Fillable Printable Iowa Residential Lease Agreement Form

Iowa Residential Lease Agreement Form

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Iowa Residential Lease Agreement

THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") made and entered into this ____________

day of ____________________________, 20____, by and between

_____________________________________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as

"Landlord") and _____________________________________________________________________ (hereinafter

referred to as "Tenant").

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, Landlord is the fee owner of certain real property being, lying and situated in _______________

County, Iowa, such real property having a street address of

______________________________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the

"Premises").

WHEREAS, Landlord desires to lease the Premises to Tenant upon the terms and conditions as contained

herein; and

WHEREAS, Tenant desires to lease the Premises from Landlord on the terms and conditions as contained

herein;

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and obligations contained herein and other

good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto

hereby agree as follows:

1. TERM. Landlord leases to Tenant and Tenant leases from Landlord the above described Premises together

with any and all appurtenances thereto, for a term of __________________ [specify number of months or

years], such term beginning on __________________, and ending at 11:59 PM on

______________________.

2. RENT. The total rent for the term hereof is the sum of

______________________________________________________________ DOLLARS ($____________)

payable on the ______ day of each month of the term, in equal installments of

______________________________________________________________ DOLLARS

($_____________), first and last installments to be paid upon the due execution of this Agreement, the

second installment to be paid on _______________________. All such payments shall be made to

Landlord at Landlord's address as set forth in the preamble to this Agreement on or before the due date and

without demand.

3. DAMAGE DEPOSIT. Upon the due execution of this Agreement, Tenant shall deposit with Landlord the

sum of ______________________________________________________________ DOLLARS

($________) receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by Landlord, as security for any damage caused to

the Premises during the term hereof. Such deposit shall be returned to Tenant, without interest, and less

any set off for damages to the Premises upon the termination of this Agreement.

4. USE OF PREMISES. The Premises shall be used and occupied by Tenant and Tenant's immediate family,

consisting of ______________________ __________________________ ____________, exclusively, as

a private single family dwelling, and no part of the Premises shall be used at any time during the term of this

Agreement by Tenant for the purpose of carrying on any business, profession, or trade of any kind, or for

any purpose other than as a private single family dwelling. Tenant shall not allow any other person, other

than Tenant's immediate family or transient relatives and friends who are guests of Tenant, to use or occupy

the Premises without first obtaining Landlord's written consent to such use. Tenant shall comply with any

and all laws, ordinances, rules and orders of any and all governmental or quasi-governmental authorities

affecting the cleanliness, use, occupancy and preservation of the Premises.

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5. CONDITION OF PREMISES. Tenant stipulates, represents and warrants that Tenant has examined the

Premises, and that they are at the time of this Lease in good order, repair, and in a safe, clean and

tenantable condition.

6. ASSIGNMENT AND SUB-LETTING. Tenant shall not assign this Agreement, or sub-let or grant any license

to use the Premises or any part thereof without the prior written consent of Landlord. A consent by Landlord

to one such assignment, sub-letting or license shall not be deemed to be a consent to any subsequent

assignment, sub-letting or license. An assignment, sub-letting or license without 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.

7. ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. Tenant shall make no alterations to the buildings or improvements

on the Premises or construct any building or make any other improvements on the Premises without the

prior written consent of Landlord. Any and all alterations, changes, and/or improvements built, constructed

or placed on the Premises by Tenant shall, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between

Landlord and Tenant, be and become the property of Landlord and remain on the Premises at the expiration

or earlier termination of this Agreement.

8. NON-DELIVERY OF POSSESSION. In the event Landlord cannot deliver possession of the Premises to

Tenant upon the commencement of the Lease term, through no fault of Landlord or its agents, then Landlord

or its agents shall have no liability, but the rental herein provided shall abate until possession is

given. Landlord or its agents shall have thirty (30) days in which to give possession, and if possession is

tendered within such time, Tenant agrees to accept the demised Premises and pay the rental herein

provided from that date. In the event possession cannot be delivered within such time, through no fault of

Landlord or its agents, then this Agreement and all rights hereunder shall terminate.

9. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Tenant shall not keep on the Premises any item of a dangerous, flammable or

explosive character that might unreasonably increase the danger of fire or explosion on the Premises or that

might be considered hazardous or extra hazardous by any responsible insurance company.

10. UTILITIES. Tenant shall be responsible for arranging for and paying for all utility services required on the

Premises.

11. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR; RULES. Tenant will, at its sole expense, keep and maintain the Premises

and appurtenances in good and sanitary condition and repair during the term of this Agreement and any

renewal thereof. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Tenant shall:

(a) Not obstruct the driveways, sidewalks, courts, entry ways, stairs and/or halls, which shall be used

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;

(d) Not leave windows or doors in an open position during any inclement weather;

(e) 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;

(f) Not cause or permit any locks or hooks to be placed upon any door or window without the prior

written consent of Landlord;

(g) Keep all air conditioning filters clean and free from dirt;

(h) Keep all lavatories, sinks, toilets, and all other water and plumbing apparatus in good order and

repair and shall use same only for the purposes for which they were constructed. Tenant shall

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not allow any sweepings, rubbish, sand, rags, ashes or other 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;

(i) And Tenant's family and guests shall at all times maintain order in the Premises and at all places

on the Premises, and shall not make or permit any loud or improper noises, or otherwise

disturb other residents;

(j) Keep all radios, television sets, stereos, phonographs, etc., turned down to a level of sound that

does not annoy or interfere with other residents;

(k) 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 elements;

(l) Abide by and be bound by any and all rules and regulations affecting the Premises or the common

area appurtenant thereto which may be adopted or promulgated by the Condominium or

Homeowners' Association having control over them.

12. DAMAGE TO PREMISES. In the event the Premises 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 provided for herein shall then be accounted for by and between Landlord and Tenant

up to the time of such injury or destruction of the Premises, Tenant paying rentals up to such date and

Landlord refunding rentals collected beyond such date. Should a portion of the Premises thereby be

rendered uninhabitable, the Landlord shall have the option of either repairing such injured or damaged

portion or terminating this Lease. In the event that Landlord exercises its right to repair such uninhabitable

portion, the rental 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.

13. INSPECTION OF PREMISES. 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. And for the purposes of making any

repairs, additions or alterations as may be deemed appropriate by Landlord for the preservation of the

Premises or the building. 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 forty-five (45)

days before the expiration of this Lease. 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.

14. SUBORDINATION OF LEASE. 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 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.

15. TENANT'S HOLD OVER. If Tenant remains in possession of the Premises with the consent of Landlord

after the natural expiration of this Agreement, a new tenancy from month-to-month shall be created between

Landlord and Tenant which shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions hereof except that rent shall

then be due and owing at ______________________________________________________________

DOLLARS ($___________) per month and except that such tenancy shall be terminable upon thirty (30)

days written notice served by either party.

16. SURRENDER OF PREMISES. Upon the expiration of the term hereof, Tenant shall surrender the Premises

in as good a state and condition as they were at the commencement of this Agreement, reasonable use and

wear and tear thereof and damages by the elements excepted.

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17. ANIMALS. Tenant shall be entitled to keep no more than __________ (____) domestic dogs, cats or birds;

however, at such time as Tenant shall actually keep any such animal on the Premises, Tenant shall pay to

Landlord a pet deposit of ______________________________________________________________

DOLLARS ($_________), ______________________________________________________________

DOLLARS ($_________) of which shall be non-refundable and shall be used upon the termination or

expiration of this Agreement for the purposes of cleaning the carpets of the building.

18. QUIET ENJOYMENT. Tenant, upon payment of all of the sums referred to herein as being payable by

Tenant and Tenant's performance of all Tenant's agreements contained herein and Tenant's observance of

all rules and regulations, shall and may peacefully and quietly have, hold and enjoy said Premises for the

term hereof.

19. INDEMNIFICATION. Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury of or to the Tenant, Tenant's

family, guests, invitees, agents or employees or to any person entering the Premises or the building of which

the Premises are a part or to goods or equipment, or in the structure or equipment of the structure of which

the Premises are a part, and Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Landlord harmless from

any and all claims or assertions of every kind and nature.

20. DEFAULT. If Tenant fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this Agreement, other than the

covenant to pay rent, or of any present rules and regulations or any that may be hereafter prescribed by

Landlord, or materially fails to comply with any duties imposed on Tenant by statute, within seven (7) days

after delivery of written notice by Landlord specifying the non-compliance and indicating the intention of

Landlord to terminate the Lease by reason thereof, Landlord may terminate this Agreement. If Tenant fails to

pay rent when due and the default continues for seven (7) days thereafter, Landlord may, at Landlord's

option, declare the entire balance of rent payable hereunder to be immediately due and payable and may

exercise any and all rights and remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity or may immediately

terminate this Agreement.

21. LATE CHARGE. In the event that any payment required to be paid by Tenant hereunder is not made within

three (3) days of when due, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in addition to such payment or other charges due

hereunder, a "late fee" in the amount of

______________________________________________________________ DOLLARS ($__________).

22. ABANDONMENT. If at any time during the term of this Agreement Tenant abandons the Premises or any

part thereof, Landlord may, at Landlord's option, obtain possession of the Premises in the manner provided

by law, and without becoming liable to Tenant for damages or for any payment of any kind

whatever. Landlord may, at Landlord's discretion, as agent for Tenant, relet the Premises, or any part

thereof, for the whole or any part thereof, for the whole or any part of the then unexpired term, and may

receive and collect all rent payable by virtue of such reletting, and, at Landlord's option, hold Tenant liable

for any difference between the rent that would have been payable under this Agreement during the balance

of the unexpired term, if this Agreement had continued in force, and the net rent for such period realized by

Landlord by means of such reletting. If Landlord's right of reentry is exercised following abandonment of the

Premises by Tenant, then Landlord shall consider any personal property belonging to Tenant and left on the

Premises to also have been abandoned, in which case Landlord may dispose of all such personal property

in any manner Landlord shall deem proper and Landlord is hereby relieved of all liability for doing so.

23. ATTORNEYS' FEES. Should it become necessary for Landlord to employ an attorney to enforce any of the

conditions or covenants hereof, including the collection of rentals or gaining possession of the Premises,

Tenant agrees to pay all expenses so incurred, including a reasonable attorneys' fee.

24. RECORDING OF AGREEMENT. Tenant shall not record this Agreement on the Public Records of any

public office. In the event that Tenant shall record this Agreement, this Agreement shall, at Landlord's

option, terminate immediately and Landlord shall be entitled to all rights and remedies that it has at law or in

equity.

25. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed, construed and interpreted by, through and under

the Laws of the State of Iowa.

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26. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof shall, for any reason and to

any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, neither the remainder of this Agreement nor the application of the

provision to other persons, entities or circumstances shall be affected thereby, but instead shall be enforced

to the maximum extent permitted by law.

27. BINDING EFFECT. The covenants, obligations and conditions herein contained shall be binding on and

inure to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, and assigns of the parties hereto.

28. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS. The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience of reference only

and they are not intended to have any effect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the

Landlord or Tenant.

29. CONSTRUCTION. The pronouns used herein shall include, where appropriate, either gender or both,

singular and plural.

30. NON-WAIVER. No indulgence, waiver, election or non-election by Landlord under this Agreement shall

affect Tenant's duties and liabilities hereunder.

31. MODIFICATION. The parties hereby agree that this document contains the entire agreement between the

parties and this Agreement shall not be modified, changed, altered or amended in any way except through a

written amendment signed by all of the parties hereto.

32. NOTICE. Any notice required or permitted under this Lease or under state law shall be deemed sufficiently

given or served if sent by United States certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

If to Landlord to:

______________________________________________

[Landlord's Name]

______________________________________________

[Landlord's Address]

If to Tenant to:

______________________________________________

[Tenant's Name]

______________________________________________

[Tenant's Address]

Landlord and Tenant shall each have the right from time to time to change the place notice is to be given

under this paragraph by written notice thereof to the other party.

33. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS; DISCLOSURES.

____________________________________________________________

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[Landlord should note above any disclosures about the premises that may be required under Federal or Iowa

law, such as known lead-based paint hazards in the Premises. The Landlord should also disclose any flood

hazards.]

As to Landlord this ______ day of ________________________, 20_____.

LANDLORD: