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Lease Agreement Generator

When starting a new lease negotiation and you need a comprehensive first draft based on agreed deal terms.

Real Estate

The Prompt

Draft a [COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL] lease agreement with the following terms:

Landlord: [NAME AND ENTITY TYPE]
Tenant: [NAME AND ENTITY TYPE]
Property: [ADDRESS AND DESCRIPTION]
Lease term: [START DATE] to [END DATE]
Monthly rent: [AMOUNT]
Rent escalation: [e.g., 3% annually, CPI adjustment]
Security deposit: [AMOUNT]
Permitted use: [DESCRIPTION]
CAM/operating expenses: [STRUCTURE — NNN, modified gross, full service]
Maintenance responsibilities: [LANDLORD vs. TENANT SPLIT]
State: [GOVERNING LAW]

Include provisions for:
1. Rent payment terms and late fees
2. Security deposit handling and return timeline
3. Maintenance and repair obligations
4. Insurance requirements for each party
5. Assignment and subletting restrictions
6. Default, notice, and cure periods
7. Holdover provisions
8. Surrender conditions
9. Landlord access rights
10. Force majeure

Example Output

A 15-25 page lease agreement with all standard provisions, formatted with numbered sections and defined terms.

Tips

  • Always specify the governing state — lease requirements vary significantly by jurisdiction.
  • Define all capitalized terms in a definitions section at the top.
  • Include an exhibit for the property description and floor plan.

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