This is a sample of our lease. The lease provided may be slightly different to reflect a properties specific situation. Our lease is detailed and we strictly adhere to provisions.
Rental Lease
Rental agreement, made the ______________between Gerald F. Mayo, with its principal address at 202 A Tallapoosa Ga., as “Landlord” and ______________________________________________________ as “Tenant”.
1. PREMISES/TERM/USE-Landlord agrees to rent to Tenant the unit located at ______________________________ for a term of ____ months beginning on ______ and ending on _______ for use and occupancy by tenant as a strictly residential dwelling.
2. RENT-The rent for the term is payable in advance without demand or notice in equal monthly installments of __________ due on the first day of each and every month. Monthly rent payments may be paid by check until the first is dishonored and returned unpaid. Time is of the essence and no excuses will be accepted. Rent shall be made payable to Gerald Mayo.
3. SECURITY-Landlord acknowledges receipt from Tenant of the sum of _________ as security deposit, which shall not bear interest. The security deposit shall be returned to Tenant within 30 days of the peaceful termination of the full term of this rental agreement and surrender of possession, less the cost of any repairs and cleaning costs which shall have been made necessary by acts of the Tenant. Failure to give landlord a minimum of 30 days notice of intention to move will cause forfeiture of deposit.
4. RENTAL COLLECTION CHARGE Tenant hereby acknowledges that late payment will cause Landlord to incur costs not contemplated by this Rental Agreement, the exact amount of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain. In the event rent is not received by the fifth day of the month, regardless of cause including dishonored checks, Tenant further agrees to pay a late charge of $20.00 to Landlord plus $5.00 per day for each day after the fifth of the month until it is received. Late charges are strictly adhered to. Neither ill health, loss of job, financial emergency or other excuse will be accepted for late payment.
5. BAD-CHECK SERVICING CHARGE In the event Tenant’s check is dishonored and returned unpaid for any reason to landlord, Tenant agrees to pay an additional rent to the sum equal to twenty-five dollars ($25.00). If for any reason a check is returned or dishonored, all future rent payments will be cash or money order.
6. OCCUPANCY AND USE- The premises shall be used solely as a private dwelling for above listed agrees not to use or permit the use of the Premises for unlawful or immoral purposes. Tenant shall keep the grounds in neat order, to remove ashes, waste, and refuse from the Premises and to dispose of same only in accordance with all local calls, rules and regulations. Tenant agrees to keep Premises clean, sanitary and in good order, and agrees not to hamper, disturb or interfere with other tenants in the building, nor to create or suffer any nuisances in the Premises affecting the rights of others, and agrees to comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and directions of governmental authorities and the Board of Fire Underwriters. Upon termination of this lease, Tenant agrees to surrender possession in as good condition and repair as when received, ordinary wear and tear expected. No additional persons may inhabit the premises without written permission from the landlord.______
7. EQUIPMENT/APPLIANCES-The Premises is furnished by the Landlord with a range and refrigerator among other mechanical installments. Tenant agrees to use and maintain all such equipment, and plumbing fixtures and all other equipment, furniture furnishings and supplies with which Premises is furnished in accordance with manufactures’ specifications and the regulations of the Landlord now or hereafter provided, and to be responsible for all repairs and any damages to the Premises brought about by misuse or neglect of such equipment by the Tenant. All repairs to equipment furnished by Landlord shall be made by licensed persons approved by Landlord. Should Tenant fail or refuse to make repairs after reasonable notice after reasonable notice from Landlord, Landlord may cause same to be done and the cost thereof shall be additional rent immediately due from Tenant to Landlord.
8. ALTERATIONS/ADDITIONS/IMPROVEMENTS-Tenant agrees not to make any alterations, additions, improvements or changes in the Premises, interior or exterior, including painting, or the equipment and fixtures provided by Landlord or to install any major appliances in the Premises without written consent of the Landlord. Tenant may not under any circumstances change the locks on any doors without written consent of the landlord.
9. SERVICES/UTILITIES- Tenant acknowledges that Owner has no obligation to provide electrical service, heating/cooking fuel/oil or telephone service and that no part of the rent is for such service or services. Tenant shall make such separate arrangement with the local utility providing such service as may be required, shall have accounts with said suppliers in Tenant’s name, shall timely pay all bills therefore and will not suffer or permit any charges for such services to become a lien against the Premises or separate account of the Landlord.
10. ASSIGNMENT- No assignment or sublease of the Premises shall be binding upon the Landlord or confer any rights on the proposed assignee or sub-lessee without the written consent of Landlord. No assignment or sub-lease without the written consent of Landlord. No assignment or sub-lease shall release Tenant from the obligations of this lease. Only those persons listed on the lease or application are allowed to occupy the dwelling. Any new residents must be approved by the Landlord in writing.
11. POSSESSION/DELAY IN TENDER OF POSSESSION- Taking of possession of the Premises by Tenant shall be conclusive evidence against Tenant that he received the Premises in good condition. If Landlord is unable to give possession of the commencement date, rent shall abate until possession is given, following date of possession. Tenant waives all damages by reason of Landlord’s failure to give possession on the commencement date. Delay in tendering possession shall not extend the termination date of this lease.
12. RELEASE OF LIABLITY- The tenant assumes all risk of any damage to person or property that may occur by reason of water or the bursting or leaking of any pipes or waste about said Premises or from any act of negligence of any co-tenants or occupants of the building or of any other person, or fire or hurricane or other act of God or from any cause whatsoever, provided that Landlord shall make necessary repairs to prevent further damage upon reasonable diligence after notice given to it, and the Tenant agrees to give to give the Landlord prompt written notice of any accident to or defect in the water pipes, electricity or of any plumbing, heating or cooling apparatus or device.
13. PETS- It is the specific understanding of Landlord and Tenant that one pet shall be allowed in the Premises (No birds, dogs over 25 pounds or any pets under 18 months of age). Landlord must approve of any pets acquired during the period of the lease. Failure to comply with this requirement shall result in a default of the lease and landlord shall act in accordance with the default proceedings as listed below.________
14. TENANT’S PROPERTY- If, upon the termination of this lease or abandonment of the Premises by Tenant, Tenant abandons or leaves any property in the Premises, Landlord shall have the right, without notice to Tenant, to store or otherwise dispose of the property at Tenant’s cost and expense, without being liable in any respect to the Tenant.
15. PARKING- Tenant shall use only that parking space designated for his use by the Landlord, and the Tenant shall see to it that Tenant’s guests use only the parking space provided for guest parking. No unlicensed vehicles.
16. RIGHT OF ENTRY- Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises at all times which are necessary to make needed repairs, and this right shall exist whether or not Tenant or other occupant shall be on the Premises at such time. During the last 30 days of the term of the lease, Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises at reasonable hours to show the same prospective tenants.
17. FIRE AND CASUALTY- Landlord shall obtain and maintain a homeowner’s insurance policy with a qualified insurance company with respect to the Premises. Tenant’s personal property therein is not covered by this policy. It is strongly suggested that additional insurance be obtained by the tenant for any and all personal property within the premises. If the Premises is damaged by fire or other casualty, Landlord may cause the damage to be repaired and the rent will be abated from such period of time as Premises remain untenable, but if the Premises remain untenable, but if the Premises is destroyed or so damaged that Landlord shall decide that it is inadvisable to repair same, this lease shall cease and terminate, and rental shall be adjusted to the date when such fire or casualty occurred. Tenant agrees to release Landlord from any and all claims for loss, damage or inconvenience arising from such fire or casualty.
18. DEFAULT- If Tenant shall fail to pay the rent or any other charge required to be paid by Tenant, or if Tenant shall breach any of the terms of this lease or the rules attached hereto, if any, or enacted from time to time, then as to every default or breach, except non-payment of rent, Landlord may give Tenant seven (7) days written notice thereof, and if such default has not been cured within such period, the Landlord may begin eviction proceedings under the due process of the law, and this lease shall expire accordingly and Tenant shall surrender possession to Landlord, but Tenant shall remain liable as hereinafter provided. If the Premises becomes vacant or abandoned, this lease shall expire and terminate and Landlord may re-enter and may take possession of the Premises in the manner provided by law. In case Landlord shall recover possession of the Premises, Landlord may, but shall not be required to remove the property of Tenant and store the same at Tenant’s expense, or he may dispose of said property, and Tenant agrees in no respect shall Landlord be responsible in damages for any action in entering said Premises or removing and disposing of Tenant’s property, with or without process of law. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, Tenant agrees that whether possession is taken or this lease is canceled by Landlord, the entire unpaid balance of rent shall accelerate and immediately become due and payable and Tenant shall be responsible for all costs, including attorney’s fees incurred by Landlord in enforcing this and any other provision of this lease.
In the event of a default by Tenant, Landlord shall not be required to return any part or portion of the security deposit but may retain all or any part or portion of the security deposit as liquidated damages sustained by reason of Tenant’s default. The retention of the security deposit against actual damages sustained by reason of entitled but Landlord shall have all recourse against Tenant provided by this lease and by law, and all remedies shall be cumulative and non-exclusive. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord’s reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by Landlord in enforcing this and any other provision of this lease.
20. NOTICE- Tenant hereby agrees to give Landlord at least 30 days notice prior to the end of the lease as to whether the tenant will be extending it or moving out. Failure to give at least 30 days notice will result in the tenant’s security deposit being forfeited.
21. CLEANING FEE- Tenant hereby agrees to accept the property in its present state of cleanliness. They agree to return the property in the same condition or pay up to a $250.00 cleaning fee.
No garbage can, buckets, cleaning tools, (i.e. brooms, mops etc,) can be stored outside ones apartment Personal items (toys, tools, recreational items) are to be picked up and stored appropriately. Smoking allowed outside only. Smoking inside will cause forfeiture of deposit and loss of lease. Cigarette butts are trash; please do not throw trash in the yard. The premises is equipped with a functioning smoke detector at the time of initial occupancy per GA Code O.C.G.A. 25-2-40. Tenant agrees to test and maintain the unit(s), replace batteries when necessary and inform the Owner/Landlord immediately if malfunction shall occur.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Landlord and Tenant have executed this lease the day and year first above written.
BY_________________________________ (Landlord)
BY_________________________________ (Tenant)
BY_________________________________ (Tenant)
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