LEASE AGREEMENT

I. THE PARTIES

This Residential Lease Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is entered into on this , by and between:

Landlord:
, with a mailing address of (hereinafter referred to as the "Landlord"), AND

Tenant(s):
and (hereinafter referred to as the "Tenant").

The Landlord and Tenant may be referred to collectively as the "Parties."

II. THE PROPERTY

The Landlord agrees to lease to the Tenant, and the Tenant agrees to lease from the Landlord, the real property and improvements located at:

Address:
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(hereinafter referred to as the "Premises").

The Premises consists of the following property type:

III. TERM

The term of this Agreement shall be (check one):

IV. RENT

The Tenant shall pay the Landlord the sum of $ per month as Rent.

Due Date: Rent is due on the day of each month.

First Month's Rent: Upon the execution of this Agreement, the Tenant shall pay the Landlord the first month's rent in the amount of $.

Payment Method: Rent shall be paid via the following method(s):

V. LATE FEES AND RETURNED CHECKS

Late Fee: If Rent is not paid within days of the Due Date, the Tenant shall pay a late fee of:

Returned Checks: If the Tenant pays by check and the check is returned for insufficient funds (NSF), the Tenant shall pay a fee of $ in addition to any bank charges incurred by the Landlord.

VI. SECURITY DEPOSIT

Upon the execution of this Agreement, the Tenant shall pay the Landlord a Security Deposit in the amount of $.

The Security Deposit shall be held by the Landlord as security for the Tenant's performance of obligations under this Agreement, including but not limited to payment of rent and repair of damages to the Premises beyond normal wear and tear. The Security Deposit shall be returned to the Tenant within the timeframe required by the laws of the State where the Premises is located after the Tenant vacates the Premises, less any lawful deductions.

VII. UTILITIES AND SERVICES

The Parties agree that utilities and services for the Premises shall be the responsibility of the following:

Electricity:

Water/Sewer:

Gas/Oil:

Trash Removal:

Cable/Internet:

Landscaping/Lawn Care:

Snow Removal:

VIII. OCCUPANTS AND GUESTS

The Premises shall be occupied strictly for residential purposes by the Tenant(s) named in Section I and the following minor children/dependents:

Guests: Guests may stay on the Premises for a period not exceeding days within a month period. Any guest staying longer than this period requires the Landlord's written consent.

IX. PETS

The Tenant's right to keep pets on the Premises is as follows (check one):

X. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Tenant's Obligations: The Tenant shall keep the Premises clean, sanitary, and in good condition. The Tenant is responsible for repairing any damage caused by the Tenant, guests, or pets.

Landlord's Obligations: The Landlord agrees to maintain the structure, roof, plumbing, heating, and electrical systems in good working order and in compliance with applicable housing codes.

Notification: The Tenant must promptly notify the Landlord of any necessary repairs or dangerous conditions.

XI. RIGHT OF ENTRY

The Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises to inspect the property, make necessary repairs, or show the Premises to prospective buyers or tenants.

Except in cases of emergency, the Landlord shall provide the Tenant with at least hours/days written notice before entering the Premises.

XII. LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE

Federal Law (42 U.S. Code § 4852d): Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly.

The Landlord represents that the Premises was constructed (check one):

XIII. PROHIBITED ACTS

The Tenant shall not engage in any illegal activities on the Premises.

Smoking Policy: Smoking is (check one):

XIV. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Select an optionAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming.

XV. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Any additional terms, conditions, or amendments to this Agreement are described below:

XVI. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior understandings, agreements, or representations. This Agreement may only be modified or amended in writing signed by both Parties.

XVII. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates set forth below.

LANDLORD SIGNATURE
Signature: ________________________ Date:
Print Name: _______________

TENANT SIGNATURE
Signature: ________________________ Date:
Print Name: _______________

TENANT SIGNATURE (if applicable)
Signature: ________________________ Date:
Print Name: _______________

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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County of

On this , before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared _______________ (Landlord) and _______________ (Tenant), proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same in their authorized capacities, and that by their signatures on the instrument the persons, or the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted, executed the instrument.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: ________________________
Print Name:

(Seal)