Lease Agreement
Written terms describing parties, premises, rent, term, utilities, maintenance obligations, late fees, and termination procedures; forms should be state‑law compliant and specific about remedies.
Accurate rental documents protect both parties by defining terms, payment schedules, maintenance responsibilities, and remedies for breach. They create a record that supports enforcement, reduces disputes, and meets statutory notice requirements under state landlord‑tenant law.
Knowing each party’s role helps ensure the right fields, authorizations, and disclosures are completed before signatures are collected.
Written terms describing parties, premises, rent, term, utilities, maintenance obligations, late fees, and termination procedures; forms should be state‑law compliant and specific about remedies.
Applicant identification, employment, references, consent for background and credit checks, and signature for screening consent; keep clear consent language to support background checks.
Itemized condition checklist with photos and signatures to document pre‑occupancy condition and minimize later deposit disputes.
Receipt noting amount collected, where funds are held, statutory notice language, and calculation method for allowable deductions.
Statutory notices (rent increase, entry, cure/termination) and any amendments signed by both parties to modify key lease terms.
Chronological record of rent and fee payments, credits, and balances to support collections and dispute resolution.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication method | Email link, SMS code, or KBA depending on risk level |
| Reminder cadence | Automatic reminders at 3, 7, and 14 days before due signature |
| Document retention | Auto‑archive signed copies to secure storage for retention period |
| Required fields | Make names, dates, rent amount, and signature blocks mandatory |
Ensure chosen platform supports audit trails, secure storage, and export to your property management system for compliance and bookkeeping.
Date tenant takes possession and obligations commence
Monthly due date and any grace period defined in days
Statutory deadline to return deposit after move‑out
Required advance notice for nonrenewal or termination
Date by which renewal terms or notice must be given
Applicant completes form and pays any screening fee.
Background and credit checks returned; approval or denial issued.
All parties sign and funds (first month, deposit) are collected.
Inspection completed, keys exchanged, and move‑in recorded.
| 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 by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |