RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

This Residential Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) made this ________________, 20____ is

between _______________________ (“Landlord”) with a mailing address of
_________________________________________, City of _______________________, State of
_______________________ AND _______________________________________ (“Tenant(s)”).

Landlord and Tenant are each referred to herein as a “Party” and, collectively, as the "Parties."

NOW, THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises and agreements
contained herein, the Tenant agrees to lease the Premises from the Landlord under the following
terms and conditions:

1. Property: The Landlord agrees to lease the described property below to the Tenant:

a.) Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________

b.) Residence Type: ☐ Apartment ☐ House ☐ Condo ☐ Other: ________________
c.) Bedroom(s): ____
d.) Bathroom(s): ____

The aforementioned property shall be leased wholly by the Tenant (“Premises”).

2. Term: This Agreement shall be considered a: (check one)

☐ - Fixed Lease. The Tenant shall be allowed to occupy the Premises starting on
________________, 20____ and end on ________________, 20____ (“Lease Term”). At the end
of the Lease Term and no renewal is made, the Tenant: (check one)
☐ - May continue to lease the Premises under the same terms of this Agreement under a
month-to-month arrangement.
☐ - Must vacate the Premises.

☐ - Month-to-Month Lease. The Tenant shall be allowed to occupy the Premises on a month-to-
month arrangement starting on ________________, 20____ and ending upon notice of ____ days
from either Party to the other Party (“Lease Term”).

3. Rent: The Tenant shall pay the Landlord, in equal monthly installments, $________________
("Rent"). The Rent shall be due on the ____ of every month (“Due Date”) and paid under the
following instructions: ____________________________________________________________.

4. Security Deposit: As part of this Agreement: (check one)

☐ - The Landlord requires a payment in the amount of $________________ (“Security Deposit”)

for the faithful performance of the Tenant under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Payment of the Security Deposit is required by the Tenant upon the execution of this Agreement.
The Security Deposit shall be returned to the Tenant within ____ days after the end of the Lease
Term less any itemized deductions. This Security Deposit shall not be credited towards any Rent
unless the Landlord gives their written consent.

☐ - The Landlord does not require a Security Deposit as part of this Agreement.

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5. Utilities: The Landlord shall provide the following utilities and services to the Tenant:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.

Any other utilities or services not mentioned will be the responsibility of the Tenant.

6. Occupants: The Premises is to be occupied strictly as a residential dwelling with the following
individual(s) in addition to the Tenant: (check one)

☐ - ______________________________________________________________ (“Occupant(s)”)

☐ - There are no Occupant(s).

7. Purpose: The Tenant and Occupant(s) may only use the Premises as: (check one)

☐ - A residential dwelling only.

☐ - A residential dwelling and: _____________________________________________________.

8. Furnishings: The Premises is: (check one)

☐ - To be furnished with the following items:

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.

☐ - Not furnished.

9. Appliances: The Landlord shall: (check one)

☐ - Provide the following appliances: ________________________________________________.

☐ - Not provide any appliances.

10. Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF Checks): If the Tenant pays the Rent with a check that is not
honored due to insufficient funds (NSF): (check one)

☐ - There shall be a fee of $____ per incident.

☐ - There shall be no fee.

11. Late Fee: If Rent is not paid on the Due Date: (check one)

☐ - There shall be a penalty of $____ due as ☐ One (1) Time Payment ☐ Every Day Rent is Late.
Rent is considered late when it has not been paid within ____ day(s) after the Due Date.

☐ - There shall be No Late Fee if Rent is late.

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12. First (1st) Month’s Rent: The Tenant is required to pay the first (1st) month's rent: (check one)

☐ - Upon the execution of this Agreement.

☐ - Upon the first (1st) day of the Lease Term.

13. Pre-Payment: The Tenant shall: (check one)

☐ - Pre-Pay Rent in the amount of $________________ for the term starting on

________________, 20____ and ending on ________________, 20____. The Pre-Payment of
Rent shall be due upon the execution of this Agreement.

☐ - Not be required to Pre-Pay Rent.

14. Proration Period: The Tenant: (check one)

☐ - Shall take possession of the Premises before the start of the Lease Term on
________________, 20____ and agrees to pay $________________ for the proration period. The
proration rate is calculated by the monthly Rent on a daily basis which shall be paid by the Tenant
upon the execution of this Agreement.

☐ - Shall not be taking possession of the Premises before the Lease Term.

15. Move-In Inspection: Before, at the time of the Tenant accepting possession, or shortly
thereafter, the Landlord and Tenant: (check one)

☐ - Agree to inspect the Premises and write any present damages or needed repairs on a move-in
checklist.

☐ - Shall not inspect the Premises or complete a move-in checklist.

16. Parking: The Landlord: (check one)

☐ - Shall provide ____ parking space(s) to the Tenant for a fee of $_____ to be paid ☐ at the
execution of this Agreement ☐ on a monthly basis in addition to the rent. The parking space(s) are
described as: ___________________________________________________________________.

☐ - Shall NOT provide parking.

17. Sale of Property: If the Premises is sold, the Tenant is to be notified of the new Owner, and if
there is a new Manager, their contact details for repairs and maintenance shall be forwarded. If
the Premises is conveyed to another party, the new owner: (check one)

☐ - Has the right to terminate this Agreement by providing ___ days’ notice to the Tenant.

☐ - Does not have the right to terminate this Agreement.

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18. Early Termination: The Tenant: (check one)

☐ - Shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time by providing at least ___ days’
written notice to the Landlord along with an early termination fee of $___________ (US Dollars).
During the notice period for termination the Tenant will remain responsible for the payment of rent.

☐ - Shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement.

19. Smoking Policy: Smoking on the Premises is: (check one)

☐ - Permitted ONLY in the following areas: ___________________________________________.

☐ - Prohibited on the Premises and Common Areas.

20. Pets: The Tenant: (check one)

☐ - Shall have the right to have ___ pet(s) on the Premises consisting of
__________________________________________________ [Types of Pets Allowed] that are
not to weigh over ____ pounds. For the right to have pet(s) on the Premises the Landlord shall
charge a fee of $___________ that is ☐ non-refundable ☐ refundable unless there are damages
related to the pet. The Tenant is responsible for all damage that any pet causes, regardless of
ownership of said pet and agrees to restore the Premises to its original condition at their expense.

☐ - Shall not have the right to have pets on the Premises or in the common areas.

21. Waterbeds: The Tenant: (check one)

☐ - Shall have the right to use a waterbed on the Premises.

☐ - Shall not have the right to use a waterbed on the Premises.

22. Notices: Any notice to be sent by the Landlord or the Tenant to each other shall use the
following addresses:

Landlord's / Agent's Address:

________________________________________________________________.

Tenant's Mailing Address: (check one)

☐ - The Premises.

☐ - Other. _______________________________________________________.

23. Agent / Manager: (check one)

☐ - The Landlord does have a manager on the Premises that can be contacted for any
maintenance or repair at:

Name: _______________________

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 Telephone (____) _____-______ E-Mail _____________________________

☐ - The Landlord does not have a manager on the Premises although the Landlord can be
contacted for any maintenance or repair at:

Telephone (____) _____-______ E-Mail _____________________________

24. Possession: Tenant has examined the condition of the Premises and by taking possession
acknowledges that they have accepted the Premises in good order and in its current condition
except as herein otherwise stated. Failure of the Landlord to deliver possession of the Premises at
the start of the Lease Term to the Tenant shall terminate this Agreement at the option of the
Tenant. Furthermore, under such failure to deliver possession by the Landlord, and if the Tenant
cancels this Agreement, the Security Deposit (if any) shall be returned to the Tenant along with
any other pre-paid rent, fees, including if the Tenant paid a fee during the application process
before the execution of this Agreement.

25. Access: Upon the beginning of the Proration Period or the start of the Lease Term,
whichever is earlier, the Landlord agrees to give access to the Tenant in the form of keys, fobs,
cards, or any type of keyless security entry as needed to enter the common areas and the
Premises. Duplicate copies of the access provided may only be authorized under the consent of
the Landlord and, if any replacements are needed, the Landlord may provide them for a fee. At the
end of this Agreement all access provided to the Tenant shall be returned to the Landlord or a fee
will be charged to the Tenant or the fee will be subtracted from the Security Deposit.

26. Subletting: The Tenant shall not be able to sublet the Premises without the written consent
from the Landlord. The consent by the Landlord to one subtenant shall not be deemed to be
consent to any subsequent subtenant.

27. Abandonment: If the Tenant vacates or abandons the Premises for a time-period that is the
minimum set by State law or seven (7) days, whichever is less, the Landlord shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement immediately and remove all belongings including any personal property
off of the Premises. If the Tenant vacates or abandons the Premises, the Landlord shall
immediately have the right to terminate this Agreement.

28. Assignment: Tenant shall not assign this Lease without the prior written consent of the
Landlord. The consent by the Landlord to one assignment shall not be deemed to be consent to
any subsequent assignment.

29. Right of Entry: The Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises during normal working
hours by providing at least twenty-four (24) hours’ notice in order for inspection, make necessary
repairs, alterations or improvements, to supply services as agreed or for any reasonable purpose.
The Landlord may exhibit the Premises to prospective purchasers, mortgagees, or lessees upon
reasonable notice.

30. Maintenance, Repairs, or Alterations: The Tenant shall, at their own expense and at all
times, maintain premises in a clean and sanitary manner, and shall surrender the same at
termination hereof, in as good condition as received, normal wear and tear excepted. The
Tenant may not make any alterations to the leased premises without the consent in writing of the
Landlord. The Landlord shall be responsible for repairs to the interior and exterior of the building. If
the Premises includes a washer, dryer, freezer, dehumidifier unit and/or air conditioning unit, the
Landlord makes no warranty as to the repair or replacement of units if one or all shall fail to

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operate. The Landlord will place fresh batteries in all battery-operated smoke detectors when the
Tenant moves into the premises. After the initial placement of the fresh batteries it is the
responsibility of the Tenant to replace batteries when needed. A monthly "cursory" inspection may
be required for all fire extinguishers to make sure they are fully charged.

31. Noise / Waste: The Tenant agrees not to commit waste on the premises, maintain, or permit to
be maintained, a nuisance thereon, or use, or permit the premises to be used, in an unlawful
manner. The Tenant further agrees to abide by any and all local, county, and State noise
ordinances.

32. Guests: There shall be no other persons living on the Premises other than the Tenant and
any Occupant(s). Guests of the Tenant are allowed for periods not lasting for more than 48
hours unless otherwise approved by the Landlord in writing.

33. Compliance With Law: The Tenant agrees that during the term of the Agreement, to promptly
comply with any present and future laws, ordinances, orders, rules, regulations, and requirements
of the Federal, State, County, City, and Municipal government or any of their departments,
bureaus, boards, commissions and officials thereof with respect to the premises, or the use or
occupancy thereof, whether said compliance shall be ordered or directed to or against the Tenant,
the Landlord, or both.

34. Default: If the Tenant fails to comply with any of the financial or material provisions of this
Agreement, or of any present rules and regulations or any that may be hereafter prescribed by the
Landlord, or materially fails to comply with any duties imposed on the Tenant by statute or State
laws, within the time period after delivery of written notice by the Landlord specifying the non-
compliance and indicating the intention of the Landlord to terminate the Agreement by reason
thereof, the Landlord may terminate this Agreement. If the Tenant fails to pay rent when due and
the default continues for the time-period specified in the written notice thereafter, the Landlord
may, at their option, declare the entire balance (compiling all months applicable to this Agreement)
of rent payable hereunder to be immediately due and payable and may exercise any and all rights
and remedies available to the Landlord at law or in equity and may immediately terminate this
Agreement.

The Tenant will be in default if: (a) Tenant does not pay rent or other amounts that are owed; (b)
Tenant, their guests, or the Occupant(s) violate this Agreement, rules, or fire, safety, health, or
criminal laws, regardless of whether arrest or conviction occurs; (c) Tenant abandons the
Premises; (d) Tenant gives incorrect or false information in the rental application; (e) Tenant, or
any Occupant(s) is arrested, convicted, or given deferred adjudication for a criminal offense
involving actual or potential physical harm to a person, or involving possession, manufacture, or
delivery of a controlled substance, marijuana, or drug paraphernalia under state statute; (f) any
illegal drugs or paraphernalia are found in the Premises or on the person of the Tenant, guests, or
Occupant(s) while on the Premises and/or; (g) as otherwise allowed by law.

35. Multiple Tenant or Occupant(s): Each individual that is considered a Tenant is jointly and
individually liable for all of this Agreement's obligations, including but not limited to rent monies. If
any Tenant, guest, or Occupant(s) violates this Agreement, the Tenant is considered to have
violated this Agreement. Landlord’s requests and notices to the Tenant or any of the Occupant(s)
of legal age constitutes notice to the Tenant. Notices and requests from the Tenant or any one of
the Occupant(s) (including repair requests and entry permissions) constitutes notice from
the Tenant. In eviction suits, the Tenant is considered the agent of the Premise for the service of
process.

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36. Disputes: If a dispute arises during or after the term of this Agreement between the
Landlord and Tenant, they shall agree to hold negotiations amongst themselves, in "good faith",
before any litigation.

37. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof shall, for any reason
and to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, neither the remainder of this Agreement nor the
application of the provision to other persons, entities or circumstances shall be affected thereby,
but instead shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law.

38. Surrender of Premises: The Tenant has surrendered the Premises when (a) the move-out
date has passed, and no one is living in the Premise within the Landlord’s reasonable judgment; or
(b) Access to the Premise have been turned in to Landlord – whichever comes first. Upon the
expiration of the term hereof, the Tenant shall surrender the Premise in better or equal condition as
it were at the commencement of this Agreement, reasonable use, wear and tear thereof, and
damages by the elements excepted.

39. Retaliation: The Landlord is prohibited from making any type of retaliatory acts against the
Tenant including but not limited to restricting access to the Premises, decreasing or cancelling
services or utilities, failure to repair appliances or fixtures, or any other type of act that could be
considered unjustified.

40. Waiver: A Waiver by the Landlord for a breach of any covenant or duty by the Tenant, under
this Agreement is not a waiver for a breach of any other covenant or duty by the Tenant, or of any
subsequent breach of the same covenant or duty. No provision of this Agreement shall be
considered waived unless such a waiver shall be expressed in writing as a formal amendment to
this Agreement and executed by the Tenant and Landlord.

41. Equal Housing: If the Tenant possesses any mental or physical impairment, the Landlord
shall provide reasonable modifications to the Premises unless the modifications would be too
difficult or expensive for the Landlord to provide. Any impairment(s) of the Tenant are encouraged
to be provided and presented to the Landlord in writing in order to seek the most appropriate route
for providing the modifications to the Premises.

42. Hazardous Materials: The Tenant agrees to not possess any type of personal property that
could be considered a fire hazard such as a substance having flammable or explosive
characteristics on the Premises. Items that are prohibited to be brought into the Premises, other
than for everyday cooking or the need of an appliance, includes but is not limited to gas
(compressed), gasoline, fuel, propane, kerosene, motor oil, fireworks, or any other related content
in the form of a liquid, solid, or gas.

43. Indemnification: The Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury to the Tenant, or
any other person, or to any property, occurring on the Premises, or any part thereof, or in common
areas thereof, and the Tenant agrees to hold the Landlord harmless from any claims or damages
unless caused solely by the Landlord's negligence. It is recommended that renter's insurance be
purchased at the Tenant's expense.

44. Covenants: The covenants and conditions herein contained shall apply to and bind the heirs,
legal representatives, and assigns of the parties hereto, and all covenants are to be construed as
conditions of this Agreement.

45. Premises Deemed Uninhabitable: If the Premises is deemed uninhabitable due to damage
beyond reasonable repair the Tenant will be able to terminate this Agreement by written notice to

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the Landlord. If said damage was due to the negligence of the Tenant, the Tenant shall be liable to
the Landlord for all repairs and for the loss of income due to restoring the Premises back to a
livable condition in addition to any other losses that can be proved by the Landlord.

46. Leas Paint: (check one)

☐ - The Premises was built prior to 1978 and there is an attachment titled the ‘Lead-Based Paint
Disclosure’ that must be initialed and signed by the Landlord and Tenant.

☐ - The Premises was not built prior to 1978.

47. Governing Law: This Agreement is to be governed under the laws of the State where the
Premises is located.

48. Additional Terms & Conditions: ________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

49. Entire Agreement: This Agreement contains all the terms agreed to by the parties relating to
its subject matter including any attachments or addendums. This Agreement replaces all previous
discussions, understandings, and oral agreements. The Landlord and Tenant agree to the terms
and conditions and shall be bound until the end of the Lease Term.

Landlord's Signature ___________________________ Date: _____________

Print Name: __________________

Tenant’s Signature ___________________________ Date: _____________

Print Name: __________________

Tenant’s Signature ___________________________ Date: _____________

Print Name: __________________

Agent’s Signature ___________________________ Date: _____________

Print Name: __________________

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 AMOUNT ($) DUE AT SIGNING

Security Deposit: $____________

First (1st) Month's Rent: $____________

Parking Fee: $____________

Pet Fee(s): $____________

Pre-Payment of Rent: $____________

Proration Amount: $____________

Total Amount: $____________

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 Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards

1. Lead Warning Statement

Housing build before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and
dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to
young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, landlords must disclose
the presence of known lead-based paint and /or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling.
Tenants must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.
2. Lessor’s Disclosure
(a) Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (check one
below):
☐ - Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the
housing (explain): _______________________________________.
☐ - Landlord has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint
hazards in the housing.
(b) Records and reports available to the landlord (check one below)
☐ - Landlord has provided the tenant with all available records and reports
pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list
documents below).
☐ - Landlord has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-
based paint hazards in the housing.
3. Tenant’s Acknowledgement
☐ - Tenant has received copies of all information listed above.
☐ - Tenant has received the pamphlet “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home”.
4. Broker’s Acknowledgement
☐ - Broker has informed the tenant of the tenant’s obligations under 42 USC 4852(d) and
is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance.
5. Certification of Accuracy
The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their
knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.

Landlord's Signature ___________________________ Date: _____________

Print Name: __________________

Tenant’s Signature ___________________________ Date: _____________

Print Name: __________________

Tenant’s Signature ___________________________ Date: _____________

Print Name: __________________

Agent’s Signature ___________________________ Date: _____________

Print Name: __________________

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