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How to Edit and Sign a Tenancy Agreement PDF

Updated 2026-09-17 · 2 min read

Tenancy agreements arrive as template PDFs with blanks for names, addresses, rent and dates. Printing, filling by hand and scanning produces a scruffy document nobody enjoys reading.

Completing it digitally is quicker and looks professional.

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Filling the blanks

Where the template has interactive fields, type straight in. Where it just has ruled lines, place text boxes on them and match the document's font and size so the finished page looks typeset.

Amending clauses

Negotiated changes to notice periods or break clauses should replace the clause text in place, with a dated note so both parties can see what was altered.

Signing and distributing

Both parties sign, add dated initials on each page if the agreement requires it, flatten and share a copy each. Keep the original template for the next tenancy.

Frequently asked

Are digital signatures accepted on tenancies?

Generally yes for assured shorthold tenancies, but check your jurisdiction's requirements.

Can both parties sign the same file?

Yes, sign in turn and share the updated file.

Should each page be initialled?

Only if the agreement asks for it.

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