Free lease agreement template
A residential lease agreement template that you fill in online and download as a PDF. State-aware defaults, all standard clauses, no signup.
What's in this lease agreement template
The template covers every clause that a standard residential lease should include: identification of the parties (lessor and lessee), the leased premises, the fixed term, the monthly rent and payment method, the security deposit, late fees, utilities, pets and smoking rules, maintenance responsibilities, entry notice, subletting, termination notice, and governing law.
How the template adapts to your state
When you select a US state (or India, UK, Canada, Australia), the template applies the local defaults — for example, California now caps security deposits at one month's rent (since July 2024), Texas has no statutory cap, and India treats agreements over 11 months as registrable instruments requiring stamp duty.
Frequently asked questions
What is a lease agreement template?
A lease agreement template is a pre-formatted document containing all the standard clauses of a residential or commercial lease, with placeholders for the parties, property, term, rent and other variables. You fill in the details to produce a binding contract.
Can I use a free lease agreement template?
Yes. A free lease agreement template is enforceable provided it includes the legally required terms for your jurisdiction and is signed by both landlord and tenant. Our generator builds the template around your state defaults.
What is the difference between a lease and a rental agreement?
A lease is a fixed-term contract (commonly 6 or 12 months) that locks in rent and terms for the entire period. A rental agreement is usually month-to-month and renews automatically until either party gives notice.