Free rental contracts are general blank rental contracts that can be obtained from a variety of sources. Rental contracts can be downloaded free of charge from websites that specialize in offering legal contracts, and they may also be obtained from real estate or lawyer's websites. Free rental contracts should be used as templates to create specific contracts. Changes and modifications may need to be made in order to comply with state and local laws, which can vary and are subject to change. An attorney can be consulted to assist in making the necessary changes and additions to the rental contract. Free rental contracts can be used as a basis for many different kinds of rental contracts, from residential to commercial properties. State specific rental contracts will generally be more accurate and require less changes. Though free rental contracts cost no money to obtain, that does not mean they are not valid contracts.