Free Lease Agreement Template
Create a professional, legally-sound lease in minutes.
Then, send and sign it securely with eSignly.
What's Inside Your Free Lease Template
Our comprehensive template covers all the essential clauses you need to protect yourself and your property, all written in clear, easy-to-understand language.
Parties and Property
Clearly define the landlord, tenant(s), and the exact address and description of the rental property to avoid any confusion.
Lease Term
Specify the start and end dates of the lease, whether it's a fixed-term or month-to-month tenancy, and the conditions for renewal.
Rent and Security Deposit
Outline the monthly rent amount, due date, accepted payment methods, late fees, and the security deposit amount and return policy.
Repairs and Maintenance
Detail the responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant for property maintenance, repairs, and how to report issues.
Rules and Regulations
Establish clear rules regarding pets, smoking, guests, noise levels, and other property-specific regulations to ensure a peaceful tenancy.
Entry and Inspection
Define the landlord's right to enter the property for inspections, repairs, or showings, including the required notice period.
From Template to Signed in 3 Simple Steps
Our streamlined process eliminates the hassle of paperwork. Get your lease agreement finalized quickly and efficiently.
1. Customize Your Template
Download the free template and easily edit the terms to fit your specific property and rental situation. Add tenant details, rent amounts, and any unique clauses.
2. Send for Signature
Upload your completed lease to your free eSignly account. Add the tenant's email and send the document for a secure, electronic signature in just a few clicks.
3. Get It Signed & Stored
Your tenant signs the document on any device. You're both instantly notified, and the legally binding, executed agreement is securely stored for easy access.
Why Sign Your Lease with eSignly?
A great template is just the beginning. eSignly provides the secure, professional, and legally-binding signature process that modern landlords and tenants expect.
Legally Binding Signatures
eSignly's signatures are compliant with the ESIGN Act and UETA, making your signed lease agreements legally enforceable in the United States and beyond.
Bank-Grade Security
We protect your sensitive documents with enterprise-grade security and encryption, ensuring your lease agreements remain confidential and secure.
Complete Audit Trail
Every action is tracked and time-stamped, from sending to signing. This creates a comprehensive, court-admissible audit trail for ultimate peace of mind.
Save Time and Money
Eliminate the costs and delays of printing, scanning, and mailing. Finalize leases in minutes, not days, and get your property rented faster.
Professional Tenant Experience
Impress your tenants with a modern, convenient, and seamless signing process they can complete from their phone or computer anytime, anywhere.
Mobile-Friendly
Our platform is fully responsive, allowing you and your tenants to review and sign documents on any device, including smartphones and tablets.
Stop Printing, Start Signing
See how using eSignly for your lease agreements transforms a tedious, outdated process into a fast, secure, and professional workflow.
The Old Way (Manual Process)
- Printing and paper costs
- In-person meeting coordination
- Delays from mail or scanning
- Risk of lost or damaged documents
- Manual filing and storage
- Difficult to track document status
The eSignly Way
- Completely paperless and eco-friendly
- Sign remotely from anywhere
- Instant delivery and signing
- Secure, encrypted cloud storage
- Automatic organization and access
- Real-time status notifications
Trusted by Landlords and Professionals
Hear from real users who have simplified their rental process with eSignly's templates and e-signature solution.
"As a landlord with three properties, this template was a lifesaver. It was easy to edit, and getting it signed with eSignly took minutes, not days. My new tenants were impressed."
"The eSignly process is incredibly smooth. I can send a lease to a client while they're still in the office, and have it signed before they get home. It's a game-changer for my agency."
"Renting our first office space was daunting. The eSignly template was clear and fair, and signing it online was so much easier than dealing with stacks of paper. Highly recommend."
"The audit trail is a critical feature for us. Knowing we have a tamper-proof record of when and how the lease was signed gives us and our clients complete confidence."
"I manage a small portfolio of commercial properties. eSignly's template and e-signature platform have streamlined my entire leasing process, saving me hours each month."
"The security features are top-notch. As a law firm, we can't take risks with client documents. eSignly meets all our compliance needs, and the lease template is a great starting point."
Your Agreements are Safe and Secure
We are committed to the highest standards of security and compliance, so you can sign with confidence. eSignly adheres to rigorous international security certifications.
Real-World Success Stories
Discover how businesses like yours leverage eSignly to improve efficiency, accelerate agreements, and enhance security in their leasing operations.
Streamlining Tenant Onboarding for a Small Property Management Firm
A growing property management firm with 50+ units was bogged down by manual paperwork for each new tenant. The process involved printing leases, coordinating signing appointments, and physically filing documents, leading to delays and administrative overhead.
- Carter Fleming, Operations Manager
Key Challenges:
- Time-consuming coordination for in-person signings.
- High printing and storage costs for physical documents.
- Difficulty tracking the status of pending lease agreements.
- Risk of human error and misplaced paperwork.
Our Solution:
By implementing eSignly, the firm digitized their entire workflow. They customized our lease template, saved it for reuse, and sent it to new tenants for e-signature, automating the entire process.
- Utilized reusable templates for different property types.
- Sent leases for signature via email, eliminating physical meetings.
- Tracked document status in real-time through the eSignly dashboard.
- Stored all executed agreements securely in the cloud for instant access.
Positive Outcomes
How an Independent Realtor Closed Leases 50% Faster
An independent real estate agent struggled to compete with larger agencies due to slow, paper-based processes. Securing a signed lease quickly was crucial to closing deals, but printing, meeting clients, and scanning documents created significant delays.
- Brianna Tate, Independent Realtor
Key Challenges:
- Losing potential tenants to faster-moving competitors.
- Difficulty managing documents while on the go.
- Unprofessional appearance of scanned or faxed documents.
- Lack of a centralized system for tracking signed leases.
Our Solution:
The agent adopted eSignly's mobile-first platform. She could now finalize lease details on her tablet, send the agreement from a property showing, and get a signature from the client before they even left the neighborhood.
- Used the eSignly mobile app to manage agreements from anywhere.
- Sent professional, branded documents for e-signature.
- Received instant notifications upon document opening and signing.
- Provided clients with a simple, modern, and fast signing experience.
Positive Outcomes
Securing a Commercial Lease for a First-Time Business Owner
A startup founder was navigating the complexities of their first commercial lease. The document was long, filled with legal jargon, and required signatures from multiple partners, some of whom were in different cities. The process needed to be secure, clear, and legally sound.
- Bryce Harlan, CEO of a Startup
Key Challenges:
- Coordinating signatures from geographically dispersed partners.
- Ensuring the legal validity and security of the signed agreement.
- Maintaining a clear record of the executed document for legal and financial purposes.
- Avoiding the delays and risks of mailing sensitive legal documents.
Our Solution:
The landlord used eSignly to manage the signing process. The platform's clear workflow guided each partner to their required signature fields, and the comprehensive audit trail provided a tamper-proof record of the entire transaction.
- Set a specific signing order for all partners.
- Provided a secure, encrypted environment for the sensitive document.
- Generated a detailed, court-admissible audit trail upon completion.
- Delivered final, executed copies to all parties automatically.
Positive Outcomes
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We've got answers. Here are some common queries about our lease agreement template and e-signature service.
Our templates are drafted by legal experts based on common U.S. contract law principles. However, landlord-tenant laws vary significantly by state and even city. We strongly recommend having a local attorney review your final document to ensure it fully complies with your specific jurisdiction's regulations. The electronic signature provided by eSignly is legally binding under the federal ESIGN Act and UETA.
Yes, the template download is 100% free, with no hidden costs. Our goal is to provide value upfront. We believe that once you see how easy our template is to use, you'll want to complete the process by using eSignly's free plan to securely send and sign your lease agreement. There's no obligation, but we're confident you'll love the seamless experience.
Absolutely. The template is provided in a standard format (like Microsoft Word or PDF) that is fully editable. You can add or remove clauses, change terms, and input all the specific details for your property and tenant. We encourage you to tailor it to your exact needs before uploading it to eSignly for signing.
No, they don't. Your tenants will receive an email with a secure link to view and sign the document. They can complete the entire process from their computer or mobile device without needing to create an account or download any software, making it incredibly convenient for them.
Security is our highest priority. All documents are encrypted in transit and at rest. Furthermore, every signed document is finalized with a tamper-evident seal and accompanied by a comprehensive audit trail that captures every step of the signing process, ensuring the integrity and authenticity of the agreement.
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