A Rental Agreement protects both landlords and tenants by clearly defining the terms of a residential lease. This template covers all essential provisions for a legally sound rental arrangement.
What Is a Rental Agreement?
A rental agreement is a legally binding contract between a property owner (landlord) and a renter (tenant) governing the use of a residential property. It establishes the rental price, duration, rules, and responsibilities for both parties.
Key Clauses to Include
- Property Description — Full address, unit details, included furnishings, parking spaces, and storage areas.
- Lease Term — Start date, end date, renewal terms, and month-to-month conversion provisions.
- Rent and Payment — Monthly amount, due date, accepted payment methods, and late fees.
- Security Deposit — Amount, conditions for deductions, and timeline for return after move-out.
- Maintenance — Landlord and tenant responsibilities for repairs, appliances, landscaping, and general upkeep.
- Rules — Pet policy, noise restrictions, smoking policy, guest limitations, and alteration restrictions.
- Entry Rights — Landlord’s right of entry with notice requirements (typically 24-48 hours).
- Termination — Notice periods, early termination fees, and eviction procedures.
How to Customize This Template
- Check local laws — Landlord-tenant regulations vary significantly by state and city.
- Add property-specific rules — Pool access, parking assignments, HOA requirements.
- Include a move-in checklist — Document the property condition at move-in to protect the deposit.
- Define utility responsibilities — Specify which utilities the tenant pays vs. the landlord.
How to Send for E-Signature with WPsigner
- Upload — Drop this lease into WPsigner
- Add fields — Signature, initial, and date fields for all parties
- Send — Email secure signing links to tenants
- Track — Monitor signing status in real-time
- Store — Signed leases are archived with audit trails