Basic Lease Agreement
This Rental Agreement or Residential Lease shall evidence the complete
terms and conditions under which the parties whose signatures appear
below have agreed. Landlord/Lessor/Agent, _____________________________,
shall be referred to as "OWNER" and Tenant(s)/Lessee,
_____________________________, shall be referred to as "RESIDENT." As
consideration for this agreement, OWNER agrees to rent/lease to RESIDENT
and RESIDENT agrees to rent/lease from OWNER for use solely as a private
residence, the premises located at
_____________________________________________in the city of
__________________________________.
1. *TERMS:* RESIDENT agrees to pay in advance $______ per month on the
____ day of each month. This agreement shall commence on _____,___ and
continue; (check one)
A.__ until _______, ___ as a leasehold. Thereafter it shall become a
month-to-month tenancy. If RESIDENT should move from the premises prior
to the expiration of this time period, he shall be liable for all rent
due until such time that the Residence is occupied by an OWNER approved
paying RESIDENT and/or expiration of said time period, whichever is shorter.
B.__ until ____________, ______ on a month-to-month tenancy until either
party shall terminate this agreement by giving a written notice of
intention to terminate at least 30 days prior to the date of termination.
2. *PAYMENTS:* Rent and/or other charges are to be paid at such place or
method designated by the owner as follows
_____________________________________. All payments are to be made by
check or money order and cash shall be acceptable. OWNER acknowledges
receipt of the First Month's rent of $__________, and a Security Deposit
of $__________, and additional charges/fees for
______________________________, for a total payment of $__________. All
payments are to be made payable to __________________________________.
3. *SECURITY DEPOSITS:* The total of the above deposits shall secure
compliance with the terms and conditions of this agreement and shall be
refunded to RESIDENT within _____ days after the premises have been
completely vacated less any amount necessary to pay OWNER; a) any unpaid
rent, b) cleaning costs, c) key replacement costs, d) cost for repair of
damages to premises and/or common areas above ordinary wear and tear,
and e) any other amount legally allowable under the terms of this
agreement. A written accounting of said charges shall be presented to
RESIDENT within _____ days of move-out. If deposits no not cover such
costs and damages, the RESIDENT shall immediately pay said additional
costs for damages to OWNER.
4. *LATE CHARGE:* A late fee of $_____, (not to exceed ___% of the
monthly rent), shall be added and due for any payment of rent made after
the ____________ of the month. Any dishonored check shall be treated as
unpaid rent, and subject to an additional fee of $_________.
5. *UTILITIES:* RESIDENT agrees to pay all utilities and/or services
based upon occupancy of the premises except
____________________________________.
6. *OCCUPANTS:* Guest(s) staying over 15 days without the written
consent of OWNER shall be considered a breach of this agreement. ONLY
the following individuals and/or animals, AND NO OTHERS shall occupy the
subject residence for more than 15 days unless the expressed written
consent of OWNER obtained in advance
__________________________________________________.
7. *PETS:* No animal, fowl, fish, reptile, and/or pet of any kind shall
be kept on or about the premises, for any amount of time, without
obtaining the prior written consent and meeting the requirements of the
OWNER. Such consent if granted, shall be revocable at OWNER'S option
upon giving a 30 day written notice. In the event laws are passed or
permission is granted to have a pet and/or animal of any kind, an
additional deposit in the amount of $_________ shall be required along
with additional monthly rent of $_______ along with the signing of
OWNER'S Pet Agreement. RESIDENT also agrees to carry insurance deemed
appropriate by OWNER to cover possible liability and damages that may be
caused by such animals.
8. *LIQUID FILLED FURNISHINGS:* No liquid filled furniture, receptacle
containing more than ten gallons of liquid is permitted without prior
written consent and meeting the requirements of the OWNER. RESIDENT also
agrees to carry insurance deemed appropriate by OWNER to cover possible
losses that may be caused by such items.
9. *PARKING:* When and if RESIDENT is assigned a parking area/space on
OWNER'S property, the parking area/space shall be used exclusively for
parking of passenger automobiles and/or those approved vehicles listed
on RESIDENT'S Application attached hereto. RESIDENT is hereby assigned
or permitted to park only in the following area or space
____________________________. The parking fee for this space (if
applicable is $________ monthly. Said space shall not be used for the
washing, painting, or repair of vehicles. No other parking space shall
be used by RESIDENT or RESIDENT'S guest(s). RESIDENT is responsible for
oil leaks and other vehicle discharges for which RESIDENT shall be
charged for cleaning if deemed necessary by OWNER.
10. *NOISE:* RESIDENT agrees not to cause or allow any noise or activity
on the premises which might disturb the peace and quiet of another
RESIDENT and/or neighbor. Said noise and/or activity shall be a breach
of this agreement.
11. *DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES:* If the premises become totally or
partially destroyed during the term of this Agreement so that RESIDENT'S
use is seriously impaired, OWNER or RESIDENT may terminate this
Agreement immediately upon three day written notice to the other.
12. *CONDITION OF PREMISES:* RESIDENT acknowledges that he has examined
the premises and that said premises, all furnishings, fixtures,
furniture, plumbing, heating, electrical facilities, all items listed on
the attached property condition checklist, if any, and/or all other
items provided by OWNER are all clean, and in good satisfactory
condition except as may be indicated elsewhere in this Agreement.
RESIDENT agrees to keep the premises and all items in good order and
good condition and to immediately pay for costs to repair and/or replace
any portion of the above damaged by RESIDENT, his guests and/or
invitees, except as provided by law. At the termination of this
Agreement, all of above items in this provision shall be returned to
OWNER in clean and good condition except for reasonable wear and tear
and the premises shall be free of all personal property and trash not
belonging to OWNER. It is agreed that all dirt, holes, tears, burns, and
stains of any size or amount in the carpets, drapes, walls, fixtures,
and/or any other part of the premises, do not constitute reasonable wear
and tear.
13. *ALTERATIONS:* RESIDENT shall not paint, wallpaper, alter or
redecorate, change or install locks, install antenna or other equipment,
screws, fastening devices, large nails, or adhesive materials, place
signs, displays, or other exhibits, on or in any portion of the premises
without the written consent of the OWNER except as may be provided by law.
14: *PROPERTY MAINTENANCE:* RESIDENT shall deposit all garbage and waste
in a clean and sanitary manner into the proper receptacles and shall
cooperate in keeping the garbage area neat and clean. RESIDENT shall be
responsible for disposing of items of such size and nature as are not
normally acceptable by the garbage hauler. RESIDENT shall be responsible
for keeping the kitchen and bathroom drains free of things that may tend
to cause clogging of the drains. RESIDENT shall pay for the cleaning out
of any plumbing fixture that may need to be cleared of stoppage and for
the expense or damage caused by stopping of waste pipes or overflow from
bathtubs, wash basins, or sinks.
15. *HOUSE RULES:* RESIDENT shall comply with all house rules as stated
on separate addendum, but which are deemed part of this rental
agreement, and a violation of any of the house rules is considered a
breach of this agreement.
16. *CHANGE OF TERMS:* The terms and conditions of this agreement are
subject to future change by OWNER after the expiration of the agreed
lease period upon 30-day written notice setting forth such change and
delivered to RESIDENT. Any changes are subject to laws in existence at
the time of the Notice of Change Of Terms.
17. *TERMINATION:* After expiration of the leasing period, this
agreement is automatically renewed from month to month, but may be
terminated by either party giving to the other a 30-day written notice
of intention to terminate. Where laws require "just cause", such just
cause shall be so stated on said notice. The premises shall be
considered vacated only after all areas including storage areas are
clear of all RESIDENT'S belongings, and keys and other property
furnished for RESIDENT'S use are returned to OWNER. Should the RESIDENT
hold over beyond the termination date or fail to vacate all possessions
on or before the termination date, RESIDENT shall be liable for
additional rent and damages which may include damages due to OWNER'S
loss of prospective new renters.
18. *POSSESSION:* If OWNER is unable to deliver possession of the
residence to RESIDENTS on the agreed date, because of the loss or
destruction of the residence or because of the failure of the prior
residents to vacate or for any other reason, the RESIDENT and/or OWNER
may immediately cancel and terminate this agreement upon written notice
to the other party at their last known address, whereupon neither party
shall have liability to the other, and any sums paid under this
Agreement shall be refunded in full. If neither party cancels, this
Agreement shall be prorated and begin on the date of actual possession.
19. *INSURANCE:* RESIDENT acknowledges that OWNERS insurance does not
cover personal property damage caused by fire, theft, rain, war, acts of
God, acts of others, and/or any other causes, nor shall OWNER be held
liable for such losses. RESIDENT is hereby advised to obtain his own
insurance policy to cover any personal losses.
20. *RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION:* OWNER may enter, inspect, and/or
repair the premises at any time in case of emergency or suspected
abandonment. OWNER shall give 24 hours advance notice and may enter for
the purpose of showing the premises during normal business hours to
prospective renters, buyers, lenders, for smoke alarm inspections,
and/or for normal inspections and repairs. OWNER is permitted to make
all alterations, repairs and maintenance that in OWNER'S judgment is
necessary to perform.
21. *ASSIGNMENT:* RESIDENT agrees not to transfer, assign or sublet the
premises or any part thereof.
22. *PARTIAL INVALIDITY:* Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
construed as waiving any of the OWNER'S or RESIDENT'S rights under the
law. If any part of this Agreement shall be in conflict with the law,
that part shall be void to the extent that it is in conflict, but shall
not invalidate this Agreement nor shall it affect the validity or
enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
22. *NO WAIVER:* OWNER'S acceptance of rent with knowledge of any
default by RESIDENT or waiver by OWNER of any breach of any term of this
Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of subsequent breaches. Failure
to require compliance or to exercise any right shall not be constituted
as a waiver by OWNER of said term, condition, and/or right, and shall
not affect the validity or enforceability of any provision of this
Agreement.
23. *ATTORNEY FEES:* If any legal action or proceedings be brought by
either party of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be reimbursed
for all reasonable attorney's fees and costs in addition to other
damages awarded.
24. *JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY:* The undersigned RESIDENTS are jointly and
severally responsible and liable for all obligations under this agreement.
25. *REPORT TO CREDIT/TENANT AGENCIES:* You are hereby notified that a
nonpayment, late payment or breach of any of the terms of this rental
agreement may be submitted/reported to a credit and/or tenant reporting
agency, and may create a negative credit record on your credit report.
26. *LEAD NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:* For rental dwellings built before
1978, RESIDENT acknowledges receipt of the following: (Please check)
___ Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form
___ EPA Pamphlet
27. *ADDITIONS AND/OR EXCEPTIONS*
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________.
28. *NOTICES:* All notices to RESIDENT shall be served at RESIDENT'S
premises and all notices to OWNER shall be served at
_______________________________________________________________.
29. *INVENTORY:* The premises contains the following items, that the
RESIDENT may use.
_______________________________________________________________.
30. *KEYS AND ADDDENDUMS:* RESIDENT acknowledges receipt of the
following which shall be deemed part of this Agreement: (Please check)
___ Keys #of keys and purposes ___________________________________________
___ House Rules ___ Pet Agreement ___ Other ________________________________
31. *ENTIRE AGREEMENT:* This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement
between OWNER and RESIDENT. No oral agreements have been entered into,
and all modifications or notices shall be in writing to be valid.
32. *RECEIPT OF AGREEMENT:* The undersigned RESIDENTS have read and
understand this Agreement and hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of
this Rental Agreement.
RESIDENT'S Signature ___________________________________________________
Date__________________
RESIDENT'S Signature ___________________________________________________
Date__________________
OWNER'S or Agent's Signature ____________________________________________
Date__________________
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