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. APPLICABLE LAW. This lease is governed by the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Virginia Code Title 55, Chapter 13.2). Tenants have been advised to read the Act as well as Virginia Code Title 55, Chapter 13, before signing this lease.
THIS LEASE IS NOT GOVERNED BY THE VIRGINIA RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT (§ 55-248.2 et seq.Virginia Code).
NOTICE. Michigan law establishes rights and obligations for parties to rental agreements. This agreement is required to comply with the Truth-in-Renting Act. If you have a question about the interpretation or legality of a provision of this agreement, you may want to seek assistance from a lawyer or other qualified person.
and will terminate on , and thereafter shall be month-to-month on the same terms and conditions as stated herein, save any changes made pursuant to law, until terminated.and shall continue as a month-to-month tenancy. Tenant may terminate the tenancy by giving Landlord written notice of at least 30 days prior to the desired termination date. Landlord may terminate the tenancy by giving written notice as provided by law. as specified aboveby Tenant giving Landlord written notice of at least 30 days prior to the desired termination date, or by Landlord giving Tenant written notice as provided by law is the property manager in charge of the Property. Should the tenant have any issues or concerns the Tenant may contact at , , . is the property manager in charge of the Property. Should the tenant have any issues or concerns the Tenant may contact at , , . is the property manager in charge of the Property. Should the tenant have any issues or concerns the Tenant may contact at , , . is the property manager in charge of the Property. Should the tenant have any issues or concerns the Tenant may contact at , , .lease payments of , payable in advance on the day of each calendar month, and is delinquent on the next day. lease payments of , payable in advance on the day of each , and is delinquent on the next day.Cash
Personal Check
Money Order
Cashier's Check
money order or cashier's checkUpon the vacating of the Premises for termination of the lease, Landlord shall have sixty (60) days to return the security deposit to Tenant, minus any deductions for damages or other charges, together with an itemized list of any such deductions. Within fourteen days (14), excluding Saturdays, Sundays or other legal holidays, after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession and demand by the tenant the landlord shall provide the tenant an itemized list of all deductions together with the amount due and payable to the tenant, if any. Unless other arrangements are made in writing by the tenant, the landlord shall mail the itemized list and any amount due, by first class mail, to the tenant's last known place of residence. Upon the vacating of the Premises for termination of the lease, Landlord shall have thirty (30) days to return the security deposit to Tenant, minus any deductions for damages or other charges, together with an itemized list of any such deductions. Upon the vacating of the Premises for termination of the lease, Landlord shall have forty-five (45) days to return the security deposit to Tenant, minus any deductions for damages or other charges, together with an itemized list of any such deductions. In accordance with Kansas law, the Landlord shall have 14 days from determination of amount of deposit withholding to return the security deposit to Tenant and should not exceed 30 days from termination of tenancy and demand for deposit by Tenant to return the security deposit. In accordance with Kentucky law, if Tenant leaves last month's rent unpaid and does not demand the deposit, Landlord may retain deposit after 30 days and apply excess to debt owing. If Tenant leaves not owing rent and has a refund due, Landlord must notify Tenant of amount of refund due. If Landlord does not receive a response from Tenant within 60 days, Landlord may retain deposit. The Security Deposit will be administered in accordance with North Carolina Gen. Stat. § 42-50 et. seq. It may, in the discretion of the Landlord, be deposited in an interest-bearing account with the bank or savings institution named below. Any interest earned upon the Security Deposit will accrue for the benefit of, and will be paid to, the Landlord, or as the Landlord directs. Such interest, if any, may be withdrawn by Landlord from such account as it accrues as often as is permitted by the terms of the account.The Landlord shall return to the Tenant the security deposit or the portion of the security deposit that the Landlord does not claim not later than thirty-one (31) days after the tenancy terminates and the Tenant delivers possession to the Landlord. Upon the vacating of the Premises for termination of the lease, Landlord shall have twenty-one (21) days to return the security deposit to Tenant, minus any deductions for damages or other charges, together with an itemized list of any such deductions. The 21-day period can be shortened or extended by an agreement between the Tenant and landlord, but it may not be longer than 30 days. The security deposit will be held in account no. at: , , , . The security deposit will be held in an account at: , , , .
Upon any termination of the tenancy herein created, the Landlord may deduct from the Tenant Security Deposit amounts sufficient to pay: (1) any damages sustained by the Landlord as a result of the Tenant's nonpayment of rent or nonfulfillment of the initial term or any renewal periods, including the Tenant's failure to enter into possession; (2) any damages to the Property for which the Tenant is responsible; (3) any unpaid bills which become a lien against the Property due to the Tenant's occupancy; (4) any costs of re-renting the Property after a breach of this Lease Agreement by the Tenant; (5) any court costs incurred by the Landlord in connection with terminating the tenancy; and (6) any other damages of the Landlord which may then be a permitted use of the Tenant Security Deposit under the laws of the State of North Carolina. No fees may be deducted from the Tenant Security Deposit until the termination of the tenancy.
After having deducted the above amounts, the Landlord shall, if the Tenant's address is known to him, refund to the Tenant, within thirty (30) days after the termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession, the balance of the Tenant Security Deposit along with an itemized statement of any deductions. If the extent of Landlord's claim against the security deposit cannot be determined within 30 days, Landlord will provide Tenant with an interim accounting no later than 30 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession of the Property to Landlord and shall provide a final accounting within 60 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession of the Property to Landlord. If the Tenant's address is unknown to the Landlord, the Landlord may deduct the above amounts and shall then hold the balance of the Tenant Security Deposit for the Tenant's collection for a six-month period beginning upon the termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession by the Tenant. If the Tenant fails to make demand for the balance of the Tenant Security Deposit within the six-month period, the Landlord shall not thereafter be liable to the Tenant for a refund of the Tenant Security Deposit or any part thereof.
To the Tenant: You must notify your Landlord in writing within 4 days after you move of a forwarding address where you can be reached and where you will receive mail; otherwise your Landlord shall be relieved of sending you an itemized list of damages and the penalties adherent to that failure.
Landlord may withhold only that portion of the security deposit necessary to (1) remedy any default in the payment of rent, (2) repair damage to the Premises, except ordinary wear and tear, caused by Tenant, and (3) clean the Premises if necessary.
Within twenty-one (21) days after the termination of the rental agreement and vacation of the Premises or, if the Tenant abandons the Premises as defined in RCW 59.18.310, within twenty-one (21) days after the Landlord learns of the abandonment, the Landlord shall give a full and specific statement of the basis for retaining any of the deposit together with the payment of any refund due the Tenant under the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. The Landlord complies with this section if the required statement or payment, or both, are delivered to the Tenant personally or deposited in the United States mail properly addressed to the Tenant's last known address with first-class postage prepaid within the twenty-one (21) days.
(a)(1) Within sixty (60) days of termination of the tenancy, property or money held by the landlord as security shall be returned to the Tenant.
(2) However, the money may be applied to the payment of accrued unpaid rent and any damages which the landlord has suffered by reason of the tenant's noncompliance with the rental agreement, all as itemized by the landlord in a written notice delivered to the tenant, together with the remainder of the amount due sixty (60) days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession by the tenant.
(b)(1) The landlord shall be deemed to have complied with subsection (a) of this section by mailing via first class mail the written notice and any payment required to the last known address of the tenant.
(2) If the letter containing the payment is returned to the landlord and if the landlord is unable to locate the tenant after reasonable effort, then the payment shall become the property of the landlord one hundred eighty (180) days from the date the payment was mailed.
a non-interest an interest The Tenant will be entitled to all interest accrued on the security deposit. In signing this Lease the Tenant waives the right to any interest accrued on the security deposit.
Interest will be paid on this account as follows: percent, .
In accordance with the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, the security deposit will be returned to the Tenant within forty-five (45) days after the end of the lease, without interest, excluding any portion retained due to payment for damages or moneys owed by the Tenant. The Landlord must provide the Tenant with an itemization of the actual or estimated cost of repairs within thirty (30) days of vacating the Premises. If the Tenant fails to provide a forwarding address to the Landlord to enable the Landlord to make a refund of the security deposit, upon the expiration of one year from the date of the end of the forty-five (45) day time period, the Landlord shall, within a reasonable period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days, escheat the balance of such security deposit and any other moneys due the Tenant to the Commonwealth, which sums shall be sent to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, payable to the State Treasurer, and credited to the Virginia Housing Trust Fund.
. SECURITY DEPOSIT. At the time of the signing of this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in trust, a security deposit of to be held and disbursed for Tenant damages to the Premises or other defaults under this Agreement (if any) as provided by law.
. SURETY BOND. Tenant shall purchase a surety bond in the amount of from , , , , the purpose of which shall be:
| (1) | To reimburse the landlord for actual damages caused to the Premises by the Tenant which exceed normal wear and tear, or which cannot be corrected by painting and ordinary cleaning; and/or |
| (2) | To pay the landlord for all rental arrearage due under the rental agreement, including late charges and rental due for premature termination or abandonment of the rental agreement by the Tenant; and/or |
| (3) | To reimburse the landlord for all reasonable expenses incurred in renovating and rerenting the Premises caused by the premature termination of the rental agreement by the Tenant. |
The Landlord shall provide the Tenant with an itemized written accounting of the disposition of the surety bond and return any remaining portion of the security to the Tenant no later than 30 days after the termination of the tenancy by handing it to the Tenant personally at the place where the rent is paid, or by mailing it to the Tenant at the Tenant's present address or, if that address is unknown, at the Tenant's last known address.
SURETY BOND DISCLOSURE.
| (1) | Except under the circumstances outlined in subsection (c) of this section, payment for a surety bond is nonrefundable; |
| (2) | The surety bond is not insurance for the Tenant; |
| (3) | The surety bond is being purchased to protect the landlord against loss due to nonpayment of rent, breach of lease, or damages caused by the Tenant; |
| (4) | The Tenant may be required to reimburse the surety for amounts the surety paid to the landlord for any claim made by the landlord against the surety bond; |
| (5) | Even after a Tenant purchases a surety bond, the Tenant remains responsible for the following: |
| a. | To reimburse the Landlord for actual damages caused to the Premises by the Tenant which exceed normal wear and tear, or which cannot be corrected by painting and ordinary cleaning; |
| b. | To pay the landlord for all rental arrearage due under the rental agreement, including late charges and rental due for premature termination or abandonment of the rental agreement by the Tenant; and |
| c. | To reimburse the landlord for all reasonable expenses incurred in renovating and rerenting the Premises caused by the premature termination of the rental agreement by the Tenant, which includes termination pursuant to § 5314 of this title, providing that reimbursement caused by termination pursuant to § 5314 of this title shall not exceed 1 month's rent. |
| (6) | Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the Tenant to pay, as between the landlord and the surety, more than the total amount owed to the landlord under subsection (a) of this section. |
Note: The Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act prohibits a landlord from demanding or receiving security (however denominated) including, but not limited to, prepaid Rent in an amount or value in excess of one and a half months' Rent; however, the ARLTA does not prohibit a Tenant from voluntarily paying more than one and a half months' Rent in advance. The breakdown of the deposit amounts shown below is solely for the purpose of showing how such amounts were calculated and does not limit Landlord's right to use all deposit amounts as permitted by the ARLTA. Deposits may be placed in interest-bearing accounts, which interest shall be retained by the Landlord.
REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS SHALL NOT BE USED AS A CREDIT TOWARDS LAST MONTH'S RENT.
$0.00| Pet Deposit: |
If the Tenant fails to provide notice of any extended absence (longer than 7 days) the Landlord may enter the unit to protect the rental unit or deem the rental unit to be abandoned. If the Tenant abandons, is removed from the unit for cause, quits or vacates the Premises, voluntarily or involuntarily, the Landlord may exercise any of the following options at his sole election:
-Enter the rental unit for the purpose of re-letting;
-Enter the property and accept Tenant's abandonment thereby terminating the lease;
-Refuse to accept the abandonment and do nothing.
The Tenant will be liable to the Landlord for any damages that the Landlord may suffer due to the abandonment or vacation of the unit and breach of Lease including all cost of repainting, fix up and the like to restore the unit for a new rental. In the absence of any express statement by the Landlord that he is accepting the abandonment and terminating the Lease, it is presumed that he is entering to re-let and the liability of the tenant under the Lease shall continue less credit for any rental received from a new tenant. All notices required by § 55-224 Va. Code are hereby waived by the parties. Landlord may reenter without notice to Tenant.
No pets, dogs, cats, birds, fish or other animals shall be allowed on the Premises, even temporarily or with a visiting guest. As required by law, Service Animal(s) are the only exception to this rule. No pets, dogs, cats, birds, fish or other animals shall be allowed on the Premises, even temporarily or with a visiting guest, without prior written consent of Landlord. As required by law, Service Animal(s) are the only exception to this rule. If a pet has been in a Tenant's apartment or allowed into the building, even temporarily (with or without Landlord's permission) Tenant may be charged for cleaning, de-fleaing, deodorizing or shampooing any portion of the building or Premises at the discretion of Landlord. Tenant is permitted to have pets, subject to the following limitations:
At the time of signing this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in trust, a deposit of , to be held and disbursed for pet damages to the Premises (if any) as provided by law. This deposit is in addition to any other security deposit stated in this Lease.
Landlord confirms that all locks, locking devices and deadbolts are in compliance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code and Virginia Code Title 55-248.13.1.
If Landlord fails to comply and Tenants provide fifteen days written notice of the non-compliance to Landlord, Tenants may have such devices installed by a professional at a reasonable cost and deduct such cost from the next month's rent. Tenant shall provide Landlord a copy of each related bill and a copy of each key. Tenants shall not install any other locks on the Premises. Once installed, Tenants may not remove the locks and Landlord shall not require Tenants to pay for removal.
Smoking is permitted inside the leased Premise and throughout the Property. The Tenant will be liable for any damages caused to the Premises or Property due to Tenant or Tenant's visitors or guests smoking in the Premises or Property. Smoking is permitted inside the leased Premises. Smoking is authorized only in designated smoking areas specifically identified throughout the Property, including:Smoking is not permitted inside the leased Premises. Smoking is authorized only in designated smoking areas specifically identified throughout the Property, including: Smoking is prohibited in any area in or on the Premises and on the Property, both private and common, whether enclosed or outdoors. This policy applies to all owners, tenants, guests, employees, and servicepersons. The Tenant will be liable for any damages caused to the Premises or Property due to Tenant or Tenant's visitors or guests smoking in the Premises or Property. Any violation of this policy will be seen as a breach of this contract and Landlord will be entitled to all remedies allowable by law including eviction.
The Tenant will be liable for any damages caused to the Premises or Property due to Tenant or Tenant's visitors or guests smoking in the Premises or Property.
The Tenant will be liable for any damages caused to the Premises or Property due to Tenant or Tenant's visitors or guests smoking in the Premises or Property.
. STORAGE. During the term of this lease, tenant shall be entitled to store items of personal property in . The right to storage space included in the Rent charged pursuant to "Rent; Lease Payments." Tenant shall store only personal property Tenant owns, and shall not store property claimed by another or in which another has any right, title or interest. Tenant shall not store any improperly packaged food or perishable goods, flammable materials, explosives, hazardous waste or other inherently dangerous material, or illegal substances. Landlord shall not be liable for loss of, or damage to, any stored items.
. STORAGE. No additional storage space outside the Premises is provided or authorized by this Lease. Tenant shall not store any property in any area outside of the rented Premises at any time.
. PARKING. Parking is permitted as follows: tenant shall be entitled to use parking space(s) for the parking of motor vehicle(s). The parking space(s) provided are identified as . The right to parking included in the Rent charged pursuant to "Rent; Lease Payments." Parking space(s) are to be used for parking properly licensed and operable motor vehicles, except for trailers, boats, campers, buses or trucks. Tenant shall park in assigned space(s) only. Parking space(s) shall be kept clean at all times. Vehicles leaking oil, gas, or other motor vehicle fluids shall not be parked on the Premises. Mechanical work or storage of inoperable vehicles is not permitted in parking space(s) or elsewhere on the Premises.
. PARKING. This Lease does not include or provide for parking spaces for motor vehicles or motorcycles anywhere in or about the Premises and or Building.
except that Tenant will be responsible for: . except that Tenant will be responsible for: except that Tenant will be responsible for: .. UTILITIES AND SERVICES. Landlord shall be responsible for all utilities and services incurred in connection with the Premises.
. UTILITIES AND SERVICES. Tenant shall be responsible for all utilities and services incurred in connection with the Premises.
. UTILITIES AND SERVICES.
Landlord shall be responsible for the following utilities and services in connection with the Premises:
- electricity
- water and sewer
- gas
- heating
- garbage and trash disposal
- telephone services
- cable
- internet
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Tenant shall be responsible for the following utilities and services in connection with the Premises:
- electricity
- water and sewer
- gas
- heating
- garbage and trash disposal
- telephone service
- cable
- internet
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Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has fully explained to Tenant the utility rates, charges and services for which Tenant will be required to pay (if any), other than those to be paid directly to the utility company furnishing the service.
. NEW YORK HEAT SEASON AND HOT WATER. Landlord will provide cold and hot water and heat as required by law. New York also requires that heat be provided by the Landlord from October 1 through May 31 (Heating Season) of each year. The heating must be sufficient to raise the temperature to at least 55ºF between ten p.m. and six a.m. and at least 68ºF between six a.m. and ten p.m.
Landlord shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments for the Premises.Tenant shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments which are assessed against the Premises during the term of this Lease.Landlord Tenant Landlord and Tenant shall each be responsible to maintain appropriate insurance for their respective interests in the Premises and property located on the Premises.Tenant shall maintain casualty insurance on the Premises in an amount equal to Landlord shall be named as an insured in such policies. Tenant shall deliver appropriate evidence to Landlord as proof that adequate insurance is in force issued by companies reasonably satisfactory to Landlord. Landlord shall have the right to require that the Landlord receive notice of any termination of such insurance policies. Tenant shall also maintain any other insurance which Landlord may reasonably require for the protection of Landlord's interest in the Premises. Tenant is responsible for maintaining casualty insurance on its own property.The Landlord is not responsible for and will not provide fire or casualty insurance for the Tenant's personal property. . % of the full replacement value. . . LATE PAYMENTS. For any payment that is not paid within 5 days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee of . The 5 days includes the date the payment was due. LATE PAYMENTS. For each payment that is not paid within 5 days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee of per day, beginning with the day after the due date. The 5 days includes the date the payment was due. LATE PAYMENTS. For each payment that is not paid within 5 days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee equal to % of the required payment. The 5 days includes the date the payment was due. . LATE PAYMENTS. For any payment that is not paid within 5 days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee of . The 5 days includes the date the payment was due. At any rate the late fee shall not exceed 10% of the amount of rent past due. LATE PAYMENTS. For each payment that is not paid within 5 days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee of per day, beginning with the day after the due date. The 5 days includes the date the payment was due. At any rate the late fee shall not exceed 10% of the amount of rent past due. LATE PAYMENTS. For each payment that is not paid within 5 days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee equal to % of the required payment. The 5 days includes the date the payment was due. At any rate the late fee shall not exceed 10% of the amount of rent past due., including reasonable attorneys' fees. EARLY TERMINATION CLAUSE. Tenant may, upon days' written notice to Landlord, terminate this lease, provided that the Tenant pays a termination charge of the maximum allowable by law, whichever is less. Termination will be effective as of the last day of the calendar month following the end of the day notice period. Termination charge will be in addition to all rent due up to the termination day.
. EARLY TERMINATION CLAUSE. Tenant may, upon days' written notice to Landlord, terminate this lease provided that the Tenant pays a termination charge equal to or the maximum allowable by law, whichever is less. Termination will be effective as of the last day of the calendar month following the end of the day notice period. Termination charge will be in addition to all rent due up to the termination day.
. EARLY TERMINATION CLAUSE. Tenant may, upon days' written notice to Landlord, terminate this lease provided that the Tenant pays a termination charge equal to or the maximum allowable by law, whichever is less. Termination will be effective as of the last day of the calendar month following the end of the day notice period. Termination charge will be in addition to all rent due up to the termination day.
. EARLY TERMINATION CLAUSE. Tenant may, upon days' written notice to Landlord, terminate this lease provided that the Tenant pays a termination charge equal to or the maximum allowable by law, whichever is less. Termination will be effective as of the last day of the calendar month following the end of the day notice period. Termination charge will be in addition to all rent due up to the termination day.
It is Tenant's responsibility to remove all personal property items at the time of vacating the Premises. In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes 704.05 (5), if a tenant removes from or is evicted from the Premises and leaves personal property, the landlord may presume, in the absence of a written agreement between the landlord and the tenant to the contrary, that the tenant has abandoned the personal property and may, subject to Wisconsin Statutes 799.45(3m), dispose of the abandoned personal property in any manner that the landlord, in its sole discretion, determines is appropriate. If the landlord disposes of the property by private or public sale, the landlord may send the proceeds of the sale minus any costs of sale and any storage charges if the landlord has first stored the personalty to the department of administration for deposit in the appropriation under Wisconsin Statutes 20.505(7)(h).In accordance with RCW 59.18.310, it is Tenant's responsibility to remove all personal property items at the time of vacating the Premises. In the event of such abandonment of tenancy and an accompanying default in the payment of rent by the tenant, the landlord may immediately enter and take possession of any property of the tenant found on the Premises and may store the same in any reasonably secure place. A landlord shall make reasonable efforts to provide the tenant with a notice containing the name and address of the landlord and the place where the property is stored and informing the tenant that a sale or disposition of the property shall take place pursuant to this section, and the date of the sale or disposal, and further informing the tenant of the right under RCW 59.18.230 to have the property returned prior to its sale or disposal. % of the most recent payment amount. the most recent rate preceding the Holdover Period. Such holdover shall constitute a month-to-month extension of this Lease.including reasonable attorney fees, whether in the Premises, garage, storerooms or any other location in or about the Premiseswith respect to common areas of the dwelling unitany cause whatsoever, including but not limited to rain, plumbing leakage, fire or theftfire, theft, or breakage. ASSIGNABILITY/SUBLETTING. Tenant may not assign or sublease any interest in the Premises, nor assign, mortgage or pledge this Lease, without the prior written consent of Landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
. ASSIGNABILITY/SUBLETTING. Tenant may not assign or sublease any interest in the Premises, nor assign, mortgage or pledge this Lease. This is a blanket prohibition, meaning no replacement tenant(s) will be permitted and no additional tenant or occupant will be allowed in the Premises even if a Tenant leaves the Premises. This prohibition applies to each and every term of this Lease in regard to space leased to Tenant. Any waiver of this prohibition must be secured from the Landlord in writing, the consent of which Landlord may withhold in its sole and absolute discretion. In the event the prohibition is invalidated or lifted, Tenant, Landlord and any subtenant or assignee agrees to be bound by each and every provision contained in this Lease.
not NOT To the best of Landlord's knowledge methamphetamines have not been manufactured, used or stored in the Premises. This serves as notice to the Tenant that Landlord has knowledge of prior methamphetamine use, manufacturing, or storage inside the Premises. All necessary steps have been taken to restore the Premises.
The name and address at which notice required under the Truth-in-Renting Act may be given to the Landlord is:
LANDLORD:
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Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation. If mediation is not successful in resolving the entire dispute or is unavailable, any outstanding issues will be submitted to final and binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator's award will be final, and judgment may be entered upon it by any court having proper jurisdiction.
Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be resolved by binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, and any judgment may be entered upon it by any court having proper jurisdiction.
Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation. If mediation does not successfully resolve the dispute, then the parties may proceed to seek an alternative form of resolution in accordance with any other rights and remedies afforded to them by law.
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LANDLORD:
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LANDLORD:
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Dated: _____________________________
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I certify that on_____________ ___, 20__ the above named Landlord, , who is either personally known to me or who produced satisfactory evidence of identity as the same person referred to in the foregoing instrument, personally came before me and acknowledged that he or she signed the foregoing instrument as his or her free and voluntary act, for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
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Notary Public for the State of Washington
Printed name (if not clear from seal): ________________________________
City of residence: ____________________________
My commission expires (if not clear from seal): ______________________
Prorated Rent: for the period of to
Pre-Paid Rent: for the Month of
and sand will terminate on .and shall continue as a month-to-month tenancy. Tenant may terminate the tenancy by giving Landlord written notice of at least 30 days prior to the desired termination date. Landlord may terminate the tenancy by giving written notice as provided by law.Tenant shall vacate the Premises upon termination of the Agreement, unless: (i) Landlord and Tenant have extended this Agreement in writing or signed a new agreement; (ii) mandated by local rent control law; or (iii) Landlord accepts Rent from Tenant (other than past due Rent), in which case a month-to-month tenancy shall be created which either party may terminate by Tenant giving Landlord written notice of at least 30 days prior to the desired termination date, or by Landlord giving Tenant written notice as provided by law. Rent shall be at a rate agreed to by Landlord and Tenant, or as allowed by law. All other terms and conditions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
initial monthly base lease payments of , payable in advance on the day of each calendar month, and is delinquent on the next day. initial base lease payments of , payable in advance on the day of each , and is delinquent on the next day.
Cash
Personal Check
Money Order
Cashier's Check
cashier's check or money orderSmoking is permitted inside the leased Premise and throughout the Property. The Tenant will be liable for any damages caused to the Premises or Property due to Tenant or Tenant's visitors or guests smoking in the Premises or Property. Smoking is permitted inside the leased Premises. Smoking is authorized only in designated smoking areas specifically identified throughout the Property, including:Smoking is not permitted inside the leased Premises. Smoking is authorized only in designated smoking areas specifically identified throughout the Property, including: Smoking is prohibited in any area in or on the Premises and on the Property, both private and common, whether enclosed or outdoors. This policy applies to all owners, tenants, guests, employees, and servicepersons. The Tenant will be liable for any damages caused to the Premises or Property due to Tenant or Tenant's visitors or guests smoking in the Premises or Property. Any violation of this policy will be seen as a breach of this contract and Landlord will be entitled to all remedies allowable by law including eviction.
The Tenant will be liable for any damages caused to the Premises or Property due to Tenant or Tenant's visitors or guests smoking in the Premises or Property.
The Tenant will be liable for any damages caused to the Premises or Property due to Tenant or Tenant's visitors or guests smoking in the Premises or Property.
is the property manager in charge of the Property. Should the tenant have any issues or concerns the Tenant may contact at , , . is the property manager in charge of the Property. Should the tenant have any issues or concerns the Tenant may contact at , , . is the property manager in charge of the Property. Should the tenant have any issues or concerns the Tenant may contact at , , . is the property manager in charge of the Property. Should the tenant have any issues or concerns the Tenant may contact at , , .No pets, dogs, cats, birds, fish or other animals shall be allowed on the Premises, even temporarily or with a visiting guest. As required by law, Service Animal(s) are the only exception to this rule. No pets, dogs, cats, birds, fish or other animals shall be allowed on the Premises, even temporarily or with a visiting guest, without prior written consent of Landlord. As required by law, Service Animal(s) are the only exception to this rule. If a pet has been in a Tenant's apartment or allowed into the building, even temporarily (with or without Landlord's permission) Tenant may be charged for cleaning, de-fleaing, deodorizing or shampooing any portion of the building or Premises at the discretion of Landlord. Tenant is permitted to have pets, subject to the following limitations:
No additional pets shall be allowed without the prior written consent of Landlord.
At the time of signing this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in trust, a deposit of , to be held and disbursed for pet damages to the Premises (if any) as provided by law. This deposit is in addition to any other security deposit stated in this Lease.
During the term of this Lease, tenant shall be entitled to store items of personal property in . Landlord shall not be liable for loss of, or damage to, such stored items. The right to storage space included in the Rent charged pursuant to "Rent; Lease Payments." Tenant shall store only personal property Tenant owns, and shall not store property claimed by another or in which another has any right, title or interest. Tenant shall not store any improperly packaged food or perishable goods, flammable materials, explosives, hazardous waste or other inherently dangerous material, or illegal substances. No additional storage space outside the Premises is provided or authorized by this Lease. Tenant shall not store any property in any area outside of the rented Premises at any time.. PARKING. Parking is permitted as follows: tenant shall be entitled to use parking space(s) for the parking of motor vehicle(s). The parking space(s) provided are identified as . The right to parking included in the Rent charged pursuant to "Rent; Lease Payments." Parking space(s) are to be used for parking properly licensed and operable motor vehicles, except for trailers, boats, campers, buses or trucks. Tenant shall park in assigned space(s) only. Parking space(s) shall be kept clean at all times. Vehicles leaking oil, gas, or other motor vehicle fluids shall not be parked on the Premises. Mechanical work or storage of inoperable vehicles is not permitted in parking space(s) or elsewhere on the Premises.
. PARKING. This Lease does not include or provide for parking spaces for motor vehicles or motorcycles anywhere in or about the Premises and or Building.
except that Tenant will be responsible for: .
. UTILITIES AND SERVICES. Landlord shall be responsible for all utilities and services incurred in connection with the Premises.
. UTILITIES AND SERVICES. Tenant shall be responsible for all utilities and services incurred in connection with the Premises. Tenant agrees to comply with any environmental, waste management, recycling, energy conservation, or water conservation programs implemented by Landlord. Tenant shall provide Landlord with proof of accounts established in Tenant's name for all utilities to be paid by Tenant. If utilities at Premises are metered by one or more Master Meters, Landlord reserves the right to measure Tenant's utility consumption through one or more sub-meters, and to bill Tenant for such utility use either directly or through a third party. Tenant understands that the rent paid by all residents is partially determined by the cost of utilities. Nothing contained herein prevents Landlord from passing through to Tenant utility costs as provided by law.
Landlord shall provide one working telephone line and one working telephone jack into the Premises if required by local regulations or state law. Tenant shall be responsible for any repairs required or charges for service calls on any utility line, accessory or fixture.
. UTILITIES AND SERVICES.
Landlord shall be responsible for the following utilities and services in connection with the Premises:
- electricity
- water and sewer
- gas
- heating
- garbage and trash disposal
- telephone services
- cable
- internet
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Tenant shall be responsible for the following utilities and services in connection with the Premises:
- electricity
- water and sewer
- gas
- heating
- garbage and trash disposal
- telephone service
- cable
- internet
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Tenant agrees to comply with any environmental, waste management, recycling, energy conservation, or water conservation programs implemented by Landlord. Tenant shall provide Landlord with proof of accounts established in Tenant's name for all utilities to be paid by Tenant. If utilities at Premises are metered by one or more Master Meters, Landlord reserves the right to measure Tenant's utility consumption through one or more sub-meters, and to bill Tenant for such utility use either directly or through a third party. Tenant understands that the rent paid by all residents is partially determined by the cost of utilities. Nothing contained herein prevents Landlord from passing through to Tenant utility costs as provided by law.
Landlord shall provide one working telephone line and one working telephone jack into the Premises if required by local regulations or state law. Tenant shall be responsible for any repairs required or charges for service calls on any utility line, accessory or fixture.
Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has fully explained to Tenant the utility rates, charges and services for which Tenant will be required to pay (if any), other than those to be paid directly to the utility company furnishing the service.
Landlord shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments for the Premises.Tenant shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments which are assessed against the Premises during the term of this Lease.Landlord Tenant Landlord and Tenant shall each be responsible to maintain appropriate insurance for their respective interests in the Premises and property located on the Premises.Tenant shall maintain casualty insurance on the Premises in an amount equal to Landlord shall be named as an insured in such policies. Tenant shall deliver appropriate evidence to Landlord as proof that adequate insurance is in force issued by companies reasonably satisfactory to Landlord. Landlord shall have the right to require that the Landlord receive notice of any termination of such insurance policies. Tenant shall also maintain any other insurance which Landlord may reasonably require for the protection of Landlord's interest in the Premises. Tenant is responsible for maintaining casualty insurance on its own property.. LATE PAYMENTS. Tenant and Landlord agree that Landlord will incur costs and damage as a result of any late payment of lease payments. Due to the difficulty involved in assessing the exact amount of damages, Tenant and Landlord agree to the following set late fee. For any payment that is not paid within days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee of .Tenant and Landlord agree that Landlord will incur costs and damage as a result of any late payment of lease payments. Due to the difficulty involved in assessing the exact amount of damages, Tenant and Landlord agree to the following set late fee as a fair and reasonable estimate of the cost and damages that Landlord incurs due to late payment. For each payment that is not paid within days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee of per day, beginning with the day after the due date.Tenant and Landlord agree that Landlord will incur costs and damage as a result of any late payment of lease payments. Due to the difficulty involved in assessing the exact amount of damages, Tenant and Landlord agree to the following set late fee. For each payment that is not paid within days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee equal to % of the required payment.
. EARLY TERMINATION CLAUSE. Tenant may, upon days' written notice to Landlord, terminate this lease provided that the Tenant pays a termination charge equal to or the maximum allowable by law, whichever is less. Termination will be effective as of the last day of the calendar month following the end of the day notice period. Termination charge will be in addition to all rent due up to the termination day.
% of the most recent payment amount.the most recent payment amount.The Premises may contain asbestos or have original construction materials that contain asbestos. The Premises contains asbestos in the following known locations:
Copies of any available reports are attached hereto for your reference and information.
. ASSIGNABILITY/SUBLETTING. Tenant may not assign or sublease any interest in the Premises, nor assign, mortgage or pledge this Lease, without the prior written consent of Landlord, which may be unreasonably withheld. No person other than the named Tenant shall be permitted to regularly or continuously use or occupy the Premises unless Tenant notifies Landlord in writing, signed by every Tenant, stating a request to have a new person occupy the Premises; the prospective occupant completes and provided Landlord with Landlord's rental application; Landlord approves the prospective occupants creditworthiness and references from prior landlords; and the new occupant signs Landlord's standard form Sub-Tenancy Agreement for such occupancy before occupying the Premises, which agreement will include a provision that the new occupant will abide by and perform all the obligations of this Agreement. In the event that Landlord consents to any sub-tenancy, Original Tenant may not charge more to the sub-tenant(s) than that proportional share of the rent which is being charged by and paid to Landlord. No action or inaction or acceptance of rent or knowledge on the part of Landlord shall be deemed to be a waiver of the provision of this Paragraph on the part of Landlord and shall not be deemed an approval of any person as a sub-tenant for any purpose.
. ASSIGNABILITY/SUBLETTING. Tenant may not assign or sublease any interest in the Premises, nor assign, mortgage or pledge this Lease. This is a blanket prohibition, meaning no replacement tenant(s) will be permitted and no additional tenant or occupant will be allowed in the Premises even if a Tenant leaves the Premises. This prohibition applies to each and every term of this Lease in regard to space leased to Tenant. Any waiver of this prohibition must be secured from the Landlord in writing, the consent of which Landlord may withhold in its sole and absolute discretion. In the event the prohibition is invalidated or lifted, Tenant, Landlord and any subtenant or assignee agrees to be bound by each and every provision contained in this Lease.
, and San Francisco Lead Hazard Notice for Pre-1978 Dwellings
The name and address at which notice required under the Truth-in-Renting Act may be given to the Landlord is:
LANDLORD:
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Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement, other than those excepted above, will be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation. If mediation is not successful in resolving the entire dispute or is unavailable, any outstanding issues will be submitted to final and binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The arbitrator's award will be final, and any judgment may be entered upon it by any court having jurisdiction within the State of California.
Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement, other than those excepted above, will be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The arbitrator's award will be final, and judgment may be entered upon it by any court having jurisdiction within the State of California.
Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement, other than those excepted above, will be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation for the State of California. If mediation does not successfully resolve the dispute, then the parties may proceed to seek an alternative form of resolution in accordance with any other rights and remedies afforded to them by law.
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Prorated Rent: for the period of to
Pre-Paid Rent: for the Month of
MICHIGAN RESIDENTS:
You should complete this checklist, noting the condition of the rental property, and return it to the Landlord within seven days after obtaining possession of the rental unit. You are also entitled to request and receive a copy of the last termination inventory checklist which shows what claims were chargeable to the last prior tenants.
WASHINGTON RESIDENTS:
This checklist shall be signed and dated by the landlord and the tenant, and the tenant shall be provided with a copy of the signed checklist. No such deposit shall be withheld on account of normal wear and tear resulting from ordinary use of the Premises. The tenant has the right to request one free replacement copy of the written checklist. If the landlord collects a deposit without providing a written checklist at the commencement of the tenancy, the landlord is liable to the tenant for the amount of the deposit, and the prevailing party may recover court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
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(i) __X__ Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain):
(ii) _____ Landlord has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.
(i) _____ Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain): ______________________________________________
(ii) __X__ Landlord has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.
(i) __X__ Landlord has provided the tenant with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents):
(ii)_____ Landlord has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.
(i) _____ Landlord has provided the Tenant with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents): ______________________________________________
(ii)__X__ Landlord has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.
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and (i) is commingled with the security deposits of other tenants and is held in a separate, non-interest bearing account with a Florida banking institution for the benefit of Tenant; and therefore there is no applicable interest rate or timing of payment of interest thereon of which to advise, (i) is not commingled with the security deposits of other tenants and is held in a separate interest bearing account with a Florida banking institution for the benefit of Tenant, and as such Landlord will provide Tenant with periodic payments of interest as accrued in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 83.49(3) ,
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is is NOT that was last maintained and inspected on ,
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The Lease can be signed online. It becomes effective as of the date specified in the Lease.
The Lease must be signed by the Landlord(s) and Tenant(s) in front of two adult witnesses. Due to restrictions in Florida law, the Landlord and Tenant(s) should physically sign the document. It cannot be signed online.
The Lease must be signed in front of a notary public. Due to restrictions in Washington law, the Landlord and Tenant(s) should physically sign the document. This Lease cannot be signed online.
If you sign this Lease online a copy will be securely stored in your account. You can share your document from your account.Some states require that if a lease exceeds a specified number of years, it must be recorded in the public record, which, in turn, usually requires that the document be notarized. If the original term of the Lease will extend beyond one year, you should investigate the specified requirements of your state with respect to notarizing and/or recording the Lease.
The Landlord and Tenant (and any Agent) must sign the Disclosure of Lead-Based Paint (for pre-1978 Properties).
The Inspection Checklist should be signed by the Landlord and Tenant after conducting the inspection.
A copy of Florida Statutes, Chapter 83 must be attached to this Lease agreement and provided to the Tenant. A copy can be found on the Florida Legislature website at: http://leg.state.fl.us/STATUTES/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0083/0083.html
Florida law requires a Notice Regarding Security Deposit be included with the Lease or provided to the Tenant within 30 days of signing the Lease. This Notice has been included with your Lease. The Landlord can hand deliver this form to the Tenant at the time of signing the Lease or mail the Notice to the Tenant within 30 days of the signing of the Lease.
Florida law requires an Early Termination Fee/Liquidated Damages Addendum be attached to this Lease. This Addendum has been included with your Lease. The Landlord and Tenant should review this Addendum and sign. The Tenant must also initial ONLY one of the options provided prior to signing.
Florida law requires that leases longer than one year be signed by two (2) witnesses. The witnesses must be at least 18 years of age and legally competent.
Washington law requires that leases longer than one year be signed in front of a notary public.
The Landlord is limited to asking for no more than 2 times the rental amount as a security deposit. Landlords should keep in mind that Iowa law allows the Landlord to decide whether or to put the security deposit in an interest bearing account. Any interest accrued during the first 5 years of the lease is the property of the Landlord.
Keep in mind the total of all deposits including any security deposit, pet deposit, key or other deposit, cannot exceed 1 month's rent when combined.
Make sure the security deposit, if any, does not exceed 1 month's rent. An additional fee of a month's rent may be charged if pets are being kept on the Premises.
The Landlord is required to give the Tenant a copy of the Environmental Protection Agency's pamphlet entitled "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home."
All Landlords must register with the local agency responsible for enforcing building codes. The Agency will provide the required form.
The Landlord is required by federal law to keep the signed copy of the Disclosure of Lead-Based Paint for a minimum of three years as proof of compliance with the rules.
The Landlord must return any security deposit or any itemization of how the security deposit was used within 14 days of terminating the lease agreement.
Landlords should be aware that the Disposition of Personal Property Landlord and Tenant Act explains the requirements for disposing of a Tenant's personal property should it be abandoned on the Premises.
Keep in mind the security deposit collected, if any, cannot exceed 1 month's rent. Within 20 days of terminating the lease, the security deposit or an itemization of how the security deposit was used must be sent to the Tenant.
Landlord should verify the security deposit does not exceed 1 month's rent. In addition, the security deposit plus any other pre-rent payments (i.e. pet deposit) may not exceed 2 month's rent or $2,500.00, whichever is larger.
Landlords should verify the security deposit requested does not exceed 1 month's rent unless special circumstances exist and the Tenant agrees to pay the increased security deposit. At the end of the lease term the Landlord has 45 days to return any remaining funds from the security deposit along with an itemization of the use of the security deposit.
Landlord should verify the security deposit and all other prepaid rents (i.e. pet deposit) do not exceed 2 month's rent.
Landlords should have the Tenant read and initial the included provisions for the Water-Heater and Smoke Detector.
Condominium Lease FAQs
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Is this Condo Lease legally binding?
As with any legal contract, Condominium Leases are not legally binding until everyone has signed. This customized document from Rocket Lawyer can offer much more protection than a blank Condominium Lease template that you might come across elsewhere. As a Rocket Lawyer member, you will have the option to access Document Defense® for your contract, which allows a lawyer to help you demand payment or otherwise enforce your legal rights.
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Who needs to use a Condo Rental Agreement?
Even if you are providing the rental informally, creating a record of any commitments to those renting from you is key. Signing a Condo Lease could be good for you because of the following list of benefits:
- The duration of the rental period is established
- Everyone knows when rent is due
- All parties understand their responsibilities
Without a Condo Rental Agreement, you and the tenant might have to manage one or more of these consequences: unexpected changes, not being paid in a timely manner, and little to no recourse when a dispute arises.
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What details are necessary to include in a Condo Lease Agreement template?
The details needed for the Condominium Lease are:
- The address and description of your property
- The full legal name of each inhabitant
- What the duration of the tenancy will be
- How much the rent is and when payment is due
- What services or utilities will be included
As you probably expect, Condominium Leases also contain guidelines around late fees, short- or long-term guests, pets, smoking and/or drug use, and early lease termination. This Condominium Lease also addresses issues unique to the rental of your condo, such as HOA fees and other community rules. During the process of building your document, you also can include details related to maintenance procedures, insurance requirements, and furnishings. Using the document tool, you have the ability to add more personalization, if needed.
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How can I get a Condo Rental Agreement form?
The great news is you won't need to start from scratch when putting your contract in writing. When using Rocket Lawyer, you can create Condominium Leases very easily. Your agreement will be assembled step by step as you answer simple questions to provide information. Typically, for this level of customization, you could ultimately end up paying a traditional law firm a few hundred dollars, if not more, in fees.
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What are my next steps after drafting my Condominium Lease Agreement?
Condominium Leases each come with their own checklist of tips on what to do next. You also can engage with the document in one or all of these ways: making edits, downloading it as a PDF document or Word file, printing it out, and getting electronic signatures via RocketSign®. Finally, as a best practice, you should give a copy of the fully signed contract to the tenant. You might also like to browse our larger repository of real estate legal documents .
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How do local property rental laws impact my Condo Rental Agreement?
The law often evolves over time. If you've got any doubts about property rental laws, you can always ask a lawyer . Seeking out an attorney to review your Condo Rental Agreement could take a lot of time if you attempt to do it alone. An alternate approach could be via the Rocket Lawyer On Call® network. Premium members are able to request a document review from an experienced attorney or ask other questions. As a property owner or manager, you can be confident that Rocket Lawyer is here by your side.
