Residential Lease Agreement | 23 Section Landlord Form + Animal Conduct Addendum | Word + PDF | Property Management | Rental Agreement

A lease agreement built for the way people actually rent.

Most lease templates give you one tenant line, a few basic sections, and generic language that may leave you exposed. This one was built by a working independent landlord and runs 23 sections, with co-tenant and guarantor lines, initials on every page, a delivered condition move-out standard that actually protects you, and clear terms for the situations most encountered by landlords: property damage and casualty, liability and insurance, and events outside anyone's control. The Animal Conduct Agreement is included, so pets, ESAs, and service animals are covered from policy to signature.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

How to Use Instructions - Open, complete, and sign in plain steps, with a full DocuSign walkthrough.

You will receive a zip folder with:

Lease Agreement Instructional Template (Word) Your guided copy, with clearly marked notes that walk you through every section, what it means, and what to fill in. It is watermarked so you never send the wrong file.

Lease Agreement Print Ready (Word). The clean version, formatted and ready to complete.

Lease Agreement Print Ready (PDF). Ready to print or upload to DocuSign or Adobe Acrobat Sign.

Animal Conduct Agreement (Word and PDF). The addendum signed when you approve an animal, with Fair Housing conscious language for pets, ESAs, and service animals.

Make Your Lease Fit Your State (PDF) A short checklist of what to confirm for your state before you sign.


23 SECTIONS, EVERY SCENARIO COVERED
Parties & Joint Liability · Property & Included Items · Lease Term (Fixed & Month-to-Month) · Rent & Payment Methods · Late Fees & Returned Payments · Security Deposit · Occupants · Animals · Vehicles & Parking · Utilities & Services · Smoking, Vaping & Controlled Substances · Early Termination · Landlord Entry · Maintenance & Reporting · Alterations & Modifications · Notices · Violations & Remedies · Move-Out Requirements · Guarantor · Casualty & Property Damage · Liability, Insurance & Indemnification · Force Majeure & Service Interruption · General Provisions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Do I need special software? The Word document opens in Microsoft Word or Google Docs, both free. The PDF opens in any PDF viewer. No paid software required.

Q: Can I use this for multiple properties? Yes. This is a reusable template. Complete a fresh copy for each new tenancy. No limits on use.

Q: What if I do not want to use DocuSign? Print the PDF and sign in person. DocuSign is recommended for remote signing because it captures IP address data as part of the digital signature, but any signing method that works for your situation is valid.

Q: What about animals, ESAs, and service animals? The Animal Conduct Agreement is included in this listing. Section 8 of the lease sets your animal policy and incorporates the agreement, which covers behavior, financial responsibility, and Fair Housing conscious terms for pets, ESAs, and service animals. Use it only when you approve an animal.

Q: Is this legal in my state? This lease references federal law throughout and is built for use across all 50 states. It comes with a short "Make Your Lease Fit Your State" checklist so you know exactly what to confirm, from deposit limits to notice periods to required disclosures, before you sign. You are responsible for verifying your state and local laws. CaVi Systems is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

Q: Does this work with the Independent Landlord Screening System? Yes. This lease is included in and designed to pair with the full system. If you bought the Screening System, you already have this document.

HOW INSTANT DOWNLOAD WORKS
After purchase, Etsy sends a download link by email and in your Etsy account under Purchases and Reviews. Your files arrive as a zip folder. Unzip instructions for Mac, PC, iPhone, and Android are in your How to Use Instructions. Important: downloads must be accessed through a web browser at Etsy.com, not the Etsy mobile app.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Instant digital download. No physical item is shipped.
This is not legal advice.
Due to the nature of digital products, refunds are not available. Message me before purchasing with any questions.
For personal or business use only. Redistribution or resale is prohibited.

NEED HELP?
I built this because I needed it as an independent landlord in Oregon managing my own properties. If you have questions, hit a snag with your download, or want to suggest something that would make this more useful, message me on Etsy. I reply within 1 to 2 business days.

Thank you for supporting CaVi Systems.

Jessica

This lease is part of a complete landlord toolkit. https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4504028299/landlord-screening-lease-system-tenant
The Independent Landlord Screening & Lease System covers every stage from first inquiry to this signature page. See the full system in the shop.

Also available separately: Move-In Move-Out Inspection Form https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4486799788/move-in-out-inspection-form-rental