1. Parties
This Residential Lease Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into this ____ day of _____, 20____ (the “Effective Date”) by and between __________ (the “Landlord”), and __________ (the “Tenant”).2. Premises
The Landlord rents out the premises located at ___________ (the “Property”). The Property will be used for residential purposes only.3. Term
The initial term of this Lease begins on ________, 20______ and ends on ________, 20______. Thereafter, the Lease will continue on a month-to-month basis until either the Landlord or the Tenant terminates this Agreement.4. Rent
The monthly rent for the Property is ___________ dollars ($______) payable on the first day of each calendar month.5. Security Deposit
Upon execution of this Agreement, the Tenant will deposit with the Landlord the sum of ________ dollars ($______) as security for any damage caused to the Property during the term of the Agreement.6. Repairs and Maintenance
The Tenant will keep the Property in clean, sanitary, and good condition. The Tenant will notify the Landlord promptly of any damage to the Property.7. Insurance
The Tenant is responsible for having sufficient insurance to cover all personal property located on the Property. The Landlord will not be responsible for any loss of Tenant’s personal property.8. Default
If the Tenant fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this Agreement, or if any of the information provided by Tenant is found to be false, the Landlord may terminate this Agreement upon providing proper notice to the Tenant.9. Termination
Upon termination of this Agreement, the Tenant will return the Property and all property of the Landlord in a clean and good condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted.10. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of _______. LANDLORD:_________________
TENANT:
_________________ The parties have executed this Lease as of the Effective Date.
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