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Residential Lease Agreement Template
What is a residential lease agreement?
A residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and a tenant for renting a home. It sets the rent, deposit, term, who pays utilities, maintenance duties, house rules and how the lease ends.
When you need one
- Renting out a house, apartment or room
- Replacing an informal rental arrangement
Key clauses included
- Parties and property
- Term and renewal
- Rent and late fees
- Security deposit
- Utilities
- Use and occupancy
- Maintenance and repairs
- Entry by landlord
- Pets and smoking
- Ending the lease
What the template covers
- Term
- Rent
- Security Deposit
- Occupants and Use
- Utilities
- Maintenance and Repairs
- Landlord's Entry
- Pets, Smoking and Rules
- Alterations
- Insurance
- Ending the Lease
- Default
- General
- Governing Law and Disputes
- Schedule 1: Move-in Condition Report and Inventory
How to use it
- Buy and download the editable Word file.
- Fill in the brackets: names, dates, fees, scope and governing law. Delete options that don't apply.
- Check it against local law, and have a lawyer review it for high-value deals.
- Sign it on paper or with any e-signature tool.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use one lease template in any country or state?
The structure works widely, but tenancy law is very local. Deposit limits, notice periods, required disclosures and eviction rules differ, so adapt the template to local rental law.
What format is the template in?
You get an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file that also opens in Google Docs, Pages and LibreOffice.
Can I use this template in my country?
The templates are written for international use with placeholders for governing law and local details. Contract law differs between countries and states, so check the final document against local law, especially for employment and consumer contracts.
Is this legal advice?
No. A template is a starting point, not advice on your situation. For high-value or unusual deals, have a lawyer review the completed document.
How do I receive the file?
Right after payment you are taken to a download page, and PayPal emails you a receipt. Keep the download page link to download the file again.
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