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RESIDENTIAL LEASE

Name of "Lessor": <**insert**>

Address of Lessor: <**insert**>

Name of "Lessee": <**insert**>

Description of "Premises": <**insert**>

"Term": <**insert**>

"Rent": <**insert**>

"Security Deposit": <**insert**>

"Commencement Date": <**insert**>

Lease of Premises: The Lessor hereby leases to the Lessee those certain Premises described above on the following terms and conditions:

Term of Lease: The Term of this Lease (described above) shall begin at 12:01 A.M. on the "Commencement Date" (described above).

Rent and Security: Lessee agrees to pay, and Lessor agrees to accept, as the rent for the use and occupancy of the Premises the "Rent" described above. The Rent shall be payable in monthly installments in advance on the 1st day of each month at the Lessor's address specified above or at such other address as Lessor may from time to time designate by written notice served upon Lessee. In the event that the Commencement Date of this Lease is a date other than the beginning of a calendar month, the rent due for that initial month shall be pro rated based on the percentage of that month remaining following the Commencement Date.

<<optional paragraph - use if the Term is for one year>>

Upon the signing of this Lease, the Lessee shall pay to the Lessor the Rent that is owed for the first month of the Term and, in addition, shall prepay to the Lessor the Rent that will be owed for the last month of the Term.

<<end of optional paragraph>>

Security Deposit: Simultaneously (or prior) to signing this Lease Agreement, the Lessee shall pay to the Lessor the "Security Deposit" described above. The Security Deposit shall act as security for Lessees' faithful performance of the Lessees' obligations under this lease Agreements. It the Lessees fails to pay rent or other charges due under this lease Agreement, or otherwise defaults with respect to any provision of this Lease Agreement the Lessor may use, apply or retain all or any part of the deposit to cure the default or to compensate the Lessor for all damage sustained by it resulting from Lessees' default. If any part of the deposit is so used or applied, Lessees shall, upon demand, deposit cash with the Lessor in an amount sufficient to restore the Security Deposit to its original amount. Lessee's failure to do so shall be a material breach of this Lease Agreement. The Lessor shall not be required to segregate the Security Deposit from its other funds and no interest shall accrue or be payable with respect to it. The Security Deposit is to be returned to the Lessees upon the proper termination of this Lease Agreement in accordance with the terms herein, unless it has first been applied towards arrearages in the payment of rent that is due or towards the payment of damages suffered by the Lessor by reason of any breach of the terms and conditions of this Lease Agreement.

Late Charge: In the event that the Lessee fails to pay the Monthly Rent for any particular month within 15 days of the date that such Monthly Rent is due, the Lessee shall owe to the Lessor an additional "late charge" equal to 5% of the Monthly Rent owing for that month.

Repairs: Lessor shall, at Lessor's own cost and expense, put the premises in a condition fit for occupation by human beings prior to the Commencement Date. The Lessee shall be responsible for all subsequent repairs.

Condition and Maintenance of Premises: Lessee acknowledges that the premises have been examined as well as all the equipment and personal property subject to this lease and the premises, equipment and personal property are in good, safe, and clean condition and repair. Lessee further agrees to:

  • Keep the premises in good order and condition and on expiration or sooner termination of this lease to surrender them to Lessor in as good condition as they are on the date of this lease, reasonable wear and tear or damage by the elements excepted;

  • Immediately notify Lessor of any defects, dilapidations, or dangerous conditions; and

  • Promptly reimburse Lessor for the cost of any repairs to the premises, or the equipment or personal property subject to this lease, caused by Lessee's negligence or misuse or the negligence or misuse of any of Lessee's invitees, licensees, or guests.

Use: The demised premises shall be used only as a single-family residence, and Lessee shall not permit the demised premises or any part thereof to be used for (1) the conduct of any offensive, noisy, or dangerous activity that would increase the premiums for fire insurance on the demised premises; (2) the creation or maintenance of a public nuisance; (3) anything which is against the laws or rules and regulations of any public authority at any time applicable to the demised premises; or (4) any purpose or in any manner which will obstruct, interfere with, or infringe on the rights of other tenants of the Lessor.

Utilities: Lessee shall pay all charges incurred for the furnishing of public utilities to the premises, including any deposits required for the utilities <<the following words are optional >> except that the Lessor shall pay <<insert>>

Alterations and Improvements

  • Lessee shall make no alterations or improvements to the premises nor do any painting or redecorating of the premises without the prior express written consent of Lessor. Should Lessee make any alterations or improvements to the premises or do any painting or redecorating of the premises without the prior express written consent of Lessor, or should Lessee damage or depreciate the premises, then the full cost of restoring the premises to their prior condition shall be borne by Lessee and promptly paid, on written demand, to Lessor. Any and all alterations and improvements made to the premises by Lessee with the consent of Lessor, including any wall-to-wall carpeting and draperies installed by Lessee, shall be considered to be a part of the Premises and thus shall become the property of Lessor and remain on the premises on the expiration or sooner termination of this lease, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties.

  • The interest of the Lessor in the Premises shall not be subject to liens that arise from improvements made by the Lessee regardless of whether or not the Lessor had previously consented to such improvements. Hold-Harmless Clause

  • Lessee agrees to indemnify and hold Lessor and the property of Lessor, including the premises and the Building free and harmless from all liability, claims, loss, damages, or expenses, including any attorneys' fees and/or costs, arising by reason of the death or injury of any person, including Lessee or any person who is an employee or agent of Lessee, or by reason of damage to or destruction of any property, including property owned by Lessee or any person who is an employee or agent of Lessee, caused or allegedly caused by some condition of the Premises or the Building, the fault of Lessee, or some act or omission, whether or not negligent or intentional, of Lessee or any person in, on, or about the premises as a guest, licensee or invitee of Lessee.

Assignment and Subletting: Lessee shall not assign this lease or sublet all or any portion of the premises without the prior written consent of Lessor. Any assignment or subletting without the prior written consent of Lessor shall be void and shall, at the option of Lessor, terminate this lease. Lessor's consent to any such assignment of this lease or subletting of the premises by Lessee shall not be unreasonably withheld, but the consent of Lessor to any one such assignment or subletting shall not be deemed a consent by Lessor to any subsequent assignment or subletting.

Destruction of Premises: Should any part of the premises or the Building in which the premises are located be destroyed by fire, casualty, or other cause not the fault of Lessee, Lessor shall promptly repair and restore the premises or the Building to its former condition at Lessor's sole cost and expense. During the making of the repairs and the restoration work, the rent payable under this lease shall be abated for the time and to the extent that Lessee is prevented from fully occupying and enjoying the premises under this lease in Lessee's usual and normal manner. However, in lieu of making such repairs and performing such restoration work, Lessor may terminate this lease where either (a) the necessary repair or restoration work cannot reasonably be completed under applicable laws and regulations within 30 working days after it is commenced, or (b) the loss is not covered by Lessor's then existing fire and extended coverage insurance policies, provided that such insurance coverage is of an adequate and reasonable nature.

Default by Lessee: Should Lessee be in default for a period of more than 15 days in the payment of any rent payable under this lease or in the performance of any other provision of this lease, Lessor may terminate this lease and regain possession of the demised premises in the manner provided by the laws of unlawful detainer of this state in effect at the date of such default. The Lessor may also pursue any other remedy authorized by Florida law.

Lessor's Election to Continue During Breach: At Lessor's option, if Lessee has breached this lease and abandoned the property, this lease shall continue in effect for so long as Lessor does not terminate Lessee's right to possession, and Lessor may enforce all of the available rights and remedies under this lease, including the right to recover the rent as it becomes due.

Acts Constituting Breach by Lessee: Lessee shall be guilty of a material breach of this lease should Lessee:

  • Fail to pay any rent or other sum becoming payable under this lease on the date it becomes due;

  • Default in the performance of or breach any provision, term, covenant, or condition of this lease;

Notices: Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, all notices or other communications required or permitted by this lease or by law to be served on or given to either party by the other party shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly served and given when personally delivered to the party, Lessor or Lessee, to whom it is directed or, in lieu of such personal service, when deposited in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, addressed to Lessee at the address of the premises or to Lessor at the address described above. Either party, Lessor or Lessee, may change its address for purposes of this paragraph by giving written notice of the change to the other party in the manner provided in this paragraph.

Attorneys' Fees: Should any litigation be comm

RESIDENTIAL LEASE


Name of "Lessor": <**insert**>


Address of Lessor: <**insert**>


Name of "Lessee": <**insert**>


Description of "Premises": <**insert**>


"Term": <**insert**>


"Rent": <**insert**>


"Security Deposit": <**insert**>


"Commencement Date": <**insert**>



Lease of Premises: The Lessor hereby leases to the Lessee those certain Premises described above on the following terms and conditions:


Term of Lease: The Term of this Lease (described above) shall begin at 12:01 A.M. on the "Commencement Date" (described above).


Rent and Security: Lessee agrees to pay, and Lessor agrees to accept, as the rent for the use and occupancy of the Premises the "Rent" described above. The Rent shall be payable in monthly installments in advance on the 1st day of each month at the Lessor's address specified above or at such other address as Lessor may from time to time designate by written notice served upon Lessee. In the event that the Commencement Date of this Lease is a date other than the beginning of a calendar month, the rent due for that initial month shall be pro rated based on the percentage of that month remaining following the Commencement Date.


<<optional paragraph - use if the Term is for one year>>


Upon the signing of this Lease, the Lessee shall pay to the Lessor the Rent that is owed for the first month of the Term and, in addition, shall prepay to the Lessor the Rent that will be owed for the last month of the Term.


<<end of optional paragraph>>


Security Deposit: Simultaneously (or prior) to signing this Lease Agreement, the Lessee shall pay to the Lessor the "Security Deposit" described above. The Security Deposit shall act as security for Lessees' faithful performance of the Lessees' obligations under this lease Agreements. It the Lessees fails to pay rent or other charges due under this lease Agreement, or otherwise defaults with respect to any provision of this Lease Agreement the Lessor may use, apply or retain all or any part of the deposit to cure the default or to compensate the Lessor for all damage sustained by it resulting from Lessees' default. If any part of the deposit is so used or applied, Lessees shall, upon demand, deposit cash with the Lessor in an amount sufficient to restore the Security Deposit to its original amount. Lessee's failure to do so shall be a material breach of this Lease Agreement. The Lessor shall not be required to segregate the Security Deposit from its other funds and no interest shall accrue or be payable with respect to it. The Security Deposit is to be returned to the Lessees upon the proper termination of this Lease Agreement in accordance with the terms herein, unless it has first been applied towards arrearages in the payment of rent that is due or towards the payment of damages suffered by the Lessor by reason of any breach of the terms and conditions of this Lease Agreement.


Late Charge: In the event that the Lessee fails to pay the Monthly Rent for any particular month within 15 days of the date that such Monthly Rent is due, the Lessee shall owe to the Lessor an additional "late charge" equal to 5% of the Monthly Rent owing for that month.


Repairs: Lessor shall, at Lessor's own cost and expense, put the premises in a condition fit for occupation by human beings prior to the Commencement Date. The Lessee shall be responsible for all subsequent repairs.


Condition and Maintenance of Premises: Lessee acknowledges that the premises have been examined as well as all the equipment and personal property subject to this lease and the premises, equipment and personal property are in good, safe, and clean condition and repair. Lessee further agrees to:


  • Keep the premises in good order and condition and on expiration or sooner termination of this lease to surrender them to Lessor in as good condition as they are on the date of this lease, reasonable wear and tear or damage by the elements excepted;


  • Immediately notify Lessor of any defects, dilapidations, or dangerous conditions; and


  • Promptly reimburse Lessor for the cost of any repairs to the premises, or the equipment or personal property subject to this lease, caused by Lessee's negligence or misuse or the negligence or misuse of any of Lessee's invitees, licensees, or guests.


Use: The demised premises shall be used only as a single-family residence, and Lessee shall not permit the demised premises or any part thereof to be used for (1) the conduct of any offensive, noisy, or dangerous activity that would increase the premiums for fire insurance on the demised premises; (2) the creation or maintenance of a public nuisance; (3) anything which is against the laws or rules and regulations of any public authority at any time applicable to the demised premises; or (4) any purpose or in any manner which will obstruct, interfere with, or infringe on the rights of other tenants of the Lessor.


Utilities: Lessee shall pay all charges incurred for the furnishing of public utilities to the premises, including any deposits required for the utilities <<the following words are optional >> except that the Lessor shall pay <<insert>>



Alterations and Improvements


  • Lessee shall make no alterations or improvements to the premises nor do any painting or redecorating of the premises without the prior express written consent of Lessor. Should Lessee make any alterations or improvements to the premises or do any painting or redecorating of the premises without the prior express written consent of Lessor, or should Lessee damage or depreciate the premises, then the full cost of restoring the premises to their prior condition shall be borne by Lessee and promptly paid, on written demand, to Lessor. Any and all alterations and improvements made to the premises by Lessee with the consent of Lessor, including any wall-to-wall carpeting and draperies installed by Lessee, shall be considered to be a part of the Premises and thus shall become the property of Lessor and remain on the premises on the expiration or sooner termination of this lease, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties.


  • The interest of the Lessor in the Premises shall not be subject to liens that arise from improvements made by the Lessee regardless of whether or not the Lessor had previously consented to such improvements. Hold-Harmless Clause


  • Lessee agrees to indemnify and hold Lessor and the property of Lessor, including the premises and the Building free and harmless from all liability, claims, loss, damages, or expenses, including any attorneys' fees and/or costs, arising by reason of the death or injury of any person, including Lessee or any person who is an employee or agent of Lessee, or by reason of damage to or destruction of any property, including property owned by Lessee or any person who is an employee or agent of Lessee, caused or allegedly caused by some condition of the Premises or the Building, the fault of Lessee, or some act or omission, whether or not negligent or intentional, of Lessee or any person in, on, or about the premises as a guest, licensee or invitee of Lessee.


Assignment and Subletting: Lessee shall not assign this lease or sublet all or any portion of the premises without the prior written consent of Lessor. Any assignment or subletting without the prior written consent of Lessor shall be void and shall, at the option of Lessor, terminate this lease. Lessor's consent to any such assignment of this lease or subletting of the premises by Lessee shall not be unreasonably withheld, but the consent of Lessor to any one such assignment or subletting shall not be deemed a consent by Lessor to any subsequent assignment or subletting.


Destruction of Premises: Should any part of the premises or the Building in which the premises are located be destroyed by fire, casualty, or other cause not the fault of Lessee, Lessor shall promptly repair and restore the premises or the Building to its former condition at Lessor's sole cost and expense. During the making of the repairs and the restoration work, the rent payable under this lease shall be abated for the time and to the extent that Lessee is prevented from fully occupying and enjoying the premises under this lease in Lessee's usual and normal manner. However, in lieu of making such repairs and performing such restoration work, Lessor may terminate this lease where either (a) the necessary repair or restoration work cannot reasonably be completed under applicable laws and regulations within 30 working days after it is commenced, or (b) the loss is not covered by Lessor's then existing fire and extended coverage insurance policies, provided that such insurance coverage is of an adequate and reasonable nature.


Default by Lessee: Should Lessee be in default for a period of more than 15 days in the payment of any rent payable under this lease or in the performance of any other provision of this lease, Lessor may terminate this lease and regain possession of the demised premises in the manner provided by the laws of unlawful detainer of this state in effect at the date of such default. The Lessor may also pursue any other remedy authorized by Florida law.


Lessor's Election to Continue During Breach: At Lessor's option, if Lessee has breached this lease and abandoned the property, this lease shall continue in effect for so long as Lessor does not terminate Lessee's right to possession, and Lessor may enforce all of the available rights and remedies under this lease, including the right to recover the rent as it becomes due.


Acts Constituting Breach by Lessee: Lessee shall be guilty of a material breach of this lease should Lessee:


  • Fail to pay any rent or other sum becoming payable under this lease on the date it becomes due;


  • Default in the performance of or breach any provision, term, covenant, or condition of this lease;


Notices: Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, all notices or other communications required or permitted by this lease or by law to be served on or given to either party by the other party shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly served and given when personally delivered to the party, Lessor or Lessee, to whom it is directed or, in lieu of such personal service, when deposited in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, addressed to Lessee at the address of the premises or to Lessor at the address described above. Either party, Lessor or Lessee, may change its address for purposes of this paragraph by giving written notice of the change to the other party in the manner provided in this paragraph.


Attorneys' Fees: Should any litigation be commenced between the parties to this lease concerning the premises, this lease, or the rights and duties of either in relation thereto, the party, Lessor or Lessee, prevailing in such litigation shall be entitled to, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, a reasonable sum for attorneys' fees to be determined by the court in such litigation or in a separate action brought for that purpose.


Binding on Heirs and Successors: This lease shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, and successors of the parties, Lessor and Lessee, but nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as a consent by Lessor to any assignment of this lease by Lessee.


Time of the Essence: Time is expressly declared to be of the essence for all purposes of this lease.


Waiver: The waiver of any breach of any of the provisions of this lease by Lessor or Lessee shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach by Lessor or Lessee either of the same or of another provision of this lease.


Sole and Only Agreement: Except for the Sales Contract, this instrument constitutes the sole and only agreement between Lessor and Lessee respecting the premises or the leasing of the premises and any equipment or personal property subject to this lease to Lessee by Lessor. It correctly sets forth the obligations of Lessor and Lessee to each other as of its date, and any agreements or representations respecting the premises, the equipment or personal property subject to this lease, or their leasing by Lessor to Lessee not expressly set forth herein are void.


LESSOR: _______________________


By:____________________________ Date:____________


________________________

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LESSEE: _______________________


By:____________________________ Date:____________


________________________

Legibly Print Name


enced between the parties to this lease concerning the premises, this lease, or the rights and duties of either in relation thereto, the party, Lessor or Lessee, prevailing in such litigation shall be entitled to, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, a reasonable sum for attorneys' fees to be determined by the court in such litigation or in a separate action brought for that purpose.

Binding on Heirs and Successors: This lease shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, and successors of the parties, Lessor and Lessee, but nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as a consent by Lessor to any assignment of this lease by Lessee.

Time of the Essence: Time is expressly declared to be of the essence for all purposes of this lease.

Waiver: The waiver of any breach of any of the provisions of this lease by Lessor or Lessee shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach by Lessor or Lessee either of the same or of another provision of this lease.

Sole and Only Agreement: Except for the Sales Contract, this instrument constitutes the sole and only agreement between Lessor and Lessee respecting the premises or the leasing of the premises and any equipment or personal property subject to this lease to Lessee by Lessor. It correctly sets forth the obligations of Lessor and Lessee to each other as of its date, and any agreements or representations respecting the premises, the equipment or personal property subject to this lease, or their leasing by Lessor to Lessee not expressly set forth herein are void.

LESSOR: _______________________

By:____________________________ Date:____________

    ________________________
    Legibly Print Name

LESSEE: _______________________

By:____________________________ Date:____________

     ________________________
     Legibly Print Name