Lease Execution
A solid lease protects your investment. We use the industry-standard TXR-2001 residential lease form with all required Texas addenda, handle e-signatures through our tenant portal, and start the renewal process 90 days before expiration so you never have an unexpected vacancy.
How We Handle Lease Execution & Renewals
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TXR-2001 residential lease — the Texas REALTORS standard form used across the industry. Thorough, legally vetted, and regularly updated.
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Required addenda automatically attached based on property details: Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (pre-1978 homes), Flood Disclosure, Animal Addendum, and Pool/Spa Addendum when applicable.
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E-signatures via tenant portal for a fast, paperless process. Tenants can review and sign from anywhere. No scheduling in-person signings or mailing documents.
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Move-in inspection with timestamped photos documenting the property's condition at lease start. This protects both the owner and the tenant when it's time to assess the security deposit.
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Renewal process begins at T-90 days. We review market rents, assess the tenancy, and prepare a renewal recommendation — keep current rent, propose an increase, or decline to renew. You make the call.
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Renewal offers drafted and delivered through our system with updated terms and new e-signature. Clean, professional, no gaps in lease coverage.
Why This Matters for Your Investment
Lease gaps and tenant turnover are expensive. Losing a tenant means vacancy costs, make-ready expenses, marketing, and placement fees. A smooth renewal process keeps good tenants in place and your cash flow uninterrupted.
Starting renewals at 90 days gives you time to make strategic decisions. If the market supports a rent increase, you have time to present it fairly. If you decide not to renew, you have a full 90-day runway to prepare for the turnover and re-listing.
The lease itself is your legal foundation. A weak or outdated lease leaves gaps that cause problems — unclear maintenance responsibilities, missing pet policies, or inadequate late fee provisions. The TXR-2001 form, with our supplemental addenda, covers these bases.
Lease Execution FAQ
What lease form do you use?
The TXR-2001 Residential Lease, the Texas REALTORS standard. It's regularly updated by legal counsel to reflect current Texas law and is the most widely used residential lease form in the state.
How do renewals work?
We start the process 90 days before lease expiration. We analyze current market rents, assess the tenancy, and present you with a recommendation — renew at current rent, propose an increase, or decline to renew. You decide, and we execute.
Can the lease be customized?
Yes, within legal limits. We can add special provisions for property-specific situations as long as they comply with Texas law. Standard addenda for lead paint, flood disclosure, animals, and pools are added automatically based on property characteristics.
What happens if a tenant wants to break their lease early?
The lease includes early termination provisions per Texas law. We handle the process, including re-listing the property and applying the tenant placement guarantee if applicable. Tenants remain responsible for rent until a new tenant is placed or the lease term ends.
Leases Done Right - From Day One to Renewal
We handle the paperwork. You collect the rent.
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