RENTALAGREEMENT

Address_________________

Address_________________

THISAGREEMENT made this ___ day of ____________,by and between ______________________

_________________, herein called "Landlord,"and_____________________, ____________________,

_____________________, ____________________, _____________________, ____________________,

herein called "Tenant." Landlordherebyagrees to rent to Tenant the realproperty located in the City of

___________________, State of ________________, described as follows: _______________________,

Commencing on the 1st day of _________ andmonthly thereafteruntilthe __th day of ________, at

day notice will be posted.

2. Paymentof Rent

Monthly rentpayments may be paid by check untilthe first check is dishonored and returned unpaid.

Time is of the essence and no excuses will be accepted.Rent shallbe made payable to ____________ and

handdelivered (or sent by mail at Tenant'srisk) to Landlord at _____________________________.Any

rentslost in the mailwill be treated as if unpaid untilreceived byLandlord.All tenants will contribute

equally in the payment of rentandonly one single payment will be accepted. If any tenant withdraws

from the lease, for any reason,the remaining tenants will be responsible for makingup the difference in

rent.

3. Additions to Rent for Paymentof Certain Utilities

included in the rentalproperty thatare the sole responsibility of the tenant to upkeep. The landlord will

not beresponsible for the upkeep of these appliances anddoes notwarrant the conditionof these

appliances. The above rental payment specificallyEXCLUDES any appliances otherthanthe refrigerator

andstove. Such appliances as are in the property are theresolely at the convenience of the Landlord, who

assumes no responsibility for their operation. Landlord agrees to removeappliances at the request of

Tenant.Any personalproperty remaining on the Premises may beused by the Tenant,however the Tenant

assumes sole responsibility to keep said personal property inworking and/oroperatingcondition,and

agrees to return said personal property to the Landlordat the termination ofthisLease Agreementinthe

same or better condition, reasonable wear excepted.

not received priorto 5:00 P.M. on the 1st of the month,regardless of cause includingdishonored checks,

Tenantfurther agrees to pay a late charge to Landlord equalto twenty-fivedollars ($25) each week the

rent is late.Neither illhealth, loss of job, financial emergency or otherexcuse will beaccepted for late

In the event Tenant's check is dishonored and returnedof any reason to Landlord, Tenant agrees to pay as

additionalrentthe sum equal to thirty-five dollars ($35) for each occurrence. This amountshall be in

addition to all late fees, if check is not paid prior to the first ofthe month. If for any reasona check is

returnedor dishonored, allfuture rentpayments will be cash or money order.

The Tenant agrees to use the premises only as a residence for self, and those persons identified below.

____________________________, __________________________, _____________________________,

law. Tenant agrees to assume allresponsibility for actions takenby any person enteringthe property.

Landlord will hold Tenant solely responsible for all damages to property or for violations against this

rentalagreement.

8. Pets

No pet shall be broughtonto the Premises (even temporarily) without the express written permission of

the Landlord.Ifa pet has been inthe Premises at any time during the Tenant'soccupancy (with or

without the Landlord'sconsent),a charge may be made for de-fleaing, deodorizing, and/orshampooing,

and/or damages occasioned by the pet.Any animalson the property not registered underthis Rental

Agreementwill be presumed to bestrays andwill be disposed of according to law, at the option of the

Landlord.

9. Non-assignmentof RentalAgreement

afterward be performed; andthatunlawful detainerproceedings may becommenced.

10. Legal Obligations

Tenanthereby acknowledges thatthey have a legalobligation to pay their renton time each andevery

month regardless of any other debts or responsibilities they may have. They agree that they will be fully

liable for any back rent owed. They also acknowledge that defaulting on this RentalAgreementcould

result in a judgment being filed against them and a lienbeing filed againsttheircurrentandfuture assets

and/or earnings.

11. Attorney's Cost

If court actionis soughtbyeither party to enforce the provisions ofthe Rentalagreement,attorney's fees

andcostsmay be awarded to the prevailing party inthe court action.

12. Repair policy

The Tenant shalluse customary diligence in care of the Premises. The Tenant is encouraged to treatthis

as their home, inthat allminor repairsareexpected to beperformed byor at the directionof the Tenant,

at the sole responsibility of the Tenant.Anyandall repairs made atthe direction of the Tenantshall be

make said repairs.All repairsshall be done incompliance with all applicable codes andregulations.Any

to being made.Under no circumstances will Landlordbe responsible for any improvements or repairs

costing more that $50 unless the Tenantis given written authorization to make repairs or improvements in

advance. The Tenant acknowledges responsibility for any damages caused by their negligence andthat of

their guests or invitees.

13. Occupancy

codes materially affecting health and safety.

4.Keep all plumbingfixtures in a dwellingunitor used by the tenant as clean as its condition permits.

5.Use ina reasonable manner allelectrical,plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning,

andotherfacilities andappliances including elevators inthe premises.

or knowingly permit any person to do so.

7.Conduct himself and require other persons on the premises with his consent to conduct themselves

in a manner that will not disturb his neighbor's peaceful enjoyment of the premises.

Resident warrants thathe/she will meet above conditionsin every respect, and acknowledges that failure

to perform the obligations herein stipulated will be considered groundsfor termination of this agreement

andloss of any or all deposits.

14. Security Deposit

compliance with this section includes removing all trashand belongings ofthe Tenant. If any provision of

thisLease Agreement is violated, the Security Deposit is forfeited. The Security Deposit is to indemnify

the Landlordagainstdamage and/orloss of value as a resultof the Tenant'saction,mistake, or inaction

duringthe term ofoccupancy. The Security Deposit may not beapplied by the Tenant as and for payment

of any rentdue the Landlord. Should the Tenantbe responsible for damage and/or loss ofvalue to the

Premises greater than the value of the Security Deposit, the Tenanthereby agrees to reimburse the

Landlord for such loss immediately upon the presentationof a bill for said damage and/or loss. The

Landlord shall return the balance of said Security Deposit, if any, to the Tenant atthe Tenant'sforwarding

address,upon vacating, returnof keys to the Landlord and terminationof this contract according to other

terms herein agreed. The deposit will be returnedwithinthirty (30) days after the Tenant vacates the

time, and the Tenant neglects to do so, the Landlord will charge the Tenanta minimum $250cleaningfee.

16. Plumbing and Electricity

any othermatter in the sink drainor toilets. Tenantagrees to pay the ENTIRE AMOUNT on bills for all

Tenantmust not overload electricalcircuits. Only two electrical operated items may be plugged in any

electrical receptacle.

17. Tenant Cooperation

19. Tenant Insurance

from any liabilitybyreason of personal injury to any person andfor property damage occurring on or

about or connected with the Premises or resultingfrom the Tenant use thereof. The Tenant hereby

acknowledges this and agrees to make no suchclaims for any losses or damages againstthe Landlord.

The Tenant agrees to purchase Renter's Insurance attheir own expense, sufficient to cover themselves and

their property from damage or injury caused by fire, theft, burglary,andbreakage, andelectrical

connections and hereby relieves the Landlordof all risks that may be insured thereunder. They

acknowledge that if theyfail to procure such insurance,it is their responsibility andthey alone shall bear

the consequences.

20. Abandonment

returning.Landlord will also have the rightto remove any property thatthe Residents have left behind

21. Lock Policy

No additionallocks will be installed on any door without the written permission of Landlord. Landlord

will be given duplicate keys for alllocks so installed at the Tenant's expense, before they are installed.

22. Condition of Premises

The Tenant acknowledges thatthe said property is in good condition. If there is anythingabout the

condition of the property thatis not good, they agree to report itto Landlord within3 days of taking

possession of the property. They agree thatfailure to file any writtennotice of defects will be legally

bindingproof that the property is in good condition atthe time of occupancy.

repairs. Landlordwarrants thatall major systems will be functionalandingoodrepair at time of

possession. Light switches, wall plugs, doors, windows, faucets, drains, locks, toilets, sinks, heater, etc.,

will eitherbe in workingorder or will be repaired once Tenant have completed the Inspection and

but they are hereby advised the Landlorddoes not normally repair or replace nonfunctional items such as

repair/replacementatregular intervals regardless of tenant turnover.

24. Tenant Responsibility

Good housekeeping is expected of everyone. Tenant agrees to keep quarterscleanandin sanitary

condition. The Tenant agrees not to permit any deterioration or destruction to occur while theyare

andmechanical systems as well as the generalstructure and appearance of the property. Tenant agrees to

Landlord's prior writtenconsent, and then only by contractors or mechanics approved by Landlord.All

alterations,additions,or improvements upon the premises, made by either party, shallbecome the

property ofLandlordandshall remainupon, and be surrenderedwith said premises, as a partthereof, at

The Tenant specificallyagree that no tacks, nails,screws, etc., will bedriven into the walls, nor will they

bemarredor torn by glue or tape. They also acknowledge that they will be responsible for andpay any

damage done by rain, wind,hail, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc., if this damage is caused by leaving windows

open, allowing stoppage and/or overflow or water and/orsewage pipes, broken windows or doors, torn

screens, broken door and windowlocks, etc. or any damage caused while Tenant has occupancy.

26. Maintenanceof Lawns

The Tenant acknowledges thatthey are responsible for maintaining the lawns andlandscapingandwill be

27. Vehicle Policy

The Tenant agrees never to park or store a motor home, camper, trailer, boat, or any sort of recreational

blocks, non-functional vehicles, or unlicensed automobiles are not permitted on property. Removal will be

at the expense of the Tenant. Tenant agrees thatany vehicle parked on unpaved areas may be towed and

stored at Tenantexpense. Tenant agrees to pay for any fines resulting from a summons issued to Landlord

resultingfrom improperparking. Tenant will be charged a three-hundred-fifty dollar $350 court charge

along withthe cost of allother fines, if the Landlord is required to go to court.

The Tenant must follow rules andlaws ofthe city ParkingDepartmentconcerning parking. Tenantmust

obtain allnecessary parkingpermits and information for himself andguests. Landlord is not responsible

for tenant’s parking needs. Off street parking is not provided by landlord,unless otherwise noted inthis

agreement.

28. Utilities

Tenantwill be responsible for payment ofall utilities, garbage,water andsewer charges, telephone, gas or

unpaid bills from their Security Deposits in the event they remainunpaidafter termination of this

agreement. (See section 3 for details on paymentof certain utilities).

sign of termite activity.

30. Non-Liability

The Tenant hereby states thatany work or repairs that need to bedone will behandledby competent

professionals, unless Tenant is qualified and capable of doingthe work themselves and doing it properly,

free from harm and liability along with his agents andrepresentatives. Inthe event that needed repairs

who will carry identification.Owner's address is: ___________________________________________.

32. Validity of Lease Provisions

Any provision set forthinthis RentalAgreement which is contrary to the state ResidentialLandlord and

Tenantlaws shall be treated byLandlord and Tenant as void andas if it were not set forth herein,but all

other provision ofthe RentalAgreementshall remainin full force and effect.

33. Phone

The tenant agrees to get a phone installed in the premises as soon as possible. Landlordwill be given the

phone number withintwoworking days of installationandwill be notified within two working days of any

future changes in the phone number.

supplyservices or show it to prospective residents,purchasers, mortgages,workmen, or contractors.

Owner may also display "for rent" and "for sale" signs on the building of whichthe rented residence is a

35. Pest-ControlPolicy

Resident is responsible for any ongoing pest control service, if the Resident desires such a service. Owner

is notresponsible for any damage done to the Resident's person,or property by such pests, or to the person

or property of Resident's family or any otherpersons on the premises.

37. City, County,or State Violations

Tenantis responsible for paying all violation fees issued against the house by the city, county or state for

non-compliance to city, county or state laws. If the landlordis requiredto appearincourt, tenant shall

pay an additional $350 fee to compensate landlord for his time.

Note: The City, Departmentof Inspections completes randomneighborhood inspections each season.

38. Waiver

mightcomeinto being.Any exercise of any rightsbyLandlord or failure to exercise any rights shallnot

employees, as to tenancy, repairs, amountof rent to be paid, or otherterms andconditions shallbebinding

unless it is put inwriting and made a specific partof this agreement.

39. Legal Binding

Tenanthereby states thatthey have the legal rights to sign for any andall other residents and to commit

40. Terms

In this agreement the singularnumber where used will include the plural, the masculine genderwill

41. Full Disclosure

The Tenant signing this Rental Contractherebystate that all questions about this RentalAgreement have

acknowledgment and he/she has received a signed copy of the RentalAgreement.

Accepted this___ dayof ____________________.

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, Landlord , Tenant

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, Tenant

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, Tenant

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, Tenant

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