RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY RENTAL AGREEMENT

 
THIS PROPERTY RENTAL AGREEMENT (hereinafter "Agreement") is entered into, this __________ ____, 20___ by and between:
 
The Lessor:

_________________ of

_________________, _________________

_________________

 
(Hereinafter "Landlord")

 
and the Lessee:

 
_________________ of

_________________, _________________

_________________

 
(Hereinafter "Tenant")
 

In regards to the Property: 

_________________

_________________, _________________

_________________

 
(Hereinafter "Property")
 

The Landlord and Tenant do hereby agree to abide by the terms set out in this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement are as follows:

• THE PROPERTY
  In consideration of the rent payment to be paid by Tenant and of the other covenants and agreements herein contained, the Landlord rents to Tenant the Property.
   
  Tenant shall use the Property only for residential purposes. Tenant shall not use or allow the use of the Property in any way that interferes with other tenants' use and enjoyment of the Property or neighboring property. Tenant shall not use the Property for any illegal or improper use. Additionally, the Tenant shall comply with all Zoning Ordinances, Protective Covenants and Deed Restrictions.
  
  The Tenant agrees that the Property shall be a non-smoking environment. No smoking is allowed anywhere in the Property.
   
  The Tenant agrees that no pets of any kind shall be allowed in the Property. Failure to abide by this paragraph will result in immediate eviction without prior notice and forfeiture of all prepaid rent and deposits.
   
  Parking is not available with the Property.
   

• PROPERTY ALTERATIONS
  Tenant shall make no alterations, additions or improvements to the Property (including the application of paints, stains, nails or screws to the woodwork, walls, floors or furnishings) without first obtaining the express written consent of the Landlord.
   
• INSURANCE
  Tenant acknowledges that Landlord’s insurance does not cover personal property damage caused by fire, theft, rain, war, acts of God, acts of others, and/or any other causes, nor shall Landlord be held liable for such losses. Tenant is hereby advised to obtain his own insurance policy to cover any personal losses.
   
• ENTRY FOR REPAIRS OR SHOW
  In addition to the rights provided by the laws applicable to the State of _________________, the Landlord shall have the right to enter the Property at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting the and/or showing the same to prospective tenants or purchasers, and to make such reasonable repairs and alterations as may be deemed necessary by the Landlord for the preservation of the Property or the building and to remove any alterations, additions, fixtures, and any other objects which may be affixed or erected in violation of the terms of this Agreement. The Landlord shall give reasonable notice of intent to enter Property except in the case of an emergency.
   
• QUIET ENJOYMENT
  The Tenant shall be entitled to quiet enjoyment of the Property for the term of this Agreement provided that the Tenant pays rent in a timely manner and performs all covenants and obligations under this Agreement.
   
• POSSESSION AND SURRENDER OF THE PROPERTY
  At the expiration of the Agreement Term, Tenant shall immediately surrender the Property to the Landlord in the same condition as at the start of the Agreement, reasonable wear and tear elements excepted. The Tenant shall return a complete set of keys to the Landlord and provide in writing, the Tenant forwarding address. If any Tenant remains on the Property after the expiration or termination of this Agreement without the Landlord written permission, the Landlord may recover possession of the Property in the manner provided for by law.
   
• ABANDONMENT
  Abandonment is defined as absence of the Tenant from the premises for a period of seven (7) or more consecutive days while rent or any owing monies remain unpaid - whereupon Tenant will be considered in breach of this Agreement. If Tenant abandons the Property during the term of this Agreement, the Landlord may enter the Property by any legal means, without being liable for such entering, and without becoming liable to the Tenant for damages caused upon entering. Landlord may consider any personal property belonging to the Tenant and left on the property to also have been abandoned, in which case the Landlord may dispose of all such personal property in any manner the Landlord deems proper without becoming liable to the Tenant for doing so.
   
  The Landlord may at its option terminate the Agreement and re-let the Property, and may receive and collect all rent payable by virtue of such re-letting. Had this Agreement continued in force, the Landlord may hold the Tenant liable for any difference between the rent that would have been payable under this Agreement during the balance of the unexpired term and the net rent for such period realized by the Landlord by means of the re-letting.
   

• SEVERABILITY
  Should any conflicts arise between any party of this Agreement and the applicable legislation of the State of _________________, the State Laws will prevail and such provisions of the Agreement will be amended or deleted as necessary in order to comply with the State Laws. Furthermore, any provisions that are required by State Laws may be subsequently incorporated into this Agreement.
   
  In the event any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, those provisions to the extent enforceable and all other provisions will nevertheless continue to be valid and enforceable as though the invalid or unenforceable parts had not been included in this Agreement.
   
• GOVERNING LAW
  This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of _________________.
   

The parties hereby indicate by their signatures below that they have read and agree with the terms and conditions of this Agreement in its entirety.
 

Landlord:   Signature: ___________________   Print: ___________________	Tenant:   Signature: ___________________   Print: ___________________
Dated: _______________, ___________, 20______