Lease Agreement
The agreement between a landlord and a tenant — residential or commercial — setting rent, term, and the rules of occupancy.
AI-assisted document tools — not legal advice. A starting point you can understand and customize.
What it is
A lease agreement gives a tenant the right to occupy a property for a set time in exchange for rent. It covers how much rent is and when it is due, how long the term runs, the security deposit, who handles repairs and utilities, and what counts as a default. Residential and commercial leases share a skeleton but differ in the details — and either way, both sides should understand every clause before signing.
When you’d use it
- A landlord is renting out a residential unit or commercial space.
- A tenant wants clear terms on rent, deposit, and responsibilities.
- You are renewing or replacing an expiring lease.
- A tenant reads a different language and needs to understand the terms fully.
Key sections & clauses
The parts a lease agreement usually needs to cover. Use them as a checklist — XOsign flags the ones a draft is missing.
Parties & premises
Landlord, tenant, and the exact property being leased.
Term
Start and end dates, and whether it renews or goes month-to-month.
Rent
The amount, the due date, and any late fees.
Security deposit
The amount held and the conditions for its return.
Use & occupancy
How the property may be used and who may live or operate there.
Maintenance & utilities
Who is responsible for repairs and which utilities.
Entry & access
When and how the landlord may enter the property.
Default & remedies
What counts as a breach and what each side can do about it.
Understand it, translate it, strengthen it, sign it.
The same four steps behind every XOsign agreement — from the moment you upload or start a draft to the moment it’s signed.
Understand it
XOsign reads the document and explains every clause in plain language, so you know what you're agreeing to before you sign — not after.
Translate it
Read and sign in English or Spanish. XOsign presents the agreement side by side so nobody signs a document they can't fully read.
Strengthen it
XOsign flags missing, vague, or one-sided terms and suggests clearer language — so the agreement actually protects you.
Sign it
Send it for legally binding e-signature (ESIGN/UETA) with a tamper-evident audit trail and a trusted timestamp on the signed copy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a residential and a commercial lease?
What should a lease agreement include?
Can a tenant sign a lease they do not fully understand?
XOsign provides AI-assisted document tools and does not provide legal advice. These templates are starting points you can understand and customize — not a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney. Requirements vary by state and situation.
Start your lease agreement in XOsign.
Understand every clause, translate it for whoever signs, and send it for signature — all in one place.