Quick answer: Yes — SignedSorted lets you create a residential lease agreement online in Australia in minutes. Describe the property, term, rent and bond, and get an AI-drafted lease that references your state's tenancy legislation, then have landlord and tenant e-sign. From $3.99.
Landlords & Tenants
Create a Residential Lease Agreement Online in Australia
Renting out a property or moving into a new one? Describe the tenancy and SignedSorted drafts a lease agreement referencing your state's tenancy legislation — covering rent, bond, term and notice periods — ready to review and e-sign in minutes.
From $3.99 per document · No subscription required
What It Can Cover
Everything a residential lease needs to address
Your lease is built from what you tell us about the tenancy, so it only includes what's relevant — but here's the full list of what it can cover:
Rent & payment terms
Bond amount
Fixed term or periodic
Property details
Pets clause
Entry & inspection notice
Repairs & maintenance
Rent review terms
Break lease terms
Notice periods
Utilities responsibility
Parking & inclusions
Who It's For
Common situations this covers
Private landlords self-managing a rental
Renting out an investment property without an agent? Get a proper, state-compliant lease without solicitor fees.
Renewing an existing tenancy
Rolling a tenant onto a new fixed term or updating the rent and terms for the next period.
A tenant wanting clear terms in writing
Moving into a property where the landlord hasn't provided formal paperwork — get a proper lease both sides sign.
Family or friend rental arrangements
Renting to someone you know still benefits from clear, written terms — avoids assumptions turning into disputes later.
How SignedSorted Works
From conversation to signed lease
01
Describe the tenancy
Property address, rent, bond, term and any special conditions — in plain English.
02
AI drafts your lease
A structured lease agreement is generated in seconds, referencing your state's tenancy legislation. Review and adjust any detail.
03
Tenant reviews
Gets a secure link by email to review, request changes, and approve — no account needed.
04
Both parties e-sign
Draw or type a signature in the browser. Each signature is timestamped and tied to the signer's email.
05
Sealed PDF for both parties
A finished copy is emailed to landlord and tenant and stored in your dashboard.
Example Agreement
What it actually looks like
A sanitised example — your actual lease is generated from what you describe, so the terms, clauses and length will match your specific tenancy.
Residential LeaseQLD
David Nguyen (Landlord) & Emma Ross (Tenant)
Example only — 2-bedroom unit
Rent: $520/week, paid fortnightly by bank transfer
Bond: $2,080 (4 weeks), lodged with the RTA
Term: 12-month fixed term, starting 1 October
Pets: One cat permitted, flea treatment required at end of tenancy
Entry: 24 hours' written notice for routine inspection
Break lease: Tenant liable for rent until re-let, capped per QLD legislation
Australian Considerations
State tenancy legislation and tribunals
Every state and territory has its own residential tenancies act. Your lease is drafted to reference the legislation for where the property is located:
| State / Territory | Legislation | Tribunal |
|---|---|---|
| VIC | Residential Tenancies Act 1997 | VCAT |
| NSW | Residential Tenancies Act 2010 | NCAT |
| QLD | Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 | QCAT |
| WA | Residential Tenancies Act 1987 | Magistrates Court |
| SA | Residential Tenancies Act 1995 | SACAT |
| TAS | Residential Tenancy Act 1997 | Magistrates Court |
| ACT | Residential Tenancies Act 1997 | ACAT |
| NT | Residential Tenancies Act 1999 | NTCAT |
This is general information, not legal advice, and tenancy legislation changes — check your state or territory's tenancy authority for the current rules that apply to your specific tenancy.
Sources: NSW Fair Trading — Renting, Consumer Affairs Victoria — Renting, QLD Residential Tenancies Authority.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Is a lease agreement created online legally valid in Australia?
Yes. What makes a residential lease valid is that it complies with your state's tenancy legislation and is signed by both parties — not how it was created. SignedSorted drafts the lease referencing the correct state legislation and captures a timestamped e-signature from both landlord and tenant. As with any lease, enforceability of specific clauses depends on the terms and circumstances, and SignedSorted isn't a law firm.
Does the bond still need to be lodged separately?
Yes. Your lease agreement records the bond amount and terms, but in most states the landlord must lodge the actual bond funds with the state bond authority (e.g. the RTBA in VIC, NSW Fair Trading, the RTA in QLD) — a lease document alone doesn't satisfy that requirement.
Can I use this for a fixed-term or a periodic (month-to-month) tenancy?
Both. Describe which one applies when you create the agreement, and the draft reflects the correct term structure — an end date for a fixed term, or an ongoing arrangement with the applicable notice periods for a periodic tenancy.
What if I'm renting out a room, not the whole property?
If you're the head tenant subletting a room within your own tenancy, or sharing with others under one lease, a Housemate Agreement is usually the better fit — it covers the arrangement between the people in the house rather than a landlord-tenant relationship. See our dedicated Housemate Agreement page below.
Does the lease cover pet clauses?
Yes — you can specify whether pets are permitted and any conditions, such as end-of-tenancy flea treatment. Some states (Victoria in particular) restrict a landlord's ability to unreasonably refuse a tenant's pet request, so check your current state rules before relying on a blanket "no pets" clause.
Can I set my own rent increase terms?
Within limits. Most states restrict rent increases during a fixed term unless the lease explicitly allows it, and require minimum notice (commonly around 60 days) for increases during a periodic tenancy. The agreement is drafted to reflect your state's current rules rather than an arbitrary figure.
What happens if the tenant breaks the lease early?
Your lease can set out the process — typically the tenant remains liable for rent until a replacement tenant is found or the fixed term ends, subject to your state's break-fee caps. See our full guide on breaking a lease early for the exact costs by state.
How is this different from a generic downloaded lease template?
A generic template is the same for everyone. SignedSorted asks about your specific property, term, rent, bond and any special conditions, then drafts an agreement structured around your actual arrangement and references the tenancy legislation for your state — then handles the signing and delivery too.
Do both the landlord and tenant need to sign online?
Yes — each party gets a secure link by email to review the draft, request changes if needed, and e-sign. Neither party needs an account or needs to be in the same location.
How much does it cost?
From $3.99 per document with no subscription required, or unlimited documents on a Plus plan if you're managing several properties or tenancies.
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