Monthly House or Apartment Lease Contract

Renting out a house, apartment or room? Fill in the rent, deposit and term below to generate a lease contract both sides can sign.

What to prepare

Full names and IDs of lessor and lessee
Address and description of the property
Monthly rent, due date, deposit and advance
Start date and length of the lease
Who pays utilities and repairs

Good to know for this situation

State exactly when and how the deposit is returned, and what can be deducted from it.
Do a move-in inventory with photos and attach it to the contract.
For condominiums, check the building's house rules and whether the administration must be notified.

Template only, not legal advice. Checked 2026-11-11.

Questions

Is a lease contract required to be notarized?: Not always for validity between the parties, but notarization is common and makes the contract stronger as evidence.
How much deposit and advance is normal?: It varies by place and type of property, and some rentals are covered by rent control rules. Agree on it in writing.

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