Premises
Describe the building or unit precisely by street address, suite number, boundaries, and any common areas included; attach a floor plan or exhibit to avoid ambiguity and to establish rentable area measurements.
A clear Lease Agreement for Building protects both parties by documenting payment terms, duration, permitted uses, and remedies for breach; electronic execution is generally enforceable under the ESIGN Act and UETA when the four-part validity test is met.
Typical preparers and signers range from in-house property managers to outside counsel; tenants vary from individuals to corporate leaseholds.
Accurate signatory authority and properly completed fields reduce post-execution disputes and support enforceability in court or arbitration.
Describe the building or unit precisely by street address, suite number, boundaries, and any common areas included; attach a floor plan or exhibit to avoid ambiguity and to establish rentable area measurements.
State the commencement date, expiration date, and any conditional commencement mechanics such as delivery of possession or certificate of occupancy; include early termination or renewal windows with required notice periods.
Spell out base rent, payment schedule, late fees, interest on overdue amounts, CAM or operating expense allocations, and billing procedures to ensure clear accounting and minimize disputes.
Specify permitted uses, hours of operation if relevant, and the process for tenant alterations, approvals, restoration obligations, and who pays for improvements or code upgrades.
Allocate responsibility for structural components, MEP systems, utilities, and janitorial services; define obligations for emergency repairs and cost-sharing for major capital items when applicable.
Define events of default, notice and cure periods, landlord remedies including repossession and acceleration, and any liquidated damage provisions consistent with state law limitations.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Fields | Required, date-stamped, role-assigned |
| Required Fields | Make rent, term, and signatory fields mandatory |
| Authentication | Email link or SMS code; choose stronger methods if needed |
| Audit Trail | Capture IP, timestamps, and revision history |
Choose a platform that supports PDF and DOCX, saves audit trails, and integrates with your document management systems.
Ensure the provider supports conditional fields, signer authentication options, and complies with ESIGN/UETA requirements for electronic signature validity.
Date when tenant obligations and rent begin
Monthly or periodic due date for rental payments
State-specific deadline for returning deposit after termination
Advance notice period required to accept or decline renewal
Number of days tenant has to cure a payment or breach default
Tim Martin used online execution to complete multiple leases remotely during tenant onboarding
Brian Fitzgibbons emphasized usability for team and clients
| 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, no credit card required | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| 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 limit | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |