Fill and Sign the Appendix D Lease Agreement Georgina Island Form

30 Appendix B Model Rental Agreement 1. Parties & Premises This rental agreement is made and entered into on _______ ________, 20_____ by and between __________________________, hereinafter called “Landlord,” and ______________________, hereinafter called “Tenant,” for the premises located at: ____________________________________________ with the following furniture and appliances: ____________________________________________. . The parties have further agreed: 1 . Term or Period This agreement is to begin on __________ , 20____ and is: ___ month-to-month ___ an agreement for the specific term of ____ months, ending on _________ , 20___ . 2 . Deposit Landlord acknowledges receipt of $______ as a cleaning and security deposit, which may be held by the land- lord during the tenancy. (a ) If, at the time of termination of this agreement and upon final inspection of the premises, (i) there is no unpaid rent owed to the landlord and (ii) no damages or additional cleaning for which the tenant is responsible and (iii) the tenant can prove that there are no unpaid utilities for which the tenant is responsible; the landlord shall deliver to the tenant, within ten days of the termination, the full amount of the security deposit. (b ) If, at the termination of this agreement there remains money owed to the landlord for cleaning or damages for which the tenant is responsible or unpaid rent or utilities for which the tenant is responsible, the landlord may deduct these expenses from the security deposit. Within thirty days after termination of this agreement the landlord shall deliver to the tenant: (i )a written statement itemizing all deductions from this deposit and the specific reasons for the deductions and (ii ) any balance of the deposit owed the tenant. The landlord may deduct for unpaid rent and the actual and reasonable cost of repairing damage caused by tenant, except damage caused by normal wear and tear, as per Montana law (MCA 70-25-201). 3 . Rent Rent is payable in advance on the ____ day of each month, and will be delivered to ______________________.Initial rent: $ ____. This amount covers the period of ___________ , 20 ____, to __________, 20 _____. OPTIONAL PROVISION: The landlord also accepts $_____ as payment for last month’s rent. 4 . Disclosure The name and address of the owner of the rental unit is:__________________________________________ __________________________________________ The name and address of the manager of the rental unit is:_________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 5 . The Tenant Shall: A. Pay all rents promptly when due. B . Pay for any damage to the rental unit, including appliances and property within the rental unit which belong to the landlord, caused by any act of negligence of the tenant(s) or any guest. Damage due to ordinary and reason- able wear and tear, or loss or damage by fire not caused by the tenant or guest excepted. C. Place garbage and refuse inside the containers provided. D. Refrain from acts or practices which disturb the neighbors’ peaceful enjoyment of the premises. E . Keep the rental unit in a clean and sanitary condition. F . Surrender possession of the premises to the landlord upon the lawful and proper termination of the rental agreement. G. Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as set down in Montana law (MCA 70-24-312, 70-24-321 and 70-24- 322). 6 . The Landlord Shall be Responsible For: 31 A. Repairs to the exterior of the premises. B . Repairs to sewers, heating, all landlord-owned appliances and wiring and plumbing fixtures. C. Repairs to all common area doors, windows and stairs. D. Providing for necessary extermination service for the premises, ensure for the elimination of all vermin and rodents. E . Installing and maintaining locks on all doors leading from entrance ways into hallways and on the doors to all common areas. F . Maintaining the premises and common areas in accordance with city or county housing, building, and zoning code standards. G. Other duties and responsibilities as set down in Montana law (MCA 70-24-301, 70-24-302, 70-24-303 and 70-24-315). Tenants shall be responsible for all of the above repairs if they are made necessary by the negligence of the tenant(s) or her/his guests. 7 . Landlord’s Right of Entry Except in case of emergency or pursuant to court order, the landlord must give at least 24 hours notice before entering the rental unit, and then may enter only with the tenant’s consent (MCA 70-24-312). The landlord may enter only at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner. The landlord shall not abuse the right of access, nor use it to harass the tenant. The tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent for access to the premises by the landlord. 8 . Alteration Tenant(s) shall not materially alter the premises without permission of the landlord. 9 . Termination Either party may terminate or change the terms of a month-to-month agreement by giving the other party at least 30 (thirty) days written notice. If the duration of this agreement is to be more than thirty days (month-to-month), then the terms of this agreement may only be changed at the termination date listed above, except as provided for by law. 10 . Utilities. Landlord agrees to pay all utilities except_________________________________________________, which shall be paid by the tenant. 11 . Subletting Tenant shall not sublet all or any part of the Premises, nor assign this agreement or any interest in it withoutthe Landlord’s prior written consent which will not be unreasonably withheld. 12 . Pets The following pets will be allowed in the rental unit:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13 . The landlord will make the following repairs or alterations to the rental unit by the dates noted: ______________________________________ _____ _________________ Repair Date Landlord’s Initials ______________________________________ _____ _________________ Repair Date Landlord’s Initials ______________________________________ _____ _________________ Repair Date Landlord’s Initials 14. Additional Terms Further, the following additional terms are agreed to by both parties:________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 32 ___________________________________________________ Landlord (Signature) Date ____________________________________________ _______ Tenant 1 (Signature) Date ____________________________________________ _______ Tenant 2 (Signature) Date ____________________________________________ _______ Tenant 3 (Signature) Date ____________________________________________ _______ Tenant 4 (Signature) Date