Residential Lease Agreement

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A residential lease agreement is a document that legally binds a landlord and tenant, outlining the terms for renting living space. It specifies rent amount, payment schedule, lease duration, security deposit, property rules, and responsibilities of both parties. This contract provides legal protection and clarity for everyone involved.

RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

This Residential Lease Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on , by and between:

LANDLORD/LESSOR: , hereinafter referred to as "LANDLORD," 

AND

TENANT/LESSEE: , hereinafter referred to as "TENANT."

PROPERTY

LANDLORD hereby leases to TENANT and TENANT hereby leases from LANDLORD for residential purposes only, the premises located at: 

LEASE TERM

RENT

TENANT agrees to pay LANDLORD the sum of $ per month as rent, payable on the day of each month.

Payment Method:

SECURITY DEPOSIT

TENANT shall pay LANDLORD the sum of $ as a security deposit, to be held and disbursed in accordance with state law.

The security deposit will be held by LANDLORD to ensure TENANT's compliance with all terms of this Agreement and may be used for:
- Unpaid rent
- Damages beyond normal wear and tear
- Cleaning costs if premises are not returned in same condition as received
- Any other breach of this Agreement

Security deposit (minus lawful deductions) will be returned to TENANT within days after the termination of this Agreement.

UTILITIES AND SERVICES

OCCUPANCY

The premises shall be occupied solely by the named TENANT and the following persons:

Maximum number of occupants:

PETS


MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

TENANT shall keep the premises in a clean, sanitary, and good condition. TENANT shall immediately notify LANDLORD of any defects or dangerous conditions.

LANDLORD shall be responsible for repairs to the premises except for the following, which shall be the responsibility of the TENANT: 

Emergency Contact for Repairs:
Name:
Phone:

ENTRY BY LANDLORD

LANDLORD shall have the right to enter the premises during reasonable hours to inspect, make repairs, supply services, or show the premises to prospective tenants, purchasers, or contractors. Except in cases of emergency, TENANT's abandonment of the premises, court order, or where it is impractical to do so, LANDLORD shall give TENANT hours notice before entering.

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

TENANT'S INSURANCE

ABANDONMENT

If TENANT abandons or vacates the premises for consecutive days while rent is due and unpaid, LANDLORD may consider the premises abandoned and may retake possession according to law.

ATTORNEY'S FEES

In the event of any legal action concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of .

LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between LANDLORD and TENANT. No promises or representations other than those contained here and those implied by law have been made by LANDLORD or TENANT. Any modifications to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first above written.

LANDLORD/LESSOR:

Signature: __________________________ Date:

Printed Name: _______________

TENANT/LESSEE:

Signature: __________________________ Date:

Printed Name: _______________

What is a Residential Lease Agreement?

A lease agreement is a legally binding contract between a lessor (property owner) and a lessee (tenant), establishing the terms under which the lessee may occupy or use the lessor's property. This document typically specifies the duration of occupancy, payment amount and schedule, security deposit requirements, maintenance responsibilities, permitted uses, and conditions for termination. Lease agreements protect both parties' interests by clearly defining rights, obligations, and remedies for potential breaches of contract terms.

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