Use the RentMouse Lease Generator | RentMouse

Generate compliant leases in minutes using the RentMouse AI Lease Generator. Import tenant and property data, customize clauses, send for e-signature, and automate renewals—all while maintaining regional compliance structures.

At a Glance#

Who it’s for: Landlords and leasing coordinators managing lease creation, renewals, and amendments.
Time to complete: 20–30 minutes for a new lease; renewals with templates take under 10 minutes.
Prerequisites: Property, units, and tenant records set up; organization branding complete; document storage enabled.

What You Can Do#

Launch the AI lease builder with pre-populated tenant, unit, and pricing information.
Customize lease terms using clause libraries tailored to US states and Canadian provinces.
Insert addenda (parking, pets, utilities) and rich text formatting without leaving the builder.
Send leases for secure e-signature, track status, and send reminders automatically.
Schedule renewal workflows that reuse original settings while adjusting rent.

Before You Begin#

Permissions: Requires leases.manage or owner role to generate and execute leases.
Plan requirements: Starter tier unlocks templates; Growth tier adds AI clause suggestions and custom clause libraries.
Regional compliance: Choose the correct jurisdiction template when launching the builder. Quebec templates incorporate required French-language clauses; US templates adapt to state landlord-tenant law.
Document hygiene: Upload supporting documents (lead paint disclosures, move-in checklists) to the Document Library for easy attachment.

Step-by-Step#

Breadcrumb: Leases ▸ Generator

Start a new lease draft
Click Create lease, choose the property and unit, select tenants from the roster, set lease start/end dates, rent amount, deposit, and late fee policy. The AI generator pre-fills the template accordingly.

Breadcrumb: Leases ▸ Generator ▸ Clauses

Customize clauses and addenda
In the Clauses tab, accept AI-recommended language or swap in alternatives from the clause library. Add optional addenda (pet, parking, HOA) and reorder sections. Use the inline editor for custom conditions.

Breadcrumb: Leases ▸ Generator ▸ Documents

Attach supporting documents
Upload or select existing PDFs—lead paint disclosures, move-in inspection forms—and flag whether tenants must sign or acknowledge each.

Breadcrumb: Leases ▸ Generator ▸ Review

Review and finalize the draft
Preview the compiled lease, check automatic calculations (pro-rated rent, deposits), confirm signer order, and enable automatic reminders. Click Finalize draft when satisfied.

Breadcrumb: Leases ▸ Signatures

Send for e-signature
Choose Send for signature, verify tenant email addresses, add optional CC recipients (property manager, co-owner), customize the email message, and send. Monitor status in real time.

Breadcrumb: Leases ▸ Tracking

Track signatures and reminders
Use the tracking view to see who has viewed, signed, or declined. Trigger manual reminders or resend to a different email if needed. The system logs each event for compliance.

Breadcrumb: Leases ▸ Renewals

Automate renewals
Enable Auto-renewal reminder 90 days before expiry. When ready, clone the lease, adjust rent or term, and repeat steps 2–6. Renewal analytics aggregate acceptance rates and rent deltas.

Checklist for Go-Live#

Confirm security deposit handling aligns with /help/manage-rent-invoices workflows.
Sync signed leases to the tenant portal so residents can access documents under /help/pay-rent-online guidance.
Update auto-pay schedules if the rent amount changed using /help/tenant-autopay.
Notify accounting of new lease terms for ledger adjustments in /help/track-rental-reporting.

Screenshots & Media#

rm-lease-generator-start-step1-v1.png — Alt: “Lease generator start screen with property and tenant selection”; Title: “Launch new lease draft”; Description: Show property/unit dropdowns, tenant list, and start/end date pickers; Caption: “Select property, unit, and tenants to prefill the lease draft.”
rm-lease-generator-clauses-step2-v1.png — Alt: “Clauses tab with AI suggestions and clause library sidebar”; Title: “Customize clauses”; Description: Feature AI suggestion cards and clause library; Caption: “Swap clauses or edit language to match business policies.”
rm-lease-generator-addenda-step3-v1.png — Alt: “Addenda list with toggles for pet, parking, utilities”; Title: “Attach addenda”; Description: Show addenda toggles and drag handles; Caption: “Attach optional addenda and arrange their order.”
rm-lease-generator-review-step4-v1.png — Alt: “Review screen with compiled lease preview and signer order”; Title: “Review compiled lease”; Description: Provide preview pane and signer sequence; Caption: “Verify calculations, attachments, and signer order before sending.”
rm-lease-generator-signatures-step5-v1.png — Alt: “Send for signature dialog with tenant emails and message field”; Title: “Send e-signature request”; Description: Display email customization and automatic reminder toggle; Caption: “Customize the signature email and enable reminders.”
rm-lease-generator-tracking-step6-v1.png — Alt: “Signature tracking dashboard showing status badges”; Title: “Monitor signature status”; Description: Show timeline of viewed/signed events; Caption: “Track the status of each signer and resend reminders.”
rm-lease-generator-renewal-step7-v1.png — Alt: “Renewal schedule table with rent increase columns”; Title: “Automate renewals”; Description: Display renewal reminder settings and rent change fields; Caption: “Plan renewals and adjust rent before the current lease expires.”

Troubleshooting#

Symptom	Likely cause	Fix
AI generator returns blank sections	Template jurisdiction not set or unsupported	Reopen the draft, choose a supported jurisdiction, or select manual clause mode.
Tenant cannot open signature email	Email bounced or marked as spam	Confirm email address, resend from tracking view, and ask tenant to safelist `sign@rentmouse.com`.
Calculation errors in prorated rent	Incorrect move-in date or sub-month proration settings	Re-enter move-in/out dates and verify proration method (days in month vs 30-day standard).
Addenda missing from final PDF	Addenda not toggled as "Include in packet"	Edit the Documents tab, ensure each addendum is set to include, and regenerate preview.
Renewal reminders not sending	Auto-renew toggle disabled or notification window already passed	Enable auto-renew with sufficient lead time; manually create a renewal if the window has passed.

FAQ#

Can I import an existing lease template?
Yes. Upload your Word or PDF template to the clause library, map data fields, and the AI builder will merge RentMouse data into your document.

Are AI-generated clauses state compliant?
RentMouse partners with legal counsel to maintain clause libraries. You are responsible for final review, but templates stay current with state/provincial regulations.

How many signers can I include?
Up to 10 parties: tenants, guarantors, owners. Signer order can be sequential or concurrent.

Do tenants need a RentMouse account to sign?
No. They sign through a secure link delivered via email. Once the lease is fully executed, the document appears in their portal if they have access.

Can I track who edited a clause?
Yes. Clause changes log the user, timestamp, and the previous text for audit purposes.

Does the system support wet signatures?
Yes. Download the compiled lease, collect physical signatures, then upload the executed document to mark it as signed offline.

Security & Privacy Notes#

All generated leases are encrypted in storage; only authorized roles can download.
E-signature links are tokenized and expire after 7 days or upon completion.
AI clause suggestions run on RentMouse’s private inference stack—no data leaves the platform.
Feature flag lease_ai_builder enables AI suggestions and renewal workflows; without it, only manual templates are available.

Version & Region#

Feature flag: lease_ai_builder
Last verified build: RentMouse web 2025.10.28
Last verified date: 2025-11-01
Supported regions: United States (state-based clauses), Canada (province-based clauses)

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