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Landlord
The landlord is the property owner or their authorized representative.
Tenant(s)
Add all tenants who will be signing the lease agreement.
THIS RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT (the "Lease") is dated this ________ day of ________________, ________.
PARTIES(1) , of (the "Landlord"); and
(2) (the "Tenant").
(collectively, the "Parties" and each a "Party")
IN CONSIDERATION OF the Landlord leasing certain premises to the Tenant and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. LEASED PROPERTY
The Landlord agrees to rent to the Tenant the apartment, municipally described as:
(the "Property"), for use as residential premises only.
The Property includes:
- 1 bedroom(s), 1 bathroom(s)
2. TERM OF LEASE
The term of this Lease begins on the date specified above and continues as agreed by the Parties.
Upon expiration of the initial term, this Lease will convert to a month-to-month tenancy.
3. RENT AND PAYMENT
The rent for the Property is USD0.00 per month (the "Rent").
The Tenant will pay the Rent on or before the 1st of each month to the Landlord by check, bank transfer.
A grace period of 5 days will be allowed for late payment.
If the Tenant remains in possession after the lease term ends, rent will be charged at 1.5x the monthly Rent.
4. SECURITY DEPOSIT
No security deposit is required under this Lease.
5. UTILITIES AND SERVICES
The Tenant is responsible for all utilities and services unless otherwise agreed in writing.
6. USE OF PROPERTY
The Tenant agrees to use the Property only for residential purposes and to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Subject to the provisions of this Lease, no more than 2 person(s) shall reside in the Property.
Smoking is prohibited in or on the Property, including balconies and patios.
7. PETS
No pets are allowed on the Property without the prior written consent of the Landlord.
8. QUIET HOURS
Quiet hours are in effect from 22:00 to 08:00. During these hours, the Tenant shall not make or permit any noise that disturbs the peace and quiet of neighbors.
9. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
The Landlord is responsible for: structural repairs, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC/heating/cooling, major appliances.
The Tenant is responsible for: general cleanliness, minor repairs, lawn care and landscaping.
The Tenant shall promptly notify the Landlord of any damage, defect, or dangerous condition on the Property.
Repair Response Times: Non-emergency requests within 7 days; emergencies as soon as practicable.
Emergency Definition: Any condition that poses an immediate risk of injury or significant property damage.
10. ALTERATIONS
The Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions, or improvements to the Property without the prior written consent of the Landlord.
11. SUBLETTING AND ASSIGNMENT
The Tenant shall not sublet the Property or assign this Lease without the prior written consent of the Landlord.
No Party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party, and any attempted assignment without consent is void.
12. ENTRY BY LANDLORD
The Landlord may enter the Property at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice (at least 24 hours, except in emergencies) to inspect the Property, make repairs, show the Property to prospective tenants or purchasers, or for any other lawful purpose.
13. INSPECTIONS
The Parties agree to conduct a move-in inspection of the Property and document its condition before the Tenant takes possession.
A move-out inspection will be conducted upon termination of this Lease to assess any damages beyond normal wear and tear.
The Landlord will provide a written inspection form for both move-in and move-out inspections.
14. TERMINATION
Either Party may terminate this Lease by providing 30 days' written notice to the other Party.
15. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
If the Tenant fails to pay rent when due or violates any other term of this Lease, the Landlord may, after providing notice as required by law, pursue any remedies available under applicable law, including eviction and recovery of damages.
16. NOTICES
Any notice required or permitted under this Lease shall be in writing and delivered by personal delivery, certified mail (return receipt requested), or email.
Notices shall be sent to the Parties at the addresses set forth above, or to such other address as a Party may designate in writing.
17. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER
This Lease may be amended only by a written instrument signed by the Parties.
No waiver of any breach of this Agreement will be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach, and no waiver will be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving Party.
18. COUNTERPARTS; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, and signatures delivered electronically or by PDF will be binding.
19. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
20. GOVERNING LAW
This Lease will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of .
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Lease contains the entire agreement between the Parties. Any modifications to this Lease must be in writing and signed by both Parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have duly affixed their signatures under hand and seal on this ________ day of ________________, ________