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ChatGPT prompt for a lease agreement

This prompt produces a practical residential lease agreement first draft with the terms both parties need to discuss. Use it after you know the property, payment terms, and local jurisdiction, then have a qualified local professional review it.

PromptOpen ChatGPTOpen Claude
Draft a residential lease agreement as a plain-English first draft for review by a qualified lawyer or local housing professional. Do not present it as legal advice or claim that it complies with law.

Property and parties:
- Landlord: [LANDLORD DETAILS]
- Tenant(s): [TENANT DETAILS]
- Rental property: [PROPERTY DETAILS]
- Governing location: [CITY, STATE OR COUNTRY]

Commercial terms:
- Lease dates and rent: [LEASE TERMS]
- Deposit, utilities, parking, pets, furnishings, and other agreed rules: [ADDITIONAL TERMS]

Write a complete, readable agreement with numbered clauses. Include: parties and premises; term and possession date; rent amount, due date, payment method, late-fee placeholder subject to local law; security deposit handling and return; utilities; permitted occupants; maintenance and repair reporting; landlord entry with legally required notice; alterations; pets and smoking; renter's insurance if agreed; damage, default, abandonment, renewal, and move-out procedures; notices; signatures and date lines.

Separate facts supplied by me from items that require a local-law decision. Where the law varies, insert a clear bracketed placeholder such as [CONFIRM REQUIRED NOTICE PERIOD UNDER LOCAL LAW] instead of guessing. Do not add illegal waivers, automatic eviction language, discriminatory rules, or a forfeiture of tenant rights.

After the draft, provide a short “Items to confirm locally” checklist covering required disclosures, deposit limits, habitability rules, notice periods, rent-control rules, and any lead-paint or similar property disclosure. Ask up to 3 clarifying questions only if a required input is missing.

Before answering, check that every money amount, date, and party name matches my inputs, and flag any requested clause that may be unenforceable in [CITY, STATE OR COUNTRY].

Fill in

PlaceholderWhat to enterExample
[LANDLORD DETAILS]Enter the landlord's full legal name and mailing address.Jordan Lee, 14 Oak Street, Apt. 2, Albany, NY 12207
[TENANT DETAILS]Enter every adult tenant's full legal name and current contact address.Maya Patel and Chris Romero, 88 Pine Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
[PROPERTY DETAILS]Enter the full rental address and any included areas, parking, or furnishings.88 Pine Avenue, Unit 3B, Albany, NY 12203; one assigned parking space; refrigerator and stove included
[CITY, STATE OR COUNTRY]Enter the city and state, province, or country that governs the rental.Albany, New York, United States
[LEASE TERMS]Enter the start and end dates, monthly rent, due date, payment method, and any agreed late-fee details.12-month term, January 1 to December 31, 2027; $1,850 monthly rent due on the 1st by ACH transfer
[ADDITIONAL TERMS]Enter the deposit amount and agreed utility, pet, parking, occupancy, smoking, and special terms.$1,850 security deposit; tenant pays electricity and internet; no smoking; one indoor cat; two adult occupants

How to use

  1. Gather the agreed business terms before pasting the prompt, especially dates, rent, deposit, utilities, and occupants.
  2. Replace every bracketed input and paste the completed prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
  3. Read the local-law checklist and resolve every bracketed legal placeholder before anyone signs.
  4. Follow up with: “Create a one-page negotiation checklist showing each lease term that needs agreement from both sides.”

Variations

Lease renewal

Use when an existing lease is ending and the parties want a renewal document.

Variation
Draft a residential lease renewal agreement for [PROPERTY ADDRESS] in [JURISDICTION] between [LANDLORD AND TENANTS]. The current lease ends [END DATE]. The renewed term is [NEW TERM], with rent of [NEW RENT] and these changed terms: [CHANGES]. State which original lease provisions remain in effect, identify any conflicts, and include signature lines. Do not assume local notice rules or rent-increase limits; list them for local professional review. Check all dates and amounts against my inputs.

Commercial lease outline

Use when negotiating a small-business space before counsel prepares the lease.

Variation
Create a commercial lease term-sheet outline for [BUSINESS], leasing [PREMISES] from [LANDLORD] in [JURISDICTION]. Use [TERM AND RENT] and [OPERATING COSTS AND BUILD-OUT TERMS]. Cover permitted use, base rent, escalations, CAM or operating expenses, maintenance allocation, insurance, signage, assignment, renewal options, default, and personal guarantees. Mark every legal or local-law issue for counsel rather than inventing it. End with open negotiation points and verify all numbers.

Move-out notice

Use when a tenant needs a clear written notice of non-renewal or intent to vacate.

Variation
Write a tenant notice of intent to vacate for [TENANT NAMES] at [RENTAL ADDRESS], addressed to [LANDLORD], for move-out on [MOVE-OUT DATE]. Mention the lease end date [LEASE END DATE], request deposit-return instructions, propose a pre-move-out inspection if allowed, and provide forwarding address [FORWARDING ADDRESS]. Keep it factual and professional. Do not state that the notice period is legally sufficient; flag that point for local confirmation. Check every name, address, and date.

Tips

  • Do not rely on a generic lease for mandatory local disclosures, deposit rules, entry notice, or eviction procedures; those are jurisdiction-specific.
  • List every adult occupant and spell out utility responsibility, since informal assumptions about both often become disputes.
  • If a pet, parking space, storage area, or furnished item matters, identify it precisely and attach an inventory or addendum.
  • Keep negotiation notes separate from the signed agreement so the final document contains only terms both sides accepted.

FAQ

Can AI create a legally binding lease?

A signed document may have legal effect, but AI cannot confirm local enforceability or required disclosures. Treat the output as a first draft and obtain qualified local review.

What details should I have before drafting?

At minimum, have the parties, full property address, dates, rent, deposit, utilities, occupancy rules, and governing location.

Can I add a late fee or no-pets rule?

You can propose one, but local limits and tenant protections may apply. Ask a local professional to review the clause.

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