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©ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

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Approved by Counsel for the St. Louis Association of REALTORS

Form# 2118

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1/09

RESIDENTIAL LEASE

(Intended for use with houses and for use with condominiums,

villas or similar lifestyle properties)

DATE:

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1. PARTIES AND PROPERTY.

Tenant, agrees to lease from the undersigned Landlord the following real property located in the

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Missouri, known as and described as follows:

TERMS

Tenant agrees to pay a total of $

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to Landlord for the rental period

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beginning

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and ending on

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Tenant covenants and agrees to pay a monthly rental fee of $

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in advance on the

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day of each month during the term of this lease. The first month's rent shall be paid on

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. If Tenant takes possession of the property in advance of the term, all conditions of this

lease shall prevail and rent shall be paid pro rata to the beginning of the month. In the event the Landlord receives

the rental payment on or before the due date each month, a $ discount shall be applied

to the monthly payment.

ADDITIONAL RENT

All monthly rent payments shall be paid on or before the due date without a

grace period and if not received by Landlord when due, then in addition to other remedies which are

contained herein or as may be provided by law, Tenant agrees to pay additional rent of $

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per

day for each day such rent or partial rent is overdue as liquidated damages, actual damages being impossible to

ascertain. An insufficient check shall incur the same additional rent until such time as the check is made good. All

rental payments shall be paid to

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and

delivered to:

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or to

such other place as the Landlord may, from time to time, direct.

SECURITY DEPOSIT

The security deposit of $

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payable upon execution of this lease, shall

be held by

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(Landlord if none other specified), without interest to Tenant for

the term of this lease, in part, as a guarantee of the performance by the Tenant of the agreements contained herein.

Landlord is hereby authorized to expend from this deposit, such sums necessary to clean the premises and correct

or repair damage done by the Tenant or Tenant's guests or invitees. Within thirty (30) days after the termination of

the tenancy or recovery of possession by Landlord (whichever is later), Landlord shall either return to the Tenant

the full security deposit or furnish a written itemized list and cost or estimated cost of any such damages or reasons

for which the security deposit or any portion thereof is being withheld along with the balance of the security deposit,

if any. In the event the security deposit is not sufficient to correct or repair the damage or restore the loss due to

Tenant's non performance, then Tenant agrees to pay such additional amount upon notification of the dollar amount.

The security deposit is not to be construed by the Tenant as a payment of any installment of rent due under the terms

of this lease. The security deposit refund may be in one check, jointly payable to all Tenants and such refund check

and itemization of deduction may be mailed to one Tenant only.

NOTE: IN NO EVENT SHALL SECURITY DEPOSIT BE USED BY TENANT AS ANY PART OF RENT.

Missouri Landlord and Tenant Act Chapter 441 and 535 RsMo states that a tenant may not apply or deduct

any portion of the security deposit in payment of rent.

RETURNED CHECK

There shall immediately accrue a charge of $

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as additional rent, for each event

of any check delivered to the Landlord, which upon presentation to the designated depository thereon, is dishonored

for reason of insufficient funds, account closed, payment stopped or otherwise. At any time after such

an occurrence, Landlord may require all subsequent amounts payable under this lease to by paid by Tenant in the

form of cash, cashiers check or money order.

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USE OF PROPERTY

Tenant agrees that the property shall be occupied by no more than ___ person(s),

as a

residence

for Tenant and Tenant's immediate family or other such persons identified on Tenant's application or

otherwise identified herein, and shall not be used for any other purpose whatsoever, however, Tenant shall be

permitted to entertain guests for limited periods of time,

not to

exceed two weeks.

Tenant sha.11 comply with all

applicable laws

regulating the use

of the

property. Failure

to comply will cause a default of this agreement.

GOVERNMENT AL INSPECTIONS AND OCCUPANCY PERM

Before possession and ifrequired

any

applicable

governmental authority, Landlord shall comply with occupancy code requirements. Tenant

shall

obtain an

occupancy permit.

POSSESSION

Landlord

will permit Tenant

quietly

and

peaceably

hold, occupy and enjoy said property during

the term hereof without

interference by the Landlord provided

that Tenant

observes

and

per

o rms all of the

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contained herein. Landlord's liability

for

failure

deliver possession on the specified

date shall

be limited to the abatement of rent due from Tenant until possession

is delivered.

ILLEGAL DRUG WARNING

lllegal drug trafficking, manufacturing or use is a violation of law and this lease,

67 subjecting Tenant to all applicable penalties. In the event Tenant or any member of Tenant's

family or any of

68 Tenant's guests, invitees,

agents or employees uses or is involved in the

use,

distribution or

manufacture

of illegal

69 drugs while on Landlord's property, it shall

just cause for the termination of this lease and the eviction

of the

Tenant. Tenant warrants to Landlord that Tenant or any other resident of

the

property has never been convicted of

crimes related to methamphetamine.

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ACCESS BY LANDLORD

Tenant shall assume

all

responsibility for

the terms

and conditions of this lease at the

74 time of occupancy but no later than the first day of the term hereof. Landlord shall be

entitled

and shall have the

right, at all

reasonable times, to inspect said property for any damage or destruction or to determine whether or not

Tenant is performing and observing all of the agreements contained herein, and for the purpose

of making

any necessary

repairs. For a period of

days prior to

the expiration or termination of this lease,

Landlord shall have the right of

access to the property at all reasonable times for the purpose of showing to prospective tenants, buyers, appraisers,

lenders and

inspectors.

Landlord shall

not

be liable

to Tenant or any member

Tenant's

family

or any of Tenant's

guests, invitees, agents or employees for any loss, injury or damage to them or their personal property from any

cause whatsoever, except Landlord's gross and willful negligence.

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RESPONSIBILITfES OF LANDLORD

Tn addition to other responsibilities set forth elsewhere in this lease,

Landlord

shall

responsible for the cost to maintain the residence in good and habitable condition including

costs

associated with reasonable wear and tear of the tenant, except

provided for damages caused by Tenant's neglect

and except as provided for i.n section 14. Landlord has disclosed to Tenant, in writing, any facts known to Landlord

regards to

any

prior use of the property as a lab, production or storage site of methamphetamine or was the

residence of

person convicted of crimes related

to methamphetamine.

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LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY

Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant, Tenant's guests or other occupants or

persons on the

premises

for

personal injury, property damage or other losses to such persons

or their

property

caused

by theft, burglary, assault, other crimes, fire, water, ice, wind, rain, smoke, or any other cause. Furthermore, Tenant

agrees

to indemnify and hold Landlord free and harmless

from

any and all liability for injury to or

death of any person, or

for damage of property arising from the use and

occupancy

of the

premises by

Tenant

from the act or omission of any

person or persons, including Tenant in or about the leased premises

with the express or implied

consent of Tenant Landlord

requires

Tenant to obtain personal household contents and personal liability insurance. (See section 14.) Landlord

shall have

duty

furnish smoke detectors, except as required by law, however, if furnished, Tenant

is responsible for keeping

them operational by furnishing batteries. (See section 14.)

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MULTIPLE

TENANTS:

Each Tenant is jointly

and

individually liable

for all

obligations and sums due under this

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lease

agreement.

A lease violation by one Tenant is a violation by all Tenants. Notice

by Landlord to any adult

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Tenant

is notice to all Tenants.

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RESPONSIBILITJES OF TENANT:

In addition to other responsibilities set forth in the lease, Tenant shall:

Pay all utilities when due including, if applicable, electric, gas, water, and trash removal. Tenant shall make

arrangements for such services prior to occupancy and

shall maintain such services (and, when necessary,

provide heat

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for the building) throughout the term of the lease.

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Obtain personal liability insurance and, if

desired,

personal household contents insurance.

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Inspect smoke alarms monthly, if applicable, and replace batteries when

needed.

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Change furnace filter regularly (at least every three months)

residence

has a

forced air system.

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Keep air

conditioner compressor clean and free of debris, leaves, grass clippings, etc.

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Keep garbage, trash, waste and debris in proper containers and dispose of same at

least

weekJy.

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Comply with subdivision/condominium rules and regulations, a copy of which_, if applicable, is attached.

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Except where the following exterior maintenance items are provided for by the subdivision/condominium, Tenant

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shaJI also:

117 1. Keep sidewalks and driveways free from snow, ice and anything that

may

present a danger to Tenant or others.

118 2. Keep grass cut, watered and trimmed

and

reasonably free of leaves and debris.

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3. Provide the

necessary and proper care for shrubs and trees.

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4. Maintain gutters and downspouts so as to be clean and operable.

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is further understood, acknowledged and agreed that

Tenant shall:

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Be responsible for the cost of repair of glass, scree

s and doors if damaged by accident or neglect of Tenant or anyone else.

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Be responsible for the cost of pest/insect control, except for wood destroying insects/pests, first reported to landlord

days

later

after

possession.

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responsible

for the cost of repairs to bath, tub/shower enclosures, tile, waUs and floors if

grout

or caulk is

not

intact

and properly seaJed so as to prevent water penetration behind such seals when such condition was not reported,

in writing,

Landford before damage occurred.

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Be responsible

for the

cost

of repairs to

garbage

disposal (if

any),

bathtub, toilets

or drains,

caused by rags, excessive grease,

glass, metal, plastic,

etc.

any accident or neglect of Tenant

or anyone

else.

Be responsible for any other cost incurred by Landlord (repairs or otherwise) resulting from accident or negligence

of Tenant

or Tenant's invitees

guests.

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responsible to immediately notify Landlord, in writing, of any repairs needed that, if left unattended, would result

in damage to the

residence.

ln addition, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that Tenant:

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Shall keep no pets on the property without the

express

written

consent

of Landlord.

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Shall not paint, or install

or remove wallpaper, or otherwise alter

the

residence in any manner

without the written

consent of Landlord.

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Shall not aJter, replace or add

door or window

locks

and

shall return all keys to Landlord upon tennination of this

lease. Landlord agrees to change locks upon request of Tenant and receipt

of payment for the applicable locksmith

or other contractor service

fee.

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Shall not park or allow guests to park anywhere on the

property except in

regular

spaces

provided for such vehicle

parking.

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Shall not

park or store any recreational vehicle, trailer or

commercial vehicle

on the property without the written

consent of Landlord

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Shall not store flammable or hazardous materials,

except

nominal amounts of gasoline, which is to be stored

in proper containers.

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ShaJI refrain from activities of any

kind

that would

interfere

with

any neighbors peaceful enjoyment

of the

property

they occupy.

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Shall

not assign this lease or sublease or rent any portion of the

property to anyone else.

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Shall

keep Landlord informed at all

times of Tenant's current phone numbers

(residence, work and cell).

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Shall, upon vacating, remove all personal property

belonging to Tenant and shall thoroughly clean the property

and

shall pay Landlord's cost of professional carpet cleaning to be done after vacating.

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pay

all

attorneys fees and court costs in the

event

legal proceedings are instituted by Landlord

for

non-payment of

rent or late charges or any other breach of this lease by Tenant,

including

eviction cost.

15. HOLDOVER. If Tenant

holds

over and

fails to

vacate on or before

the agreed upon

move-out

date

(end of lease

term,

or any renewaJ or extension period, or the move-out date agreed to by the parties), Tenant shall be liable to

pay double rent for the holdover period

and

shall indemnify Landlord

and/or

prospective tenants or buyers

for damages (i.e., lost rent or profits of saJe, lodging expenses and attorney's fees).

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DESTRUCTION OF

PROPERTY. In the

event the

property is rendered partially

uninhabitable by fire or other

casuaJty, rent shall be reduced

p.roportionally

until such time

as property

is habitable. Landlord

shall

proceed immediately

to render the property habitable and ifrepairs

are

not completed within 30

days

after the date of the damage or loss,

then Tenant shall have the option

terminating

this lease immediately thereafter by giving

Landlord written

notice

of termination.

the property is totally

destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by reason

of fire or

other casualty, the

lease shall

immediately terminate.

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CONDEMNATION. In the event of condemnation under governmental right of eminent domain or otherwise or

in the event of a sale of the property under threat of such condemnation, Landlord may terminate this lease but not

without written notice to Tenant not less than sixty (60) days in advance of the rent due date.

18.DEFAULT BY TENANT. In the event of a default by Tenant of any rent payment or in the performance of or

compliance with any agreements contained herein, Landlord shall, without demand, be entitled to possession of the

property. Tenant shall, upon written demand by Landlord, quit and surrender said property to Landlord. Tenant's

obligation to pay rent for the full term shall not be terminated, provided however, that Tenant shall be entitled to

credit for any rent thereafter collected by the Landlord for re-renting said property during any part of the balance of

the term hereof, less any expenses in connection therewith. The remedies provided for in this paragraph shall be in

addition to the other remedies provided for herein or as provided by law.

Failure by Landlord to enforce or demand performance of any obligation of Tenant, or to seek remedy for breach

thereof shall not waive or excuse defaults of other obligations nor further defaults of the same obligation.

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ABANDONMENT. If Tenant is absent from the premises for five (5) consecutive days following notice of default

ofthis lease, or if Tenant leaves personal property at the premises after the termination ofthe lease, all personal property found in

or on the premises may be deemed by Landlord to be abandoned. Landlord may peaceably enter, remove and dispose of

such personal property as Landlord sees fit without any liability or duty to account for such personal property to

Tenant. Cost of removal of personal property shall be paid by Tenant

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INSPECTION OFPROPERTY Tenant acknowledges having inspected said property prior to the execution ofthis lease

and finds the same to be in good, safe, and clean condition and repair except as may be otherwise noted. Tenant

further agrees to keep said property in as good and clean condition and repair as when so inspected and when first

occupied, and will keep said property free from any debris, trash and filth, and will not do anything to create a danger

of fire or cause an increase in insurance rates or to cause a cancellation of insurance. Upon the expiration of this lease or

its termination, Tenant will surrender possession of the leased property (including any Landlord owned personal

property) in as good, clean and safe condition and repair as on the date of this lease except for reasonable wear and tear.

Tenant agrees that no representation as to condition has been made and that no promise to decorate, alter, repair or

improve the property has been made except what has been set forth herein. Before

executing this agreement, Tenant should contact law enforcement officials for information pertaining to whether

registered sex offenders or other convicted criminals reside in the area. If Tenant is not satisfied with such

information, Tenant should not lease this property.

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CHECK ONE

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This lease agreement is part of a Lease/Purchase agreement, Sale Contract is attached.

This lease agreement is for lease only, attach Form #2161 for Relationship Disclosure and

Form #2119 for Lead Based Paint Disclosure.

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SPECIALAGREEMENTS:

Landlord

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Tenant is a real estate licensee

and

is acting as a principal party in

this contract.

Landlord

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