Note: Always consult with a North Carolina real estate attorney or professional when drafting or signing a lease agreement to ensure it complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (“Lease”) made and entered into this [Date of Agreement] by and between [Landlord’s Legal Name], of [Landlord’s Address] (hereinafter “Landlord”), and [Tenant’s Legal Name], of [Tenant’s Address] (hereinafter “Tenant(s)”).1. PREMISES
The Landlord rents to the Tenant and the Tenant rents from the 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 [Lease start date], and will terminate on [Lease end date]. Thereafter it will continue on a month-to-month basis until either the Landlord or the Tenant terminates this Lease with written notice.3. RENT
Tenant agrees to pay [Amount in Dollars] per month, due on the 1st day of each calendar month.4. SECURITY DEPOSIT
Upon the due execution of this Agreement, Tenant will deposit with Landlord the sum of [Security Deposit Amount] as security for any damage caused to the Premises during the term hereof.5. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Tenants will keep the premises in clean, sanitary, and good condition. If the premises is not kept in such condition, the Landlord may take necessary action, at the Tenant’s expense, to restore the premises to such condition.6. INSURANCE
Tenant will maintain adequate insurance to cover personal property located on the property. Landlord is not responsible for any loss to Tenant’s personal property.7. PETS
No pets will be allowed on the premises without the prior written consent of the Landlord.8. QUIET ENJOYMENT
Tenant agrees to conduct himself, and require other persons on the premises with Tenant’s consent, to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb others’ peaceful enjoyment of the premises.9. DEFAULT
If Tenant fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this Agreement, or of any present rules and regulations governing the premises, Landlord may terminate this Agreement upon providing proper notice to Tenant.10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of North Carolina.11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Agreement. LANDLORD: [Landlord’s Legal Name] ______________________________ ________ Signature Date TENANT(s): [Tenant’s Legal Name] ______________________________ ________ Signature DateDownload Contract
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