Lease agreement PDF: free templates to download (Belgium 2026)

Lease agreement PDF or lease agreement Word?

The PDF format is the most widely used. It preserves the exact layout of the document and can be signed by hand after printing. The PDF format is ideal for quickly printing a lease agreement.

The Word format allows direct customisation: edit names, addresses, amounts, clauses. It is the right choice if you want to adapt the template to your specific situation before printing.

Most landlords use both: they edit in Word, then export a final PDF.

1-year lease agreement template Belgium

The 1-year lease agreement template for Belgium is highly sought after. It corresponds to the short-term lease (less than 3 years) used for temporary rentals: job relocation, student flat-share, interim housing.

This contract follows the Belgian short-term lease regime: easier termination, no compensation for the landlord if the tenant leaves early, regulated renewal. See our short-term lease guide for more details.

Lease templates by region

Belgium applies three distinct regional regimes. The lease agreement must comply with the legislation of the region where the property is located.

Lease agreement for Wallonia

The lease agreement in Wallonia follows the Decree of 15 March 2018. The mandatory clauses, explanatory annex and indexation rules differ from those in Brussels. Download our PDF template for Wallonia.

Lease agreement for Brussels

The lease agreement in the Brussels Region is based on the Brussels Housing Code. Our PDF template includes the specific annexes and clauses on the indicative rent grid. See our template for Brussels.

Lease agreement for Flanders

The Flemish template differs on several points: language clauses, annexes, notice period rules. A specific template is available on request.

Mandatory clauses in a lease template

A valid lease agreement template in Belgium must contain the following information:

• Full identity of the landlord and the tenant.
• Precise description of the rented property (address, area, number of rooms).
• Lease duration and start date.
• Monthly rent amount.
• List of charges and how they are shared.
• Security deposit amount (maximum 3 months’ rent).
• Annual indexation clause.
• Applicable notice period.
• Mandatory annexes: EPC certificate, inventory of fixtures, regional regulations.

Without these clauses, the lease can be challenged before the justice of the peace. Our templates include them all by default.

What types of contracts are available?

Each type of rental has its own lease template. Here are the contract types covered:

The standard residential lease (primary residence) is the most commonly downloaded template.

Free printable lease agreement: the limits

Downloading a free lease agreement PDF is a quick solution. But free templates have several limits:

• They do not automatically adapt to your situation.
• You must fill in each field manually.
• The annexes are not always included.
• The latest legal developments may be missing.
• No automatic clause verification.

For a truly personalised and up-to-date lease, use our online lease generator instead. In 10 minutes, you get a complete, compliant contract ready to sign, with all annexes included.

How to fill in a lease agreement PDF?

Once you have downloaded the lease agreement, here are the steps to fill it in correctly:

1. Enter landlord and tenant details: full names, addresses, national register numbers.
2. Describe the property: exact address, living area, number of rooms, equipment.
3. Set the monthly rent amount and charges.
4. Specify the lease duration and start date.
5. Define the security deposit (2 or 3 months’ rent).
6. Attach the annexes: inventory of fixtures, EPC certificate, regulations.

Before signing, both landlord and tenant should carefully read each clause. If in doubt, a lawyer can review the contract.

After signing: inventory of fixtures and registration

A lease agreement is only complete once signed, accompanied by an inventory of fixtures and registered. Rather than printing and signing by hand, you can also sign electronically your lease in seconds, with the same legal validity.

The entry inventory of fixtures describes the property at the time of taking possession. It protects both parties in case of dispute. An exit inventory is drawn up when the tenant leaves, to compare with the initial condition.

Lease registration is then mandatory, at the landlord’s expense, within 2 months of signing. This formality is free via FPS Finance (MyRent platform).

Why choose a personalised online lease?

A downloaded lease agreement template is a starting point. For a truly secure contract, it is better to use a generator that:

• Adapts clauses to your region automatically.
• Incorporates the latest version of regional decrees.
• Calculates the maximum authorised security deposit.
• Includes the correct explanatory annexes.
• Allows electronic signature in one click.

Our tool does all of this in a few minutes, at a minimal cost compared to the risks of a poorly drafted lease.