A rental agreement protects both landlord and tenant by writing down the rent, the deposit, the length of the tenancy and who is responsible for what. It heads off the disputes that plague informal arrangements. Here is what belongs in one.
A rental agreement, or lease, is a contract between a landlord and a tenant setting out the terms for renting a property. It covers the rent, the deposit, how long the tenancy lasts, and the responsibilities of each side.
It gives both parties security. The tenant knows the rent and their rights, and the landlord has clear terms and a record of the deposit and condition of the property. It is the reference point if anything is disputed later.
Use one whenever you rent out or rent a property, whether residential or a room, and for both short and long tenancies. Even renting to someone you know is safer with a written agreement.
Sign it before the tenant moves in, and issue a receipt for the deposit and for each rent payment so the record stays clear throughout the tenancy.
The clauses a solid rental agreement should cover.
Pairs with a rent receipts. Give the tenant a receipt for the deposit and each month's rent. Open the tool.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Agreement templates are a starting point and may need adjusting for your situation and the laws where you are. For anything high-value or complex, have a qualified lawyer review it.
Rules vary by region, and some tenancies are covered by law even without one, but a written agreement is always safer. It records the terms and protects both landlord and tenant.
This is often capped by local law, so check what applies where the property is. State the deposit amount and the return conditions clearly in the agreement.
Yes. A receipt for the deposit and each rent payment protects both sides and keeps a clear record. You can issue them free with Remit.
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