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Rental and lease agreements with Cosign

Send a rental or lease agreement for signature, track both parties, and keep proof on file — so tenancy paperwork is signed before move-in instead of bouncing between inboxes.

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Rental and lease agreements: the problem Cosign solves

Rental and lease agreement signing is the step that locks in a tenancy before anyone moves in or renews. For property managers, agents, and landlords it covers new rental agreements, lease renewals, and the management authorities that sit alongside them. Getting the right parties to sign on time keeps move-in dates and renewals on track.

When agreements are emailed back and forth, signatures arrive in different formats, one party signs and the other forgets, and the move-in date arrives with paperwork still open. Sending the agreement as a private signing request keeps the parties and the timeline in view: each signer gets a private link, signs from a focused page, and the manager holds a completion receipt for the file.

When Cosign fits for rental and lease agreements

Tenancy paperwork bounces between inboxes before move-in
One party signs while the other forgets, holding up the start date
You need signed agreements on file for each tenancy or renewal
You manage multiple properties and send similar agreements often

How rental and lease agreements works with Cosign

Upload the rental or lease agreement and preview it to confirm the property, parties, and terms are correct.
Add the tenant and, where needed, the landlord or property manager as signers so each gets a private link.
Set an expiry that lands before the move-in or renewal date and add a clear message.
Send, track both parties' signatures, send reminders if needed, and keep the completion receipt on file.

Why this works, and what to watch

Why Cosign fits

Each party signs from a private link rather than a forwarded attachment
Tracking shows whether both the tenant and the owner have signed
Expiry and reminders keep signing ahead of the move-in or renewal date
A completion receipt gives you a signed record for each tenancy

What to watch

An agreement binds only once all required parties have signed
Residential tenancy laws differ by state and remain your responsibility
It records signing but is not a full property-management system
Cosign sends and tracks the agreement but does not draft or advise on it

Rental and lease agreements at a glance

Who it helps

Property managers, agents, and landlords

Common blocker

Tenancy paperwork bounces around before anyone moves in.

Cosign outcome

Send the agreement for signature, track both parties, and keep proof on file.

What the sender sees

Opens, previews, downloads, signatures, declines, reminders, and completion state.

What the signer sees

A focused private page for one document request — no account needed.

Proof kept

Timestamped status, a completion receipt, and audit export.

Templates for rental and lease agreements

Rental agreement

Property · A residential or commercial lease setting out the terms of a tenancy, signed by the tenant and the landlord or managing agent.

Lease renewal

Property · A lease renewal extends an existing residential or commercial tenancy on agreed terms, confirming the new term, rent, and conditions in writing.

Property management authority

Property · A property management authority appoints an agency to manage a rental property, setting out fees, scope, and the manager's authority on the owner's behalf.

Rental and lease agreements FAQs

Can a rental or lease agreement be signed electronically in Australia?

Electronic signing of tenancy agreements is broadly accepted in Australia, though requirements differ by state and territory. This is general information, not legal advice — confirm the rules that apply to your tenancy.

Can both the tenant and the landlord sign?

Yes. Add each party as a separate signer; Cosign sends each a private link and tracks both signatures to a completion receipt.

Does the tenant need an account to sign?

No. The tenant opens their private link and signs from a focused page, with no sign-up or app required.

Can I set the agreement to be signed before move-in?

Yes. Set an expiry that lands before the move-in or renewal date, and use reminders to keep signing on schedule.

Is the agreement kept private?

Yes. The document is sent through private links, kept private, and not indexed by search engines. You can add password protection if needed.