Lease agreement template

About the lease agreement

A lease agreement sets out the terms between a landlord and a tenant: the property, the rent, the term, and the rules both sides agree to.

This fillable template covers the core terms and gives both parties a clean PDF to sign and keep.

When you need it

• Renting out a property to a new tenant.
• Renewing or updating an existing rental.
• You want the basic terms written down and signed.

How to fill this out

1. 1Enter the landlord and tenant names exactly as they'll appear on other paperwork, like a rental application or ID.
2. 2Fill in the full property address, including the unit number if there is one.
3. 3Set the lease start and end dates, then enter the monthly rent and deposit amounts.
4. 4Use the terms and conditions field for anything specific to this rental, like parking, pets, utilities, or house rules.
5. 5Have both the landlord and tenant sign, then give each party their own copy.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Leaving the end date blank on a fixed-term lease, which can create confusion about when the term actually ends.
• Not spelling out who pays for which utilities, which is a common source of disputes later.
• Forgetting to note the deposit amount and the conditions for getting it back.
• Skipping local disclosure requirements that may apply in your specific province, state, or city.
• Only one party keeping a signed copy, instead of both the landlord and tenant having one.