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THIS
RENTAL
AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made and entered
Privacy
Policy
Mississippi
into onMissouri
_____________, by and between _____________ (including the property owner and any
agents
of 746A
the landlord,
collectively
to as "Landlord") and _____________ (each
Address
Natomahereinafter
Street - San
Francisco,referred
CA 94103
Montana
Email
info@legalnature.com
Nebraska

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a "Tenant"
one
Nevada
8.81.1139
and ALSO collectively referred to as "Tenant") (the Landlord and Tenant each a
" art
New
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this Agreement and collectively the " arties").
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ITNESSETH
2014
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North
Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
l
Oklahoma
HEREAS Landlord is the _____________ of certain real property situated at _____________,
S Mo
Oregon
T
e T r Sa
_____________, Illinois, _____________ (hereinafter referred to as the " remises"). The owner and

Pennsylvania
29 30 1 business
2 3 4address
5
Landlord's
is _____________, _____________, Illinois, _____________.
Puerto Rico
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rhode Island
13 14
15 16
17 18 19
South
Carolina
20HEREAS
21
22 23
24 25 26
South
Dakota
Landlord
desires to rent or lease the Premises to Tenant upon the terms and conditions

Tennessee
27contained
28 29 30herein;
31 1and2
as
3 4 Tex5as 6 7 8 9
Utah
l
Vermont
S HEREAS
Mo
T
e T rdesires
Sa to rent or lease the Premises from Landlord on the terms and conditions
Tenant
Virginia
as
contained
herein;
Washington
29 30
1 2 3 4 5
West Virginia
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Wisconsin
13 14
15 16 17 18 19
Wyoming
N
THERE
RE26for and in consideration of the covenants and obligations contained herein
20 21 22 23 24 25
and
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
Zi27
p Code
28other29good
30 and
31 1valuable
2
acknowledged,
the
parties
hereto
hereby agree as follows:
Landlord's
3 4 5 Role
6 7 8 9
owner

S Mo
T
e T r Sa
owner
TERM
This Agreement between Landlord and Tenant is for the renting or leasing of the above
owner's
29 30
1 Premises
2 employee
3 4together
5 or agent
described
with any fixtures, appliances, furniture, furnishings and personal property
not
6 owned
7 8 by
9 Tenant
10 11that
12 is upon or in the Premises set forth or otherwise referred to on Schedule A
Tenant's
Name
+ Add another one
attached
hereto
13 14 15
16 and
17 18hereby
19 incorporated into this Agreement (such fixtures, appliances, furniture,
Phone Number(s)
+ Add another one
furnishings,
and24
personal
20 21 22 23
25 26 property, not owned by Tenant, collectively the " rnis ings") for a term
of
_____________
months,
such
term
beginning
on _____________, and ending at 11:59 PM on
Property Address
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
_____________.
If the term is indefinite, with no set ending date, this shall be considered a periodic
City
3 4 5with
6 the7 length
8 9 of each period set according to the rent payment schedule herein.
tenancy,
State
Illinois l
S Mo T
e T r Sa
Alabama
29RENT
30
1 The
2 total
3 4rent5 due for the term hereof is the sum of _____________ DOLLARS. Rent will

Alaska
be
by the _____________ day of that period, in equal installments of
6 due
7 every
8 9 _____________
10 11 12
Arizona DOLLARS - the first payment being paid on _____________, and the second
_____________
13 14
15 16 17 18 19
Arkansas
payment
being paid on _____________, and so on. All such payments shall be made to as set forth
20 21
24 the
25 26
California
below
on22or23
before
due date and without notice, demand, setoff, or abatement. Please be advised
Colorado
27 28any
29
30 31 lost
1 2in the mail will be treated as if unpaid until received.
that
payments
3 4 Connecticut
5 6 7 8 9
Delaware
District of Columbia

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Pay rent
Florida
to:
l _____________

Georgia
S Mo T
e T r Sa
Hawaii
29 30
1 2 3 4 5
Idaho
At:
6 _____________
7 Illinois
8 9 10 11 12
Indiana
13 14
15 16 17 18 19

Iowa
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Kansas
_____________,
27 28 Kentucky
29 30 31Illinois
1 2
3 4 Louisiana
5 6 7 8 9
Maine
Maryland
_____________
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Payment
method: _____________.
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
S Tenant will be given the following keys to the Premises: _____________. Tenant shall give
E Nevada
a nonrefundable
payment of _____________ DOLLARS per key for any key not returned to Landlord
New Hampshire
following
termination
of the Agreement. If Tenant loses keys or is locked out and re-keying the locks
New Jersey
becomes
necessary,
Tenant
shall be responsible for covering the costs of replacement keys or re New Mexico
keying
the locks
New
York unless Landlord agrees otherwise.
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
ANIMALS The rules for keeping animals on the Premises are as follows: _____________. Should
Oklahoma
any portion
of the pet deposit be non-refundable it shall be used upon the termination or expiration of

Oregon
this Agreement for the purposes of cleaning or repairing the unit and common areas of the Premises.
Pennsylvania
The rules
in this paragraph may be changed at a later time by written agreement between the Parties.
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South
SE
RITDakota
E SIT Upon the due execution of this Agreement, Tenant shall deposit with
Tennessee
Landlord
the sum of _____________ DOLLARS (the "security deposit"), receipt of which is hereby
Texas
acknowledged
by Landlord, as security for any damage caused to the Premises or Furnishings during
Utah
the term
hereof as well as the faithful performance of the terms of this Agreement. The following
Vermont
cleaning
services were performed for this Premises prior to Tenant's move in: _____________. After
Virginia
Tenant
has vacated the Premises, Landlord may use the security deposit for any damage other than
Washington
normal
wear and tear to the Premises, Furnishings, the building and its furnishings, or the common
Weany
st Virginia
areas,
rent or other amounts owed pursuant to this Agreement, and for Tenant's breach of any

i
W
sconsin
provision of this Agreement. In the event of damage other than normal wear and tear to the Premises,
Wyoming the common areas, or the buildings and its furnishings of which the Premises are a
the Furnishings,
part of, Landlord shall not be limited to this security deposit fund and Tenants remain liable. In this
ZiAgreement,
p Code
"normal wear and tear" means deterioration that occurs when the Premises or any of its
Effective Date
Furnishings
is used as intended, without negligence, carelessness, accident, or abuse by Tenant or
Tenant's
agents,
guests, licensees, invitees, subtenants, assignees or successors. If a Move-In/MoveNumber of
Months
Out
Inspection
Checklist
(see Schedule C) is incorporated into this Agreement, such checklist may be
Date Lease Starts
used to determine whether any damage or deterioration of the Premises or Furnishings exceeds

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normal
wearEnds
and tear and therefore requires a deduction from the security deposit or further
Date Lease
compensation.
th Landlord
Regular RentalBoPayment
($) and Tenant shall retain copies of any such checklist after it is executed.
$
Total Rent ($)
$The security deposit shall be returned to Tenant upon the termination of this Agreement without
Rent Due
interest
excEvery:
ept to the extent required by any applicable laws or ordinances, in which event interest
Month
shall be computed and paid per the then applicable terms of any such law or ordinance-less any setoff
for the reasons included herein. Landlord will hold the security deposit and any possible interest that
Monthat the following location: _____________.
mayaccrue
Week
Two weeks
Six Months
Tenant
may not use said security deposit for rent owed during the term of the Agreement or for any
Year
other sum due under the Agreement. Landlord shall furnish Tenant an itemized statement indicating
any
deducted from the security deposit, indicate the exact reasons for such deductions, and
Dayamounts
Rent is Due
return
the
balance
First Payment Dateof the deposit to Tenant (the statement and balance of the deposit collectively
called
"Ref nd").
Secondthe
Payment
Date If Tenant fails to furnish a forwarding address to Landlord, then Landlord shall
send said Refund to the Premises or Tenant's last known address. Landlord shall send the Refund to
Past Due Rent Fees?
Tenant after the tenancy has ended within the time limits set by state law.
Yes
No
Past Due Rent Days (#)
WiPast
thoutDue
limitation
onAmount
the foregoing,
the return of Tenant's security deposit is subject to the following
Rent Fee
($)
conditions:
$
Dishonored Check Fees?
Yes
NoThe full term of the Agreement has ended;
a.
Dishonored Check Fee Amount ($)
$ b. All rent and any late charges or other fees have been paid in full;
Other Fees or Deposits
+ Add another one
c.
All
utility
bills
are
paid
in
full
and
written
proof
given to Landlord;
Rent Concession?
Yes
d.
NoAll keys, Furnishings, and other items that Landlord provided are returned to Landlord or their
original
locations;
Amount
and Terms
+ Add another one
Security
($)
e. NoDeposit
damageAmount
to the property
has occurred beyond normal wear and tear;
$

Location
WhereinDeposit
is Held in woodwork, holes or damage to flooring whether carpeting, tile, or
f. Holes
walls, scratches
Additional
Deposit
Return
Conditions:
wood,Security
have been
repaired
according
to standard practices;
Payee's Name
g. All personal property has been removed;
Address
City
h. The entire rented property has been professionally cleaned or cleaned as though professionally
State
cleaned, including carpets, bathrooms, countertops, kitchen and kitchen appliances, light
Illinois
fixtures, windows, and cabinets. Outdoor areas under Tenant's control must likewise be put in
good order. If Tenant has not caused the Premises and Furnishings to be so cleaned prior to
Alabama
vacating the Premises, or Landlord finds that Tenant's cleaning is poorly conducted, Landlord
Alaska
may use the security deposit to professionally clean the Premises and Furnishings. Tenant

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further
Arizonaagrees that if any carpeting in a room or hallway must be replaced due to odors or stains
Tenant
Arkansas
shall be liable for replacement of all carpeting in such room or hallway or otherwise as
is
California
reasonably required to avoid a "patched" appearance of the replacement carpeting; and
Colorado
i. _____________.
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
E SITS In addition to the fees and deposits listed herein, the following fees
THER
GeorgiaEES
and deposits
Hawaiiapply to this Agreement: _____________.
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
TILITIES SER I ES R I E INTERR TI NS Tenant shall be responsible for
Iowa
arranging and paying for all utility services and other services required on the Premises with the
Kansas
exception of the following services to be provided by Landlord: _____________. Within 3 business
Kentucky
days after the beginning of the term, Tenant shall arrange for such utilities or services and for billing
Louisiana
directly to Tenant. The Party responsible for any particular utility or service shall not be liable for
Maine
failure to furnish the utility or service when the cause of such failure is beyond that Party's control.
Maryland
Should Landlord cause an interruption in water, sewer, gas, or electric, or an interference with the
Massachusetts
restoration of such utilities, for a period lasting beyond 48 hours, rent will be abated for each day the
Michigan
interruption or interference continues beyond such 48-hour period.
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
SEMontana
REMISES The Premises and Furnishings shall be used and occupied by Tenant and

Nebraska
Tenant's immediate family, consisting of _____________, exclusively, as a private single family
Nevada
dwelling,
and no part of the Premises or Furnishings shall be used at any time during the term of this
New Hampshire
Agreement
by Tenant for the purpose of carrying on any business, profession, or trade of any kind, or

New
e
J
rseyother than as a private single family dwelling, without the prior written consent of
for any purpose
NewTenant
Mexicoshall not allow any person who is not a Tenant or immediate family member of a
Landlord.

New
Yorkupon the Premises more than 10 days per month without written consent of Landlord.
Tenant to stay
North
Tenant
shall Carolina
not allow others to occupy or use the Premises, Furnishings, or any part thereof for any

North
Dakota
purposes other than as herein limited, nor for any purpose deemed unlawful, disreputable, or extra
Ohio on account of fire or other casualty. Tenant shall comply with any and all laws,
hazardous,
Oklahoma
ordinances,
rules, and orders of any and all governmental or quasi-governmental authorities affecting
Oregon use, occupancy, and preservation of the Premises and its Furnishings, and shall
the cleanliness,
Pennsylvania
promptly
comply with all orders, regulations, requirements, and directives of the Board of Fire
Puerto Rico
Underwriters
or similar authority and of any insurance companies which have issued or are about to
Rhode Island
issue policies
of insurance covering the said Premises and its contents, for the prevention of fire or

South
Carolina
other casualty, damage or injury, at Tenant's own cost and expense. Tenant is responsible for
SouthLandlord,
Dakota local authorities, a licensed attorney, or the HOA regarding any laws and
contacting

Tennessee
regulations that they may have questions about.
Texas
Utah
Vermont
ASSIGNMENT
S LETTING AN RELEASE Tenant shall not assign this Agreement, or
Virginia
sublet
grant any license to use the Premises or any part thereof without the prior written consent of
Waor
shington
Landlord.
Consent by Landlord to one such assignment, subletting, or license shall not be deemed to
West Virginia
be consent
to any subsequent assignment, subletting, or license. An assignment, sub-letting, or license
Wisconsin

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without
Wyoming
the prior written consent of Landlord or an assignment or sub-letting by operation of law shall
be absolutely null and void and shall, at Landlord's option, terminate this Agreement.
Zip Code
Acceptable Methods of Payment
Number and Type of Keys Provided
10. ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. Tenant shall make no alterations to the buildings or
Fee
Amount Unreturned
Keysor its Furnishings or construct any building or make any other
improvements
on the Premises
$improvements on the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord. Any and all alterations,
Assignedand/or
Parking?
changes,
improvements built, constructed, or placed on the Premises by Tenant shall, unless
e
Y
s
otherwise provided by written agreement between Landlord and Tenant, be and become the property
No
of Landlord
and remain on the Premises at the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
Number of Spots
Parking Space Designation
Rules
on Pets:
+ Add another one
11. NON-DELIVERY
OF POSSESSION.
In the event Landlord cannot deliver possession of the
Is
Tenant
Req
u
ired
to
Give
Advance
Notice
of
his/her
Intention
Move Out?
Premises to Tenant upon the commencement of
the rental
term,tothrough
no fault of Landlord or its
Yes then Landlord or its agents shall have no liability, but the rental payments herein provided
agents,
shallNo
abate until possession is given. Landlord or its agents shall have 30 days to give possession, and
if
possession
is tendered
How
Many Days
Notice? within such time, Tenant agrees to accept the demised Premises and pay the
rent
due
starting
from
the date
possession
is tendered.
In the event
possessionTenant?
cannot be delivered
Can the Tenant be Released
From
the Agreement
by Finding
a Replacement
within
Yes such time, through no fault of Landlord or its agents, then this Agreement and all rights
hereunder
shall terminate.
No
Include a Move-In/Move-Out Inspection Checklist?
Yes
12. No
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Tenant shall not keep on the Premises any item of a dangerous,
Utilities
- Landlord's
Responsibilities:
+ the
Add
another
one or explosion on
flammable,
or explosive
character that might unreasonably increase
danger
of fire
the
Premises
or that might
be considered hazardous or extra hazardous
any
responsible
Tenant's
Non-Standard
Responsibilities:
+ by
Add
another
one insurance
company.
Other Landlord Responsibilities:
+ Add another one
Is Recycling Available?
Yes
13. No
APPLIANCES. In the event appliances fail to function not due to Tenant's own misuse, Landlord
is
not liableFamily
for the Members
maintenance, repair, or damages--with
the excanother
eption of
Occupying
+ Add
onethe following appliances,
if
provided
by
Landlord:
refrigerator,
microwave,
dishwasher,
washer/dryer,
heating and A/C units.
Cleaning Services Rendered
+ Add another one
Furnishings Provided
+ Add another one
List Additional Promises
+ Add another one
14. MAINTENANCE & REPAIR; TENANT & LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITIES. Unless
List Additional Terms, Conditions, and Disclosures
+ Add another one
otherwise stated, Tenant will, at its sole expense, keep and maintain the Premises and Furnishings in
Has
Permits
Demolish
the Rental Unit
in the
Past? thereof. Without
goodthe
andLandlord
sanitary Applied
conditionforand
repairto
during
this Agreement
and any
renewal
Yes
limitation
of the foregoing, Tenant shall:
No
Are there Outstanding Inspection orders, Condemnation orders, or Declarations that the Property is
Unfit?
a.
Yes Not obstruct the driveways, sidewalks, courts, entry ways, stairs and/or halls, which shall be
Noused for the purposes of ingress and egress only;
b. Keep all windows, glass, window coverings, doors, locks, and hardware in good, clean order,
and repair;

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c. Not conduct any smoking on the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord, except
in the following areas: common areas and any area so designated by Landlord.
d. Not build any fires or use grills on the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord
except in the following areas: areas so designated by Landlord.
e. Not obstruct or cover the windows or doors;
f. Not tamper or disable any smoke detectors installed on the Premises, and shall notify Landlord
for instructions on how to proceed if any smoke detectors become disabled or need new
batteries;
g. Not leave windows or doors in an open position during any inclement weather;
h. Not hang any laundry, clothing, sheets, etc. from any window, rail, porch, or balcony, nor air or
dry any of same within any yard area or space without Landlord's prior written consent;
i. Not alter, rekey, or install any locks on the Premises, or paint or wallpaper the Premises,
without Landlord's prior written consent;
j. Not use or have any liquid-filled furniture, including but not limited to waterbeds, on the
Premises, without the prior written consent of Landlord.
k. Not place placards, signs, or other exhibits in windows or any other place where they can be
viewed by other residents or by the general public without Landlord's prior written consent;
l. Not have any of the following prohibited items on the Premises: illegal firearms or weapons,
illegal drugs, hazardous or toxic chemicals or materials, waterbeds, or other items prohibited by
law.
m. Keep all air conditioning filters clean and free from dirt;
n. Keep all lavatories, sinks, toilets, and all other water and plumbing apparatus in good order and
repair and shall use the same only for the purposes for which they were constructed. Tenant
shall not allow any sweepings, rubbish, sand, rags, ashes, or other such foreign substances to be
thrown or deposited therein. Any damage to any such apparatus and the cost of clearing stopped
plumbing resulting from misuse shall be borne by Tenant;
o. At all times maintain order on the Premises and at all places on the Premises and common
areas, and shall not make or permit others to make any loud or improper noises, disturb other
residents, or otherwise create a nuisance by interfering with the quiet enjoyment of other
residents or those living in the surrounding area;
p. Keep all radios, television sets, stereos, phonographs, etc., turned down to a level of sound that
does not annoy or interfere with other residents;
q. Keep common areas reasonably clean and orderly;

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r. Deposit all trash, garbage, rubbish, or refuse in the locations provided therefor and shall not
allow any trash, garbage, rubbish, or refuse to be deposited or permitted to stand on the exterior
of any building or within the common areas;
s. Tenant shall be responsible for paying for and conducting the routine care and maintenance of
the yard and outside areas, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Tenant's responsibilities include,
but are not limited to, adequate watering of the lawn, shrubs, and trees, removing weeds, raking
leaves, removing snow and ice from sidewalks, walkways, and driveways;
t. M

u. Abide by and be bound by any and all rules and regulations affecting the Premises or the
common area appurtenant thereto that may be adopted or promulgated by the Condominium or
Homeowners' Association having control over them; and
v. _____________.
Landlord shall:

w. At its sole expense, be responsible making any repairs required in order for the Premises and its
Furnishings to be in compliance with applicable housing codes as well as maintaining and
repairing _____________, unless the repairs were necessitated by the negligence or intentional
acts of Tenant. If Tenant believes repairs are necessary, Tenant must contact Landlord and
request such repairs; and
x. Make a good faith effort to address any of Tenant's concerns about the neatness or cleanliness
of common areas and the noise level and behavior of other residents on the property.

1 . TENANT S RI HT TO ITHHOLD RENT; OTHER REMEDIES. Where a repair is the

responsibility of Landlord, Tenant must notify Landlord with a written notice stating what item needs
servicing or repair. Tenant must give Landlord a reasonable opportunity to service or repair said item.
Tenant acknowledges that rent will not be withheld unless a written notice has been served on
Landlord at the appropriate location giving Landlord a reasonable time to fix said item. Under no
circumstances may Tenant withhold rent unless said item constitutes a substantial breach of the
warrantee of habitability. Reasonable notice shall in no case be less than 30 days, but in emergency
situations, Tenant shall provide notice as soon as possible. Tenant may have other remedies available
when Landlord fails to repair a problem that materially affects the physical health or safety of an
ordinary tenant. These rights include the right to repair and deduct; terminate the Agreement; and
obtain a judicial order that Landlord make the repair, reduce the rent, pay Tenant damages (including
a civil penalty), and pay Tenant's court and attorney fees.

1 . DAMA E TO PREMISES. Excessive damage to the Premises or Furnishings by Tenant,

members of Tenant's household, invitees, agents, or guests shall be grounds for Landlord to evict

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Tenant. In the event the Premises or Furnishings are destroyed or rendered wholly uninhabitable by
fire, storm, earthquake, or other casualty not caused by the negligence of Tenant, this Agreement shall
terminate from such time except for the purpose of enforcing rights that may have then accrued
hereunder. The rental payments required herein shall then be accounted for by and between Landlord
and Tenant up to the time of such injury or destruction of the Premises or Furnishings, Tenant paying
up to such date and Landlord refunding payments collected beyond such date. Should a portion of the
Premises thereby be rendered uninhabitable, Landlord shall have the option of either repairing such
injured or damaged portion or terminating this Agreement. In the event that Landlord exercises its
right to repair such uninhabitable portion, the rental payments due shall abate in the proportion that
the injured parts bears to the whole Premises, and such part so injured shall be restored by Landlord
as speedily as practicable, after which the full rent shall recommence and the Agreement continue
according to its terms.

1 . CONSTRUCTIVE EVICTION. When conditions beyond Tenant's control cause the Premises to
become legally uninhabitable, and when Landlord is responsible for remedying those conditions but
does not do so within a reasonable time after notification by Tenant, Tenant may vacate the Premises,
terminate this Agreement, and withhold future rent.

1 . INSURANCE. It is acknowledged that, unless otherwise noted, Landlord does not maintain
insurance to cover Tenant's personal property damage or loss caused by fire, theft, rain, water
overflow/leakage, acts of God, and/or any other causes. Landlord is not responsible for any loss or
damage to property owned by Tenant or Tenant's guests or invitees unless resulting from Landlord's
intentional or negligent acts. It is acknowledged that Landlord highly recommends that Tenant carry
renter's insurance for fire, extended coverage, and liability to cover accidental injury and damage or
loss of personal property and/or vehicle due to fire or theft.

1 . ENTRY OF PREMISES; NOTICE RE UIRED. Landlord and Landlord's agents shall have
the right at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and any renewal thereof to enter
the Premises for the purpose of inspecting the Premises and all buildings and improvements thereon,
to show the Premises to prospective residents, purchasers, or lenders, and for the purposes of making
any repairs, additions, or alterations as may be deemed appropriate by Landlord for the preservation
or improvement of the Premises, Furnishings, or rental building and property. Landlord and its agents
shall further have the right to exhibit the Premises and to display the usual "for sale," "for rent," or
"vacancy" signs on the Premises at any time within 45 days before the expiration of this Agreement.
The right of entry shall likewise exist for the purpose of removing placards, signs, fixtures,
alterations, or additions that do not conform to this Agreement or to any restrictions, rules or
regulations affecting the Premises. Tenant agrees to make the Premises available to Landlord or
Landlord's agents to inspect, to make repairs or improvements, to supply agreed services, to show the
Premises to prospective buyers or tenants, to address an emergency, or as provided otherwise herein.
At all times Landlord shall be provided with the keys, codes, or other items necessary for unlocking
all locks and devices permitting entry. Tenant further agrees to seek permission from Landlord in
writing if Tenant seeks to install any burglar alarm system and, if granted, to provide instructions on
how to disarm such alarm in case of emergency entry.

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NOTICE RE UIRED. In the event that Landlord reasonably believes that an emergency exists,
such as a fire or serious damage or serious danger to the continued welfare of the Premises or
Furnishings, or reasonably believes that the Premises has been abandoned, Landlord will not be
required to provide Tenant with advanced notice before entering the property. In all other situations,
Landlord will be required to provide the following notice before entering the property:

a. 48 hours' notice if the property is rented in Alabama, Arizona, California (for initial move-out
inspection, otherwise 24 hours), Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Rhode Island, Vermont,
Washington (but only 24 hours' notice is required to show property to actual or prospective
tenants or buyers);
b. 24 hours' notice if the property is rented in Alaska, California, Iowa, Maine, Montana,
Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey (for inspections and repairs, otherwise only "reasonable" notice
is required), New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee (to show the
Premises to prospective renters during the final 30 days of the tenancy, otherwise only
"reasonable" notice is required) Utah, Virginia (but no notice is required if entry is following
Tenant's request for maintenance); and
c. Only "reasonable" notice if property is rented in Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of
Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts,
Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey (but 24 hours' notice
required for inspections and repairs), New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania,
South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin (but must be advanced notice), and
Wyoming.

20. RENT & OTHER AD USTMENTS TO THE A REEMENT. If Landlord pays a local tax
based on rent and that tax increases, Landlord may pass through the increase by increasing the rent
upon 30 days' notice to Tenant, but not before the new tax becomes effective. Landlord reserves the
right to adjust the amount of the rental payments or any terms under this Agreement at the expiration
of the rental term, or, upon providing 30 days' notice if this is a month-to-month or other periodic
tenancy, by serving Tenant with written notice by certified mail. Landlord may make a corresponding
adjustment in the security deposit after a rent increase.

21. SUBORDINATION OF A REEMENT. This Agreement and Tenant's interest hereunder are
and shall be subordinate, junior, and inferior to any and all mortgages, liens, or encumbrances now or
hereafter placed on the Premises or Furnishings by Landlord, all advances made under any such
mortgages, liens, or encumbrances (including, but not limited to, future advances), the interest
payable on such mortgages, liens, or encumbrances, and any and all renewals, extensions, or
modifications of such mortgages, liens, or encumbrances.

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22. TENANT'S HOLD OVER; TERMINATION.

23. QUIET ENJOYMENT.

24. INDEMNIFICATION.

25. NON-LIABILITY OF LANDLORD.

26. ATTORNEY'S FEES; JURY TRIALS.

27. REIMBURSEMENT.

28. LIENS.

29. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION RIGHTS.

30. DEFAULT.

31. NON-WAIVER OF RIGHTS.

32. EXTENDED ABSENCE.

33. ABANDONMENT; EVICTION.

34. BED BUG PREVENTION.

35. VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING.

36. RECORDING OF AGREEMENT; CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION.

37. GOVERNING LAW.

38. MODIFICATION.

39. NOTICE.

40. TELEPHONE NUMBERS.

41. SEVERABILITY.

42. CUMULATIVE RIGHTS.

43. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY.

44. BINDING EFFECT.

45. BINDING EFFECT.

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51. FACSIMILE.

52. NO OTHER PROMISES.

53. ADDITIONAL TERMS CONDITIONS AND DISCLOSURES MISC.

54. READ THIS ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

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5. Tenant has received the pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home," or has access
to it online at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/pfflinyhbrochure.pdf.

Real Estate Licensee's Acknowledgment

Each real estate licensee signing below acknowledges receipt of the above Landlord's disclosure, has
informed Landlord of Landlord's obligations and is aware of licensee's responsibility to ensure
compliance.

LANDLORD:

Sign: ___________________________________ Date: ______________

Print: _________________________________

TENANT(S):

Sign: ___________________________________ Date: ______________

Print: _________________________________
(additional Tenants sign, print, and date below)

User Instructions for Completing Residential Rental or Lease Agreements

Use our Residential Lease Agreement or Residential Rental Agreement for the most comprehensive
protection for landlords available on the web. This form contains everything you need to quickly and
effectively execute a strong agreement. Once you complete the document for the first time, you can
save that copy and tweak it for future agreements with other tenants. Besides the standard provisions,
our agreement includes provisions on:

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Rent concessions

Optional fees

deposits

Parking

Assignment

Subletting

Rent-to-Own

Rent cost adjustments

Indemnification

Furnishings provided

Lead paint disclosure

Move-In/Move-Out Checklist

And many other provisions to protect each party's interests.

Mo e in Mo e out Inspection C ecklists

This agreement includes a comprehensive Move-in/Move-Out Checklist to provide evidence to

facilitate the security deposit process. It is highly recommended that this checklist be completed both

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at move-in and move-out regardless of which state this agreement occurs in; however, state law
requires that a move-in checklist MUST be completed in the following states:

Ari ona (tenants also have the right to be present at a move-out inspection),

eorgia

awaii (tenants also have the right to be present at a move-out inspection),

ansas (completed jointly within 5 days of move in),

entuck (completed jointly),

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Massac usetts (only required if landlord collects a security deposit),

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Montana (only required if landlord collects a security deposit),

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irginia (completed within 5 days of move-in by landlord or tenant or both together, and landlord
must disclose within this report the known presence of mold),

as ington (only required if landlord collects a security deposit),

isconsin (tenant has a right to inspect the rental unit, give landlord a list of defects, and to receive
a list of damages charged to the prior tenant).

tate

ederal isclosure Re uirements

For properties built before 1978 (i.e., pre-1978 property), federal law requires that the landlord and
tenant(s) (and their agents) sign a "Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint," which is included
for you. Landlords must keep the signed copy of the "Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint"
for at least three years as compliance of with the rules.

Often local law requires additional disclosure requirements that need to be disclosed before or at the
signing of the rental or lease agreement. For instance, landlords are often required to disclose serious
problems that affect the rental unit's habitability, any housing code violations, mold or flood zone
warnings, radon warnings, bedbug disclosures, carbon monoxide, asbestos and other warnings, the
presence of a methamphetamine laboratory or a flood at the unit prior to the tenant's occupancy,
whether the property is located in a military zone, and local rent control rules. When in doubt, it is
always best to disclose these and similar issues. Especially if the property is covered by rent control,
make sure to research local regulations for required disclosures. These can be found on your city or
county website, or by contacting the office of your mayor, city manager, county administrator, or a
locally licensed attorney.

Rental agreements for mobile home tenants may have specific laws associated that are not included in
the form for your state. Be sure to research you state's specific laws on mobile home site rental
agreements to ensure your agreement complies.

A note on Wisconsin law: In Wisconsin, landlords are required to disclose any nonstandard
provisions, if any, in a separate written document entitled "NONSTANDARD RENTAL
PROVISIONS" which the landlord provides to the tenant (see Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.06).
Therefore, if you desire to include any requirements for return of the security deposit, any landlord
right to enter the premise not specified by law, or any other non-standard provision according to
Wisconsin law, make sure to ALSO provide these provisions in a separate document in compliance
with state law.

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