Free Rental and Lease Agreement Templates

Lease Agreements – By State

States have different guidelines for lease agreements. You must know the differences in grace periods, late fees allowed, security deposit limits, disclosure requirements, and more. Explore our state-specific lease agreement templates and guides to learn how to write a legally enforceable lease in your area.

Lease Agreements – By Type

Not every lease serves the same purpose. Some focus on different property types, while others let you highlight specific contingencies. Review the different types of leases to find one that fits your situation.

Residential Lease Agreement Forms

View basic rental contracts for renting residential property.

Use this template to rent out a residential property for a fixed period of typically one year. It includes the most essential and common clauses and can be used for a house, apartment, studio, condo, duplex, townhouse, basement, or mobile home.

Residential Lease Agreement

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Use this template to rent out a property on a month-to-month basis. It offers flexibility, as you don't have to commit to a fixed period, but still protects your rights.

Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

Use this template to set up a rental arrangement with rent paid every seven days.

Week-to-Week Lease Agreement

Use this template to rent out your property for a short period (usually between 1–31 days), most commonly as a vacation rental. It explains the rules of the guest's stay and what they can expect when they arrive.

Short Term (Vacation) Rental

Use this template when you need to rent out a room in your property and set rules and boundaries. For example, you can use this agreement to explain how you'll divide rent and utility payments and whether your tenant can have guests over.

Room Rental Agreement

Use this template to rent a condo unit, outlining terms, rent, and rules from the condo association to clarify landlord and tenant responsibilities.

Condominium Lease Agreement

Use this template to create and concise contract between landlord and tenant.

One Page Lease Agreement

Use this template to outline the terms of renting a property with the option to buy it later.

Rent-to-Own Lease Agreement

Lease Agreement Forms for Living With Someone

Explore leases for outlining your living arrangement with another party.

Outline how housemates will share responsibilities like rent, utilities, chores, and quiet hours.

Roommate Agreement

Set the expectations for college students in shared living arrangements.

College Roommate Agreement

Formalize a rental arrangement between relatives. This template clarifies rent, responsibilities, and rules, helping avoid misunderstandings and maintain fairness.

Family Member Lease Agreement

Specialized & Commercial Lease Agreement Forms

Use a specialized or commercial lease agreement to set clear terms for unique rental situations or business-related properties.

Use this template if you’re renting out an office building, retail space, restaurant, industrial facility, or any property where the tenant will operate a business.

Commercial Lease Agreement

Use this template to outline terms for renting tools, equipment, or machinery.

Equipment Lease Agreement

Use to grant or obtain rights to hunt on a property for a specified period.

Hunting Lease Agreement

Use this template to rent out a piece of land that does not have a property on it. A land or ground lease can have multiple purposes, including agricultural, residential, and commercial.

Land Lease Agreement

Use this template to define the terms for renting a designated parking spot.

Parking Space Rental Agreement

Use this template to outline the terms and expectations for leasing a photo booth.

Photo Booth Contract

Lease Transfer Forms

Use these forms when a tenant wants to transfer their lease rights to someone else, whether by assigning the lease or subleasing the property.

Use this template to rent out a property (or just a room) when you’re already renting the property from another landlord. For example, you may want to sublet a property if you need to move out but don’t want to break your lease.

Sublease Agreement

Use this template to allow a tenant to sublease a rental property (or part of it).

Landlord's Consent to Sublease

Use this template to transfer lease rights and responsibilities, detailing lease type, property location, and all parties involved, for legal clarity and efficiency.

Lease Assignment

Personal Guarantee Documents

These documents help landlords manage co-signers, either by adding a personal guarantee to a lease or releasing someone from their obligation.

Use this template to ensure the landlord has added security in case the tenant defaults.

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Personal Guarantee for a Lease Agreement (Co-Signer)

Use this template to allow the guarantor to free themselves from their obligations under the contract.

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Release of Personal Guarantee

Notices, Addenda, & Amendments

Use these documents to modify, extend, renew, or formally communicate changes and updates to an existing lease agreement.

Renew the lease for another term.

Lease Renewal

Notify tenants their lease won't be extended, ensuring clear communication and a smooth transition in property management.

Non-Renewal of Lease

Inform tenants of their outstanding rent, due dates, and late fees.

Notice of Current Rent Balance

Alert tenants of a rent increase in compliance with local laws.

Rent Increase Notice

Notify tenants of lead-based paint or other materials (required for properties built before 1978).

Disclosure of Lead-Based Paint Hazards

Add a new provision to the lease without affecting the rest of the terms.

Lease Addendum

Disclose the presence of or risks associated with bed bugs, and outline responsibilities.

Bed Bug Addendum

Inform tenants that criminal or drug-related activity is prohibited on the property.

Crime and Drug Free Lease Addendum

Grant permission for tenants to make alterations or improvements to the property.

Improvements and Modifications Lease Addendum

Extend the original term of the lease.

Lease Extension

Allow tenants to keep pets on the property under specific rules and conditions.

Pet Addendum

Protect the lease rights of tenants serving in the military, including early termination.

Military Lease Addendum

Convert the lease to a month-to-month agreement after the initial term ends.

Month-to-Month Addendum

Address mold prevention, disclosure, and remediation responsibilities.

Mold Lease Addendum

Update the rent amount, due date, or payment structure.

Rent Increase (Rent Change) Lease Addendum

Amend or expand the terms of the original residential lease.

Residential Lease Addendum

Clarify whether smoking is allowed inside the unit or on the premises.

Smoking Addendum

Outline rules for the use and maintenance of a swimming pool or spa.

Swimming Pool & SPA Addendum

Modify existing lease terms to reflect desired changes.

Lease Amendment

Add or remove a tenant to the lease.

Add/Remove a Tenant

Absolve a tenant of their late rent payments.

Rent Forgiveness

What Is a Lease Agreement?

A lease agreement is a legally binding contract that outlines the terms for renting a property. It states the obligations and rights of the tenant and landlord, including rent payments and repair duties.

This document clarifies expectations, helping you avoid disputes with your tenants. If issues arise, you can refer to the lease to address them.

A lease lets you rent out various properties, including homes, apartments, condos, and townhouses. Because a lease can be customized to fit specific circumstances, you may see it referred to as:

• Rental agreement
• Rental lease agreement
• Rental contract
• Residential lease agreement
• Residential rental agreement
• Tenancy agreement

Legal Considerations for Lease Agreements

When making a lease, it’s essential to get it in writing. While verbal leases may be recognized, they are not recommended. Verbal leases can be difficult to enforce, as the terms may be challenging to prove.

When creating a written lease, you must adhere to the landlord-tenant laws in your state. The laws vary from state to state in many different areas of leases, such as security deposits, notice periods for access, and maintenance duties. Our templates make it easy for you to create a lease agreement that adheres to your state’s requirements.

How to Write a Lease/Rental Agreement

Writing a lease agreement helps create an understanding between you and your tenant. You can outline key details and ensure that each party fulfills its responsibilities. Learn the steps involved in writing a generic lease agreement below.

Step 1 – Name the Parties

A simple rental agreement form must name the parties signing the lease and where they live. First, you should write down the following:

• The landlord or property management company and their current address
• The tenant or tenants and their current address

Some landlords require tenants to add a guarantor or co-signer. This person agrees to pay the rent if the tenant cannot.

Step 2 – Describe the Premises

The “premises” is the exact address and type of rented property, such as an apartment, house, or condominium. Describe the property in detail to clearly identify it. Give information about these elements:

• Parking
• Storage
• Furnishings
• Pending repairs (if applicable)

Step 3 – Define the Lease Term

The “term” is the length of time a tenant will rent the residential property. A standard agreement should detail when the lease term begins and ends. Furthermore, a lease can either be fixed-term or month-to-month:

• A fixed-term lease means the agreement is set for a predetermined or fixed period. It expires on the end date listed in the agreement (usually up to six months, one year, or two years from the start date).
• A month-to-month lease means the agreement lasts one month with no defined end date. It continues monthly until either the landlord or the tenant terminates the agreement.

Step 4 – Set Rent Payment Details

An agreement must explicitly list the monthly rental amount and outline the consequences of late rent. The landlord decides how much to charge for rent, but the cost is usually comparable to other properties in the same area.

In addition, standard rent control laws may limit the amount you can charge for rent. Check your local rent control ordinance to ensure your lease complies with those regulations.

Use your lease to highlight other payment-related details, such as the following:

• Initial payments (first month’s rent, last month’s rent, cleaning fees, etc.)
• Accepted payment methods
• Whether utilities are included in rent payments
• Delivery of the property

Step 5 – Assign a Security Deposit Amount

A security deposit is a set amount of money a landlord collects at the beginning of the lease. It covers potential damages, unpaid rent, or other lease violations that may occur during the tenancy.

States regulate security deposits differently, so it’s important to know the laws in your area. You may need to set a limit on the amount you can charge, hold the funds in an interest-bearing account, or issue refunds following specific procedures. Learn more about your state’s security deposit laws.

Step 6 – Set Property Rules

A basic lease agreement should cover property rules. These include rules on:

• Smoking
• Pets
• Subleasing
• Guests and visitors
• Renter’s insurance
• Rental inspections

You can also include other provisions as necessary. For example, you can require the tenant to report mold growth in the rental property promptly and perform basic preventative tasks to avoid it in the first place.

Step 7 – Mention Right of Entry

As a landlord, you may need to enter the property for non-emergency reasons. For example, you may need to board up the windows before a hurricane, show the property to other tenants, conduct a mid-lease inspection, or perform a repair. However, you can’t just enter without notice.

To respect the tenant’s right to quiet enjoyment, you must follow notice periods for entering the property. Ensure the notice period you list in your lease abides by state laws.

Step 8 – Establish Guidelines for Early Termination

Life happens, and a tenant may need to break a lease early. Use your lease to list under what conditions they can send an early lease termination letter without penalty. For example, you can allow early termination if the tenant provides a certain amount of notice or if they meet specific conditions (such as military relocation). Consider including a liquidated damages clause, which lets you collect a predetermined amount if the lease is broken early.

You should also prepare for situations where you (the landlord) need to terminate the lease early. Include how much notice you must provide the tenant and under what circumstances, such as nonpayment of rent or other lease violations. Ensure to specify the required notice periods for different types of defaults.

Step 9 – Finalize the Lease

Once you finish discussing the details with your tenant, remember to:

• Print: Print at least two copies of the rental lease for you and your tenant(s).
• Sign: Sign and date the lease (both you and the tenant(s)).
• Save: Safely file a hard copy of the signed document and consider scanning an electronic copy for extra safekeeping.

Does a Lease Agreement Need to be Notarized?

Most leases, even ones for longer periods, do not need to be notarized. However, notarizing can add validity to the document, especially if the signers are not physically present. You may consider having a notary public fill out a notary acknowledgment form when you sign the lease to prevent disputes over the parties’ identities.

Sample Lease Agreement

Wondering what a lease agreement looks like? View our simple lease agreement template to learn its format. Then, create your own using our guided form. Download the final version as a PDF or Word file.

Note: The following lease agreement works for all states except California, Florida, and Washington, DC.

Lease Agreement (Rev. 1343BEC)

State of __________

Rev. 1343BEC

LEASE AGREEMENT

This Lease Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made this __________, 20___ by and between:

Landlord: _______________________ (“Landlord”) AND

Tenant(s): _________________________________________________________ (“Tenant”).

In the event there is more than one Tenant, each reference to “Tenant” shall apply to each of them, jointly

and severally. Each Tenant is jointly and severally liable to Landlord for payment of rent and performance

in accordance with all other terms of this Agreement. Each Landlord and Tenant may be referred to

individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”

1. Premises. The premises leased is a/an ☐apartment ☐house ☐condominium ☐room ☐townhouse

☐duplex ☐semi-detached house ☐other: _____________ with:

(a) _____ bedroom(s)

(b) _____ bathroom(s)

(c) _____ parking space(s) ☐ Parking is not included with the Premises

located at _______________, City of _______________, State of _______________, _______________

(the “Premises”).

Storage:

☐ The Premises includes the following storage space:________________________________________.

Furnishings: (check one)

☐ The Premises is NOT furnished.

☐ The Premises includes the following furnishings: __________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________.

Additional description of the premises: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

2. Agreement to Lease. Landlord agrees to lease to Tenant and Tenant agrees to lease from Landlord,

according to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Premises.

3. Term. This Agreement shall be considered a: (check one)

☐ Fixed Lease. This Agreement will be for a term beginning on __________, 20___ and ending on

__________, 20___ (the “Term”). At the end of the Term:

☐ A month-to-month holdover tenancy will be created. If Landlord accepts a rent payment from

Tenant, other than past due rent or additional rent, after the Term expires, both parties

understand that a month-to-month holdover tenancy will be created at the agreed upon monthly

rent, unless proper notice has been served as required by applicable laws. If either Tenant or

Landlord wishes to end the month-to-month tenancy, such Party must provide at least thirty (30)

days’ written notice before the desired termination date.

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☐ The Tenant must vacate the Premises. Unless this Agreement has been extended by mutual

written agreement of the Parties, there will be no holding over past the Term under the terms of

this Agreement under any circumstances. If it becomes necessary to commence legal action to

remove Tenant from the Premises, the prevailing Party will be entitled to attorney’s fees and

costs in addition to damages.

☐ Month-to-Month Lease. This Agreement will be for a term beginning on __________, 20___ and

continuing month-to-month until either Landlord or Tenant terminates this Agreement by providing the

other Party with proper written notice of termination (the “Term”).

4. Rent. Tenant will pay Landlord a monthly rent of $__________ for the Term. Rent will be payable in

advance and due on the _______ day of each month during the Term. The first rent payment is payable

to Landlord when Tenant signs this Agreement. Rent will be paid to Landlord at Landlord's address

provided herein (or to such other places as directed by Landlord) by mail or in person by one of the

following methods: ☐Cash ☐Personal check ☐Money order ☐Cashier’s check ☐Credit card

☐PayPal ☐Electronic transfer ☐Other:__________________, and will be payable in U.S. Dollars.

Proration:

☐ Rent for any period during the Term which is for less than one month will be a pro rata portion of the

monthly installment.

Bounced Checks:

☐ The Tenant agrees to pay $__________ for each dishonored bank check.

5. Guaranty. (check one)

☐ A guarantor is required for the Tenant. _______________________ located at _______________,

City of _______________, _______________, _______________ (“Guarantor”) promises to

unconditionally guarantee to Landlord, the full payment and performance by Tenant of all financial duties

and obligations arising out of this Agreement. Guarantor agrees to joint and several liability with Tenant

for Tenant’s financial duties and obligations under this Agreement including rent, damages, fees and

costs. Guarantor further agrees that this guaranty shall remain in full force and effect and be binding on

Guarantor until this Agreement is terminated.

☐ A guarantor is NOT required for the Tenant.

6. Late Fee. (check one)

☐ A late fee will be charged if rent is not paid on time. Rent paid after the _______ day of each month will

be deemed as late; and if rent is not paid within _______ days after such due date, Tenant agrees to pay:

☐ a set late charge of $__________.

☐ _______ % of the balance due per day for each day that rent is late.

☐ A late fee will NOT be charged.

7. Additional Rent. There may be instances under this Agreement where Tenant may be required to pay

additional charges to Landlord. All such charges are considered additional rent under this Agreement and

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will be paid with the next regularly scheduled rent payment. Landlord has the same rights and Tenant

has the same obligations with respect to additional rent as they do with rent.

8. Utilities. Tenant is responsible for payment of all utility and other services for the Premises, with the

exception of the following, which will be PAID BY THE LANDLORD:

☒

Electric

☐ Gas

☐ Trash

☐ Cable

☐ Water

☐

Telephone

☐

Sewage

☐

Internet

☐ Heat

☐ Hot

water

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☐ Other: _______________

9. Security Deposit. Upon signing this Agreement, Tenant will pay a security deposit in the amount of

$__________ to Landlord. The security deposit will be retained by Landlord as security for Tenant’s

performance of its obligations under this Agreement. The security deposit may not be used or deducted

by Tenant as the last month’s rent of the Term. Tenant will be entitled to a full refund of the security

deposit if Tenant returns possession of the Premises to Landlord in the same condition as accepted,

ordinary wear and tear excepted. Within _______ days after the termination of this Agreement, Landlord

will return the security deposit to Tenant (minus any amount applied by Landlord in accordance with this

section). Any reason for retaining a portion of the security deposit will be explained in writing.

Interest: (check one)

☐ Yes, the security deposit will bear interest while held by Landlord in accordance with applicable state

laws and/or local ordinances.

☐ No, the security deposit will NOT bear interest while held by Landlord.

10. Landlord's Failure to Give Possession. In the event Landlord is unable to give possession of the

Premises to Tenant on the start date of the Term, Landlord will not be subject to any liability for such

failure, the validity of this Agreement will not be affected, and the Term will not be extended. Tenant will

not be liable for rent until Landlord gives possession of the Premises to Tenant.

11. Use of Premises. The Premises will be occupied only by Tenant and Tenant’s immediate family and

used only for residential purposes. Tenant will not engage in any objectionable conduct, including

behavior which will make the Premises less fit to live in, will cause dangerous, hazardous or unsanitary

conditions or will interfere with the rights of others to enjoy their property. Tenant will be liable for any

damage occurring to the Premises and any damage to or loss of the contents thereof which is done by

Tenant or Tenant’s guests or invitees.

Guest/Visitor policy: ___________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

12. Condition of the Premises. Tenant has examined the Premises, including the appliances and

fixtures (☐ and furnishings), and acknowledges that they are in good condition and repair, normal wear

and tear excepted, and accepts them in its current condition, except for: __________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________.

13. Maintenance and Repairs. Tenant will maintain the Premises, including all appliances and fixtures

(☐ and furnishings), in clean, sanitary and good condition and repair. Tenant will not remove Landlord’s

appliances and fixtures (☐ and furnishings) from the Premises for any purpose. If repairs other than

general maintenance are required, Tenant will notify Landlord for such repairs. In the event of default by

Tenant, Tenant will reimburse Landlord for the cost of any repairs or replacement.

☐ Tenant will also maintain the grounds, which is part of the Premises. (Do not check if leasing an

apartment)

14. Rules and Regulations. (check one)

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☐ There are separate rules and regulations governing the Premises. Landlord has prescribed the rules

and regulations governing Tenant’s use and enjoyment of the Premises, attached hereto as Exhibit A,

and incorporated by reference herein. Tenant acknowledges receipt of and agrees to adhere to such

regulations.

☐ There are NO separate rules and regulations governing the Premises.

15. Military Clause. (check one)

☐ The Tenant may terminate their lease early for active duty. In the event Tenant is, or hereafter

becomes, a member of the United States Armed Forces (the “Military”) on extended active duty, and

Tenant receives permanent change of station orders to depart from the area where the Premises is

located or is relieved from active duty, retires or separates from the Military, or is ordered into Military

housing, then Tenant may terminate this Agreement upon giving thirty (30) days written notice to

Landlord. Tenant shall also provide to Landlord a copy of the official orders or a letter signed by Tenant’s

commanding officer, reflecting the change which warrants termination under this Section. Tenant will pay

prorated rent for any days Tenant occupies the dwelling past the first day of the month rent is due. Any

security deposit will be promptly returned to Tenant, provided there are no damages to the Premises.

☐ The Tenant may NOT terminate their lease early for active duty.

16. Reasonable Accommodations. Landlord agrees to comply with all applicable laws providing equal

housing opportunities, including making reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental

limitations of qualified individuals with a disability, unless undue hardship on Landlord would result.

Tenant is responsible for making Landlord aware of any such required accommodations that are

reasonable and will not impose an undue hardship on Landlord. If Tenant discloses a disability and

requests an accommodation, Landlord has the right to have a qualified healthcare provider verify the

disability if the disability is not readily apparent, and Landlord has the right to use the qualified healthcare

provider verifying the disability as a resource for providing the reasonable accommodation.

17. Sex Offender Registry. Pursuant to law, information about specified registered sex offenders is

made available to the public. Tenant understands and agrees that they are solely responsible for

obtaining any and all information contained in the state or national sex offender registry for the area

surrounding the Premises, which can be obtained online or from the local sheriff’s department or other

appropriate law enforcement officials. Depending on an offender’s criminal history, this information will

include either the address at which the offender resides or the community of residence and zip code in

which he or she resides.

18. Compliance. Tenant agrees to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, requirements and

regulations of any federal, state, county, municipal or other authority.

19. Mechanics’ Lien. Tenant understands and agrees that Tenant and anyone acting on Tenant’s behalf

does not have the right to file for mechanic’s liens or any other kind of liens on the Premises. Tenant

agrees to give actual advance notice to any contractors, subcontractors or suppliers of goods, labor or

services that such liens are invalid. Tenant further agrees to take the additional steps necessary to keep

the Premises free of any and all liens that may result from construction completed by or for Tenant.

20. Alterations. Tenant will not make any alteration, addition or improvement to the Premises without first

obtaining Landlord’s written consent. Any and all alterations, additions or improvements to the Premises

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are without payment to Tenant and will become Landlord’s property immediately on completion and

remain on the Premises, unless Landlord requests or permits removal, in which case Tenant will return

that part of the Premises to the same condition as existed prior to the alteration, addition or improvement.

Tenant will not change any existing locks or install any additional locks on the Premises without first

obtaining Landlord's written consent and without providing Landlord a copy of all keys.

21. Smoking. (check one)

☐ Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited on any part of the Premises. This prohibition applies to

Tenant and any visitor, guest or other occupant on the Premises.

☐ Smoking is permitted on the Premises.

22. Pets. (check one)

☐ Tenant is NOT allowed to have or keep any pets, even temporarily, on any part of the Premises.

☐ Tenant is allowed to have the following pets on the Premises: ________________________________.

The unauthorized presence of any pet will subject Tenant to penalties, damages, deductions and/or

termination of this Agreement. Properly trained service animals that provide assistance to individuals with

disabilities may be permitted on the Premises with the prior written consent of Landlord, which shall not

be unreasonably withheld. Tenant will be responsible for the costs of defleaing, deodorizing and/or

shampooing all or any portion of the Premises if a pet has been on the Premises at any time during the

Term (whether with or without written consent of Landlord). If Tenant does keep an authorized pet on the

Premises, Tenant will pay to Landlord a pet deposit in the amount of $_________.

23. Inspection Checklist. (check one)

☐ In order to avoid disagreements about the condition of the Premises, at the time of accepting

possession of the Premises, Tenant will complete the Inspection Checklist incorporated herein by

reference and attached hereto as Exhibit B and record any damage or deficiencies that exist at the

commencement of the Term. Landlord will be liable for the cost of any cleaning or repair to correct

damages found at the time of the inspection. Tenant will be liable for the cost of any cleaning and/or

repair to correct damages found at the end of the Term if not recorded on the inspection checklist, normal

wear and tear excepted.

☐ The Tenant is NOT required to complete an inspection checklist.

24. Fire and Casualty. If the Premises are damaged by fire or other serious disaster or accident and the

Premises becomes uninhabitable as a result, (a) Tenant may immediately vacate the Premises and

terminate this Agreement upon notice to Landlord or (b) Landlord may terminate this Agreement upon

notice to Tenant. Tenant will be responsible for any unpaid rent or will receive any prepaid rent up to the

day of such fire, disaster or accident. If the Premises are only partially damaged and inhabitable, Landlord

may make full repairs and will do so within a prompt and reasonable amount of time. At the discretion of

Landlord, the rent may be reduced while the repairs are being made.

25. Liability. Landlord is not responsible or liable for any loss, claim, damage or expense as a result of

any accident, injury or damage to any person or property occurring anywhere on the Premises, unless

resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord.

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26. Renter’s Insurance. (check one)

☐ Tenant is required to obtain, and maintain at all times during the Term, a renter’s insurance policy with

a minimum of $100,000.00 personal liability coverage. Tenant will name Landlord as an interested party

or additional insured. Tenant will provide Landlord with a certificate or proof of insurance upon request.

☐ Tenant is NOT required to obtain a renter’s insurance policy.

27. Assignment and Subletting. (check one)

☐ Tenant may assign this Agreement as to any portion or all of the Premises or make or permit any total

or partial sublease or other transfer of any portion or all of the Premises.

☐ Tenant must obtain Landlord’s written consent prior to assignment or sublease of the

Premises.

☐ Tenant will NOT assign this Agreement as to any portion or all of the Premises or make or permit any

total or partial sublease or other transfer of any portion or all of the Premises.

28. Insurance Requirements. Tenant will not do or permit to be done any act or thing that will increase

the insurance risk under any policy of insurance covering the Premises. If the premium for such policy of

insurance increases due to a breach of Tenant’s obligations under this Agreement, Tenant will pay the

additional amount of premium as additional rent under this Agreement.

29. Right of Entry. Landlord or its agents may enter the Premises at reasonable times to inspect the

Premises, to make any alternations, improvements or repairs or to show the Premises to a prospective

tenant, buyer or lender. In the event of an emergency, Landlord may enter the Premises at any time.

30. Surrender. Tenant will deliver and surrender to Landlord possession of the Premises immediately

upon the expiration of the Term or the termination of this Agreement, clean and in as good condition and

repair as the Premises was at the commencement of the Term, reasonable wear and tear excepted.

31. Default. In the event of any default under this Agreement, Landlord may provide Tenant a notice of

default and an opportunity to correct such default. If Tenant fails to correct the default, other than a failure

to pay rent or additional rent, Landlord may terminate this Agreement by giving a _______ day written

notice. If the default is Tenant’s failure to timely pay rent or additional rent as specified in this Agreement,

Landlord may terminate this Agreement by giving a _______ day written notice to Tenant. After

termination of this Agreement, Tenant remains liable for any rent, additional late, costs, including costs to

remedy any defaults, and damages under this Agreement.

32. Remedies If this Agreement is terminated due to Tenant’s default, Landlord may, in addition to any

rights and remedies available under this Agreement and applicable law, use any dispossession, eviction

or other similar legal proceeding available in law or equity.

33. Subordination. This Agreement and Tenant’s right under it shall be subject and subordinate to the

lien, operation and effect of each existing or future mortgage, deed of trust, ground lease and/or any other

similar instrument of encumbrance covering any or all of the Premises, if any, and each renewal,

modification, consolidation, replacement or extension thereof.

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34. Condemnation. If all or substantially all of the Premises are covered by a condemnation including the

exercise of any power of eminent domain by a governmental authority, this Agreement shall terminate on

the date possession of the Premises is taken by the condemning authority, and all rent under this

Agreement shall be prorated and paid to such date. Landlord is entitled to collect from the condemning

authority the entire amount of any award made in any proceeding. Tenant waives any right, title or

interest which Tenant may have to any such award and agrees to not make any claim for the Term of this

Agreement.

35. 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.

36. Lead Disclosure. (check one)

☐ The Premises was built prior to 1978. Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead

from paint, paint chips and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is

especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, Landlord

must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling.

Tenant must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.

☐ The Premises was NOT built prior to 1978.

37. Notices. All notices given under this Agreement must be in writing. A notice is effective upon receipt

and shall be delivered in person, sent by overnight courier service or sent via certified or registered mail.

Notices shall be sent to the Landlord at the following address:

______________________________________________________________________

Notices shall be sent to the Tenant at the following address:

______________________________________________________________________

38. Quiet Enjoyment. If Tenant pays the rent and performs all other obligations under this Agreement,

Tenant may peaceably and quietly hold and enjoy the Premises during the Term.

39. No Waiver. No Party shall be deemed to have waived any provision of this Agreement or the exercise

of any rights held under this Agreement unless such waiver is made expressly and in writing.

40. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in whole

or in part, the remaining provisions shall not be affected and shall continue to be valid, legal and

enforceable as though the invalid, illegal or unenforceable part had not been included in this Agreement.

41. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the

Parties and their permitted successors and assigns.

42. Governing Law. The terms of this Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Parties hereto

shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of ______________ without

regard to its conflicts of laws provisions.

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43. Disputes. Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be resolved through:

☐ Court litigation. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the State of ______________.

☐ If either Party brings legal action to enforce its rights under this Agreement, the prevailing party

will be entitled to recover from the other Party its expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees)

incurred in connection with the action and any appeal.

☐ Binding arbitration. Binding arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the American

Arbitration Association.

☐ Mediation.

☐ Mediation, then binding arbitration. If the dispute cannot be resolved through mediation, then the

dispute will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the rules of the

American Arbitration Association.

44. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written agreement signed by

the Parties.

45. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be

deemed to be an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same document.

46. Headings. The section headings herein are for reference purposes only and shall not otherwise

affect the meaning, construction or interpretation of any provision in this Agreement.

47. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and

supersedes and cancels all prior agreements of the Parties, whether written or oral, with respect to the

subject matter.

48. Miscellaneous. ___________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, individually or by their duly authorized representatives, have

executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

Landlord Signature

Landlord Full Name

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Tenant Signature

Tenant Full Name

Tenant Signature

Tenant Full Name

Guarantor Signature

Guarantor Full Name

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Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-

Based Paint Hazards

Lead Warning Statement

Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose

health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and

pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, lessors must disclose the presence of known lead-

based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Tenant must also receive a federally approved

pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.

Landlord’s Disclosure

(a) Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (check (i) or (ii) below):

(i) ____ Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing

(explain): _________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

(ii) ____ Lessor has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the

housing.

(b) Records and reports available to the lessor (check (i) or (ii) below):

(i) ____ Lessor has provided the lessee with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based

paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents below): ____________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

(ii) ____ Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint

hazards in the housing.

Tenant’s Acknowledgment (initial)

(c) ________ Tenant has received copies of all information listed above.

(d) ________ Tenant has received the pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home.

Agent’s Acknowledgment (if any) (initial)

(e) ________ Agent has informed the landlord of the landlord’s obligations under 42 U.S.C. 4852d and is

aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance.

Certification of Accuracy

The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that

the information they have provided is true and accurate.

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Landlord Signature

Landlord Name

Date

Tenant Signature

Tenant Name

Date

Tenant Signature

Tenant Name

Date

Agent Signature

Agent Name

Date

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Exhibit A

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Tenant shall abide by the following rules and regulations while occupying the Premises:

☐ Tenant will not obstruct the driveways, sidewalks, courts, entry ways, stairs and/or halls.

☐ Tenant will keep all windows, glass, window coverings, doors, locks and hardware in good, clean order

and repair.

☐ Tenant will not obstruct or cover the windows or doors.

☐ Tenant will not leave windows or doors in an open position during any inclement weather.

☐ Tenant will 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.

☐ Tenant will not cause or permit any locks or hooks to be placed upon any door or window without the

prior written consent of Landlord.

☐ Tenant will keep all air conditioning filters clean and free from dirt.

☐ Tenant will keep all bathrooms, sinks, toilets, and other water and plumbing supplies in good order and

repair, and shall use same only for the purposes for which they were constructed.

☐ Tenant will not allow any sweepings, rubbish, sand, rags, ashes or other substances to be thrown or

deposited into any sinks or toilets.

☐ Tenant's family and guests shall not make or permit any loud or improper noises, or otherwise disturb

other residents in the immediate area.

☐ Tenant will deposit all trash, garbage, rubbish or refuse in the locations provided therefore.

☐ Tenant will abide by and be bound by any and all rules and regulations affecting the Premises or the

common areas of the Premises which may be adopted or promulgated from time to time by Landlord.

Other: ______________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

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Exhibit B

RENTAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Complete this inventory checklist as soon as you sign the lease. Do not move anything into the Premises

until after you have filled out this checklist. Take time-stamped pictures of any damages, dents, marks, or

problems you find. Ask your Landlord to sign the checklist and/or send them a copy. You should keep the

original for your records.

Living Room

Condition on Arrival

Condition on Departure

Walls and Ceiling

Floor Covering

Windows (curtains, blinds, etc….)

Doors

Light Fixtures

Lamp(s)

Furniture (if applicable)

Baseboards/Moldings

Other: _______________________

Kitchen

Condition on Arrival

Condition on Departure

Stove, Oven, Range, Hood, Broiler, Pans,

Burners, etc…

Floor Covering

Windows (curtains, blinds, etc….)

Doors

Light Fixtures

Cabinets/Drawers

Counter Surfaces

Sink, Garbage Disposal, Faucet

Microwave Oven

Refrigerator

Furniture

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Dishwasher

Other: _______________________

Bathroom

Condition on Arrival

Condition on Departure

Walls and Ceiling

Floor Covering

Windows (curtains, blinds, etc….)

Doors

Light Fixtures

Cabinets/Drawers

Counter Surfaces

Sink and Faucet

Toilet/Tissue Holder

Shower and Tub

Towel Racks

Mirror/Medicine Cabinet

Water (heat and pressure)

Dishwasher

Other: _______________________

Bedroom

Condition on Arrival

Condition on Departure

Walls and Ceiling

Floor Covering

Windows (curtains, blinds, etc….)

Doors

Light Fixtures

Closets (Doors and tracks)

Book Shelves

Molding and Baseboards

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Furniture (if applicable)

Mirror

Other: _______________________

Other Areas: ________________

Condition on Arrival

Condition on Departure

Walls and Ceiling

Floor Covering

Windows (curtains, blinds, etc….)

Doors

Light Fixtures

Closets (Doors and tracks)

Book Shelves

Molding and Baseboards

Furniture (if applicable)

Doorbell/Knocker

Mailbox (check lock)

Yard, Patio, Deck

External Doors and Locks

Outside Lights

Other: ______________________

Move in:

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Tenant Signature

Tenant Name

Date

Accepted and acknowledged by:

Landlord Signature

Landlord Name

Date

Move out:

Tenant Signature

Tenant Name

Date

Accepted and acknowledged by:

Landlord Signature

Landlord Name

Date

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