Overall Summary
Screenshot of Free State Compliant Lease
FreeLeaseTemplates.com combines OpenAI’s advanced language models with a proprietary library of thousands of attorney-vetted lease templates to produce professional, legally sound rental agreements that are far more accurate and complete than ChatGPT or generic downloadable forms. It covers all 50 U.S. states + D.C., handles residential, month-to-month, roommate addendums, and even basic commercial templates, and automatically includes every required disclosure and clause your state demands.
Pricing
- 100% free — no credit card, no subscription, no upsell
- Unlimited lease generations and downloads
- You enter your email only to prove you’re not a bot and to have the finished lease instantly emailed to you (you also see and download it right on screen — no watermarks)
- Copy-paste into Google Docs, Microsoft Word, etc. in seconds
Why is it free? Per their website, the team believes every DIY landlord deserves proper legal protection without spending $50–$400 per lease on an attorney or paid template site. Giving away bulletproof leases upfront is the fastest way to help landlords avoid expensive mistakes and disputes from day one. This has been a go-to resource for us for many months now and it’s fantastic.
Feature Highlights
- Instant state-specific compliance for all 50 states + Washington D.C.
- Automatically adds required disclosures (lead paint, bed bugs, mold, move-in/move-out checklists, smoke detector statements, etc.)
- Handles critical clauses: security deposit limits & return rules, late fee caps, pet policies, utility responsibility, maintenance obligations, entry notice rules, eviction procedures, and more
- Fully customizable house rules, parking, appliances, etc.
- Roommate and co-signer addendums
- Plain-English explanations for every section
- Regularly updated for 2025–2026 law changes
- Pair instantly with free/cheap e-signature tools like HelloSign, DocuSign, or SignNow
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Truly free and no hidden catches
- More accurate and state-compliant than generic AI or $20–$50 template sites
- Saves hundreds (or thousands) vs. attorney-drafted leases
- Forces you to cover every important clause — huge dispute prevention
- Generate a complete lease in under 5 minutes
- Instant on-screen download + emailed copy
- Works perfectly with HelloSign/DocuSign for legally binding e-signatures
Cons:
- Quick email required for delivery and anti-spam (takes 3 seconds)
- Not a substitute for legal advice in very complex situations (Section 8, heavy local ordinances, etc.)
- E-signature is separate (but HelloSign’s free tier is more than enough for most DIY landlords)
