Fillable Printable Maine Monthly Rental Agreement Form

Maine Monthly Rental Agreement Form

MONTHLY RENTAL AGREEMENT 

Tenant(s):_______________________

Landlord: _______________________

Location:________________________

Rent collected: $_____________

Dates:________to_________

Security Deposit: $_____________

Other: $_____________

TOTAL RECEIVED: $________

Funds will be returned if lease is not accepted.

TOTAL DUE:$___

_______ prior to occupan

This is a legally binding contract between Landlord and Tenant and is

enforceable in a court of law. Any verbal contracts implied or stated must be put

in writing and agreed upon by all parties involved in order for them to be valid.

1. TERM: This lease agreement shall commence on the _________ day

of _______________, 20_______, and is on a (check one)

□ MONTH lease □ YEAR lease □ Specific_______________

2. RENT: Rent is $______________ per month, due and payable on the 1

calendar day of the month. If mailing the rent it must: (check which applies)

□ be received by the 1

(or) □ postmarked by the 1

Failure to pay rent on time will result in eviction of rented premise.

3. LATE FEE: Rent past due is subject to a late fee of $_____________ and

shall be paid with total rent due.

4. SECURITY DEPOSIT: A security deposit of $______________ is required

before tenancy. Of this fee $__________ is NON-REFUNDABLE. Tenant does

NOT have the right to apply this money towards rent due or future rents.

LANDLORD will hold deposit as security to ensure TENANTS performance of

this contract. LANDLORD may with-hold this fee for the purpose of cleaning the

premises, repair cost, or for monies owed to LANDLORD. The LANDLORD will

return refundable portion, or explain how money is being retained within 30 days

of move out date/ or date that forwarding address is provided.

5. OTHER FEES: Tenant is responsible for the following fees:

(i.e. hook-up fees, pet fees, etc.)

________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

6. UTILITIES: Tenant agrees to keep utilities connected at all times. Utilities

that are shut off for non-payment or other avoidable circumstance will be deemed

as breach of contract and cause for eviction.

Utilities paid for by landlord: ________________________________________

7. UTILITY TRANSFER: Tenant agrees to IMMEDIATELY transfer utilities into

his/ her name prior to occupancy including: (check all that apply)

□ Gas □ Electricity □ Water □ Garbage □ Other:_____________

8. PAYMENT: Monthly rent must be paid in cash, or by certified funds (money

order/cashiers check) unless other options are listed here:__________________

Rent shall be delivered to the following location: (if mailing refer to section 2)

________________________________________________________________

Failure to pay rent on time may result in eviction, and additional fees. In the

event of a BAD CHECK, tenant will be subject to an additional $20 return fee +

unpaid rent + late fee, and will no longer have choice to pay with personal

checks. (Personal checks are only accepted if listed in section 8)

9. DEPOSIT RETURN: Upon move-out, security deposit may be refundable

based on the following conditions:

A. The apartment is returned in the same condition it was rented in. This

includes cleanliness, appliances, cosmetics, common areas, floors,

ceilings, etc.

B. All keys have been returned to Landlord.

C. A forwarding address has been left with Landlord.

D. All charges including: rent, late fees, pet fees are paid in full prior to

termination.

E. All Tenant’s property has been removed from premise.

F. All terms in Lease Agreement have been fulfilled and satisfied.

No later than 30 days after Tenant has moved, Landlord will send remainder of

deposit to Tenant’s forwarding address as explained in Section 4.

10. PROPERTY ACCEPTANCE: Tenants accept property in “as-is” condition

and agree to notify Landlord of any dangers, hazards, or repairs that may arise.

11. UPKEEP EXPECTATION: Tenant agrees to upkeep the property while

under contract with Landlord. This includes, but is not limited to: carpets, walls,

furnishings, fixtures, windows, all doors, locks, appliances, garbage disposal, air

conditioner, swamp cooler, heating, plumbing, electrical, etc. Tenant is aware

that any damage caused by nails, tacks, sticky tape, or pins to the walls; or any

of the previously mentioned items, are the sole responsibility of the Tenant and

might be taken out of Security Deposit. Landlord will allow for normal wear and

tear.

12. TENANT OBLIGATION: Tenant agrees to the following terms:

A. Inform Landlord immediately with any issues that might compromise

Health or Building codes.

B. Keep premise free of clutter and sanitary. This includes taking out

garbage regularly, maintain plumbing, appliances, etc. in a safe and

reasonable manner.

C. Ensure that all occupants and guests in or on the property OBEY

HOUSE RULES as explained herein.

D. Safeguard all Landlords property from theft, damage, or destruction.

12. REPAIRS: Tenant shall contact Landlord of any minor or major repairs

necessary. Together, both parties will decide who is responsible for repair and

who will pay for it. Any REPAIR that Tenant fixes or hires out WITHOUT

Landlord’s written consent will not be reimbursed. Any improvement (see section

14) made by the Tenant to the property shall become the sole property of

Landlord upon Tenant vacating premise unless stated otherwise.

A. No person will be allowed to make any repairs unless they are

competent in that specific field. Person performing repairs must assure

that care is taken for safety. The repair person is accountable for any

accident that might befall them or the property and agrees to release

LIABILITY from the Landlord. Tenant may not take Landlord to court over

any such issues.

B. Tenant is responsible for any light bulbs purchased. All light bulbs are

installed with proper wattage and working upon Tenant’s arrival.

13. INCLUDED APPLIANCES: The following appliances or furnishings in the

premises are the property of Landlord:_________________________________.

14. IMPROVEMENTS: Tenant shall obtain WRITTEN PERMISSION from

Landlord for any of the following improvements: installing antennas, cable cords,

satellite dishes, lighting fixtures, any appliances, changing locks, paint, and/or

wallpaper. Tenant may not store any items on balconies or outside premise

unless Landlord approves with written consent. Tenant may not display

advertisements on property.

15. LIABILITY: Landlord is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any Tenant’s item(s) that

are stolen, damaged, or vandalized, whether causes by man or acts of God. The

responsibility of SAFEGUARDING property is the responsibility of Tenant.

Tenant can optionally sign up for Renter’s Insurance by their own free will and

choice.

16. MOVE IN DATE: If for any reason the Landlord is not able to deliver up

possession of property to Tenant on signed date, Lease Agreement may be

cancelled or terminated with written consent by either party. Neither party can

hold the other liable. Landlord must REFUND any fees paid by Tenant with the

exception of an application fee unless mandated by statute.

17. LEASE TERMINATION: This lease will continue on a month to month basis

following expiration of lease, unless written notice of termination is delivered.

Notice must be presented a minimum of 30 days prior to vacating. Notice must

have a liable cause and not contradict lease terms made herein, including early

termination. Landlord may terminate lease by means of eviction for violation of:

house rules, waste to premise, late rent, nuisances, guests actions, etc.

18. ABANDONMENT: A. If Tenant can not be located, and rent is 15 days past

due, and Tenant has not informed Landlord of location, or B. if Tenant’s rent is

past due by 1 or more days and Tenant’s personal property has been removed

from premise, and has not informed Landlord of location, Tenant has

ABANDONED the premise. Landlord has right to enter and secure premise.

Tenant’s property will be stored for a minimum of 30 days at the Tenant’s

expense. Tenant is liable for all costs of moving/storage, late fees, owed rent

and expenses of renting property to new tenant. If property has been unclaimed

and 30 days have passed, PROPERTY belongs to Landlord and Landlord may

resell, keep, donate to charity or demand full rent, fees, and storage cost to be

paid for its return.

19. STORAGE: (Check one) Additional storage □ is (or) □ is not

provided at this premise. The owner SHALL NOT be liable for any loss of

property or personal injury resulting from property storage. It is Tenant’s

responsibility to purchase Renter’s Insurance on your own free will and choice.

Tenant may not hold Landlord responsible for any loss, damage, or vandalism of

property.

20. PROPERTY REMOVAL: Tenant agrees to not remove or alter Landlord’s

property. The only exception is with written permission. If no written permission

is granted and Tenant alters or removes Landlord’s property, Landlord may take

possession of Tenant’s property and evict Tenant from premise. Landlord may

also charge Tenant cost of returning property to original condition.

21. BANKRUPTCY: In the event of Tenant filing for bankruptcy, Landlord has

the right to declare this Lease Agreement as breached and VOID. Landlord

reclaims right to premise. No judicial officer shall have any rights to the above

written property because of this agreement.

22. RENT INCREASE: Landlord has the right to increase rent with a minimum

30 day written notice for reasons of increased utility bills, taxes, or other

operating expense. Rent may NEVER be increased by over 10% at one time, or

during a fixed rental term.

23. INSPECTION: All inspections of Tenant’s property must be preceded with a

minimum of a 24 hour written notice. Tenant must allow Landlord permission to

access premise for reason of inspection, repair, or to show the premise to

prospective tenants, appraisers, insurance agents, lenders, purchasers, or

service providers. Access must be within reasonable business hours unless an

EMERGENCY occurs. In case of EMERGENCY, notice does not have to be

given.

24. NOTICES: All notices are required to be written and delivered in advance in

person or by 1

class mail. Notices must be in accordance with State laws and

statutes. If Tenant does not answer door, Landlord may post NOTICE in a

conspicuous (obvious) place.

25. OCCUPANTS: This Lease Agreement is strictly for _______ adults and

_______ children. Any additional guests staying at the said premise for more

than 7 total days within any single rent period, consecutive or not, may be subject

to a $100 charge per guest per month. Guest staying more than 7 days are

considered non-approved tenants and may be cause for eviction. Guest wishing

to stay for extended periods must be cleared by the landlord prior to occupancy,

and are subject to the cost of background fees. All approved guest must sign

lease agreement and pay additional fees prior to occupancy.

26. SUBLETTING: Tenant CANNOT assign or sublet the said premise unless

they obtain written permission from Landlord. Tenant does not have right to

make arrangements with future tenants, as it is not their property.

27. PARTIAL PAYMENT: If Landlord accepts a partial payment from Tenant

that has breached Lease Agreement, this shall NOT AFFECT any notices, legal

eviction procedures, or legal proceedings against Tenant as per statute.

28. HOUSE RULES: House rules apply to all common areas, yards, parking

lots, laundry facility, swimming pool, rental unit, or other property managed or

owned by landlord. House rules refer to rules enforced throughout property

including those stated herein. Tenant is responsible for any guests or family

members while they are on premise. Failure for Tenant or Tenant’s guests to

obey house rules may result in warning or eviction.

29. NOISE OR NUISANCE: Tenant or Tenant’s guests are not allowed to

disturb, harass, annoy the peace of other Tenants, neighbors, or any servicemen

of the said premise. Tenant and guests must also abide by City, State, and

Federal Laws. Tenant and guests may not permit waste or nuisance on or

around the premise. Each tenant deserves quiet enjoyment.

30. VEHICLES AND PARKING: Tenant owns (number) ______ car(s) and is

allowed ______ parking space(s). If assigned a parking space, it shall be

#__________. Vehicles MUST be no more than 15 YEARS OLD, and may not

leak any fluids. Tenant may NOT wash, paint, or perform engine work on

premise. No other vehicle, trailer, or camper may be parked on the premise

without prior written permission from Landlord. Failure to comply with vehicle

regulations may result in towing at Tenant’s expense.

31. PETS: No pets or animals are allowed on or in the premise EVEN

temporarily, unless written permission from Landlord is given. If pet permission

is granted a pet deposit of $_________ must be paid to Landlord, $_________

being refundable at end of tenancy if there is NO DAMAGE to persons, premise,

flooring, walls, furnishings, appliances, landscaping etc. ALL PET WASTE must

be removed promptly by Tenant. Pets must be maintained as to not ANNOY

tenants or neighbors by being loud or obnoxious. Failure to comply with pet

expectations may result in eviction and clean-up cost. If pets are allowed, list

here:*___________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

*(in the event of death or loss of pet, Tenant is required to get written permission

for replacement pet, even if it’s the same type)

32. WATERBEDS: No waterbeds or liquid filled furniture are allowed on or in

the premise. The only exception is written permission from Landlord to Tenant.

Tenant must furnish proof of documentation of $100,000 insurance policy to

Landlord.

33. TOBACCO SMOKING: □ Smoking is FORBIDDEN in or on property.

(or) Smoking is (Check one) □ PROHIBITED □ ALLOWED in said unit of this

Lease Agreement. If prohibited in unit but allowed on premise, smoking must be

done 25 feet away from any entrance. Smoking may be allowed in other units or

on premise and might drift in to this said unit. Tenant releases legal liability of

Landlord if situation occurs, regardless of enforced house rules.

34. SMOKE ALARMS: Smoke alarms have been installed in the premise.

Tenants have a responsibility to maintain and check smoke alarms for accuracy

and functionality, including replacing batteries. If alarm is not working, Tenant

should inform Landlord immediately.

35. LEAD BASED PAINT: Buildings built before 1978 could contain lead based

paint. Lead based paint might pose health hazards to Tenant, especially

pregnant women or children. (Check one) if applies:

□ LANDLORD has NO knowledge of lead-base paint or lead hazards in or on

the property.

□ LANDLORD HAS knowledge of lead-base paint or lead hazards in or on the

property and has attached any available records concerning this.

LEAD PAMPHLET (if building was built prior to 1978)

Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home. Tenant initials they have received

pamphlet.___________

Tenant shall immediately inform Landlord of cracked or peeling paint on premise.

36. SEVERABILITY: If any part of this Lease Agreement becomes

unenforceable or invalid, the remainder of the Lease Agreement will not be

affected.

37. LEGAL ACTION: If any legal action is taken by either party in regards to

this Lease Agreement, the prevailing party is entitled to recover from the other

party any court or legal fees accrued.

38. ADDITIONAL TERMS:

________________________________________________________________

39. LANDLORD RIGHTS: All Landlord rights by this Lease Agreement shall be

enforced as well as any other laws which might exist or be created. Any exercise

or failure to exercise rights by Landlord will not act as a waiver of any other

rights. Landlord is not bound to anything unless it is written and specifically

endorsed.

40. TENANT RIGHTS: Tenants must be HONEST on their application to their

best knowledge. Any breach of this Lease Agreement by Tenant or Tenant’s

guests terminates Landlords obligations concerning this contract. Landlord has

right to evict Tenant, take possession of premise, and keep security deposit, plus

pursue any other past due fees in legal court.

41. JOINT RESPONSIBILITY: All signing parties are equally responsible for the

fulfillment of this contract, however, any signer may be held solely responsible.

All signing parties agree to these written terms, and have read and understand all

provisions and responsibilities. I also understand that I have the right to review

this contract prior to signing, with or without legal aide. This is a legally binding

contract.

All residence 18 or older MUST SIGN:

Tenant:___________________________|_______________________________

Printed Name Signature

Dated:________________________

Tenant:___________________________|_______________________________

Printed Name Signature

Dated:________________________

Landlord: _________________________|_______________________________

Printed Name Signature

Dated: ________________________