Residential Lease Agreement

This Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on [Date], by and between:

Landlord: [Full Name]
Address: [Mailing Address]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email]

AND

Tenant(s): [Full Name(s)]
Address: [Mailing Address]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email]

1. Property

The Landlord hereby leases to the Tenant the residential premises located at:
Address: [Full Address of Rental Property]
Type: [e.g., Apartment / House / Condo]
Furnished: [Yes/No] (If Yes, include an inventory list as an exhibit)

2. Lease Term

• Start Date: [Start Date]
• End Date: [End Date]
• Renewal: [Automatically renews month-to-month / Fixed term only / Other terms]

3. Rent

• Monthly Rent Amount: $[Amount]
• Due Date: [e.g., 1st of each month]
• Accepted Payment Methods: [e.g., Bank Transfer / Check / Online Portal]
• Late Fees: $[Amount] if payment is more than [X] days late

4. Security Deposit

• Amount: $[Amount]
• Held In: [Bank Name / Escrow]
• Refund Conditions: Refundable within [X] days of lease termination, less any deductions for damage beyond normal wear and tear.

5. Utilities and Services

Paid by Tenant: [e.g., Electricity, Water, Internet]
Paid by Landlord: [e.g., Trash, Gas, Lawn Maintenance]

6. Occupants

Only the following individuals may reside at the property:

• [List of Names, including minors if applicable]

Guests staying over [#] nights must be approved by the Landlord.

7. Use of Property

Property shall be used strictly for residential purposes.
No illegal activities permitted.
Pets: [Allowed / Not Allowed / Allowed with conditions]

8. Maintenance and Repairs

Tenant agrees to:

• Keep the premises clean and sanitary
• Notify Landlord promptly of needed repairs

Landlord is responsible for:

• Major repairs and structural maintenance

9. Entry by Landlord

Landlord may enter the property with [24/48] hours’ notice for:

• Inspections
• Repairs
• Emergencies (without notice)

10. Rules and Regulations

Tenant agrees to abide by:

• [Quiet hours]
• [Trash disposal instructions]
• [Other community or HOA rules]

11. Termination and Move-Out

Tenant must give [30/60] days written notice prior to vacating.
Property must be left clean and undamaged.
Security deposit deductions will be itemized.

12. Default

Failure to pay rent, violation of terms, or illegal activity may result in eviction according to state law.

13. Governing Law

This Lease shall be governed by the laws of the State of [State Name].

14. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties.

Signatures

Landlord Signature
Date: ___________

Tenant Signature
Date: ___________

Exhibit A (Optional): Inventory of Furnishings, Pet Agreement, Maintenance Contacts

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