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Offer to Lease
Free offer to lease template — a prospective tenant makes a preliminary, negotiable offer to lease a commercial or residential property before a formal lease is drafted.
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This free offer to lease covers 1. Proposed Terms, 2. Conditions, 3. Non-Binding, 4. Expiration with 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for landlords, tenants, and small property owners documenting a lease or tenancy change clearly, without guessing at the right structure. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Offer to Lease
Prospective Tenant: [Name] · Landlord: [Name] Property: [Address] · Date: [Date]
1. Proposed Terms
Prospective Tenant offers to lease the property described above, subject to the following key terms:
- Lease term: [Duration]
- Monthly rent: [Amount]
- Proposed start date: [Date]
- Security deposit: [Amount]
- [Any other key terms — improvements requested, permitted use, renewal options]
2. Conditions
This offer is contingent upon: [e.g. "Landlord's acceptance by [Date]," "Prospective Tenant's business license approval," "satisfactory inspection of the space"].
3. Non-Binding
This offer to lease is a statement of intent to negotiate final lease terms and is not a binding lease agreement. Neither party is obligated until a formal lease is signed by both parties.
4. Expiration
This offer expires if not accepted by Landlord by [Date/Time].
Prospective Tenant: ______________________ Date: ____________ Landlord acceptance (if agreed): ______________________ Date: ____________
*An offer to lease lets both sides agree on the big terms (rent, length, key conditions) before spending time drafting a full lease — clearly stating it's non-binding (Section 3) keeps either party free to walk away if the details don't work out.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 4 standard sections: 1. Proposed Terms, 2. Conditions, 3. Non-Binding, 4. Expiration
- 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
- Fixed docstoc.io footer on every PDF (not removable)
Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Independent landlords
Managing a rental directly, without a property management company's paperwork.
FAQ
Is this offer to lease template really free?
Yes. Like every template in docstoc's library, this offer to lease is free to use, with no account or signup needed to view, edit, or download it.
What does this offer to lease cover?
This real estate template includes 1. Proposed Terms, 2. Conditions, 3. Non-Binding, 4. Expiration. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Landlord-tenant law is one of the most locally-specific areas of law in the US — notice periods, required disclosures, and even what a lease is allowed to say vary by state and often by city. Check your local requirements (or a real estate attorney) before using this for an actual lease or notice.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 7 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free real estate and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
More free document templates
- Residential Lease Agreement
- Notice to Vacate / Lease Termination Letter
- Rental Application
- Deed of Trust
- Rent Receipt
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