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Missouri 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").

WITNESSETH:

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

in _______________ County, Missouri, 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 one

year, such term beginning on __________________, 20____ and ending at 12 o'clock

midnight on ______________________, 20____ (“Term”).

2. RENT. The monthly rent for the Term of this Agreement shall be

__________________ Dollars ($____________) payable on the ____ day of each

month with the first month to be paid upon the due execution of this Agreement,

All such payments shall be made to: ______________________ in accordance with the

following payment instructions: ____________________________________________.

3. SECURITY DEPOSIT. Upon the due execution of this Agreement, Tenant shall

deposit with Landlord the sum of __________________ Dollars ($____________)

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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 the following individuals:

______________________, ______________________, ______________________,

______________________. The Premises shall be used 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.

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

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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

good order and repair and shall use same only for the purposes for which they

were constructed. Tenant 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 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;

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(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 HOLDOVER. 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 be negotiated between

the Landlord and Tenant. Such an agreement must be made and attached hereto within

fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement.

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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.

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 ($____________) of which shall be ☐ non-refundable

☐ 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

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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 Missouri.

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,

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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.

______________________________________________________________________

[Landlord should note above any disclosures about the premises that may be required

under Federal or Missouri 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:

Sign: ___________________________________

Print: _________________________________

Date: ______________

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As to Tenant, this ____ day of ________________________, 20____.

TENANT ("Tenant"):

Sign: ___________________________________

Print: _________________________________

Date: ______________

TENANT:

Sign: ___________________________________

Print: _________________________________

Date: ______________

TENANT:

Sign: ___________________________________

Print: _________________________________

Date: ______________

TENANT:

Sign: ___________________________________

Print: _________________________________

Date: ______________

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