Free Printable Basic Rental Agreement

Here is a basic rental agreement template that you can use as a starting point:

BASIC RENTAL AGREEMENT OR RESIDENTIAL LEASE

This Rental Agreement or Residential Lease shall evidence the complete terms and conditions under which the parties whose signatures appear below have agreed.

LANDLORD:

[Landlord name]

[Landlord address]

TENANT:

[Tenant name]

[Tenant address]

PROPERTY:

[Property address]

TERM:

The term of this agreement shall begin on [start date] and shall terminate on [end date].

RENT:

The Tenant shall pay to the Landlord rent in the amount of $[amount] per month, due on the first day of each month.

SECURITY DEPOSIT:

The Tenant shall pay to the Landlord a security deposit in the amount of $[amount] to be held by the Landlord as security for the faithful performance of the Tenant's obligations under this agreement. The Landlord shall return the security deposit to the Tenant within [number] days after the Tenant vacates the premises, provided the Tenant has fully performed all of the obligations set forth in this agreement.

UTILITIES:

The Tenant shall be responsible for paying for all utilities associated with the premises, including but not limited to electricity, gas, water, sewage, telephone, and internet.

USE OF PREMISES:

The Tenant shall use the premises only as a private residence and shall not use the premises for any illegal or unlawful purpose. The Tenant shall not permit any guests or other persons to use the premises for any illegal or unlawful purpose.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS:

The Landlord shall be responsible for all necessary repairs and maintenance of the premises. The Tenant shall notify the Landlord in writing of any needed repairs or maintenance.

PETS:

Pets are not allowed on the premises unless specifically agreed to in writing by the Landlord.

SUBLETTING:

The Tenant shall not sublet the premises or any part thereof without the written consent of the Landlord.

TERMINATION:

Either the Landlord or the Tenant may terminate this agreement upon [number] days written notice to the other party.

ENTRY:

The Landlord shall have the right to enter the premises at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection, repairs, or other legitimate purposes.

GOVERNING LAW:

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [state].

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Rental Agreement or Residential Lease on the date and year first above written.

Landlord: