Fillable Printable Indiana Month to Month Rental and Lease Agreement
Fillable Printable Indiana Month to Month Rental and Lease Agreement
Indiana Month to Month Rental and Lease Agreement
BASIC RENTAL AGREEMENT AND/OR LEASE
This Rental Agreement and/or Lease shall evidence the complete terms and conditions under which the
parties whose signatures appear below have agreed. Landlord/Lessor/Agent,
_____________________________, shall be referred to as "OWNER" and Tenant(s)/Lessee,
_____________________________, shall be referred to as "RESIDENT." As consideration for this
agreement, OWNER agrees to rent/lease to RESIDENT and RESIDENT agrees to rent/lease from OWNER
for use solely as a private residence, the premises located at
_____________________________________________in the city of
__________________________________.
1. TERMS: RESIDENT agrees to pay in advance $______ per month on the ____ day of each month. This
agreement shall commence on _____,___ and continue; (check one)
A.__ until _______, ___ as a leasehold. Thereafter it shall become a month-to-month tenancy. If
RESIDENT should move from the premises prior to the expiration of this time period, he shall be liable for
all rent due until such time that the Residence is occupied by an OWNER approved paying RESIDENT
and/or expiration of said time period, whichever is shorter.
B.__ until ____________, ______ on a month-to-month tenancy until either party shall terminate this
agreement by giving a written notice of intention to terminate at least 30 days prior to the date of
termination.
2. PAYMENTS: Rent and/or other charges are to be paid at such place or method designated by the owner
as follows _____________________________________. All payments are to be made by check or money
order and cash shall be acceptable. OWNER acknowledges receipt of the First Month's rent of
$__________, and a Security Deposit of $__________, and additional charges/fees for
______________________________, for a total payment of $__________. All payments are to be made
payable to __________________________________.
3. SECURITY DEPOSITS: The total of the above deposits shall secure compliance with the terms and
conditions of this agreement and shall be refunded to RESIDENT within _____ days after the premises
have been completely vacated less any amount necessary to pay OWNER; a) any unpaid rent, b) cleaning
costs, c) key replacement costs, d) cost for repair of damages to premises and/or common areas above
ordinary wear and tear, and e) any other amount legally allowable under the terms of this agreement. A
written accounting of said charges shall be presented to RESIDENT within _____ days of move-out. If
deposits no not cover such costs and damages, the RESIDENT shall immediately pay said additional costs
for damages to OWNER.
4. LATE CHARGE: A late fee of $_____, said amount not to exceed ___% of the monthly rent, shall be
added to any payment of rent made before the ____ day(s) after the due date or for which a deficient
(bounced) check shall have been given.
5. UTILITIES: RESIDENT agrees to pay all utilities and/or services based upon occupancy of the
premises except ____________________________________.
6. OCCUPANTS: Guest(s) staying over 15 days without the written consent of OWNER shall be
considered a breach of this agreement. ONLY the following individuals and/or animals, AND NO
OTHERS shall occupy the subject residence for more than 15 days unless the expressed written consent of
OWNER obtained in advance __________________________________________________.
7. PETS: No animal, fowl, fish, reptile, and/or pet of any kind shall be kept on or about the premises, for
any amount of time, without obtaining the prior written consent and meeting the requirements of the
OWNER. Such consent if granted, shall be revocable at OWNER'S option upon giving a 30 day written
notice. In the event laws are passed or permission is granted to have a pet and/or animal of any kind, an
additional deposit in the amount of $_________ shall be required along with additional monthly rent of
$_______ along with the signing of OWNER'S Pet Agreement. RESIDENT also agrees to carry insurance
deemed appropriate by OWNER to cover possible liability and damages that may be caused by such
animals.
8. LIQUID FILLED FURNISHINGS: No liquid filled furniture, receptacle containing more than ten
gallons of liquid is permitted without prior written consent and meeting the requirements of the OWNER.
RESIDENT also agrees to carry insurance deemed appropriate by OWNER to cover possible losses that
may be caused by such items.
9. PARKING: When and if RESIDENT is assigned a parking area/space on OWNER'S property, the
parking area/space shall be used exclusively for parking of passenger automobiles and/or those approved
vehicles listed on RESIDENT'S Application attached hereto. RESIDENT is hereby assigned or permitted to
park only in the following area or space ____________________________. The parking fee for this space
(if applicable is $________ monthly. Said space shall not be used for the washing, painting, or repair of
vehicles. No other parking space shall be used by RESIDENT or RESIDENT'S guest(s). RESIDENT is
responsible for oil leaks and other vehicle discharges for which RESIDENT shall be charged for cleaning if
deemed necessary by OWNER.
10. NOISE: RESIDENT agrees not to cause or allow any noise or activity on the premises which might
disturb the peace and quiet of another RESIDENT and/or neighbor. Said noise and/or activity shall be a
breach of this agreement.
11. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES: If the premises become totally or partially destroyed during the
term of this Agreement so that RESIDENT'S use is seriously impaired, OWNER or RESIDENT may
terminate this Agreement immediately upon three day written notice to the other.
12. CONDITION OF PREMISES: RESIDENT acknowledges that he has examined the premises and that
said premises, all furnishings, fixtures, furniture, plumbing, heating, electrical facilities, all items listed on
the attached property condition checklist, if any, and/or all other items provided by OWNER are all clean,
and in good satisfactory condition except as may be indicated elsewhere in this Agreement. RESIDENT
agrees to keep the premises and all items in good order and good condition and to immediately pay for
costs to repair and/or replace any portion of the above damaged by RESIDENT, his guests and/or invitees,
except as provided by law. At the termination of this Agreement, all of above items in this provision shall
be returned to OWNER in clean and good condition except for reasonable wear and tear and the premises
shall be free of all personal property and trash not belonging to OWNER. It is agreed that all dirt, holes,
tears, burns, and stains of any size or amount in the carpets, drapes, walls, fixtures, and/or any other part of
the premises, do not constitute reasonable wear and tear.
13. ALTERATIONS: RESIDENT shall not paint, wallpaper, alter or redecorate, change or install locks,
install antenna or other equipment, screws, fastening devices, large nails, or adhesive materials, place signs,
displays, or other exhibits, on or in any portion of the premises without the written consent of the OWNER
except as may be provided by law.
14: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: RESIDENT shall deposit all garbage and waste in a clean and
sanitary manner into the proper receptacles and shall cooperate in keeping the garbage area neat and clean.
RESIDENT shall be responsible for disposing of items of such size and nature as are not normally
acceptable by the garbage hauler. RESIDENT shall be responsible for keeping the kitchen and bathroom
drains free of things that may tend to cause clogging of the drains. RESIDENT shall pay for the cleaning
out of any plumbing fixture that may need to be cleared of stoppage and for the expense or damage caused
by stopping of waste pipes or overflow from bathtubs, wash basins, or sinks.
15. HOUSE RULES: RESIDENT shall comply with all house rules as stated on separate addendum, but
which are deemed part of this rental agreement, and a violation of any of the house rules is considered a
breach of this agreement.
16. CHANGE OF TERMS: The terms and conditions of this agreement are subject to future change by
OWNER after the expiration of the agreed lease period upon 30-day written notice setting forth such
change and delivered to RESIDENT. Any changes are subject to laws in existence at the time of the Notice
of Change Of Terms.
17. TERMINATION: After expiration of the leasing period, this agreement is automatically renewed from
month to month, but may be terminated by either party giving to the other a 30-day written notice of
intention to terminate. Where laws require "just cause", such just cause shall be so stated on said notice.
The premises shall be considered vacated only after all areas including storage areas are clear of all
RESIDENT'S belongings, and keys and other property furnished for RESIDENT'S use are returned to
OWNER. Should the RESIDENT hold over beyond the termination date or fail to vacate all possessions on
or before the termination date, RESIDENT shall be liable for additional rent and damages which may
include damages due to OWNER'S loss of prospective new renters.
18. POSSESSION: If OWNER is unable to deliver possession of the residence to RESIDENTS on the
agreed date, because of the loss or destruction of the residence or because of the failure of the prior
residents to vacate or for any other reason, the RESIDENT and/or OWNER may immediately cancel and
terminate this agreement upon written notice to the other party at their last known address, whereupon
neither party shall have liability to the other, and any sums paid under this Agreement shall be refunded in
full. If neither party cancels, this Agreement shall be prorated and begin on the date of actual possession.
19. INSURANCE: RESIDENT acknowledges that OWNERS insurance does not cover personal property
damage caused by fire, theft, rain, war, acts of God, acts of others, and/or any other causes, nor shall
OWNER be held liable for such losses. RESIDENT is hereby advised to obtain his own insurance policy to
cover any personal losses.
20. RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION: OWNER may enter, inspect, and/or repair the premises at
any time in case of emergency or suspected abandonment. OWNER shall give 24 hours advance notice and
may enter for the purpose of showing the premises during normal business hours to prospective renters,
buyers, lenders, for smoke alarm inspections, and/or for normal inspections and repairs. OWNER is
permitted to make all alterations, repairs and maintenance that in OWNER'S judgment is necessary to
perform.
21. ASSIGNMENT: RESIDENT agrees not to transfer, assign or sublet the premises or any part thereof.
22. PARTIAL INVALIDITY: Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as waiving any of
the OWNER'S or RESIDENT'S rights under the law. If any part of this Agreement shall be in conflict with
the law, that part shall be void to the extent that it is in conflict, but shall not invalidate this Agreement nor
shall it affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
22. NO WAIVER: OWNER'S acceptance of rent with knowledge of any default by RESIDENT or waiver
by OWNER of any breach of any term of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of subsequent
breaches. Failure to require compliance or to exercise any right shall not be constituted as a waiver by
OWNER of said term, condition, and/or right, and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any
provision of this Agreement.
23. ATTORNEY FEES: If any legal action or proceedings be brought by either party of this Agreement,
the prevailing party shall be reimbursed for all reasonable attorney's fees and costs in addition to other
damages awarded.
24. JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY: The undersigned RESIDENTS are jointly and severally responsible
and liable for all obligations under this agreement.
25. REPORT TO CREDIT/TENANT AGENCIES: You are hereby notified that a nonpayment, late
payment or breach of any of the terms of this rental agreement may be submitted/reported to a credit and/or
tenant reporting agency, and may create a negative credit record on your credit report.
26. LEAD NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: For rental dwellings built before 1978, RESIDENT
acknowledges receipt of the following: (Please check)
___ Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form
___ EPA Pamphlet
27. ADDITIONS AND/OR
EXCEPTIONS _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________.
28. NOTICES: All notices to RESIDENT shall be served at RESIDENT'S premises and all notices to
OWNER shall be served at _______________________________________________________________.
29. INVENTORY: The premises contains the following items, that the RESIDENT may use.
_______________________________________________________________.
30. KEYS AND ADDDENDUMS: RESIDENT acknowledges receipt of the following which shall be
deemed part of this Agreement: (Please check)
___ Keys #of keys and purposes ___________________________________________
___ House Rules ___ Pet Agreement ___ Other ________________________________
31. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between OWNER and
RESIDENT. No oral agreements have been entered into, and all modifications or notices shall be in writing
to be valid.
32. RECEIPT OF AGREEMENT: The undersigned RESIDENTS have read and understand this
Agreement and hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of this Rental Agreement.
RESIDENT'S Signature ___________________________________________________
Date__________________
RESIDENT'S Signature ___________________________________________________
Date__________________
OWNER'S or Agent's Signature ____________________________________________
Date__________________
(No representation is made as to the legal validity or the adequacy of any provision in this Agreement. If
you desire legal advice, consult your attorney.)
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