Renters make up about 36% of the total housing market in the US alone, making rent contracts one of the most common transactional documents. That’s why we’ve worked with lawyers to develop a basic rental agreement (Word document) for you to use with confidence in your property dealings.
Renters make up about 36% of the total housing market in the US alone, making rent contracts one of the most common transactional documents. That’s why we’ve worked with lawyers to develop a basic rental agreement (Word document) for you to use with confidence in your property dealings.
What’s in this template?Renting or leasing is where a landlord makes a property (or part of a property) available to a tenant for a defined period in exchange for a fee.
Leases can be used for either commercial or residential properties.Landlords may organize a lease directly with tenants or engage with a property agent to rent a property on their behalf.
A rent agreement is a legally binding contract between landlord and tenant laying out the terms and conditions of the tenancy.
Many standard rental agreements used by realtors are intimidating and unnecessarily complicated for tenants to understand.
A basic rental agreement simplifies the legal jargon making the information easier to digest for all parties involved.
The beauty of a basic lease agreement is that there’s no excuse for tenants or landlords to misconstrue the content of the contract. Furthermore, a simple agreement makes leasing your property more approachable to prospective tenants, increasing your chances of securing a lease with high-quality candidates.
DISCLAIMER: We are not lawyers or a law firm and we do not provide legal, business or tax advice. We recommend you consult a lawyer or other appropriate professional before using any templates or agreements from this website.
Now that you understand the benefits of using a basic tenancy agreement, our template makes the process of leasing accessible and approachable.
