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RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (“Lease”) made and entered into this [Date] by and between [Landlord’s Name], a [Individual/Corporation] with its principal office located at [Landlord’s Address] (“Landlord”), and [Tenant’s Name] of [Tenant’s Address] (“Tenant”).1. PREMISES
Landlord rents to Tenant and Tenant rents from Landlord, the premises located at [Property Address]. The premises will be used for residential purposes only.2. TERM
The initial term of this Lease will begin on [Start Date], and will end on [End Date]. Thereafter, the Lease will continue on a month-to-month basis until either Landlord or Tenant terminate this Lease with written notice.3. RENT
Tenant agrees to pay [Monthly Rent] per month, due on the 1st day of each calendar month.4. SECURITY DEPOSIT
Upon execution of this Lease, Tenant will deposit with Landlord the sum of [Security Deposit] as security for any damage caused to the Premises during the term hereof.5. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Tenant will keep the Premises in clean, sanitary, and good condition. If any damage beyond normal wear and tear is caused to the Premises by Tenant or Tenant’s guests, Tenant will pay for any such damage.6. INSURANCE
Tenant is responsible for having sufficient insurance to cover all personal property located on the Premises. Landlord is not responsible for any loss of Tenant’s personal property.7. PETS
Unless otherwise provided in Mississippi law, no pets shall be allowed on the Premises without the prior written consent of the Landlord.8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
Tenant agrees to comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to the use and occupancy of the Premises.9. DEFAULT
If Tenant fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this Lease, Landlord may terminate this Lease upon providing proper notice to Tenant.10. GOVERNING LAW
This Lease shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Mississippi. LANDLORD: [Landlord’s Name] Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________ TENANT: [Tenant’s Name] Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________Download Contract
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