RESIDENTIAL LEASE
Property Manager (Management) for Owner:Tenant(s) / Name: / SSN:
Name: / SSN:
Rented Address: / Agreement Date:
Additional occupants that are to occupy the Rented Premises; Management must approve any others:
Name / Birth Date / SSN / Name / Birth Date / SSN1 / 2
3 / 4
5 / 6
LEASE TERM: Tenant(s) agrees to rent beginning on / and ending on
at 11:59 p.m. THE TERM OF THIS LEASE SHALL AUTOMATICALLY RENEW for additional periods of one year at each anniversary date. Either party may avoid renewal by giving the other party written notice of intent to vacate at least 60 days prior to the anniversary date.
Move In Prorated Monthly Payment / + $ / .00 / Monthly Payment / + $ / .00Less Hold Deposit / - $ / .00 / Security Deposit / + $ / .00
Less Assistance Payment / - $ / .00 / Total Required at Move In: / = $ / .00
In consideration of the mutual agreements and covenants set forth below, the payment of rent and the deposit of the amount specified to secure the premises from damage, Management hereby agrees to rent to Tenant(s) jointly and severally, the premises described above for the term stated. The rented premises shall be used as dwelling, and not otherwise, and shall not be sublet, assigned or transferred in any manner.
RENT: The Tenant(s) agrees to pay $ / .00 / per month for rent, on or before the 1st day of each month in advance withoutnotice or demand. If you do not pay all rent and utility charges (if applicable) on or before the 5th day of the month, you will pay a late
charge of $ / an additional $ / .00 / will be added for each day until rent is paid in full. If you are delinquent,payments will be applied to late charges, utilities, and any other outstanding charges first, and then rent. If this results in a rent balance, (even a partial rent shortage for the month) late charges will continue to be assessed until all rent and other charges are paid in full. If rent is not received by the fifteenth (15th) of the month, tenant will forfeit his/her security deposit and steps will be taken to begin the process of eviction. Continuous late payments, (3 or more beyond 7 days, in one 12 month period) will also start eviction proceedings. If tenant is
late3 times over the period of the lease, the rent will automatically increaseby _$25.00_without affecting any other terms of the lease.
At the discretion of management the tenant(s) may be allowed to stop the eviction process by paying all past and current months rent, and all assessed late fees, court costs and attorney fees.
MONTH TO MONTH RENT OPTION:60 days prior to lease end of any new rental term, if Tenant(s) prefer to rent on a month to month basis, instead of yearly, Tenant(s) can elect to pay an additional amount of $ _ .00/month_ added to the base rent to convert to month to month lease.
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PAYMENT OF RENT:The initial payment of rent and security deposit must be paid by cash, money order or certified check. Thereafter, monthly rent payments may be paid by personal check until the first is dishonored. All remaining payments will only be accepted in the form of cash, money orders, or certified checks. Returned checks are subject to a Thirty Dollars ($30.00) fee, regardless of reason. Payment received date will be recorded as U.S. Mail postmark stamped on envelope that payment is received
RENTAL PAYMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES SHALL BE MADE PAYABLE TO:AND MAILED TO:
SECURITY DEPOSIT: Tenant(s) hereby agrees to pay a security deposit of $ / .00 / to be refunded upon vacating, return
of keys and termination of this lease according to the terms herein agreed. This deposit will be held to cover any possible damage to the property. It is not an advance of rent, and may not be deducted from a rental payment at any time. It is against Missouri state law to use your Security Deposit as last month’s rent.
At the time of or prior to Tenant(s) vacating the Rented Premises the Tenant(s) may schedule an appointment with Management for inspection of the premises. If no move-out inspection is scheduled, Management will determine that the Tenant(s) does not desire to be present and Management will not be required to give any subsequent notice pertaining to the inspection. After the Tenant(s) has vacated the property, Management will inspect the property throughout and assess damages and/or repair needs. The deposit minus any necessary charges for repairs, cleaning, etc. will then be returned to the Tenant(s), by the Owner, with a written explanation of deductions within thirty (30) days.
A.) Deposit will NOT be returned if Tenant(s) leaves before Rental Agreement time is completed.
B.) Deposits may be applied by Management to satisfy all or part of Tenant(s) obligations and such act shall NOT prevent Management from claiming damages in excess of the deposit.
C.) Management may retain ALL of the Deposit if this agreement is terminated prior to move-in, for whatever reason.
D.) The Owner may retain or use said security deposit, un-segregated, as its own funds during the term of this Rental Agreement.
E.) In the event of a sale of the Rented Premises or any part thereof, Management shall have the right to transfer the security deposit to the buyer, and Management shall thereupon be released from all liability for the return of such security deposit, and Tenant(s) agrees to look solely to the new owner for the return of said security deposit.
APPLIANCES: The Rented Premises is rented with the following appliances / If the Tenantwishes to purchase an appliance for use in the Rented Premises, Owner permission must be obtained and a separate written document must be signed verifying Tenant(s) ownership. Owner supplied appliances listed above are guaranteed in good working order for 60 days. After 60 days thetenant will be responsible for repairs to appliances. Under no circumstances is Owner liable for any items spoiled if refrigerator fails. Washers and Dryers may be provided as a convenience to Tenant(s). At the Owners discretion the Washer and Dryer may be removed at any time or not repaired in the event of failure. Dishwashers, fireplaces, garbage disposals, electronic air filters, water softeners, garage doors, door openers, and any other appliance or fixture NOT rented as part of this agreement, are not warranted by Management and Tenant will be responsible for all maintenance and repair of these items
POSSESSION:The parties agree that if Management is unable to give possession on the term start date, rent shall abate until possession is given, and Tenant(s) shall pay a fractional part from date of possession to first day of the next month following date of possession. Tenant(s) waive all damages by reason of Management's failure to give possession on the term start date. Delay in tendering possession shall not extend the termination date of this Rental Agreement.
In the event that Management shall deliver possession of the Rented Premises to Tenant(s) prior to the term start date, Tenant(s) agrees to be bound by all of the covenants and conditions of this Rental Agreement from the date of such delivery, and to pay a pro-rata amount of the rent herein established for such pre-term occupancy
OUTSTANDING ACCOUNT BALANCE:will accrue at 18% APR plus collection charges of 1/3 of the debt owed. This is effective immediately upon move-out and return of possession to Management.
UTILITIES:Management furnishes no utilities. Interruption of any utility service due to Tenant's non-payment may terminate this Rental Agreement at Managements’ option. Failing to pay the utility bills will be interpreted as a default and a violation of this Agreement. Tenant specifically authorizes Owner to deduct unpaid amounts from Tenant’s security deposit if they remain unpaid after termination of this Rental Agreement.
AGENCY: Owner(s) has authorized the Property Manager (Management) to enter into this rental agreement on his/her behalf, to receive and receipt for rent, and to do any and all other things necessary or desirable to administer or effectuate this agreement during Tenant’s occupancy. Rent shall be paid and all notices, requests or other communications shall be by or to Owner through the Property Manager at the address listed above. Management has full authority from the owner to manage the rented premises.
SMOKE ALARM(S)/DETECTOR(S): Tenant(s) shall be responsible for providing and correctly replacing old batteries for all smoke detectors on the Rented Premises. Tenant(s), Tenant(s)’ family, guests, invitees or other occupants must NOT tamper with or permanently remove the batteries from any smoke detector(s) on the Rented Premises. Tampering with smoke detector(s) may cause malfunctions and cause serious harm in the event of a fire or emergency. Tenant(s) shall be responsible for reporting to the Management any problems that may arise with any smoke detector on the Rented Premises, and a suitable replacement shall be installed by the Management.
ALERATIONS & ADDITIONS:Tenant shall make no alterations or additions nor install nor maintain on the Rented Premises major appliances or devices of any kind without in each case obtaining the written consent of Management. If made, or installed, with or without consent, all alterations, additions and fixtures become part of the real property and shall remain at expiration or termination of the Rental Agreement term.
RENTER’S INSURANCE: Tenant agrees that it is the Tenant’s responsibility to purchase Renter’s Insurance at Tenant’s own expense sufficient to protect Tenant and his/her property. The Tenant agrees to name Management, its successors and/or assigns as additional loss payee and/or additional insured. Management does not insure Tenant's person and all personal property in the rented premises. The Tenant states that the rented premises have been examined to the extent necessary to ascertain its condition. The Rented Premises are rented in the condition found and Management shall not be liable to Tenant, or anyone on the Rented Premises with consent or at the invitation of the Tenant, for property damage or personal injuries caused by or arising out of the condition of the rented premises, it being understood that the Tenant, and all others, take the Rented Premises as they find them. In the event such damage or injury arises out of Tenant's failure to maintain or repair, the Tenant shall indemnify Management, agents and employees, from all claims and hold harmless.
LOSS OF SERVICES: Management shall not be responsible to Tenant or any others for a loss or reduction of services by acts not willful, or conditions beyond Management's control, nor shall any loss or reduction of services terminate this Rental Agreement or reduce the amount of rental due hereunder, except as provided by law.
ACCESS TO PROPERTY:Management shall have access to the rented premises at all reasonable times in order to inspect same, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, or exhibit the rented premises to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workmen, contractors or insurance representatives. Except in case of emergency or unless impractical to do so, the Management shall give Tenant at least 24 hours notice of intent to enter. Management may also display “For Rent” and “For Sale” signs on the property of which the residence is a part.
MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS: If Tenant or any occupant needs to send a notice or request for repairs, installations, services, or security related matters; it must be(1) inwriting or (2) called into the 24 hour answering service that logs all calls and forwards them on to the maintenance department. Requests will be honored in order of their urgency. If you do follow 1 or 2 above and have your request logged – your request will not be honored. Conversations with leasing consultants or maintenance workers are not considered requests for service. If you call the 24-hour answering service for an emergency (uncontrollable running water, etc.) our maintenance dispatcher will be paged and your call will be given immediate attention. In case of fire, gas leak, explosion or other dangerous situations, call the appropriate authorities, (Fire Department, Gas Company etc.) then notify Management through the 24 hour service. Management agrees to repair the rented premises when repairs needed are caused by normal wear and tear beyond Tenant’s culpability. Management is not responsible when damage is caused by Tenant culpability including misuse or neglect.
The Tenant(s) shall be careful to assure that the plumbing pipes do notfreeze or are not clogged by grease or other foreign subject. Any frozen pipe and stoppage of sewer line, anydamage to window and doors are the sole responsibility of tenant. Tenant agrees to immediately pay for thecosts to repair any damage by tenant and his guest. Tenant must generally maintain the rental dwelling andthe garage, and other appurtenances in a clean, sanitary and safe condition. Such maintenance includesreplacement of HVAC filters, batteries and light bulbs, resetting of circuit breakers; cleaning of carpet, andcleaning of appliances including, but not limited to, garbage disposals, dishwashers, clothe dryer vents. Tenant is responsible for general control and elimination of household pests including, but not limited to,fleas, ticks, roaches, silverfish, ants, crickets and rodents (prior to move in, management has each unit treatedfor pest control).
Plumbing (drains), Garbage Disposal, and Dishwasher:Management warrants that the dwelling’s sewagedrains, garbage disposal, and dishwasher are in good working order and that they will accept the normalhousehold waste for which they designed. They will not accept things such as paper diapers, sanitary napkins,tampons, children’s toys, wads of toilet paper, paper towels, balls of hair, grease, cloth rage, sand, dirt, rock,and food. You will be responsible for any stoppage after 30 days of occupancy unless it is cause by mechanicalfailure of the plumbing system. You are responsible for notify the management and management will call aplumber of their choice to clean or repair the item at the tenant’s expense. Tenants agree to pay for clearingany and all except for those which the plumber will attest in writing were caused by defecting plumbing, treeroots, or act of God.
Fireplaces/woodstoves are decorative only and should not be used for any type of fire. Inspectors and Management never tested them.
LAWN CARE: Tenant is responsible for all lawn care and maintenance with a single family home
ABSENT 7 DAYS:In the event Tenant will be absent from the rented premises for more than seven (7) days, Tenant agrees to notify Management. During such absence Management may enter the rented premises to inspect or protect the property, or for any other reason.
DEATH:In the event of Tenant's death before expiration of this Rental Agreement, Management shall have the right to declare this Rental Agreement terminated. Management shall have the right to remove personal property or belongings of the Tenant from the rented premises and store same at a commercial storage firm at Tenant's expense, or on suitable portions of the rented premises. Management shall use reasonable precautions to safeguard property or belongings, but shall not be obliged to store same under this item and shall not be responsible for loss/damage beyond control.
RE-RENTAL CHARGE: If tenant moves before the end of the term for any reason, a re-rental fee, the sum of one month’s rent, will be due to cover Management’s expenses in obtaining a new tenant. A re-rental fee is also due if Management gives Tenant notice to move due to Tenant’s default or violation of this agreement.
FORM FEES: $15.00 Fee PAID IN ADVANCE for any form to be filled out by Management for Tenant.
BANKRUPTCY:If Tenant should be declared bankrupt during the term of this Rental Agreement, the Management, at his/her option, may terminate this Rental Agreement. If so terminated, the Tenant agrees to promptly vacate the Rented Premises removing all personal property and belongings and upon his failure to do so, the Management may take all steps necessary, including storage of Tenant's property, and shall not be responsible to Tenant for loss or damage due to causes beyond Management's control.
CONFISCATION:If the whole or any part of the building containing the rented premises is taken by any competent authority for any public
use or purpose, the term of this Rental Agreement, at Management's option, shall terminate upon, and not before, the date when possession of the part so taken shall be required for said use or purpose. Rent shall be apportioned to the date of termination. Management shall be entitled to the entire compensation for the part of the Rented Premises taken without apportionment to the Tenant.
EVICTION: If the Rent called for in Section 2 hereof has not been paid by the fifteenth (15th) of the month, Management will automatically and immediately have the right to take out a Dispossessory Warrant and have Tenant, his family and possessions evicted from the premises. The Tenant is fully aware of the due date of the rent and hereby waives the 10-day notice. Tender after default is entirely at the discretion of management.
SURRENDER OF PROPERTY: You have surrendered the Rented Premises when: (1) the move-out date has passed and no one is living in the house in our reasonable judgment; or (2) all house keys have been turned in – whichever occurs first.