Parties
Full legal names and entity types for all parties, including authorized signatory blocks.
A complete, well-drafted FSA Real Estate Agreement reduces legal risk, clarifies obligations tied to federal student aid conditions, and supports compliance with record retention and audit requirements. Accurate agreements protect institutional funding, simplify title and lien review, and make contract enforcement and future transactions more efficient.
Typical stakeholders include university real estate offices, housing authorities, property managers, institutional legal counsel, lenders, and third-party vendors involved in student housing or campus property transactions.
Multiple signatories and role-based approvals are common; include authorized signers and, when needed, notarization or witness blocks to meet state or institutional policies.
Full legal names and entity types for all parties, including authorized signatory blocks.
Street address, legal description, parcel ID, and any attached exhibits such as plats or floor plans.
Specific start and end dates, renewal options, and the precise effective date format.
Monetary amounts, in-kind commitments, or other consideration clearly stated with payment schedules.
Statements addressing federal funding restrictions, reporting obligations, and privacy or student-data protections.
Events of default, cure periods, remedies, and dispute resolution or governing law provisions.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Sequential or parallel routing |
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or ID verification |
| Notifications | Automatic reminders and completion receipts |
| Document Retention | Store signed PDF and audit trail |
Use an e-signature platform that supports secure audit trails, optional notarization workflows, and appropriate authentication for institutional and federal requirements.
Sets obligations and retention start
Record conveyances per county rules
Meet grant or disbursement milestones
Complete signings before funding cutoffs
Submit executed copy to records office promptly
Finalize terms and exhibits for review.
Obtain board, grants, or counsel sign-off.
Acquire all signatures and notarizations.
File deed or easement with county recorder.
A university leases adjacent housing to a private manager for student occupancy
An institution conveys a small parcel to a public authority for student services
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium+) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA available) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |