Fillable Printable Residential Lease Agreement Sample Form

Residential Lease Agreement Sample Form

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Residential Lease Agreement

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

____________________________, 20____, by and between __________________________________________________________,

whose address is ______________________________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Lessor")

and __________________________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Lessee").

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, Lessor is the fee owner of certain real property being, lying and situate in _______________ County,

_________________, such real property having a street address of ____________________________________________________.

WHEREAS, Lessor is desirous of leasing the Premises to Lessee upon the terms and conditions as contained herein; and

WHEREAS, Lessee is desirous of leasing the Premises from Lessor on the terms and conditions as contained herein;

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00), 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. Lessor leases to Lessee and Lessee leases from Lessor the above described Premises together with any and all

appurtenances thereto, for a term of ______ year(s), such term beginning on __________________, and ending at 12 o'clock

midnight 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 installment to be paid upon the due execution of

this Agreement, the second installment to be paid on _______________________. All such payments shall be made to

Lessor at Lessor's address as set forth in the preamble to this Agreement on or before the due date and without demand.

3. USE OF PREMISES. The Premises shall be used and occupied by Lessee and Lessee'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 Lessee 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. Lessee shall not allow any other person, other than Lessee's immediate family or transient relatives and friends

who are guests of Lessee, to use or occupy the Premises without first obtaining Lessor's written consent to such use. Lessee

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.

4. CONDITION OF PREMISES. Lessee stipulates, represents and warrants that Lessee 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.

5. ASSIGNMENT AND SUB-LETTING. Lessee 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 Lessor. A consent by Lessor 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 Lessor or an assignment or sub-letting by operation of law shall be

absolutely null and void and shall, at Lessor's option, terminate this Agreement.

6. ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. Lessee 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

Lessor. Any and all alterations, changes, and/or improvements built, constructed or placed on the Premises by Lessee shall,

unless otherwise provided by written agreement between Lessor and Lessee, be and become the property of Lessor and

remain on the Premises at the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

7. NON-DELIVERY OF POSSESSION. In the event Lessor cannot deliver possession of the Premises to Lessee upon the

commencement of the Lease term, through no fault of Lessor or its agents, then Lessor or its agents shall have no liability,

but the rental herein provided shall abate until possession is given. Lessor or its agents shall have thirty (30) days in which to

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give possession, and if possession is tendered within such time, Lessee 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

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

8. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Lessee 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.

9. UTILITIES. Lessee shall be responsible for arranging for and paying for all utility services required on the Premises.

10. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR; RULES AND REGULATIONS. Lessee 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, Lessee 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 Lessor;

(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. Lessee shall 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 Lessee;

(i) And Lessee'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) Lost keys shall be the full responsibility of the Lessee(s). Any cost incurred because of lost keys shall be borne

by Lessee(s). All keys must be returned upon move-out or there will be a charge deducted from the security

deposit to replace the key/lock.

(m) No furniture filled with a liquid or semi-liquid such as waterbeds shall be permitted on the premises without the

Lessor’s written consent

(n) The Lessee agrees to get Lessor’s written consent and approval before having cable, satellite or

telecommunication cables or devices installed on the premises.

(o) The Lessee is prohibited from adding locks to, changing or in any way altering locks installed on the doors of

the premises without written consent of the Lessor.

(p) No goods or materials of any kind which are combustible or would increase fire risk shall be taken or placed on

the Premises. Storage shall be Tenants risk and Landlord or its agent shall not be responsible for any loss or

damage.

(q) No nails, screws or adhesive hangers except standard picture hooks, shade brackets and curtain rod brackets may

be placed in walls, woodwork or any part of Premises.

11. DAMAGE TO PREMISES. In the event the Premises are destroyed or rendered wholly untenantable by fire, storm,

earthquake, or other casualty not caused by the negligence of Lessee, 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 Lessor and Lessee up to the time of such injury or destruction of the Premises, Lessee paying

rentals up to such date and Lessor refunding rentals collected beyond such date. Should a portion of the Premises thereby be

rendered untenantable, the Lessor shall have the option of either repairing such injured or damaged portion or terminating

this Lease. In the event that Lessor exercises its right to repair such untenantable 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 Lessor as speedily

as practicable, after which the full rent shall recommence and the Agreement continue according to its terms.

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12. SECURITY DEPOSIT. Lessee agrees that upon execution of this lease they shall pay _________ months security deposit

in the amount of ______________________________DOLLARS ($___________) Lessor agrees that subject to conditions

listed herein, the security deposit will be returned in full. The release of security deposit is subject to the following

provisions:

A. No damage to any part of apartment or fixtures.

B. Entire apartment, including but not limited to, range, oven, refrigerator, bathroom, closets and kitchen

cabinets must be cleaned when Lessee vacates the apartment.

C. No indentations or scratches in wood or resilient floor caused by furniture or other objects. Carpet cleaned

professionally. Floor is to be restored to its original condition if wall-to-wall carpeting is installed by

Lessee(s).

D. No stickers, tapes, adhesives or other material affixed to walls, appliances, sink or bathtub.

E. No scratches or holes in walls, ceiling, woodwork, cabinets, appliances, etc.

F. No delinquent rents.

G. All debris, rubbish and discards to be placed in proper trash containers in designated area outside building.

H. Forwarding address left with Lessor.

I. The following charges against the security deposit will be made if the prerequisite conditions are not

complied with:

I. All costs of labor and materials for cleaning, repairs, etc.

II. Re-rental fees, if apartment is vacated before the lease expires, including advertising and sublet

fees.

III. Any unpaid rent during lease period.

IV. All collection fees and costs related to delinquent or unpaid rents.

J. Security deposit will be returned by a check mailed to the forwarding address left with Lessor. The check

will be made payable jointly to all Lessee(s) regardless of who actually placed the money on deposit.

13. INSPECTION OF PREMISES. Lessor and Lessor'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 Lessor for the preservation of the Premises or the building. Lessor 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, but do not conform to this Agreement or to any restrictions, rules or regulations affecting the

Premises.

14. SUBORDINATION OF LEASE. This Agreement and Lessee'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 Lessor, 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. LESSEE'S HOLD OVER. If Lessee remains in possession of the Premises with the consent of Lessor after the natural

expiration of this Agreement, a new tenancy from month-to-month shall be created between Lessor and Lessee 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 fifteen (15) days written notice

served by either party.

16. SURRENDER OF PREMISES. Upon the expiration of the term hereof, Lessee 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.

17. ANIMALS. At Lessor’s discretion and depending upon size and type of animal, Lessee shall be entitled to keep no more

than ______ (___) domestic dogs, cats or birds; however, at such time as Lessee shall actually keep any such animal on the

Premises, Lessee shall pay to Lessor 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. Lessee, upon payment of all of the sums referred to herein as being payable by Lessee and Lessee's

performance of all Lessee's agreements contained herein and Lessee's observance of all rules and regulations, shall and may

peacefully and quietly have, hold and enjoy said Premises for the term hereof.

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19. INDEMNIFICATION. Lessor shall not be liable for any damage or injury of or to the Lessee, Lessee'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 Lessee hereby

agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Lessor harmless from any and all claims or assertions of every kind and nature.

20. DEFAULT. If Lessee 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 Lessor, or materially fails to comply

with any duties imposed on Lessee by statute, within seven (7) days after delivery of written notice by Lessor specifying the

non-compliance and indicating the intention of Lessor to terminate the Lease by reason thereof, Lessor may terminate this

Agreement. If Lessee fails to pay rent when due and the default continues for seven (7) days thereafter, Lessor may, at

Lessor'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 Lessor at law or in equity or may immediately terminate this Agreement.

21. LATE FEES, NSF CHECKS AND STOP PAYMENTS. The monthly rent set forth shall be increased $2.00 per day if

paid the 1st of the month not to exceed $10.00 per month for the first $500 in monthly rent plus 5% per month for any

amount in excess of $500 in monthly rent for the late payment of rent. Rent mailed shall be deemed paid on the date of

postmark. All late fees are to be paid by separate check. All late fees not paid shall be deducted from security deposit. Any

rent money not received by the 5th day of any given month will result in the tenant receiving a 5 day notice. The cost of

issuing each 5 day notice is $22.50 per occurrence. All checks returned NSF or Stop Payment shall be charged a penalty of

$50.00 plus the appropriate late charge as stated above.

22. ABANDONMENT. If at any time during the term of this Agreement Lessee abandons the Premises or any part thereof,

Lessor may, at Lessor's option, obtain possession of the Premises in the manner provided by law, and without becoming

liable to Lessee for damages or for any payment of any kind whatever. Lessor may, at Lessor's discretion, as agent for

Lessee, re-let 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 re-letting, and, at Lessor's option, hold Lessee

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 Lessor by means of

such re-letting. If Lessor's right of reentry is exercised following abandonment of the Premises by Lessee, then Lessor shall

consider any personal property belonging to Lessee and left on the Premises to also have been abandoned, in which case

Lessor may dispose of all such personal property in any manner Lessor shall deem proper and Lessor is hereby relieved of all

liability for doing so.

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

covenants hereof, including the collection of rentals or gaining possession of the Premises, Lessee agrees to pay all expenses

so incurred, including a reasonable attorneys' fee.

24. RECORDING OF AGREEMENT. Lessee shall not record this Agreement on the Public Records of any public office. In

the event that Lessee shall record this Agreement, this Agreement shall, at Lessor's option, terminate immediately and Lessor

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 Illinois.

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 Lessor or Lessee.

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 Lessor under this Agreement shall affect Lessee's

duties and liabilities hereunder.

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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. PERSONAL GUARANTY: FOR VALUE RECEIVED, and in consideration of Landlord entering into the above Lease

with Tenant, the undersigned hereby unconditionally guarantees the prompt and full payment of rent and other amounts due

thereunder, and the performance by Tenant of all other obligations, terms and conditions of the Lease. The undersigned

waives notice of acceptance of this Guaranty, demand, notice of Tenant’s default, and suretyship defenses of all kinds.

Landlord may extend the time of payment or performance, or release or grant any indulgence to Tenant without releasing the

liability of the undersigned. Landlord need not proceed against Tenant prior to proceeding against the undersigned. The

undersigned agrees to pay all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees incurred by Landlord in enforcing the Lease and this

Guaranty.

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

Executed in the presence of:

Witness: Lessor:

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(Signature of witness) (date) (Signature of Lessor) (date)

Witness: Lessee:

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(Signature of witness) (date) (Signature of Lessee) (date)

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(Signature of witness) (date) (Signature of Lessee) (date)