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Residential Rental Agreement


This Agreement is made this ______________ by and between ___________________, hereinafter called the "Landlord" and ______________________, jointly and severally hereinafter called the "Tenant," who mutually agree as follows: The landlord, for and in consideration of the rents to be paid as stated herein, and performance of all of the agreements provided within this lease, does hereby rent to the tenant the following premises:

Address __________________________________________________________
Apartment or Unit # _________________________________________

2. Term. The term shall commence on _________ 20___, and shall continue from month to month. This rental agreement may be terminated at any time by either part by giving written notice 30 days in advance.

3. Rent. For rent of the premises Tenant agrees to pay $_________ rent per month, payable in advance, on the _______ day of each month and $_________, representing prorated rent from __________, 20___ to __________, 20___.

4. Late Charge. It is expressly agreed that timely payments are the very essence of this agreement. Tenant acknowledges that late payments of rent may cause Landlord to incur costs and expenses, the exact amount of such costs being extremely difficult and impractical to fix. Such costs may include, but are not limited to, processing and accounting expenses, late charges that may be imposed on Landlord by terms of any loan secured by the property, costs for additional attempts to collect rent, and preparation of notices. Therefore, if any installment of rent due from Tenant is not received by Landlord within ________ calendar days after date due, Tenant shall pay Landlord an additional sum of $________ as a late charge, which shall be deemed additional rent. The Parties agree that this late charge represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs that Landlord may incur by reason of Tenant's late payments. Acceptance of any late charges shall not constitute a waiver of Tenant's default with respect to the past due amount, or prevent Landlord from exercising any other rights and remedies under this agreement, and as provided by law.

5. Payment. This rent shall be paid on time at ___________________________________

6. Security Deposit. The tenant agrees to deposit with the landlord the sum of $___________ as security for the performance by the tenant of all of the conditions of this agreement. Landlord acknowledges that said sum has been has been received. ___________ Landlord may use from the deposit such amounts as are reasonably necessary to remedy Tenant's default in the payment of rent, to repair damages caused by Tenant, or by a guest or a licensee of the Tenant, upon termination of tenant, and to replace or return personal property or appurtenances exclusive of ordinary wear and tear, or any other purpose permitted by State law. If used toward rent and damages during the term of this agreement, Tenant agrees to reinstate said total security deposit upon five days written notice delivered to Tenant in person or by mail.

No later than ________ days after the Tenant has vacated the premises, the Landlord shall furnish the Tenant with an itemized written statement of the basis for, and the amount of any security received and the disposition of the security and shall return any remaining portion of the security to the Tenant in compliance with applicable State law..

Landlord agrees that the Security Deposit will be deposited in ________________ and be held on behalf of the Tenant in compliance with appropriate State law.

7. Utilities. Tenant agrees to pay for all utilities and services based upon occupancy of the premises and the following charges ____________, except ___________, which shall be paid for by Landlord.

8. Condition. Tenant has examined the premises and all furniture, furnishings and appliances, if any, and fixtures including smoke detectors contained in the unit, and accepts the same as being clean, and in operative condition, with the following exceptions :______________________________________.

9. Occupants. The premises are for the sole use as a residence by the following named persons only:________________________________________________________________________ If the provisions of this agreement are complied with the Tenant shall be entitled to the quite use of the premises. No activities shall be permitted upon the premises by the Tenant or guests of the Tenant which are contrary to the Federal, State, Local and Municipal Statues, rules and ordinances.

10. Pets. No animal shall be kept on or about the premises without Landlord's prior written consent, except: ________________________________________________________

11. Use of premises. Tenant shall not disturb, annoy, endanger or interfere with other Tenants of the building or neighbors, nor use the premises for any unlawful purposes, nor keep anything on the premises nor permit anything to be done thereon which in any way conflicts with any health, fire or safety regulations, law or ordinance, nor commit waste or nuisance upon or about the premises.

12. Rules and Regulations. Tenant agrees to comply with all reasonable rules or regulations which are posted on the premises or delivered to Tenant and to be liable for any fines or charges levied due to violations.

13. Maintenance. Tenant shall properly use and operate all furniture, furnishings and appliances, electrical, gas and plumbing fixtures and keep them as clean and sanitary as their condition permits. Excluding ordinary wear and tear, Tenants shall notify Landlord and pay for all repairs or replacements caused by Tenant's or Tenant's invitees negligence or misuse. Tenant's personal property is not insured by Landlord.

14. Alterations. Tenant shall not paint, wallpaper, add or change locks or make alterations to the property without the Landlord's prior written consent.

15. Keys. Tenant acknowledges receipt of ________ keys to premises.

16. Landlord's Right of Entry. Upon not less than 24 hours notice, Tenant shall make the premises available during normal business hours to Landlord, authorized agent or representative, for the purpose of entering to make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements or supply necessary or agreed services or to show the premises to prospective purchasers, mortgagees, tenants or contractors. In an emergency, Landlord, or an authorized agent may enter the premises, at any time, without prior permission from Tenant.

17. Assignment and Subletting. Tenant shall not let or sublet all or any part of the premises nor assign this agreement in any way without the Landlord's prior written consent.

18. Possession. If Tenant abandons or vacates the premises, Landlord may terminate this agreement and regain lawful possession.

19. Legal Costs and Attorney Fees. In any action or proceeding arising out of this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

20. Waiver. The waiver of any breach shall not be construed to be a continuing waiver of any subsequent breach.

21. Notice. Notice to Landlord may be served upon Landlord or agent at: ___________________________________________________________________.

22. Entire Contract. Time is of the essence. All prior agreements between the parties are incorporated in this agreement which constitutes the entire contract. Its terms are intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement with respect to such terms as are included herein and may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior agreement or contemporaneous oral agreement. The parties further intend that this agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of its terms and that no extrinsic evidence whatsoever may be introduced in any judicial or other proceeding, if any, involving this agreement. Nothing contained in this agreement shall be construed as releasing either party from a duty to minimize or mitigate any damages to either party.

IN SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, THE PARTIES HERETO INDICATE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO ALL THE TERMS, COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS STATED THEREIN. TENANT ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT WITH ALL ADDENDUM'S.

This agreement is executed on:__________________________

Tenant:_________________________________________________

Landlord or Agent:______________________________

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