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A rental agreement sets out the terms both a landlord and tenant agree to for a residential lease — the rent, deposit, term, and each party's responsibilities.
This generator creates a complete residential rental agreement covering the essential terms, ready for both parties to sign.
How it works
Enter the landlord and tenant's names and addresses, the rental property address, the lease start date and term in months, the monthly rent, security deposit, and governing law. The tool calculates the lease end date and assembles a complete agreement as a downloadable PDF.
- Enter the landlord and tenant names and addresses.
- Enter the rental property address, lease start date, and term.
- Enter the monthly rent, security deposit, and governing law.
- Generate the agreement and download the signature-ready PDF.
Examples
A standard 12-month lease
A lease starting January 1 with a 12-month term automatically ends December 31 of the same year, just before the anniversary of the start date.
Who should use it
- Setting up a lease for a private landlord renting out a single property.
- Documenting lease terms for a room or apartment rental between individuals.
Industry applications
- Residential property management
- Individual landlords and private rentals
Advantages
- Covers all the essential lease terms: parties, property, rent, deposit, and term.
- Automatically calculates the lease end date from the start date and term.
Limitations
- A general template — doesn't account for state-specific required disclosures or clauses.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Setting a security deposit amount that exceeds your state or city's legal limit, which is often capped at one or two months' rent.
- Leaving the property address vague — always include the full address, including unit number if applicable.
Best practices
- Check your state and local landlord-tenant laws for security deposit limits and required notice periods before finalizing any lease.
Tips
- Always check your local security deposit limit before setting that amount — many states cap it at one or two months' rent.