Free rental agreement template covering lease terms, rent payments, security deposit, maintenance responsibilities, and termination clauses for residential properties.
This Rental Agreement ("Agreement") is made on [Date] between [Landlord Name], residing at [Address] ("Landlord"), and [Tenant Name], residing at [Current Address] ("Tenant"). The Landlord agrees to rent to the Tenant the property located at [Rental Property Address], including [description of furnished items, parking spaces, storage units, if applicable] (the "Premises").
The lease shall commence on [Start Date] and shall continue for a period of [12] months, ending on [End Date]. Upon expiration, the lease shall automatically convert to a month-to-month tenancy unless either party provides [30/60] days' written notice of termination. The Tenant shall have the right of first refusal to renew the lease for an additional term under mutually agreed conditions.
The Tenant shall pay a monthly rent of [Currency] [Amount] due on or before the [1st/5th] day of each calendar month. Payment shall be made via [bank transfer/check/online payment] to [account details]. A late fee of [Amount or Percentage] shall be assessed for payments received more than [5] days after the due date. The first month's rent and the security deposit are due upon execution of this Agreement.
The Tenant shall pay a security deposit of [Currency] [Amount] upon signing this Agreement. The deposit shall be held by the Landlord and returned within [14/30] days of lease termination, minus any lawful deductions for unpaid rent, damages beyond normal wear and tear, or cleaning costs. The Landlord shall provide an itemized statement of any deductions.
The Landlord shall be responsible for structural repairs, plumbing, electrical systems, and major appliances. The Tenant shall maintain the Premises in clean and habitable condition and promptly report any needed repairs. The Tenant shall be responsible for minor maintenance (light bulbs, fuses, clogged drains caused by misuse) and any damage caused by the Tenant, their guests, or pets.
Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing [30/60] days' written notice prior to the end of any monthly period. If the Tenant wishes to terminate before the lease expiration, the Tenant shall pay an early termination fee equal to [1-2] month(s)' rent. The Landlord may terminate immediately for non-payment of rent (after [7]-day cure notice), illegal activity, or material breach of this Agreement.
Signature — Party A
Signature — Party B
Step 1: Choose your rental agreement template. Log in to ContractClaw Sign and select the Rental Agreement template from your dashboard. This template works for residential lease agreements between landlords and tenants.
Step 2: Customize the lease terms. Fill in the essential fields: Landlord name and address, Tenant name and current address, the full rental property address (including unit number, parking spaces, and storage units if applicable). Set the lease start date, end date, and term duration. Enter the monthly rent amount, payment due date, late fee structure, and accepted payment methods. Specify the security deposit amount and return conditions. Add details about included furnishings, utilities, and maintenance responsibilities for each party.
Step 3: Add annexures. Attach a property inventory list documenting the condition of the premises, furniture, and appliances. Upload walk-through photos as supporting evidence. If you have house rules, pet policies, or parking assignments, add these as additional schedules.
Step 4: Add signers. Enter the landlord's and tenant's full legal names and email addresses. If there are co-tenants or co-owners, add each person as a separate signer. You can also add a witness if required by your local tenancy laws.
Step 5: Send for signature. Click Send — both the landlord and tenant receive the rental agreement via email and WhatsApp with secure OTP verification. Each party can review every clause, the inventory annexure, and all schedules before signing from any device. No app download or account creation needed.
Step 6: Track and download. Monitor signing progress in your ContractClaw Sign dashboard with real-time status updates. Once both parties sign, the rental agreement is sealed with a SHA-256 hash, RFC 3161 timestamp, and QR verification code. Both landlord and tenant automatically receive a copy of the executed lease. Download the sealed PDF anytime — it serves as legally admissible proof of the tenancy terms.
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