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A SAMPLE RESIDENTIAL LEASE
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This is only a SAMPLE lease contract obtained from publicly available sources. RentConnection declares it has no obligation and/or responsibility regarding the legal and all other practical effectiveness and comprehensiveness of this contract and informs all parties that they should obtain all necessary legal and other pertinent expertise when and if they wish to use this document:


RESIDENTIAL LEASE CONTRACT (SAMPLE ONLY)

RESIDENTIAL LEASE LEASE CONTRACT, entered into between _________________________ (Landlord) and _____________________ (Tenant).

For good consideration it is agreed between the parties as follows:

1. Landlord hereby leases and lets to Tenant the premises described as follows: (Fill in)

2. This lease shall be for a term of _____ year(s), commencing on...

3. Tenant shall pay Landlord the annual rent of $______ during said term, in monthly payments of $_______, each payable monthly on the first day of each month in advance. Tenant shall pay a security deposit of $________ , to be returned upon termination of this Lease and the payment of all rents due and performance of all other obligations.

4. Tenant shall at its own expense provide the following utilities or services: (Fill in) ______________

Landlord shall at its expense provide the following utilities or services: __________________

5. Tenant further agrees that:
a) Upon the expiration of the Lease it shall return possession of the leased premises in its present condition, reasonable wear and tear, fire casualty excepted. Tenant shall commit no waste to the leased premises.
b) Tenant shall not assign or sublet said premises or allow any other person to occupy the leased premises without Landlord's prior written consent.
c) Tenant shall not make any material or structural alterations to the leased premises without Landlord's prior written consent.
d) Tenant shall comply with all building, zoning and health codes and other applicable laws for the use of said premises.
e) Tenant shall not conduct on premises any activity deemed extra hazardous, or a nuisance, or requiring an increase in fire insurance premiums.
f) Tenant shall not allow pets on the premises.
g) In the event of any breach of the payment of rent or any other allowed charge, or other breach of this Lease, Landlord shall have full rights to terminate this Lease in accordance with state law and re-enter and re-claim possession of the leased premises, in addition to such other remedies available to Landlord arising from said breach.

6. This lease shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
parties, their successors, assigns and personal representatives.

7. This Lease shall be subordinate to all present or future mortgages
against the property.

8. Additional Lease terms: (Fill in)


Signed this ________ day of _____________, 19___.
In the presence of:
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Witness Landlord
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Witness Tenant

END OF SAMPLE RESIDENTIAL LEASE CONTRACT
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