Residential Rental Agreement Template

Month-to-month or fixed-term tenancy. Neutral wording that adapts to most landlord-tenant jurisdictions.

Use this free residential rental agreement template to create, fill in and sign a residential rental agreement online. Send to the other party for a legally binding signature — tamper-evident audit trail included.

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RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made on [date] between [landlord] ("Landlord") and [tenant] ("Tenant").

1. Property

The Landlord agrees to rent to the Tenant the property at: [property address].

2. Term

Lease term: [lease term]. Start date: [start date]. End date: [end date].

3. Rent

Monthly rent: [monthly rent], payable on the [due day] of each month. Method of payment: [payment method]. Late payments incur a [late fee] fee after [grace days] days.

4. Security Deposit

A refundable security deposit of [deposit] is due on signing. It will be returned within 30 days of vacancy, less any deductions for damages beyond normal wear and tear.

5. Utilities & Maintenance

Tenant is responsible for: [tenant utilities]. Landlord is responsible for: [landlord utilities]. Tenant shall keep the property in clean and habitable condition.

6. Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement with [notice days] days written notice. Early termination may forfeit the deposit.

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