A sample lease agreement is a document that is sometimes used by landlords or other owners to assist in creating a lease agreement. Because this document can show the structure, wording, and other elements needed in an agreement, a sample lease agreement can serve as a guideline to ensure the lease is written according to legal standards. A legally sound lease agreement should include terms of payment, duration of lease,and other specific conditions of use that will apply during the course of the lease. In most standard lease agreements, the structure is as follows: date of agreement and names of parties, property being leased, term of lease and payment, statement of security deposits and other policies, and finally, signatures from both parties. To find a sample lease agreement for additional help when creating an agreement, landlords or other owners can look to online resources or real estate/management agencies.