how well each answer is verified. Click a state for its full page.
Required disclosures are notices a landlord must give before or at lease signing: the owner or manager's name and address, where the deposit is held, known hazards, flood history and others that vary by state. Federal law adds the lead-based paint disclosure for housing built before 1978.
What to check in your state
- Every state disclosure and its required timing.
- Whether a specific form or wording is required.
- Local disclosures added by your city or county.
Common mistakes
- Using a national lease template without state addenda.
- Missing a disclosure that became required mid-year.
What federal law adds
Related: Tenant move-in checklist
| State | Rule | Details | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Name and address of the manager and of the owner's agent for notices and service. | Give this in writing at or before move-in and keep it current. If not disclosed, the person who signed the lease for the landlord becomes the landlord's agent for notices and duties. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to housing built before 1978. | Ala. Code § 35-9A-202 Checked against the official source |
| Alaska | Name and address of the manager and of the owner's agent for notices and service. | Give this in writing at or before move-in and keep it current. Tell the tenant in writing the conditions for withholding the deposit. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to housing built before 1978. | AS 34.03.080, 34.03.070(c) Checked against the official source |
| Arizona | Manager and owner's agent names and addresses, plus notice that the ARLTA is on the Arizona Department of Housing website. | Also give bedbug educational materials, a move-in condition form, written notice of the right to attend the move-out inspection, and the purpose of any nonrefundable fees. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | A.R.S. §§ 33-1322, 33-1319, 33-1321 Checked against the official source |
| Arkansas | No state disclosure checklist found. | We did not find state-required lease disclosures beyond deposit itemization. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to housing built before 1978. | Not yet verified |
| California | Many required disclosures. Use a current California lease form. | Common items include the owner or manager's name and address for notices, the Megan's Law database notice, lead paint for pre-1978 housing, known mold, bed bug information, flood hazard area, shared utility meters, pest control, planned demolition, nearby former military ordnance, and the AB 1482 exemption or coverage notice. | Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1962, 2079.10a, 1954.603, 1940.7, 1947.12(d)(5); Cal. Gov. Code § 8589.45 Secondary source |
| Colorado | Radon disclosure before signing. Since January 1, 2026, advertise total rent including mandatory fees. | Before signing, give the radon warning statement and any known radon test or mitigation information for the tenant to sign. Under C.R.S. 6-1-737, listings and leases must show the total price including required fees (actual utility costs excepted), and landlords may not charge fees for property taxes, common area maintenance, or services needed for habitability. Give the tenant a signed copy of the lease within 7 days. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | C.R.S. § 38-12-803; C.R.S. § 38-12-801(1); C.R.S. § 6-1-737 (HB25-1090) Checked against the official source |
| Connecticut | Several disclosures, plus a state lease summary page from April 1, 2026. | Give the name and address of the manager and the person authorized to receive notices. Disclose fire sprinkler status and common interest community details where they apply. Offer a pre-move-in walk-through using the state checklist. Provide a rent ledger on request (since July 1, 2025). From April 1, 2026, every written lease must start with the Department of Housing's standardized rental terms summary form. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-6, 47a-3e, 47a-3f, 47a-7c, 47a-3a(d), 47a-7d Checked against the official source |
| Delaware | Owner names and addresses, the state landlord-tenant summary, and right to counsel materials. | List owners or their agent's name and business address in the written lease (§ 5105). Give new tenants the Attorney General's summary of the Landlord-Tenant Code (§ 5118). Once the duty starts (when the guide is published, and no later than June 10, 2027), give the Real Estate Commission's rights and responsibilities guide before the lease is signed and at renewals of 1 year or more, and get the tenant's acknowledgment of receipt (§ 5124; 85 Del. Laws c. 277). Give Right to Representation materials in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole at signing, at renewal, and with past-due, breach, or termination notices (§ 5606). Federal lead disclosure applies to pre-1978 units. | 25 Del. C. §§ 5105, 5118, 5124, 5606; 85 Del. Laws c. 277 Checked against the official source |
| District of Columbia | Extensive. Rent, rent control status, business license, recent code violations, mold history, and the Tenant Bill of Rights. | Give applicants the applicable rent and any pending petitions or surcharges, the unit's rent control or exemption status and business license number, housing code violations from the past 12 months, any indoor mold found in the past 3 years that was not professionally remediated, the Tenant Bill of Rights, and the rent increase pamphlet. Keep this current within 30 days of changes. Lead disclosures apply to pre-1978 units. | D.C. Code § 42-3502.22 Checked against the official source |
| Florida | Landlord or agent name and address, deposit holding notice, radon notice, and flood disclosure for leases of one year or more. | Give the landlord or agent's name and address at or before move-in (§ 83.50). Give the deposit disclosure within 30 days (§ 83.49). Include the radon gas notice (§ 404.056(5)). Since October 1, 2025, leases of one year or more need a separate flood disclosure covering known flooding, flood insurance claims, and federal flood assistance (§ 83.512); a tenant can end the lease if you misstate it and they suffer substantial loss. Federal lead disclosure applies to pre-1978 units. | Fla. Stat. §§ 83.49, 83.50, 83.512, 404.056(5) Checked against the official source |
| Georgia | Owner and manager names and addresses, flooding history, escrow location, and a move-in damage list. | At or before move-in, disclose in writing the owner of record (or their agent for notices) and the person who manages the unit, and update tenants within 30 days of any change. Before signing, disclose in writing if flooding damaged the living space at least 3 times in the past 5 years. Tell tenants where the deposit escrow account is and give the move-in damage list before taking a deposit. Federal lead disclosure applies to pre-1978 units. | O.C.G.A. §§ 44-7-3, 44-7-20, 44-7-31, 44-7-33 Checked against the official source |
| Hawaii | Owner and manager names and addresses, a signed move-in inventory, your GET number, and an on-island agent if you live elsewhere. | Before occupancy, prepare a written inventory of the unit's condition, signed by both sides. Disclose in writing who manages the unit and who receives notices and rent, and keep it current. An owner living off island must name an agent on the same island in the rental agreement. Give receipts for rent and a copy of any written lease. Federal lead disclosure applies to pre-1978 units. | HRS §§ 521-42(a), 521-43 Checked against the official source |
| Idaho | No statewide disclosure list. All fees must be in the rental agreement. Federal lead disclosure applies to pre-1978 units. | You cannot charge a fee, fine, or other cost that is not in a written rental agreement unless you give 30 days' written notice. A 3-day nonpayment notice must include the 72-hour removal warning. The Attorney General's manual recommends giving the owner's and manager's contact details. | Idaho Code §§ 55-305, 6-303(2) Checked against the official source |
| Illinois | Radon guide and disclosure form, flood risk disclosure, federal lead disclosure, and fee disclosures from 2027. | For leases since January 1, 2024, give the state Radon Guide for Tenants, any radon records showing a hazard, and the radon disclosure form at application or before signing. Since January 1, 2025, disclose in writing before signing if the unit is in a FEMA 100-year floodplain and any known flooding, and for lower-level units any flooding in the last 10 years, in the lease signed by both sides. For leases from January 1, 2027, list all non-optional fees on the first page of the lease and in listings, and say whether utilities are included (owner-occupied buildings with 6 or fewer units are exempt). Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, and suburban Cook County require their ordinance summaries. | 420 ILCS 46/26; 765 ILCS 705/25, 705/35 Checked against the official source |
| Indiana | Manager and agent contact, flood plain, military installation, and a smoke detector acknowledgment. | At or before move-in, give the tenant in writing the name and address of an Indiana resident authorized to manage the unit and an agent for service of process. State in the lease if the structure is in a 100-year flood plain, and for leases since July 1, 2023, if the property is near a military installation. Get the tenant's written acknowledgment that a working smoke detector is installed. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | IC 32-31-3-18; IC 32-31-1-21; IC 32-31-1-21.1; IC 32-31-5-7 Checked against the official source |
| Iowa | Manager and owner contact, utility charges, and federal Superfund site listing. | Before the tenancy starts, disclose in writing the name and address of the manager and of the owner or agent for notices and service. Explain utility rates and charges before signing unless the tenant pays the utility directly. Disclose if the property is on the EPA CERCLIS (Superfund) list. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | Iowa Code 562A.13 Checked against the official source |
| Kansas | Owner and manager contact, plus a joint move-in inventory within 5 days. | Disclose in writing the name and address of the manager and the owner or agent for notices. Within 5 days of move-in, you and the tenant must jointly inspect and sign a written condition record, and the tenant gets a copy. A landlord-provided move-out form with extra terms must carry a bold warning statement. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | K.S.A. 58-2548; 58-2551; 58-2570(e) Checked against the official source |
| Kentucky | URLTA areas: names and addresses of the manager and owner's agent, deposit account details, and a move-in damage list. | At or before move-in, disclose in writing who manages the premises and an owner or agent for service of process and notices, and keep it current. A manager who fails to disclose becomes the owner's agent for notices and landlord duties. Tell the tenant where the deposit account is and its number, and give a signed list of existing damage. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | KRS 383.585; KRS 383.580 (URLTA areas) Checked against the official source |
| Louisiana | Federal lead paint disclosure; no confirmed state-specific list. | State-specific move-in disclosures were not confirmed. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | Not yet verified |
| Maine | Total cost disclosure, radon, energy efficiency, smoking policy, late fee notice, and lead hazards. | Before signing, give a signed written disclosure of total rent, mandatory and optional recurring fees, utility costs and other charges when any recurring fee applies. Provide the radon test results and notice, the residential energy efficiency disclosure (tenant signs; keep 3 years), and a written smoking policy acknowledgment. Pre-1978 buildings need the lead disclosure and 30 days' notice before renovation work. Tell applicants that screening reports will be shared with them. | 14 M.R.S. 6030-B to 6030-E; 6030-J; 6028; 6030-H Checked against the official source |
| Maryland | Tenants' Bill of Rights in the lease, deposit receipt, mold pamphlet, and more. | Every lease must include the current Maryland Tenants' Bill of Rights, the deposit receipt, and the parties' duties for heat, utilities and repairs. Give the state mold pamphlet at signing. Post your pet policy on the property website and application. Landlords with 6 or more units must offer positive rent reporting starting October 1, 2026 (by January 1, 2027 for existing leases). Older rental housing covered by Maryland's lead risk reduction law must be registered and inspected (Environment Title 6, Subtitle 8). | Md. Code, Real Prop. 8-208(c); 8-220; 8-210; 8-208.4 Checked against the official source |
| Massachusetts | Deposit receipts, statement of condition, and lead paint notices. | If you take a deposit, give a signed receipt, a statement of condition within 10 days with the required notice, and a bank receipt within 30 days. If you take last month's rent, give a receipt that states the 5% interest right. Nonpayment notices to quit must include the state form under § 31. On written request, disclose the property's fire insurer and coverage within 15 days. For housing built before 1978, give the federal lead disclosure and the Massachusetts lead law notice (G.L. c. 111; not reviewed here). | G.L. c. 186, §§ 15B(2), (3), 21, 31 Checked against the official source |
| Michigan | Deposit notice within 14 days, move-in checklist, and required lease notices. | If you take a deposit, give the tenant within 14 days of move-in your name and address for notices, the name and address of the bank or bond surety, and the bold notice about the 4-day forwarding address rule. Give two blank move-in inventory checklists. Include the domestic violence release notice in the lease or post or deliver it, and include the Truth in Renting Act notice. Pre-1978 housing needs the federal lead disclosure. | MCL 554.603, 554.608, 554.601b, 554.634 Checked against the official source |
| Minnesota | Manager and owner contacts, Total Monthly Payment, and inspection notices. | Before the tenancy starts, disclose in writing the name and address of the manager and of the owner or agent for service, and post them on the premises. List all nonoptional fees with rent as the Total Monthly Payment on the first page of the lease and in ads, and say whether utilities are included. At move-in or within 14 days of it, tell tenants they may request an initial inspection, and before move-out tell them they may request a move-out inspection. Also disclose outstanding inspection or condemnation orders, post notice that the Attorney General's tenant handbook is available, and give the federal lead disclosure for pre-1978 housing. | Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.181, 504B.120, 504B.182, 504B.195 Checked against the official source |
| Mississippi | No state-specific disclosures confirmed; federal lead rules apply. | We did not find required Mississippi move-in disclosures. Give the federal lead disclosure for pre-1978 housing, and make sure written rules are given to tenants, since rules adopted later need reasonable notice to be enforced. | Not yet verified |
| Missouri | Manager and owner contact details, known meth production, and carpet cleaning terms. | At or before move-in, give the tenant in writing the name and address of the person managing the premises and of an owner or agent for service of process and notices, and keep it current. A manager who fails to do this becomes the landlord's agent for notices and landlord duties. If you know a unit was used to make methamphetamine, disclose it in writing before leasing. To deduct carpet cleaning from the deposit, the lease must say so. Federal lead paint disclosure rules also apply to pre-1978 housing. | RSMo §§ 535.185, 441.236, 535.300.4(2) Checked against the official source |
| Montana | Owner and manager names and addresses; abandoned property notice at termination. | At or before the start of the tenancy, disclose in writing the name and address of the manager and of the owner or agent for notices and service. When the lease ends, give a plain-language notice of the abandoned property rules. Give the federal lead disclosure for pre-1978 housing. | MCA 70-24-301, 70-24-430(9) Checked against the official source |
| Nebraska | Manager and owner names and addresses, plus federal lead disclosure. | At or before the start of the tenancy, disclose in writing the name and address of the manager and of an owner or agent for service of process and notices, and keep it current. A manager who does not disclose is treated as the landlord. You may ask the tenant to name a person allowed to collect belongings if the tenant dies. Federal lead paint disclosure rules also apply to pre-1978 housing. | Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1417, 76-1410(7), 76-1414(5) Checked against the official source |
| Nevada | Written lease must cover a long list of terms, plus manager and owner contact and any foreclosure. | Required lease items include duration, rent (as one all-in figure with mandatory fees), fees, deposits and refund terms, late charges, inspection rights, occupants, utilities, a signed move-in inventory and condition record, and how to report nuisances and code violations. Disclose manager, owner and an in-state agent for service, plus a local emergency phone number. Disclose any foreclosure on the property. Single-family leases not signed by a permitted property manager need a large-font notice at the top. | NRS 118A.200, 118A.260, 118A.275 Checked against the official source |
| New Hampshire | Deposit receipt and 5-day condition notice; application fee disclosure; in-state agent filing. | Before taking an application fee, disclose the fee and any background or credit check requirement in writing. Owners of restricted property must file an in-state agent for service with the town or city clerk. If a child tests high for lead and the water exceeds the EPA level, notify tenants and install a filter. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | RSA 540-A:6, I; 540-A:3, VIII; 540:1-b; 540-A:3-a Checked against the official source |
| New Jersey | Truth in Renting statement, landlord registration, flood risk notice, lead in drinking water, and window guard notices. | Landlords of buildings with more than 2 units (more than 3 if owner-occupied) must give the DCA Truth in Renting statement to new tenants and post it. Register the property and give tenants a copy of the registration; an unregistered landlord's eviction case is held up to 90 days and then dismissed. Before signing or renewal, give the flood risk notice as a signed separate rider and include the flood insurance notice in every residential lease. Before a lease or renewal in buildings built before 1986 that are not confirmed lead-free, give the Lead In Drinking Water Disclosure using DCA's model form. Leases in multiple dwellings must include the window guard notice. Under the Fair Chance in Housing Act, disclose your criminal history screening policy in writing before taking an application fee. Federal lead paint rules apply to pre-1978 housing. | N.J.S.A. 46:8-44, 46:8-46, 46:8-28, 46:8-29, 46:8-33, 46:8-50, 46:8-55(b), 58:12A-12.3c; N.J.A.C. 5:10-27.1(c) Checked against the official source |
| New Mexico | Manager and owner contact; all costs in listings; screening fee notice. | At or before move-in, give the name, address and phone of the manager and of the owner or agent for notices. Listings must show base rent and itemize every fee charged during the tenancy (since June 20, 2025). Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | NMSA 47-8-19; 47-8-19.1 Checked against the official source |
| New York | Sprinkler and flood history notices in leases; Good Cause notice; deposit bank notice. | Leases must state whether a working sprinkler system exists and its last inspection date, and include the flood history and flood zone notice. Attach the state Good Cause notice to leases, renewals and nonrenewal notices. Give the deposit bank notice for 6+ unit buildings. Federal lead paint rules apply, and NYC adds more (window guards, bed bug history and others). | N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 231-a, 231-b, 231-c; Gen. Oblig. Law § 7-103 Checked against the official source |
| North Carolina | Deposit location within 30 days; federal lead paint for pre-1978 housing. | An exempt unlicensed manager acting for an owner entity must disclose in writing that they are unlicensed and the exemption used. Prior death, illness or nearby sex offenders are not material facts, but do not lie if asked. | N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 42-50, 42-14.2, 93A-2(c)(1) Checked against the official source |
| North Dakota | Signed move-in condition statement; 30-day notice before an automatic renewal takes effect. | Without the renewal notice, the lease converts to month-to-month. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | N.D.C.C. §§ 47-16-07.2, 47-16-06.1 Checked against the official source |
| Ohio | Owner's and agent's names and addresses in the lease. | Every written lease must list the owner's name and address and the agent's, if any. For oral leases, give it in writing at move-in. If you skip it, the tenant's notice duties before rent deposit are waived. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.18 Checked against the official source |
| Oklahoma | Who accepts notices, plus owner and manager names and addresses, known flooding in last 5 years, and known meth use. | The lease must identify who can accept service and notices. Disclose in writing, before signing, any flooding in the past 5 years that you know about, and any known meth manufacturing unless testing shows it is below the state threshold. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | 41 O.S. §§ 113a, 116, 118(C) Checked against the official source |
| Oregon | Manager and owner names and addresses, plus foreclosure and similar pending actions for small properties. | At or before move-in, disclose in writing who manages the property and who accepts legal notices for the owner, and keep it current. For premises with four or fewer units, disclose any pending foreclosure, notice of default, forfeiture or tax lien foreclosure before signing. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | ORS 90.305, 90.310 Checked against the official source |
| Pennsylvania | Escrow bank name and deposit amount. Federal lead paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing. | When a deposit goes into escrow, tell the tenant in writing which bank holds it and how much. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh require additional documents, such as a rental license or certificate of rental suitability. | 68 P.S. § 250.511b(a) Checked against the official source |
| Rhode Island | Manager and owner names, addresses and phone numbers, all fees beyond rent, utilities, renters insurance, and insurance declarations page. | Disclose fees in the same lease section as the rent and state which utilities are included. If you are 120 days delinquent on the mortgage, tell the tenant the property may be foreclosed. Pre-1978 units also need lead compliance under state law and federal disclosure. Out-of-state landlords must file a written designation of an in-state agent for service of process. | R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 34-18-15, 34-18-20, 34-18-22(a)(7), 34-18-22.3 Checked against the official source |
| South Carolina | Owner or agent name and address for notices and legal service. | Give this in writing at or before move-in and keep it current. A manager who fails to disclose becomes the landlord's agent for notices and duties. Post deposit standards if required (see deposit limit). Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | S.C. Code § 27-40-420 Checked against the official source |
| South Dakota | Known prior meth manufacturing on the premises. | Disclose in writing to tenants and applicants if you know meth was made in the unit. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | SDCL 43-32-30 Checked against the official source |
| Tennessee | Manager and owner names and addresses, a maintenance contact, deposit account location, and a renters insurance notice. | For rental agreements entered into, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2025, disclose in writing at or before move-in the agent authorized to manage the unit (which can be a management company), an owner or agent who accepts legal notices, and a phone number, email address, or online portal for maintenance (verified in Pub. Ch. 907). The deposit account location and renters insurance notice come from other sections not verified here. Federal lead paint disclosure applies to pre-1978 housing. | Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-302(a) (Pub. Ch. 907, 2024); §§ 66-28-201, 66-28-301 not verified Secondary source |
| Texas | Floodplain and flood history notice, owner and manager identity, emergency phone, repair remedies, and lead paint for pre-1978 units. | Flood notices must be signed and given at or before lease signing (updated by SB 2349, effective September 1, 2025). Disclose owner and management company on request. Leases must include bold or underlined language on repair remedies and early termination rights for certain victims. | Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.0135, 92.020, 92.056(g), 92.016, 92.201 Checked against the official source |
| Utah | Pre-application cost and criteria disclosure, move-in condition inventory, owner or manager contact, and lead paint for pre-1978 units. | Before taking an application fee, disclose estimated rent and fixed fees, use-based fees, availability date, screening criteria, and refund rights. At move-in, give owner or manager contact information, a signed lease copy, and rules. | Utah Code § 57-22-4(3), (6), (7) Checked against the official source |
| Vermont | Flood hazard area disclosure before signing, plus federal lead paint disclosure for pre-1978 units. | Give the flood notice in a separate written document at or before lease signing, using the state model form. Vermont also requires lead-safe Essential Maintenance Practices for pre-1978 rentals (18 V.S.A. ch. 38). | 9 V.S.A. § 4466 Checked against the official source |
| Virginia | Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities, fee itemization on page one, move-in inspection report, mold, and other condition disclosures. | Give a move-in damage report within 5 days of occupancy. Disclose visible mold, sale of the property, nearby military air installations, defective drywall, and past meth labs. Federal lead paint rules apply to pre-1978 units. | Va. Code §§ 55.1-1204(B), 55.1-1204.1, 55.1-1214 to 55.1-1219 Checked against the official source |
| Washington | Fire safety notice, mold information, landlord or manager name and address, deposit checklist, and lead paint for pre-1978 units. | The written move-in checklist must be signed by both parties to keep any deposit. Rent increase notices need the state form. | RCW 59.18.060, 59.18.260 Checked against the official source |
| West Virginia | No state statute requires lease disclosures; federal lead paint rules apply to pre-1978 units. | Articles 6 and 6A of Chapter 37 have no disclosure section. A managing agent who does not disclose the owner's name is treated as the landlord under the deposit law. | W. Va. Code ch. 37, arts. 6 and 6A; § 37-6A-1(5) Checked against the official source |
| Wisconsin | Owner and agent identity, known code violations and habitability defects, utility charges, domestic abuse notice, check-in sheet, and lead paint. | Give a check-in sheet the tenant can return within 7 days. Include the statutory domestic abuse protections notice in the lease. Notify tenants of automatic renewal clauses as required. | ATCP 134.04; Wis. Stat. §§ 704.08, 704.14, 704.15 Checked against the official source |
| Wyoming | Nonrefundable deposit notice, plus federal lead paint disclosure for pre-1978 units. | The managing agent is treated as the owner for notices unless the lease says otherwise in writing. | Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1201(a)(i), 1-21-1207 Checked against the official source |
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