Land lease agreement template: free in Word, or sign it online

Reviewed in October 2026

A land lease agreement rents a piece of land without buildings, or lets the tenant build on it. It is used for farming, grazing, storage, parking, mobile homes and commercial ground leases. It sets the parcel, the permitted use, the rent, the term and what happens to improvements at the end.

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The full land lease agreement

LAND LEASE AGREEMENT

This Land Lease Agreement (the "Lease") is made on [date] between [landowner name], with address at [address] (the "Landlord"), and [tenant name], with address at [address] (the "Tenant").

1. Premises

The Landlord leases to the Tenant approximately [number] acres of land located at [address or location], [county], [state], parcel number [parcel], as shown in Exhibit A (the "Land").

2. Permitted Use

The Tenant may use the Land only for [farming / grazing / storage / parking / placing a manufactured home / building a [type] facility] and for no other purpose without the Landlord's written consent.

3. Term

The Lease begins on [start date] and ends on [end date]. [The Tenant may renew for [number] additional terms of [number] years by written notice at least [number] days before the end of the term.]

4. Rent

The Tenant will pay USD [amount] per [month / year / acre per year], due on [day]. Rent increases by [percentage]% [each year / at each renewal]. Late rent carries a fee of USD [amount].

5. Taxes, Utilities and Insurance

[The Landlord / The Tenant] pays property taxes. The Tenant pays utilities it uses and keeps liability insurance of at least USD [amount], naming the Landlord as additional insured.

6. Improvements

The Tenant may build [fences, sheds, wells, buildings] with the Landlord's written approval of the plans. At the end of the Lease, improvements [become the Landlord's property / must be removed by the Tenant within [number] days / are bought by the Landlord at [fair market value / a set price]].

7. Care of the Land

The Tenant will follow good land practices, comply with environmental laws, control weeds, and not dump waste or hazardous materials. [For farming: the Tenant will follow the crop and soil plan in Exhibit B.]

8. Access and Hunting

The Landlord may enter the Land with [number] hours notice. Hunting, mineral, water and timber rights [are reserved to the Landlord / are included as follows: [details]].

9. Assignment and Subletting

The Tenant may not assign or sublease without the Landlord's written consent.

10. Default and Termination

If the Tenant fails to pay rent or breaks the Lease and does not cure within [number] days after written notice, the Landlord may end the Lease as allowed by state law.

11. Governing Law and Signatures

This Lease is governed by the laws of the State of [state]. The parties agree to sign it electronically.

Landlord

Name: [name]

Signature: ______________

Date: [date]

Tenant

Name: [name]

Signature: ______________

Date: [date]

What the template includes

Landowner and tenant
Acres, location, parcel number and map
Permitted use of the land
Term and renewal options
Rent, increases and late fee
Taxes, utilities and insurance
Improvements and what happens to them at the end
Care of the land and environmental rules
Access, hunting, mineral, water and timber rights
Assignment and subletting
Default and termination

What you fill in

Field	Example
Landlord	Harold and June Becker
Tenant	Prairie Sky Farms LLC
Land	160 acres, Section 12, Story County, Iowa
Use	Corn and soybean farming
Term	March 1, 2027 to February 29, 2032
Rent	USD 265 per acre per year, paid half in March and half in November
Improvements	Tenant removes any bins within 60 days
Hunting rights	Reserved to the Landlord

How it gets signed

1Choose «Use this template», fill in the fields and review the full land lease agreement.
2Send it by WhatsApp or email. The other party opens the link on their phone without an account.
3They tap the brown bar at the bottom that says «Sign as …» and draw their signature once.
4Everyone gets the signed PDF with its signature certificate. Anyone can check it at signsolu.com/verificar.

The signing screen tells each signer that signing means agreeing to sign electronically. It links to the electronic signature disclosure that the ESIGN Act asks for.

What you get once everyone signs

The signed PDF. The final land lease agreement with every drawn signature in place.
The signature certificate. It lists each signer and the date and time of each signature.
A record you can check. The folio on the certificate opens the document history at signsolu.com/verificar.
Reminders. Turn them on and SignSolú reminds every signer who has not signed yet.

Your first ten documents are free and need no card.

What the law says

Land leases are governed by state real property law. Leases longer than one year usually need to be in writing and signed to be enforced.

Long ground leases are often recorded with the county so lenders and buyers see them. Recording offices may ask for a notarized memorandum of lease.

Farm leases have special rules in some states, such as notice deadlines to end a year-to-year lease. Check your state before the term ends.

The ESIGN Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001 gives an electronic signature the same legal effect as one on paper. A contract cannot be denied effect only because it was signed electronically.

Common types of land leases

Farm and pasture leases for crops or grazing.
Ground leases where the tenant builds a store, office or warehouse.
Mobile home lot leases in parks or on private land.
Storage and parking leases for vehicles, boats or equipment.
Hunting leases for seasonal access.

The template fits all of them. Clause 2 and clause 6 are where they differ most.

In a cash rent lease, the farmer pays a fixed amount per acre. The landowner gets a steady income with no crop risk.

In a crop share lease, the landowner receives a share of the harvest and pays a share of some costs. Income rises and falls with the crop.

This template uses cash rent. Replace clause 4 if you agree on a crop share.

Who owns what is built on the land

Ground leases often run for decades because the tenant builds something expensive. The end of the lease decides who keeps the building.

Clause 6 gives three choices. The building passes to the landowner, the tenant removes it, or the landowner buys it.

Lenders financing the building will read this clause closely. Settle it before the tenant applies for a loan.

Common mistakes

No map. Acreage without boundaries leads to disputes. Attach a map or survey as Exhibit A.

Ignoring other rights. Mineral, water and hunting rights can be worth more than the rent. Say who keeps them.

No environmental rule. Contamination stays with the land. Clause 7 makes the tenant responsible for what it brings.

Missing renewal deadline. A renewal option without a notice date creates doubt. Clause 3 asks for written notice by a set date.

Before you sign

Read every clause of the land lease agreement with the other party before anyone signs. Change what does not fit your deal.
Check how electronic signatures are recognized where you sign in the e-signature validity guide by country.
Learn how anyone can confirm a signed document at signsolu.com/verificar.
Some offices only take their own PDF form. Fill out a PDF form online for free, with nothing uploaded.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a land lease agreement signed online legally binding?

Yes. The ESIGN Act gives electronic signatures the same effect as handwritten ones. The signed PDF and its certificate show who signed and when.

What is a ground lease?

A long land lease where the tenant builds on the land. The landowner keeps the land and the lease decides who keeps the building.

How long can a land lease last?

As long as the parties agree. Farm leases often run one to five years and ground leases 30 to 99 years.

Should a land lease be recorded?

Long leases often are. Recording warns buyers and lenders that the land is leased.

Can I lease part of my land?

Yes. Describe the leased part in clause 1 and mark it on the map.

Who pays property taxes on leased land?

Whoever clause 5 says. In long ground leases the tenant usually pays them.

Does the other party need a SignSolú account?

No. They open the link on their phone and sign with the brown bar at the bottom.

Can I edit the clauses before sending it?

Yes. After «Use this template» you can change any clause before you send it.