Residential Lease Agreement Template

RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

This Residential Lease Agreement (the "Agreement") is made on between:

Landlord: , located at ("Landlord"); and

Tenant: ("Tenant").

1. PROPERTY

The Landlord agrees to rent to the Tenant the property located at:

(the "Property"). The rental includes the following furnishings or personal property owned by the Landlord: .

2. TERM

The lease begins on and ends on . This is a tenancy. Unless a new lease is signed or written notice of termination is given as described in the Termination section below, a fixed-term lease will renew on a month-to-month basis after the end date.

3. RENT

The Tenant agrees to pay rent of per month, due on the of each month, payable to the Landlord by . Rent more than days late may incur a late fee of , and any returned or dishonored payment may incur a fee of . Accepting a late or partial payment does not waive the Landlord's rights or change the due date. The Landlord will give at least days' written notice before any increase in rent.

4. SECURITY DEPOSIT

The Tenant will pay a security deposit of before moving in. The deposit is not an advance payment of rent and does not cover the last month's rent. It will be held in accordance with applicable law and returned within days after the end of the tenancy, less any lawful deductions for unpaid rent or damage beyond normal wear and tear. The Landlord will provide an itemized list of any deductions. The Tenant will give the Landlord a forwarding address when moving out.

5. KEYS

The Landlord will provide the Tenant with set(s) of keys. Keys may not be duplicated without the Landlord's consent. A charge of may apply for any keys not returned when the Tenant moves out.

6. UTILITIES AND SERVICES

The Tenant is responsible for the following utilities: . The Landlord is responsible for: . Utilities are to be used only for normal household purposes.

7. USE OF PROPERTY

The Property will be used only as a private residence for the Tenant and the occupants listed below. The Tenant will not use it for illegal purposes or in a way that disturbs neighbors or other residents.

8. OCCUPANTS

Only the following people may live at the Property: . Guests staying longer than consecutive days require the Landlord's written consent.

9. PETS

Pets are . The Landlord may require an additional deposit or increased rent for approved pets. The Tenant is responsible for any damage, cleaning, or pest treatment caused by pets.

10. RENTER'S INSURANCE

The Tenant is responsible for insuring the Tenant's own personal property. The Landlord's insurance does not cover the Tenant's belongings, and the Landlord recommends that the Tenant obtain a renter's insurance policy.

11. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

The Tenant may not sublet the Property or assign this lease, and may not add or change occupants, without the Landlord's prior written consent.

12. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

The Landlord is responsible for major repairs, keeping the Property habitable, and maintaining the plumbing, heating, electrical systems, and any appliances the Landlord supplies. The Tenant will keep the Property clean and sanitary, use all fixtures and appliances properly, regularly test any smoke detectors, and promptly report any damage or needed repairs. The Tenant is responsible for damage caused by the Tenant, guests, or occupants through misuse or neglect.

13. CONDITION AND INVENTORY

The Landlord will provide a move-in condition or inventory form on or before the move-in date. Within days of moving in, the Tenant will note any existing damage or defects on the form and return it to the Landlord; otherwise the Property is presumed to be in clean, safe, and good working condition. When moving out, the Tenant will return the Property in the same condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted.

14. LANDLORD ACCESS

The Landlord may enter the Property for inspections, repairs, or showings after giving at least hours' notice, except in an emergency, and will enter only at reasonable times.

15. ALTERATIONS

The Tenant will not make alterations, paint, install fixtures, or change locks without the Landlord's prior written consent.

16. DEFAULT

If the Tenant fails to pay rent or breaches any term of this lease, the Landlord may pursue all remedies allowed by law, including termination of the lease and eviction. The Tenant remains responsible for unpaid rent, the cost of re-letting, cleaning beyond normal wear and tear, and other losses the Landlord incurs because of the default, subject to the Landlord's duty to mitigate where required by law.

17. TERMINATION

Either party may end a month-to-month tenancy with at least days' written notice. For a fixed term, the lease ends on the end date unless renewed in writing. Early termination by the Tenant may make the Tenant responsible for rent until the Property is re-let or the term ends, as permitted by law. Verbal notice is not sufficient.

18. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which is considered an original and which together form one agreement. Electronic signatures, and copies of signatures delivered by email or through an electronic signing service, have the same legal effect as handwritten signatures on an original document.

19. GENERAL PROVISIONS

(a) Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of , including local landlord-tenant regulations.

(b) Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the complete agreement between the parties and replaces any prior discussions, understandings, or agreements on this subject.

(c) Amendments. Any change to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

(d) Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

(e) Waiver. If a party does not enforce a provision, it does not give up its right to enforce that or any other provision later.

(f) Assignment. Neither party may assign or transfer this Agreement without the other party's prior written consent.

(g) Notices. Any notice under this Agreement must be given in writing (email is acceptable) to the other party.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement.