Residential Lease Agreement
Standard residential lease for landlords and tenants
Complexity
ComplexEstimated Time
~15 minutes
Best For
Freelancers and independent contractors, Small businesses and agencies
When to Use This Template
Good fit for:
- ✓Renting residential property to tenants
- ✓Short-term or fixed-term residential leases
- ✓Landlord-tenant relationships
Not recommended for:
- ✗Commercial property (use commercial lease)
- ✗Month-to-month without structure (formalize with this)
Key Clauses
Important clauses included in this template and what they mean for you.
Pet Policy
StandardSpecifies whether pets are allowed and any conditions.
Maintenance & Repairs
StandardWho fixes what - landlord handles major repairs, tenant handles minor ones.
Right of Entry
StandardLandlord must give notice before entering, except for emergencies.
Early Termination
StandardAllows breaking the lease early, but with a penalty fee.