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
| Placeholder | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| [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
- Gather the agreed business terms before pasting the prompt, especially dates, rent, deposit, utilities, and occupants.
- Replace every bracketed input and paste the completed prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
- Read the local-law checklist and resolve every bracketed legal placeholder before anyone signs.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.