Standard apartment rental agreement
For renting out a regular residential apartment
A lease that covers the main topics needed to set the relationship between owner and tenant.
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Leases, promissory notes, guaranty letters and addendums for property owners
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Flamingo's rental documents were prepared based on Flamingo's accumulated property management experience, with the assistance and guidance of Adv. Uri Gemer, the company's attorney.
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- Over 10 years of experience
Rental agreements
Choose the lease that fits the property type and number of tenants.
Rental agreement for a housing unit
For renting a separate unit within a property
A lease adapted to a housing unit, including shared areas and how bills are split.
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Roommates rental agreement
For an apartment rented to several tenants together
Defines each roommate's responsibility, how payments are split and what happens when one leaves.
Sent to you free of charge
Security from the tenant
The documents that protect you if something doesn't go to plan.
Rental promissory note
As a security for any lease
A common, simple security that lets the owner act if the tenant doesn't meet their obligations.
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Rental guaranty letter
When you ask the tenant for guarantors
A document in which guarantors commit to the owner for the tenant's obligations under the lease.
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Aval guaranty for rentals
When you want a guarantor to sign the promissory note
A guarantor's signature on the promissory note itself, adding another layer of security.
Sent to you free of charge
Renewing an existing lease
Staying with the same tenant? Record the extension in a proper addendum.
Lease extension addendum
For continuing with the same tenant
An addendum that records the new rental period and agreed changes without rewriting the lease.
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What is a rental agreement and why does it matter?
A lease is the agreement in which the owner and the tenant decide in advance how the rental period will work. Among other things, it covers:
- Who the parties are
- Which property is rented and what's included
- The rental period
- The rent amount
- Payment date and method
- The securities the tenant provides
- Property maintenance
- How responsibility is split
- Ongoing payments and bills
- Option and extension
- Ending the agreement
- Special terms
A lease isn't just a document to sign. It sets in advance what happens when a question, fault or dispute comes up, so nobody has to improvise in a stressful moment.
What is an unprotected tenancy lease?
Most residential leases in Israel today are unprotected tenancy leases. Simply put, the tenant lives in the property for the agreed period, and at the end it returns to the owner, with no right to stay beyond what was agreed. This differs from the old protected tenancy, which gave tenants long-term special protection. Because this type is so common, the lease should clearly define the period, option and ending terms.
Before you start:
prepare these details
With the details ready, filling in the lease takes less time and fewer things are forgotten.
- Owner's details
- Tenant's details
- Property address
- Property description and extras, like parking or storage
- Start date
- End date
- Rent amount
- Payment date
- Payment method
- Option details, if any
- Types of securities
- Guarantor details, if needed
- How bills are split
- Equipment and furniture staying in the property
- Special agreements and handover date
What should an apartment lease include?
Tap each topic to read what to check.
Which securities can you ask for in a rental?
No single security fits every deal. The choice depends on the deal, the tenant, the property and the law.
Promissory note
- What it is
- A financial commitment signed by the tenant, allowing the owner to collect a debt if the tenant doesn't meet obligations.
- When it may fit
- In almost any lease, alone or with other securities.
- What to set in the lease
- The amount, who signs it and when it may be used.
Guaranty letter
- What it is
- A document in which another person commits to the owner for the tenant's obligations.
- When it may fit
- When you want an extra layer, e.g. for a new tenant or high rent.
- What to set in the lease
- Guarantor details, scope and how long it's valid.
Personal guarantors
- What it is
- People who agree to be responsible if the tenant doesn't pay or causes damage.
- When it may fit
- When the tenant's income or history alone doesn't give enough confidence.
- What to set in the lease
- How many are needed, what they confirm and how their details are checked.
Deposit
- What it is
- Money the tenant deposits at the start and gets back at the end, under the agreed terms.
- When it may fit
- When you want an accessible security for debts or damage at the end.
- What to set in the lease
- The amount, return conditions and return date.
Bank guarantee
- What it is
- A bank's commitment to pay the owner a set amount under the guarantee's terms.
- When it may fit
- In deals where you want a stable security that's easy to use.
- What to set in the lease
- The amount, validity and the duty to renew it if the lease is extended.
Security cheque
- What it is
- A cheque given in advance as security, not meant to be deposited while all goes well.
- When it may fit
- As a complement to other securities.
- What to set in the lease
- When it may be used and when it's returned.
Aval guaranty
- What it is
- A guarantor's signature on the promissory note itself, committing them to the note with the tenant.
- When it may fit
- When you want to strengthen the note with another guarantor.
- What to set in the lease
- Who the guarantor is, and that the signature is on the note itself with full details.
Not sure which document you need?
This information is general and isn't legal advice.
Bills and costs during the rental
To avoid misunderstandings, define in the lease who is responsible for each payment and expense during the rental period.
Usually paid by the tenant
- Municipal tax (arnona)
- Water
- Electricity
- Gas
- Regular building committee fees
Usually paid by the owner
- Expenses related to owning the property
- Repairs that are the landlord's responsibility
- Exceptional building expenses, case by case
Depends on the agreement
- Management fees
- Certain repairs
- Special services
- Other expenses agreed in advance
Who is responsible for fixing a fault?
Not every fault is the same. To know who handles and who pays, distinguish between:
Normal wear and use
Natural wear from ordinary living over time.
Property defect
A problem with the structure, infrastructure or systems.
Damage caused by the tenant
Damage from unreasonable use or negligence.
Emergency
A fault needing immediate attention, like a leak or power cut.
A good lease defines a clear process: who reports, to whom, how, who handles it and how repair decisions are made. In property management we see that this process matters as much as the clause itself, because it decides how fast the fault is fixed.
What if the tenant wants to leave before the end?
It happens more than you'd think. When it's settled in advance, early exit becomes an orderly process instead of a negotiation. Define:
- How much notice is required
- Whether a replacement tenant can be offered
- How a new tenant is approved
- Who pays until the tenant is replaced
- How the handover is done
- When and how securities are returned
Exact terms depend on the signed lease and circumstances. If in doubt, consult a lawyer.
When do you need a lease extension addendum?
When continuing with the same tenant, you usually don't need a new lease. An addendum records the new period and what changed. Update:
- New start and end dates
- Updated rent
- Securities, valid for the new period
- Guarantors, and that they agree to continue
- Changes to terms
- Property condition at the new start
Mistakes we see in the field
This list comes from what we meet in day to day property management, not a generic internet list.
- Using an old lease without checking it fits the current deal
- Missing or outdated party details
- No record of the property's condition on move-in
- Securities not completed before handing over the keys
- Unclear responsibility for repairs
- Verbal agreements that never made it into the document
- Unclear bills
- Guarantors who weren't checked
- Securities not updated on renewal
- Handing over keys before all documents are done
We deal with the lease long after it's signed
Most lease templates end at signing. That's where our work begins. As a property management company, Flamingo handles collection, maintenance, renewals, securities, tenant changes, handovers and daily requests throughout the rental. That experience shapes how we look at rental documents.
A good document should be clear on the day everything runs smoothly, and on the day a problem comes up.
The lease is only the start.
Who manages what happens next?
A good lease sets the rules. Good management makes them work the day after signing.
Tenant screening
Who moves in, and are they right for the deal.
Collection and follow-up
What happens when a payment is late or missing.
Maintenance and repairs
Who takes the request, handles it and follows up to the end.
Lease renewals
Who starts the process on time, not at the last minute.
Property condition
Who inspects, documents and spots issues before they grow.
Ongoing management
Who connects tenant, property, payments and care throughout.
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Rental agreement
The document that sets the relationship between owner and tenant.
Securities
Choose the securities that fit the deal and the tenant.
Addendums
Record special agreements, the property's condition, equipment and other details.
Signatures and handover
Make sure the required documents are complete before handing over the keys.
Before a tenant moves in, are you sure the property is ready?
A good lease sets the relationship with the tenant. It doesn't tell you whether the rent is right, whether the property is ready to market, what could delay renting it or what can be improved.
Flamingo 360 Report
A professional look at the property before the rental period starts, from a property management company's point of view.
What the report covers
- Property condition inspection
- Professional photography
- Infrastructure & defect check
- Yield analysis
- Property improvement recommendations
- Investment improvement action plan
Common questions about rental documents
The information and documents on this site provide general information and tools for property owners and are not personal legal advice. Every rental may involve different circumstances, and where needed it's recommended to get legal advice suited to the specific case.
Page content last updated: October 3, 2026
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