Most landlords aren't running a property management company — they're managing one, two, or a handful of units on the side, alongside a day job. According to the National Association of Realtors, roughly 73% of rental properties with 1–4 units are owner-managed, not handled by a property manager. That means the same person is usually filling out the lease, tracking the security deposit, and following up for a signature — for every new tenant, on every turnover.
To fill out a residential lease for multiple tenants faster, start from one lease template, save each tenant's details as a profile, and let an AI form filler auto-fill the recurring fields — names, dates, rent — while you check what's unique to that tenancy. Filly AI does this from a template or your own lease, then sends a no-login e-sign link.
Which parts of a lease actually repeat across tenants?
The property address, landlord details, standard clauses, and often the rent structure stay the same lease to lease if you're renting out the same unit or a similar one. What changes is the tenant's name, contact details, move-in date, and sometimes the deposit amount. Filling from a saved profile means only the parts that actually differ need a fresh look each time.
Can I use my own lease, or only a template?
Both. Start from the residential lease template in Filly's library, or upload the lease your state or your attorney already drafted — the AI reads its fields either way, so you're not locked into a generic form if your jurisdiction requires specific language.
How does a new tenant sign the lease without an in-person meeting?
Once the lease is filled, send the tenant a no-login link. They open it in a browser, review the terms, and sign electronically — no account, app, or printer required on their end, and you get the signed copy back automatically.
What other documents come with a lease signing?
Move-in condition forms, pet or liability waivers, and renter's insurance acknowledgments often accompany the lease itself. A liability waiver template covers the same "fill once per tenant" pattern, and the same tenant profile carries over to it without re-entry. See how contracts in general fill and reuse client details for the broader idea.
Is a lease filled and signed this way legally binding?
A lease completed accurately and properly signed by all parties can be enforceable, but requirements (notice periods, disclosures, required addenda) vary by state and sometimes by city. Filly fills forms; it doesn't provide legal advice — have a local attorney review your lease template before relying on it.
Frequently asked questions
Is filling out a lease with Filly free?
Yes, up to the free plan's 10 documents a month, no credit card. Paid plans from $19/month raise the limit and add batch fill if you're turning over several units at once.
Can I fill leases for multiple units at the same time?
Batch fill (paid plans) applies one lease template across several saved tenant profiles in a single run — useful during a busy leasing season.
Does the tenant need to create an account to sign?
No. The e-sign link opens and can be completed in any browser without a Filly account on the tenant's side.
Can I store past tenants' details for reference?
Client profiles persist so you can reuse or review past tenant details, subject to your plan's client limits and data retention settings; see the security page for how data is stored and deleted.