Residential Lease ‘APARTMENT ~ CONDOMINIUM — HOUSE BY THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on, 20. between. even efered to as Lessor, and herein refered to as Lessee. Lessor leases to Lessee the premises situated at inthe City of » County of 1 State of. : and mare particulary described as follows: together wit all appurtenances for aterm of ___ yeas, to commence on 20___, and to endon ,20___,at___otdock__m. 1. Rent. Lessee agrees to pay, without demand, to Lessor as rent forthe demised premises the sum of, Dollars ($ ) per month in advance on the ___day of each calendar month beginning 120, at . Cty of » State of| (or at such other place as Lessor may designate 2. Form of Payment. Lessee agrees to pay rent each month in the form of one personal check, OR one cashier’ check, OR ‘one money order made out to 3, Late Payments. For any rent payment not paid by the date due, Lessee shal pay 2 ate fee inthe amount of Dollars (S. ) 4, Returned Checks, tf for any reason, a check used by Lessee to pay Lessor is returned without having been pad, Lessee will pay a charge of. Dollars ($__)as additional ‘ent AND take whatever other consequences there might be in making alate payment. After the second time a Lesse's check s retuined, Lessee must thereafter secure a cashier's check or maney order for payment of ret. 5. Security Deposit. On execution ofthis lease, Lessee deposits with Lessor. liars, ), receipt of which is acknowledged by Lessor as security forthe fath- {ul performance by essee ofthe terms hereof tobe returned to Lessee, without interest, except where required by law, onthe full and faithful performance by him of the provisions hereof. 6. Quiet Enjoyment. \ssor covenants that on paying the ret and performing the covenants herein contained, Lessee shall peacefully and quietly have, hold, and enjoy the demised premises forthe agreed tem. 7. Use of Premises. The demised premises shall be used and occupied by Lessee exclusively asa private single family resi- dence, and neither the premises nor any part thereof shall be used at any time during the term of this lease by Lesse forthe purpose of caring on any business, rofesion or trade of any kind, o for any purpose other than asa private single family residence. Lessee shall comply with all the sanitary laws, ordinances ules, and orders of appropriate governmental authorities affecting the ceslines, occupancy, and preseration ofthe demised premises, and the sidewalks connected thereto, during the ‘erm ofthis lease. 8. Number of Occupants, Lessee agrees that the demised premises shall be occupied by no more than _ persons, consisting of ___ adults and children under the age of ___ years, without the witten consent of Lessor. re‘9. Condition of Premises. Lesse stipulates that he has examined the demised premises, including the grounds and all buldings and improvements, and that they are, atthe tne ofthis lease, in good order, repal, and a safe, lean, and tenantable condition 10. Keys, Lessee will be given___ key(s) to the premises and_ mailbox key(s). if ll keys are not returned to Lessor fllowing termination of ease, Lessee salle charged las ($___). 11. Locks, Lessee agrees not to change locks on any door or mailbox without fist obtaining Lessor’ written permission. Having ‘obtained written permission, Lesee agres to pay for changing the lock and to provide Lessor with one duplicate key per lock, 12. Lockout. if Lessee becomes locked out ofthe premises after management's regular stated business hours Lessee will be required to secure a private locksmith to regain entry at Lessee's sole expense, 13, Parking, Any parking tat may be provided i strictly self park andi at ower’ risk, Parking fees are fra license to park ‘only. No ailment or balee custody i intended, Lessor i not responsible for, nor does Lessor assume any liability for damages «caused by fre, theft, casuahy oF any other cause whatsoever wih spect to any car or its contents. Snow removals the respon sibility ofthe car owner. Ary tenant who wishes to rent a parking space or garage must sign a Parking Space or Garage Rental Agreement. 14, Assignment and Subletting. Without the prio witen consent of Lessox, Lessee shal not asign this lease, or sublet or ‘grant any concession or license to use the premises or any part thereof. A consent by Lessor to one assignment, subletting, conces- sion, or icense shall not be deemed to be a consent to any subsequent assignment, subletting, concession, or license. An assgn- ment, subleting, concession or license without the prior written consent of Lessor, or an assignment or subletting by operation of ta shal be void and shal at Lessor’ option, terminate ths lease, 15, Alterations and Improvements. Lessee shall make no alterations to the buildings onthe demised premises or construct any building or make other improvements on the demise oremises without the prior written consent of Lessor. Al alterations, changes, and improvements bul, constructed, or placed on the demise premises by Lessee, withthe exception of tures re movable without damage tothe premises and movable personal propery, shall, uness otherwise provided by written agreement between Lessor and Lessee, be the property of Lessor and remain on the demised premises atthe expiration or saonertermina- tion of this lease. 16. Damage to Premises, Ifthe demised premises o any part thereof, shall be partially damaged by fie or other casualty rot due to Lesse’s negligence or wilful actor that of his employee fami, agent, o visitor the premises shal be promptly repaired by Lessor and there shall bean abatement of rent corresponding with te time duting which, andthe extent to which, the leased premises may have been untenantable; but, ifthe leased premises should be damaged other than by Lessee'snegl- gence or wilful actor tha o his employee, family agent, or visitor tothe extent that Lessor shall decide not to rebuild or rept, the term ofthis lease shall end and the rent shall be prorated up tothe time ofthe damage. 17. Dangerous Materials. Lessee shall not keep or have onthe leased premises any article or thing ofa dangerous inflam able, or explosive character that might unreasonably increase the danger of fire onthe leased premises or that might be considered hazardous or extra hazardous by any responsible insurance company. 18, Utilities. Lessee shall be responsible for arranging for and paying for al uty services required on the premises, except that shal be provided ty Lessor 19, Right of taspection. Lessor and his agents shall have the right at al reasonable times during the term of this lease and any fenewal thereof to enter the demised premises forthe purpose of inspecting the premises and all building and improve- iments thereon, 20, Maintenance and Repair. Lessee wil ths sole expense, keep and maintain the leased premises and appurtenances in good and sanitary condition and repair during the term of this lease and an renewal therect. In pantcla, esse shall keep the fixtures inthe house or on or about the leased premises in good order and repair; keep the furnace clean; keep the electic roe‘els in order; keep the walks free from dit and debris; and, at hs sole expense, shall make al required repairs to the plumb- ing, range, heating, apparatus, and electric and gas fixtures whenever damage thereto shall have resuited from Lessee's misuse, waste, or neglect or that of his employee, amity, aget, or visitor Major maintenance and repair of the leased premises, not due to Lessee’ misuse, wate, or neglect or that of his employee family, agent, o visto, shal be the responsibilty of Lessor or his assign, Lessee agrees that no sign shal be place or painting done on or about the leased premises by Lessee or at his direc- tion without the prior witten consent of Lessor. 21, Painting, Lessor reserves the right to determine when the dwelling wil be painted unless there is any law tothe contrary 22. Insurance. Lessor has obtained insurance to cover fi damage to the building itself and lily insurance to cover certain personal injuries ocuting as aresuit of property defects or Lessor negligence. Lessor insurance does not cover Lesse’s pos- sessions or Lesse's negligence. Lessee shall obtain a Lesee's insurance policy to cver damage o oss of personal possession, 25 wel as osses sulting from their negligence. 23, Pets, Pets shallnotbe allowed without the prior written consent che Lessor. At the tim of signing this lease, Lessee shal pay to Lessor in trust, a deposit of Daas (8, ),tobe held and disbursed for pet damages tothe Premises if any) as provided bylaw. This deposi is in adltion to any other securty deposit tated in ths lease. Any Lessee who wishes to kep a pet inthe rented unt must sign a Pet Agreement Addendum, 24, Display of Signs. During the ist. days of this leas, Lessor or his agent shall have the privilege of displaying the usual "For Sale” or “For Rent” of “Vacancy” signs on the demised premises and of showing the property to prospective purchasers or tenants. 25. Rules and Regulations. 0° existing rues and regulations if any, shall be signed by Lessee, attached to this agre- ment and incorporated ino it. Lessor may adopt other rules and regulations at a later time provided that they havea legitimate purpose, not modify Lessee’ rights substantially and not become effective without notice of at least two (2) weeks, 26. Subordination of Lease. This ease and Lesse's leasehold interest hereunder are and shall be subject, subordinate, and inferior to any liens or encumbrances now or hereafter placed onthe demised premises by Lessor all advances made under any such ens or encumbrances the interest payable on any such liens or encumbrances, and any and all renewals or extensions of such ier or encumbrances. 27. Holdover by Lessee. Should Lesse remain in possession ofthe demised premises with the consent of Lessor after the ‘natural expiration ofthis lease, a new month-to-month tenancy shal be created between Lessor and Lessee which shall be subject to all the terms and conditions hereof but shall be terminated on ays’ written notice served by either Lessor or Lessee on the other party. 28. Notice of Intent to Vacate. [Tis paragraph applies only when this Agreement i o has become a month-to-month ‘Agreement Lessor shall advise Lessee of any changes in terms of tenancy with advance notice ofa least 30 days. Changes may include notices of termination, rent adjustments or other reasonable changes inthe terms ofthis Agreement 29. Surrender of Premises, At the expiration ofthe lease term, Lessee shall quit and surrender the premises hereby demised in aS good state and condition as they were at the commencement f ths eas, reasonable use and wear thereof and damages by the elements excepted 30. Default. it any default is made in the payment of ret, or any part thereof, tthe times hereinbefore speced, o if any default is made inthe performance of or compliance with any other term o: condition hereof the lease, at the option of Lessor, shal terminate and be forfeited, and Lessor may e-enter the premises and remiave all persons therefrom. Lessee shall be given ten notice of any default o breach, and termination and forfeiture ofthe lease shall not resuit within __ days of receipt of such notice, Lessee has corected the default or breach or has taken actin reasonably likely to effect such conection within a reasonable time.31. Abandonment. If at anytime during te tev ofthis lease Lessee abandons the demised premises or any part thereot, Lessor may, at his option, ener the demised premises by any means without being lable for any prosecution therefor, and without becoming liable to Lessee for damages ot for any payment of any kind whateves, and may, at hs discretion, as agent for Lessee, eet the demised premises, or any part thereo for the whole or any par ofthe then unexpired tem and may receive and collet all ent payable by vitue of such re-eting, and, at Lessors option, hold Lessee lable for any diference between the rent that would have been payable under tis lease during the balance ofthe unexpred term, if this lease had continued in force, and the net rent for such period realized by Lessor by means of such relettng. If Lessor’ right of re-entry is exercised fol ‘owing abandonment of the premises by esse, then Lessor may consider any personal property belonging to Lessee and lft on the premises to aso have been abandoned, in which case Lessor may dispose of all such personal property in any mannet Lessor shall deem proper and is hereby relieved of al ably for doing so, 32, Binding Effect. The covenants and cotions herein contained shall apply to and bind te hers, egal representatives, and assigns ofthe partes hereto, and all covenants are tobe construed as conditions ofthis lease 33. Radon Gas Disclosure. As required by law, (Landlord) (Seller) makes te following disclosure: “Radon Gas" isa naturally ‘occuring radoactve gas that, when it has accumulated in a building in sufcient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed tot overtime. Levels of radon that exced federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in every state. ‘ditional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained fom your county public heath unit 34. Lead Paint Disclosure. "Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust ‘an pose health hazards if not managed properly, Lead exposure is especialy harmful to young children and pregnant women, Before renting pre-1978 housing, lssors must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint haz- ad in the deling, Lessees must ase receive a federally approved parnphlt on lead poisoning prevention. * 35. Severability. If ary portion of this lease shall be held to be invalid ox unenforceable for any reason the remaining Provsions shall continue tobe valid and enforceable. fa court finds that any provision of tis ease i invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then suc provision shall be deemed tobe written, construed and enforced as so limited, 26. Other Terms: foget mast amesIN WITNESS WHEREOF, the partes have executed ths ease the day and year fist above written, Lessor: Lessee: Lessor: Lessee: NOTICE: state law establishes rights and obligations fr partes to rental agreements. Ths agreement is required to comply with the Truth in Renting Actor the applicable Landlord Tenant Statute or code of your state. f you have & question about the inter- pretation or legality ofa provision of this agreement, you may want to seek assistance from a lawyer or other qualified person. Nome: oc orl ry tie od fr ado om ht ay aged eet or spewed, aes