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STANDARD LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Standard Lease Agreement") is
made and entered into this ____ day of _______________________, 20____, by and
between the Landlord known as _______________________ with a mailing address of
_______________________, City of _______________________, State of
_______________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Landlord") and the Tenant known
as _______________________ with a mailing address of _______________________,
City of _______________________, State of _______________________ (hereinafter
referred to as "Tenant").
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. PROPERTY. Landlord owns certain real property and improvements located at
_______________________, City of _______________________, State of
_______________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Property"). Landlord desires
to lease the Property to Tenant upon the terms and conditions contained herein. Tenant
desires to lease the Property from Landlord upon the terms and conditions contained
herein.
2. TERM. This Standard Lease Agreement shall commence on
_______________________, 20____, and end on _______________________, 20____,
at 11:59 PM local time (hereinafter referred to as the “Term”). Upon the end of the Term,
Tenant shall be required to vacate the Property unless one of the following circumstances
occur:
i. Landlord and Tenant formally extend this Standard Lease Agreement in writing or
create and execute a new, written and signed Standard Lease Agreement; or
ii. Landlord willingly accepts new Rent from Tenant, which does not constitute past
due Rent.
In the event that Landlord accepts new rent from Tenant after the termination date, a
month-to-month tenancy shall be created. If at any time either party desires to terminate
the month-to-month tenancy, such party may do so by providing to the other party written
notice of intention to terminate at least thirty (30) days prior to the desired date or the
minimum time-period required by the State, whichever is less. Notices to terminate may be
given on any calendar day, irrespective of commencement date. Rent shall continue at the
rate specified in this Standard Lease Agreement, or as allowed by law. All other terms and
conditions as outlined in this Standard Lease Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect. Time is of the essence for providing notice of termination (strict compliance with
dates by which notice must be provided is required).
3. RENT. Tenant shall pay to Landlord the sum of $____________ per month
(hereinafter referred to as “Rent”) for the Term of the Agreement. The due date for Rent
payment shall be the ____ day of each calendar month and shall be considered advance
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payment for that month (hereinafter referred to as the “Due Date”). Weekends and
holidays do not delay or excuse Tenant’s obligation to pay Rent in a timely manner.
A. Late Rent. If Rent is not paid within ____ days of the Due Date, the Rent shall be
considered past due and a late fee of ☐ $____________ or ☐ ____ % of the Rent
past due shall be applied for every ☐ day Rent is late ☐ occurrence Rent is late.
B. Returned Checks. In the event that any payment by Tenant is returned for
insufficient funds ("NSF") or if Tenant stops payment, Tenant will pay
$____________ to Landlord for each such check, plus late Rent penalties, as
described above, until Landlord has received payment. Furthermore, Landlord may
require in writing that Tenant pay all future Rent payments by cash, money order, or
cashier's check.
C. Order in which Funds are Applied. Landlord will apply all funds received from
Tenant first to any non-rent obligations of Tenant, including late charges, returned
check charges, charge-backs for repairs, brokerage fees, and periodic utilities, then
to Rent, regardless of any notations on a check.
D. Rent Increases. There will be no rent increases through the Term of the Standard
Lease Agreement. If this lease is renewed automatically on a month-to-month
basis, Landlord may increase the rent during the renewal period by providing
written notice to Tenant that becomes effective the month following the ____ day
after the notice is provided.
4. SECURITY DEPOSIT. Upon execution of this Standard Lease Agreement, Tenant
shall deposit with Landlord the sum of $____________ (hereinafter referred to as the
“Security Deposit”) receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by Landlord, as security for
any damage caused to the Property during the term hereof. Landlord may place the
Security Deposit in an interest-bearing account and any interest earned will be paid to
Landlord or Landlord’s representative.
A. Refunds. Upon termination of the tenancy, all funds held by the landlord as
Security Deposit may be applied to the payment of accrued rent and the amount of
damages that the landlord has suffered by reason of the tenant's noncompliance
with the terms of this Standard Lease Agreement or 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
Property.
B. Deductions. Landlord may deduct reasonable charges from the Security
Deposit for:
(1.) Unpaid or accelerated rent;
(2.) Late charges;
(3.) Unpaid utilities;
(4.) Costs of cleaning, deodorizing, and repairing the Property and its
contents for
which Tenant is responsible;
(5.) Pet violation charges;
(6.) Replacing unreturned keys, garage door openers, or other security
devices;
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(7.) The removal of unauthorized locks or fixtures installed by Tenant;
(8.) Insufficient light bulbs;
(9.) Packing, removing, and storing abandoned property;
(10.) Removing abandoned or illegally parked vehicles
(11.) Costs of reletting, if Tenant is in default;
(12.) Attorney fees and costs of court incurred in any proceeding against
Tenant;
(13.) Any fee due for early removal of an authorized key box; and
(14.) Other items Tenant is responsible to pay under this Lease.
If deductions exceed the Security Deposit, Tenant will pay Landlord the
excess amount within ten (10) days after Landlord makes written
demand. The Security Deposit will be applied first to any non-rent items,
including late charges, returned check charges, repairs, brokerage fees,
and periodic utilities, then to any unpaid rent.
C. Returning. The Landlord shall return the Security Deposit to the Tenant within
the requirements within the State or sixty (60) days from the end of the Term,
whichever is less.
5. USE OF PROPERTY. The Property shall be used and occupied solely by Tenant
and Tenant's immediate family, consisting of only the following named person(s):
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
and to be used exclusively as a private single family dwelling, and no part of the Property
shall be used at any time during the term of this Standard Lease 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 Property 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 Property.
6. CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY. Tenant stipulates, represents, and warrants that
Tenant has examined the Property and that they are at the time of this Lease in good
order, repair, and in a safe, clean, and tenantable condition.
7. ASSIGNMENT/SUB-LETTING. Under this Standard Lease Agreement: (check one)
☐ - Sub-Letting Not Allowed. Tenant shall not assign this Standard Lease
Agreement or sublet or grant any license to use the Property 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 Standard Lease Agreement.
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☐ - Sub-Letting Allowed. Tenant shall have the right to sublet and grant a license
to other individual(s) to use the Property or any part thereof without the prior written
consent of the Landlord. In the event the Tenant shall sublet the Property, notice
shall be given to the Landlord within five (5) days of the Sub-Tenant’s name and
address. In the event the Sub-Tenant violates any portion of this Standard Lease
Agreement, all liability shall be held against the Tenant.
8. ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. Tenant shall make no alterations to the
buildings or improvements on the Property or construct any building or make any other
improvements on the Property without the prior written consent of Landlord. Any and all
alterations, changes, and/or improvements built, constructed, or placed on the Property by
Tenant shall, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between Landlord and
Tenant, be and become the property of Landlord and remain on the Property at the
expiration or earlier termination of this Standard Lease Agreement.
9. NON-DELIVERY OF POSSESSION. In the event Landlord cannot deliver
possession of the Property 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 Property and pay the rental herein
provided from that date. In the event possession cannot be delivered within such time,
through no fault of Landlord or its agents, then this Standard Lease Agreement and all
rights hereunder shall terminate.
10. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Tenant shall not keep on the Property any item of a
dangerous, flammable or explosive, nature that might unreasonably increase the danger of
fire or explosion on the Property or that might be considered hazardous or extra
hazardous by any responsible insurance company.
11. UTILITIES. Tenant shall be responsible for arranging for and paying for all utility
services required on the Property.
12. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND RULES. Tenant will, at its sole expense, keep and
maintain the Property and appurtenances in good and sanitary condition and repair during
the term of this Standard Lease 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;
C. Not obstruct or cover the windows or doors; Not leave windows or doors in an
open position during any inclement weather;
D. 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;
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E. Not cause or permit any locks or hooks to be placed upon any door or window
without the prior written consent of Landlord;
F. Keep all air conditioning filters clean and free from dirt;
G. Keep all lavatories, sinks, toilets, and all other water and plumbing apparatus in
good order and repair and shall use the same only for the purposes for which
they were constructed.
H. Tenant shall not allow any sweepings, rubbish, sand, rags, ashes, or other
substances to be thrown or deposited into any water or plumbing apparatus.
Any damage to any such apparatus and the cost of clearing stopped plumbing
resulting from misuse shall be borne by Tenant;
I. Tenant's family and guests shall at all times maintain order in the Property and
at all places on the Property, and shall not make or permit any loud or improper
noises, or otherwise disturb other residents; Keep all radios, television sets,
stereos, phonographs, etc., turned down to a level of sound that does not annoy
or interfere with other residents;
J. Deposit all trash, garbage, rubbish, or refuse in the locations provided 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;
K. Abide by and be bound by any and all rules and regulations affecting the
Property or the common area appurtenant thereto which may be adopted or
promulgated by the Condominium or Homeowners' Association having control
over them.
13. ANIMALS. Under this Standard Lease Agreement: (check one)
☐ - Pets Allowed. The Tenant shall be allowed to have ____ pet(s) on the Property
consisting of ☐ Dogs ☐ Cats ☐ Fish ☐ Other _______________________ not
weighing more than ____ ☐ pounds ☐ kilograms. The Landlord shall administer a
fee of $____________ per pet on the Property. Landlord shall be held harmless in
the event any of the Tenant’s pets cause harm, injury, death, or sickness to another
individual or animal. Tenant is responsible and liable for any damage or required
cleaning to the Property caused by any authorized or unauthorized animal and for
all costs Landlord may incur in removing or causing any animal to be removed.
☐ - Pets Not Allowed. There shall be no animals permitted on the Property or in
any common areas UNLESS said pet is legally allowed under law in regard to
assistance with a disability. Pets shall include, but not be limited to, any mammal,
reptile, bird, fish, rodent, or insect on the Property. If the Tenant violates this
provision by having a pet on the Property, this Standard Lease Agreement shall
terminate immediately and the Tenant shall be charged a fee equivalent to one (1)
month’s rent. If the pet is left on the Property after the Tenant has been removed
from the Property, the Landlord agrees to release the pet to the local animal shelter.
14. QUIET ENJOYMENT. 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, Tenant shall and may peacefully and
quietly have, hold, and enjoy said Property for the term hereof.
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15. INDEMNIFICATION. Landlord shall not be liable for any injury to the tenant,
tenant’s family, guests, invitees, agents, or employees or to any person entering the
property and shall not be liable for any damage to the building in which the property is
located or to goods or equipment, or to the structure or equipment of the structure in which
the Property is located, and Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Landlord
harmless from any and all claims or assertions of every kind and nature.
16. DEFAULT. If Landlord breaches this Lease, Tenant may seek any relief provided
by law. If Tenant fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this Standard Lease
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, Landlord may terminate this Standard Lease
Agreement seven (7) days after delivery of written notice by Landlord specifying the
noncompliance and indicating the intention of Landlord to terminate the Lease by reason
thereof. 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
Standard Lease Agreement.
17. ABANDONMENT. If at any time during the Term of this Standard Lease Agreement
Tenant abandons the Property or any part thereof, Landlord may, at Landlord's option,
obtain possession of the Property in the manner provided by law, and without becoming
liable to Tenant for damages or for any payment of any kind whatsoever. Landlord may, at
Landlord's discretion, as agent for Tenant, relet the Property, 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 Standard Lease Agreement
during the balance of the unexpired term, if this Standard Lease 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 Property by Tenant,
then Landlord shall consider any personal property belonging to Tenant and left on the
Property 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.
18. 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 Property, Tenant agrees to pay all expenses so
incurred, including a reasonable attorneys' fee.
19. RECORDING OF STANDARD LEASE AGREEMENT. Tenant shall not record this
Standard Lease Agreement on the Public Records of any public office. In the event that
Tenant shall record this Standard Lease Agreement, this Standard Lease 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.
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20. GOVERNING LAW. This Standard Lease Agreement shall be governed, construed
and interpreted by, through and under the Laws of the State of the where the Property is
located.
21. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Standard Lease Agreement or the
application thereof shall, for any reason and to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable,
neither the remainder of this Standard Lease 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. CONSTRUCTION. The pronouns used herein shall include, where appropriate,
either gender or both, singular and plural.
25. NON-WAIVER. No delay, indulgence, waiver, non-enforcement, election, or non-
election by Landlord under this Standard Lease Agreement will be deemed to be a waiver
of any other breach by Tenant, nor shall it affect Tenant's duties, obligations, and liabilities
hereunder.
26. MODIFICATION. The parties hereby agree that this document contains the entire
agreement between the parties and this Standard Lease Agreement shall not be modified,
changed, altered, or amended in any way except through a written amendment signed by
all of the parties hereto.
27. NOTICE. Any notice required or permitted under this Lease or under state law shall
be delivered to Tenant at the Property address, and to Landlord at the following address:
_______________________________________________________________________
28. LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE. If the Property were constructed prior to
1978, Tenant acknowledges receipt of the form entitled “LEAD-BASED PAINT
DISCLOSURE” which contains disclosure of information on lead-based paint and/or lead-
based paint hazards.
29. Entire Agreement. This Standard Lease Agreement and the Exhibits and Rider, if
any, attached hereto is the complete agreement between the Landlord and Tenant
concerning the Property and the total building facilities. There are no oral agreements,
understandings, promises, or representation between the landlord and tenant affecting this
Standard Lease Agreement. All prior negotiations and understandings, if any, between the
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parties hereto with respect to the Property and the total building facilities shall be of no
force or effect and shall not be used to interpret this Standard Lease Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Landlord and Tenant have executed this Standard Lease
Agreement in multiple originals as of the undersigned date(s).
Landlord’s Signature ____________________________ Date ____________________
Print Name _______________________
Tenant’s Signature ____________________________ Date _____________________
Print Name _______________________
Tenant’s Signature ____________________________ Date _____________________
Print Name _______________________
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