The laws for rental contracts vary by state. In some places, only written lease agreements are valid. Even when that's not the case, it's generally in your best interests to put things in writing instead of relying on a spoken agreement.
When you use PDFSimpli to create a lease agreement, both parties know exactly what to expect. It's easier to resolve disagreements. There's no "he said, she said" because the contract has the details.

You don't have to go overboard with what if's, but cover any likely situations. Outline the responsibilities of the tenant, such as rent, terms of payment and any late fees. Include information on pets, security deposits, noise and rules around long-term guests.
The lease agreement also details tenant rights. It should cover topics such as repairs, utility bills and complaints. PDFSimpli helps you customize the terms of any lease agreement. 

Before you get started with your lease agreement template in PDFSimpli, gather some basic information. You need the contact details of all tenants, details about the property (such as the address and included amenities), identification from the prospective tenants and the amount of the security deposit. For commercial lease agreements, you need similar details from the interested business owner.