Premises Description
Precise legal description or exhibit map referencing recorded plats, lot lines, easements, and access rights; attach survey if available.
A precise lease reduces disputes over property limits, clarifies maintenance and utility responsibilities, and protects landlord and tenant rights. It also creates an enforceable record for courts or arbitration, and when signed electronically in compliance with ESIGN and UETA, it preserves chain-of-custody and timestamps for later enforcement.
For complex boundary or easement issues, involve a licensed land surveyor or real estate attorney before final execution to reduce later litigation risk.
Precise legal description or exhibit map referencing recorded plats, lot lines, easements, and access rights; attach survey if available.
Start/end dates, renewal options, rent amount, payment schedule, late fees, and rent adjustment mechanics.
Who maintains fences, boundary markers, landscaping, and who pays for boundary dispute resolution or corrective work.
Allocation of routine vs. structural repairs, notice requirements, and remedies for failure to perform.
Permitted uses, hours of operation, shared access protocols, parking, and restrictions tied to boundary lines.
Choice of governing law, arbitration or court venue, and any indemnity or attorney-fee provisions.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Sequential or parallel based on negotiation needs |
| Authentication | Email + SMS code for tenant; higher assurance (KBA) for landlord if needed |
| Attachments | Attach survey, plats, insurance certificates, and exhibits as PDF |
| Audit Trail | Enable full audit (IP, timestamps, actions) and retain per retention policy |
Ensure signer consent and access verification are captured; retain signed copies and the audit certificate according to your retention schedule.
Specify recurring due date and grace period to avoid disputes
Cure and termination notices should follow agreed timelines and state notice statutes
Record leases promptly where required to protect leasehold priorities
Require tenant to deliver certificates before policy expiration
Schedule surveys before final execution when boundary ambiguity exists
Complete all lease terms and attach exhibits before circulation.
Collect signatures from all parties and notarize when required.
Distribute executed copies to title company, property manager, and parties.
Record lease or memorandum at county recorder when appropriate to preserve priority.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |