Modern Residential Lease Agreement Template

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Filled example of Modern Residential Lease Agreement TemplateResidential Lease AgreementEffective date: October 23, 20261. PartiesThe Landlord(s): Alex Morgan, of 18 Example Avenue (hello@example.com). The Tenant(s): CaseyRivera, of 42 Sample Street.2. PropertyThe property is 42 Sample Street, Portland, OR, a house. Furnished: no.3. TermThe fixed term starts on October 23, 2026 and ends on October 22, 2027.4. RentRent is USD 1200 per month, due on First day of each month. Payment method: bank transfer.5. DepositThe security deposit is USD 1200, held at . It will be returned within the timerequired by law where the property is.6. UtilitiesElectricity: Tenant; Gas: Tenant; Water: Tenant; Internet: Tenant; Trash/Council tax: Tenant; Other:Tenant.7. Use and occupantsThe property is for residential use by the Tenant(s).8. PetsPets are not allowed.9. SmokingSmoking is not allowed.10. Maintenance and repairsThe Tenant keeps the property clean and reports problems promptly. The Landlord keeps the property inthe condition the law requires.11. Landlord's entryThe Landlord may enter with at least hours' notice, or as required by lawwhere the property is, except in an emergency.Residential Lease AgreementPage 1 of 2DRAFT – CHECK BEFORE SIGNINGExample document. Edit every detail.

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Classic Modern Residential Lease Agreement Template exampleResidential Lease AgreementEffective date: October 23, 20261. PartiesThe Landlord(s): Alex Morgan, of 18 Example Avenue (hello@example.com). The Tenant(s): CaseyRivera, of 42 Sample Street.2. PropertyThe property is 42 Sample Street, Portland, OR, a house. Furnished: no.3. TermThe fixed term starts on October 23, 2026 and ends on October 22, 2027.4. RentRent is USD 1200 per month, due on First day of each month. Payment method: bank transfer.5. DepositThe security deposit is USD 1200, held at . It will be returned within the timerequired by law where the property is.6. UtilitiesElectricity: Tenant; Gas: Tenant; Water: Tenant; Internet: Tenant; Trash/Council tax: Tenant; Other:Tenant.7. Use and occupantsThe property is for residential use by the Tenant(s).8. PetsPets are not allowed.9. SmokingSmoking is not allowed.10. Maintenance and repairsThe Tenant keeps the property clean and reports problems promptly. The Landlord keeps the property inthe condition the law requires.11. Landlord's entryThe Landlord may enter with at least hours' notice, or as required by lawwhere the property is, except in an emergency.Residential Lease AgreementPage 1 of 2DRAFT – CHECK BEFORE SIGNINGClassicModern Modern Residential Lease Agreement Template exampleResidential Lease AgreementEffective date: October 23, 20261. PartiesThe Landlord(s): Alex Morgan, of 18 Example Avenue (hello@example.com). The Tenant(s): CaseyRivera, of 42 Sample Street.2. PropertyThe property is 42 Sample Street, Portland, OR, a house. Furnished: no.3. TermThe fixed term starts on October 23, 2026 and ends on October 22, 2027.4. RentRent is USD 1200 per month, due on First day of each month. Payment method: bank transfer.5. DepositThe security deposit is USD 1200, held at . It will be returned within the timerequired by law where the property is.6. UtilitiesElectricity: Tenant; Gas: Tenant; Water: Tenant; Internet: Tenant; Trash/Council tax: Tenant; Other:Tenant.7. Use and occupantsThe property is for residential use by the Tenant(s).8. PetsPets are not allowed.9. SmokingSmoking is not allowed.10. Maintenance and repairsThe Tenant keeps the property clean and reports problems promptly. The Landlord keeps the property inthe condition the law requires.11. Landlord's entryThe Landlord may enter with at least hours' notice, or as required by lawwhere the property is, except in an emergency.Residential Lease AgreementPage 1 of 2DRAFT – CHECK BEFORE SIGNINGModernMinimal Modern Residential Lease Agreement Template exampleResidential Lease AgreementEffective date: October 23, 20261. PartiesThe Landlord(s): Alex Morgan, of 18 Example Avenue (hello@example.com). The Tenant(s): CaseyRivera, of 42 Sample Street.2. PropertyThe property is 42 Sample Street, Portland, OR, a house. Furnished: no.3. TermThe fixed term starts on October 23, 2026 and ends on October 22, 2027.4. RentRent is USD 1200 per month, due on First day of each month. Payment method: bank transfer.5. DepositThe security deposit is USD 1200, held at . It will be returned within the timerequired by law where the property is.6. UtilitiesElectricity: Tenant; Gas: Tenant; Water: Tenant; Internet: Tenant; Trash/Council tax: Tenant; Other:Tenant.7. Use and occupantsThe property is for residential use by the Tenant(s).8. PetsPets are not allowed.9. SmokingSmoking is not allowed.10. Maintenance and repairsThe Tenant keeps the property clean and reports problems promptly. The Landlord keeps the property inthe condition the law requires.11. Landlord's entryThe Landlord may enter with at least hours' notice, or as required by lawwhere the property is, except in an emergency.Residential Lease AgreementPage 1 of 2DRAFT – CHECK BEFORE SIGNINGMinimal
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Page 1 of 2Residential Lease AgreementEffective date: October 23, 20261. PartiesThe Landlord(s): Alex Morgan, of 18 Example Avenue (hello@example.com). The Tenant(s): CaseyRivera, of 42 Sample Street.2. PropertyThe property is 42 Sample Street, Portland, OR, a house. Furnished: no.3. TermThe fixed term starts on October 23, 2026 and ends on October 22, 2027.4. RentRent is USD 1200 per month, due on First day of each month. Payment method: bank transfer.5. DepositThe security deposit is USD 1200, held at . It will be returned within the timerequired by law where the property is.6. UtilitiesElectricity: Tenant; Gas: Tenant; Water: Tenant; Internet: Tenant; Trash/Council tax: Tenant; Other:Tenant.7. Use and occupantsThe property is for residential use by the Tenant(s).8. PetsPets are not allowed.9. SmokingSmoking is not allowed.10. Maintenance and repairsThe Tenant keeps the property clean and reports problems promptly. The Landlord keeps the property inthe condition the law requires.11. Landlord's entryThe Landlord may enter with at least hours' notice, or as required by lawwhere the property is, except in an emergency.Residential Lease AgreementPage 1 of 2DRAFT – CHECK BEFORE SIGNING
Page 2 of 212. AlterationsThe Tenant may not make alterations without the Landlord's written consent.13. SublettingSubletting is not allowed without written consent.14. Ending the agreement and move-out conditionNotice to end: Check the notice terms with a local adviser. At move-out the Tenant returns the propertyin its original condition, normal wear and tear excepted.15. NoticesNotices will be sent as follows: .16. Governing lawThe parties choose Oregon as the governing law.17. Entire agreementThis document records the entire agreement about the tenancy. Changes must be agreed in writing.18. SignaturesAlex MorganSignatureNameDateCasey RiveraSignatureNameDatePrepared with a template. Check that it meets the law where the property is before signing.Residential Lease AgreementPage 2 of 2DRAFT – CHECK BEFORE SIGNING

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This modern residential lease agreement uses an accent band to separate the document heading from its content. The filled preview concerns a residential property with named occupants and a stated rent period. It is intended to help you prepare a rental draft for local review before anyone signs. Start with the example to compare the visual layout, then work through the details below from the perspective of the landlord and tenant reviewing the proposed tenancy.

Property

A Modern residential lease agreement should make property easy to find. Try the filled example, 42 Sample Street, including any unit number, to see how this detail sits in the document. Identify the actual rented space and whether it is furnished. Then turn to landlords and tenants: the two entries need to describe the same situation. Use the preview to check your replacement text, especially when a name or description is longer than the sample.

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Deposit and utilities

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Entry and notices

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The Modern design uses a stronger accent band and a different visual hierarchy. The fields still describe a residential property with named occupants and a stated rent period. Check the longest entries, including deposit and utilities, in the page preview after you edit them.

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