An apartment lease is a form of residential lease that is used to set the arrangement between the landlord and tenant renting an apartment. The purpose of the apartment lease is to define terms in which the arrangement can be most fitting for both parties. In this process, the apartment lease is first created by the landlord to suit their interests, and will then be given to the tenant. If th tenant is satisfied with agreement, it will be consented by signature, commencing the lease agreement; but in the event that the tenant is not satisfied, the apartment lease will need to be negotiated. Throughout the creation of the lease and additional changes that may occur, landlords may find that is difficult to ensure that the apartment lease is well-written and abides by legal standards, especially without the assistance of a professional. For those landlords whose circumstances don't allow for a lawyer, however, a free apartment lease can help create a standard agreement that can also be easily modified during negotiation.