This template provides a comprehensive outline for any type of lease or rental agreement, whether it’s a residential lease, tenant agreement, or any other kind of rental contract. It serves as a basic framework for a legal contract between landlords and tenants.
This agreement form is designed with Missouri’s specific laws in mind, making it an ideal resource if you’re looking to draft a new agreement or revise an existing one. Please feel free to download and tailor this template to suit your individual needs.
THIS AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this ______ day of ______, 20__, by and between [Landlord’s Full Name or Company Name], hereinafter referred to as “Landlord,” and [Tenant’s Full Name], hereinafter referred to as “Tenant.”PREMISES
The Landlord rents to Tenant and Tenant rents from Landlord the premises located at [Property Address]. The premises will be used for residential purposes only.TERM
The term of this Lease is for [Lease Duration], beginning on [Start Date], and ending on [End Date].SECURITY DEPOSIT
Upon 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.RENT
Tenant agrees to pay [Rent Amount] per month, due on the 1st day of each calendar month.REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
Tenant will keep the Premises in clean, sanitary, and good condition. If Tenant discovers a defect or damage to the Premises, Tenant will notify Landlord promptly.INSURANCE
Tenant is responsible for having sufficient insurance to cover all personal property located on the Premises. Landlord will not be responsible for any loss of Tenant’s property.DEFAULT
If Tenant fails to comply with any material provision of this Agreement, or any present rules and regulations, Landlord may terminate this Agreement upon providing proper notice to Tenant.TERMINATION
Upon termination of this Agreement, Tenant will return the Premises and all property of Landlord in a clean and good condition.GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Missouri. Any dispute under this Agreement will be resolved in the county where the premises are located.ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains the complete agreement between Landlord and Tenant and cannot be changed except by written agreement.SIGNATURES
Landlord: [Landlord’s Full Name]__________ Date: _________ Tenant: [Tenant’s Full Name]__________ Date: _________ This contract should be reviewed by a legal professional before use. It may not cover all legal requirements for a residential lease agreement in the state of Missouri. Note: Missouri law requires landlords to provide at least one month’s notice for termination of a month-to-month lease (§§ 441.060). For eviction due to failure to pay rent, the landlord must provide a demand for rent and then can begin eviction proceedings five days after the tenant has received the demand (§§ 535.010).Download Contract
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