Tenants and leasesLandlords and tenants10 min read

How to create, manage, and sign a lease

Quick answer

Start in Leases, choose a guided lease or editor, complete the agreement details, review every clause, connect the correct tenant and property, then send the agreement through the signing workflow.

Open the lease workspace

Choose Leases to review drafts, active agreements, and signing status before creating another lease.

Landlord lease workspace showing safe sample lease records.

Choose guided lease or editor

Use the guided workflow for a structured sequence, or the lease editor when you need direct control over the document. Saved templates and clauses can help you reuse approved language.

EstatesCheck lease editor with a safe sample draft.

Complete and review the lease terms

Enter the parties, property, dates, rent, deposits, and applicable terms. Review the full agreement and required disclosures before you send it.

Lease editor showing the agreement terms for review.

Assign the lease to the correct tenant

Connect the draft to the intended tenant, property, and unit. Confirm the names and email addresses that will be used for signing.

Lease editor showing tenant and rental assignment context.

Send, review, and sign

Send the agreement for review. Each signer should read the complete lease, follow the signing prompts, and confirm completion. Return to Leases to monitor status and access the completed record.

Lease review and signing page with safe mock agreement data.

Common questions

Answers at a glance

Should I use the guided lease or the editor?Use the guided lease for a structured sequence and the editor when you need to work directly with the document, saved templates, or clauses.
How do I know whether a lease is signed?Return to Leases and review the agreement’s current signing status.