DocFilaResidential Lease Agreement Template
DocFila's Rental Agreement builder is meant for individual landlords and small property managers. It covers the parties, the property, the lease term, rent, deposits, utilities, maintenance, house rules and legal terms, and exports a PDF or an editable Word file. Rental law differs by place, so have the result checked against your local rules. DocFila does not provide legal advice.
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What the agreement usually covers
Term & Renewal
The lease term, and the notice needed to end or renew it.
Rent & Late Fees
Rent amount, due date, grace period, and late-fee structure.
Security Deposit
Deposit amounts and the terms for holding and returning them.
Maintenance & Repairs
Landlord vs tenant responsibilities and emergency-repair procedures.
Pets & Smoking
Configurable pet policy with deposit, and smoking restrictions.
Utilities & Services
Which utilities are included vs tenant-paid.
Early Termination
Notice periods, fees, and conditions for breaking the lease early.
Default & Eviction
Events of default and the remedies the parties agree on.
Common use cases
- Individual landlords renting out a single-family home or condo.
- Small property managers renting out a few units.
- Roommates formalizing a sublet to protect the deposit and avoid drama.
How to send it for signature in 4 steps
Open the builder
Open DocFila and start the Rental Agreement from the contract tools, on web, iOS, or Android.
Fill in the details
Work through the builder's sections (parties, dates, amounts, terms) and edit the wording before you export.
Add signers and send
Send a signature request by email. The signer opens a secure link, consents to sign electronically and verifies with an emailed one-time code. Set the signing order if needed.
Keep the signed copy
The signed PDF is saved to your DocFila documents, which are encrypted at rest, with a certificate of completion and an audit trail. Optionally check its fingerprint with DocFila Verify.
Frequently asked questions
Does an e-signature make this agreement legally binding?
DocFila e-signatures are electronic signatures under the US ESIGN Act and UETA, and simple electronic signatures (SES) under the EU eIDAS Regulation — not advanced (AES) or qualified (QES) electronic signatures. Signing records your consent, an emailed one-time verification code, a hash-chained audit trail, and a tamper-evident seal on the signed PDF. Some documents usually should not be signed electronically — wills, certain court filings, and documents that require notarization or a qualified signature. This is general information, not legal advice: local law and your document type decide what your agreement needs.
Can I edit the agreement?
Yes. In the builder you can edit the fields and the wording before you export the PDF; for an agreement you bring yourself, DocFila's PDF editor can change text and add fields.
Do I need a lawyer to use this?
DocFila does not provide legal advice, and its contract builders have not been reviewed for your jurisdiction or situation. For high-value, cross-border, or regulated transactions, have a lawyer review the final draft.
How much does it cost?
E-signing is included in the DocFila Free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 a month (Premium) and add AI credits and storage.
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