Creating a lease agreement in TurboTenant is simple, guided, and flexible, even if it’s your first time. We walk you through each step, pre-fill details we already have on file, and give you full control to customize the lease to fit your rental.

In just a few steps, you’ll review key lease details, set rent and policies, and generate a professional, state-specific lease agreement, without starting from scratch.

To view or manage a lease profile:

From there, you can manage documents, review or add charges, update lease details, or create a new lease when applicable.

TurboTenant’s lease builder walks you step-by-step through creating a complete, legally sound lease. Here’s what you can expect:

Lease Details
Add the basics like property address, lease start and end dates, and lease term.

Rent, Deposits, & Fees
Set monthly rent, security deposit amounts, and any additional fees.

People on the Lease
Easily add everyone involved in the agreement:

You can also account for common scenarios, such as:

Pets, Smoking, & Policies
Define rules around pets, smoking, and renters’ insurance requirements.

Utilities, Maintenance, & Keys
Clarify what’s included and who is responsible for utilities, maintenance, and key access.

Custom Provisions & Attachments
Add custom clauses, house rules, or supporting documents to tailor the lease to your needs.

Everything is designed to be simple to review, customize, and update—so you can confidently create a lease that fits your property without the guesswork.

To create a lease agreement, you’ll first need a lease profile. This is where TurboTenant stores everything related to a specific rental.

A lease profile keeps your property details, tenants, lease agreement, payments, and documents all in one place, so your lease stays organized from creation through move-out.

From the Lease Profiles tab, either select an existing profile or create a new one, then click Get a (State) Lease Agreement to begin.

Good to know: You can also start your lease agreement from your Dashboard or Docs & E-Sign tab.

From the Lease Agreement Overview, you’ll see an overview of the process and can begin building your lease.

Complete each section of the lease builder that hasn’t already been pre-filled. As you move through the steps, you’ll be able to preview the lease agreement you’re creating in real time by clicking on "Preview My Lease."

As you are filling out your lease agreement, you'll be able to preview the actual agreement that you're in the process of creating.

At the end of the lease builder, you can use the Provisions & Attachments section to add custom terms or rules.

Once all sections are complete, review the PDF preview carefully.

If you need to make changes, you can return to any section before finalizing. When everything looks correct, select Finalize & E-Sign in the upper right corner.

Here, you’ll have another opportunity to add attachments to the lease agreement.

You can learn more about adding attachments to a lease agreement here.

These prompts are the places where a tenant's or a landlord's signature is required.

We will then begin the email notification process with your tenant.

The rest of the process is very similar to the standard E-Sign process within TurboTenant.

💡 TurboTip: If you choose to Skip For Now for the e-signature portion, we store your completed lease agreement on the lease profile that it is associated with. From there, you can download the document to print by clicking the hyperlinked Lease Agreement or send it out electronically to get signed.

Most landlords finish their lease using the standard lease builder and move straight to Review & E-Sign. If you need to make specific wording changes that aren’t available in the builder or Provisions & Attachments, you can use the Advanced Editor. The Advanced Editor allows you to directly edit lease language, but it should be used with care:

For major changes, we recommend reviewing your state’s requirements or consulting an attorney.

When all parties have signed, the landlord will sign last. You'll receive an email prompting you to sign the document. If you're logged into your landlord portal, the easiest way to sign your document is by taking these steps:
1. Click the Docs & E-Sign tab in the menu on your left,

2. Click E-Sign

3. Click Sign Document on the document ready to be signed.

If all parties have signed, the signed copy of the lease agreement will be stored electronically in your TurboTenant account, in the Lease Profile that is associated with the lease agreement. You can also view this from the Docs & E-Sign tab of your account.

Once all parties have signed, your tenant(s) will receive a copy of the signed lease agreement and can access the lease agreement within the Documents section in their tenant portal.

You’ll be able to download a PDF of the signed document for your own records as well.

You can only edit a lease agreement before it has been signed by all parties, including you as the landlord.

The easiest way to edit your lease agreement is to click the three dots (ellipsis) to the right of the lease agreement and select Edit. From there, you can make changes to any section that hasn’t been finalized or signed.

Once your lease agreement has been finalized or fully signed, you can download and print it at any time.

The easiest way to download your lease is to click the three dots (ellipsis) to the right of the lease agreement and select Download.

You can also download the lease by clicking the hyperlinked Lease Agreement when it appears in your account.

Please note:

If you use the same lease terms or policies across multiple rentals, you can save time by copying an existing lease agreement instead of starting from scratch.

Copying a lease agreement allows you to reuse the structure, clauses, and policies from a previous lease and apply them to a new tenant or property. This is especially helpful for landlords with multiple units or consistent lease terms. Once copied, you’ll simply review the lease, update any tenant- or property-specific details, and finalize it.

To learn how to copy a lease agreement and see any limitations that apply, check out our step-by-step guide here: How to Copy a Lease Agreement

To delete a lease agreement, click the three dots to the right of the agreement and select Delete. This action is permanent and cannot be undone. We recommend keeping finalized lease agreements for your records.

A: Yes, you can copy a lease agreement, as long you have not used the Advanced Editor. You can view how to do this here!

A: Although you can download the lease agreement if it is partially signed, the downloaded version will not include any signatures unless all parties, including the landlord, have signed it. If you download the lease agreement while waiting for everyone to sign, it will not show any signatures since this is not a fully executed document.

A: You can find the lease agreement in the tenant's lease profile. To locate it, navigate to the Leases tab, click on the tenant's lease profile, and scroll down to Documents. You can also view your documents in the Docs & E-Sign tab of your account.

A: Commercial leases are essential for businesses and organizations seeking to lease properties for operational purposes. These properties are typically designated for commercial, industrial, or retail activities. In contrast, TurboTenant specializes in residential lease agreements tailored specifically for rental purposes in residential settings.

It's important to know that TurboTenant's residential lease agreements are not designed for commercial or business purposes. Using a residential lease for a commercial property renders the lease technically void, as it does not meet the necessary legal standards for commercial leasing.

A: A great lease agreement should outline every detail of the lease that the property owner and the renters are entering into. These details include contact information, the people on the lease, the smoking policy inside the rental unit, what happens at the end of the lease, early lease termination, and breaking the lease disclosure. TurboTenant’s customizable lease agreements make it simple for landlords to craft the perfect document that will keep them compliant, help them avoid evictions, and streamline their rental business.

A: We include all of the information on standard lease agreements such as rental address, term lease, monthly rent amount, and security deposit, but you’ll also be able to add additional terms that might be specific to your rental property or local area. The lease agreement is also a great place to add house rules like quiet hours, parking, your pet policy, and how to approach late rent.

A: TurboTenant’s custom lease agreements were drafted by a team of landlords and law firms to ensure you are compliant and covered under federal laws and your specific state’s rental laws. Whether you’re renting out a condominium in Florida or a single-family home in Texas, we have what you need to craft the perfect state-specific rental contract.

A: Yes, you can customize and set your own late fee within the lease builder. You can add your terms within the Rent Deposit, and Fees section of the builder. You will want to ensure that your late fees follow any state laws that may be in place. You can check out your local Landlord-Tenant Laws for additional guidance as well.

Question:
I noticed the property address on our lease is incorrect. Can I update the address after the lease has already been signed?

A: Once a lease agreement has been signed by all parties, it can’t be edited or updated.

If the address needs to be corrected, you have two options:

Tip:
If the change is minor (like a typo in the street name or unit number), an addendum is often the simplest path. If the address is substantially wrong, a new lease may be the cleaner option.