Alabama Residential Lease Agreement

Residential Rental Agreement

State of ALABAMA

County of

This rental agreement made at , ALABAMA, on this day of , , by and between Tenant(s) and Owner (LANDLORD), shall provide as follows:

1. This Rental Agreement is governed by the provisions of the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 2006.

2. LOCATION: The Landlord hereby rents to the Tenant and the Tenant hereby rents from the Landlord a parcel of property located in the county of , State of ALABAMA which parcel of land with improvements will constitute the premises. Said parcel of land is more particularly described as follows:

3. TERMS: This Rental Agreement shall commence on the and end on the . Tenant covenants that upon termination of this Rental Agreement, or any extension thereof, Tenant will quietly and peaceably deliver up possession of the premises in good order and condition, reasonable wear and tear expected, free of Tenant's personal property, garbage and other waste, and return all keys to the Landlord.

4. LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE FOR MOST RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES BUILT BEFORE 1978: See Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Addendum attached.

5. RENTAL APPLICATION: The Tenant acknowledges that the Landlord has relied upon the rental application attached hereto and warrants that the facts stated are true to the best of Tenant's knowledge.

6. RENT: Tenant agrees to pay Landlord a rent of $ per month, payable in advance, on or before the first day of every month during said term for a total rent of $ . The rent is payable to: or as Tenant may be advised from time to time in writing.

Tenant further agrees to pay a late fee of $ per day if rent is paid after the day of the month, and an additional fee of $ after the day of the month.

Where the term commences or terminates on a day other than the first day of the month, Tenant shall pay rent in the amount of $ per day for each day of commencement or termination.

7. OCCUPANTS: Only persons designated in the rental agreement or as further modified or agreed to in writing by Landlord shall reside in the rented premises.

In no event shall more than persons be allowed to occupy said premises.

8. RETURNED CHECKS: Tenant agrees to pay $ for each dishonored check.

9. RENEWAL TERMS: With thirty (30) days written notice, either party may terminate this agreement at the end of the initial term.

10. SUBLEASE: Tenant shall not assign or sublet said premises without the written consent of Landlord. Guest stay limit: days.

11. UTILITIES AND SERVICES: Tenant agrees to pay for utilities and services except:

12. TENANT OBLIGATIONS: Tenant agrees to comply with the provisions of §35-9A-301, Code of Alabama 1975, and to keep the dwelling unit and premises safe and clean.

13. MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES: Landlord agrees to make repairs and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition as specified in the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

14. ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND APPLIANCES: Appliances supplied by Landlord: Stove Refrigerator Dishwasher Disposal Washer Dryer Microwave Trash Compactor Other

15. INSURANCE: Tenant shall be responsible for insuring his/her own possessions against fire and other catastrophes.

16. RIGHT TO ACCESS: The Landlord may enter in case of emergency or with at least 2 days notice.

17. MILITARY CLAUSE: Stationed in the area and permanent change of station out of the area.

18. DESTRUCTION OR DAMAGE TO PREMISES: If the dwelling unit is damaged or destroyed by fire or casualty, tenant may elect to vacate or continue occupancy as permitted by law.

19. CONDEMNATION: Tenant hereby waives claims arising from eminent domain as described herein.

20. ABSENCE, NON-USE AND ABANDONMENT: The unexplained absence of a Tenant for 15 days after default in the payment of rent may be construed as abandonment.

21. SECURITY DEPOSIT: Tenant agrees to deposit with Landlord a security deposit of $

Forwarding address:

22. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH RENTAL AGREEMENT OR FAILURE TO PAY RENT: Landlord may terminate the rental agreement upon notice as provided by law.

23. REMEDY AFTER TERMINATION: If the rental agreement is terminated, the Landlord has a right to possession, for rent, and actual damages.

24. NOTICE: A Landlord receives notice when delivered at the place of business of the Landlord or at any place held out by Landlord as the place of receipt.

25. PROHIBITIVE EQUIPMENT/FURNITURE: Tenant agrees not to place antennas, satellite dishes, waterbeds, and auxiliary heaters without written permission from Landlord.

26. INVENTORY: Any furnishing and equipment to be furnished by Landlord shall be set out in a special inventory.

27. PETS: Tenant shall not keep domestic or other animals on or about the premises without the PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT of the Landlord.

Non-refundable fee of $ and refundable pet deposit of $

28. WAIVER: Tenant acknowledges waiver language and remedies as stated in this agreement.

29. PEACEFUL ENJOYMENT: Tenant shall peaceably and quietly enjoy the rented premises for the term mentioned.

30. PROVISIONS: The provisions of this Rental Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Landlord and the Tenant, and their respective successors, legal representatives, and assigns.

31. SUBORDINATION: Tenant's rights are subject to any bona fide mortgage which now covers said premises or may hereafter be placed on said premises.

32. RENTAL RATE ADJUSTMENT: After expiration of the initial term, Landlord may alter the rental rate with written notice.

33. RULES AND REGULATIONS: Tenant agrees to observe all rules and regulations adopted by Landlord for the use of the premises.

34. JOINT RESPONSIBILITY: If this Rental Agreement is executed by more than one Tenant, liabilities shall be joint and several.

35. LANDLORD'S ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATIONS:

Mail:

Phone:

Other:

36. CAPTIONS: Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

37. FACSIMILE AND OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS: Agreement may be communicated by fax, email, or other secure electronic means.

38. MEGAN'S LAW: Tenant and Landlord acknowledge registry information responsibility as stated herein.

39. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This lease contains the entire agreement between the parties and may be modified only by a dated written agreement signed by both Landlord and Tenant.

40. NON-RELIANCE CLAUSE: Parties acknowledge that they have not relied upon any statements not expressly stipulated herein.

41. ADDITIONAL TERMS:

THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT. IF NOT UNDERSTOOD SEEK COMPETENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have subscribed their names and affixed their seals in duplicate the day and year above written.

This Form is made available as a service to the members of the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Members should make an independent determination for the need for such a form. AAR does not recommend or endorse its use or non-use.