Florida Residential Lease Form

Residential Lease for Single Family Home or Duplex

(FOR A TERM NOT TO EXCEED ONE YEAR)

A box ( ) or a blank space ( ____ ) indicates a provision where a choice or decision must be made by the parties.

THE LEASE IMPOSES IMPORTANT LEGAL OBLIGATIONS. MANY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES ARE GOVERNED BY CHAPTER 83, PART II, RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT, FLORIDA STATUTES. A COPY OF THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT IS ATTACHED TO THIS LEASE.

1. PARTIES. This is a lease ("the Lease") between (“Landlord”) and (“Tenant.”)

Landlord’s E-mail address:

Landlord’s Telephone Number:

Tenant’s E-mail address:

Tenant’s Telephone Number:

2. PROPERTY RENTED. Landlord leases to Tenant the land and buildings located at , Florida together with the following furniture and appliances:

The Premises shall be occupied only by the Tenant and the following persons:

3. TERM. This is a lease for a term, not to exceed twelve months, beginning on and ending (the "Lease Term").

4. RENT PAYMENTS, TAXES AND CHARGES.

Tenant shall pay total rent in the amount of $ (excluding taxes) for the Lease Term.

The rent shall be payable by Tenant in advance in installments or in full as provided in the options below:

in installments. If in installments, rent shall be payable

monthly, on the day of each month in the amount of $ per installment.

OR

weekly, on the day of each week in the amount of $ per installment.

in full on in the amount of $ .

Tenant shall also be obligated to pay taxes on the rent when applicable in the amount of $ with each rent installment with the rent for the full term of the Lease.

Payment Summary

If rent is paid in installments, the total payment per installment including taxes shall be in the amount of $ .

If rent is paid in full, the total payment including taxes shall be in the amount of $ .

All rent payments shall be payable to at .

If the tenancy starts on a day other than the first day of the month or week as designated above, the rent shall be prorated from through in the amount of $ and shall be due on .

Tenant shall make rent payments required under the Lease by (choose all applicable) cash, personal check, money order, cashier’s check, or other .

If Tenant makes a rent payment with a worthless check, Landlord can require Tenant to pay all future payments by money order, cashier’s check or official bank check or cash or other (specify), and to pay bad check fees in the amount of $ .

5. MONEY DUE PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. Tenant shall pay the sum of $ prior to occupying the Premises.

Any funds due under this paragraph shall be payable to Landlord at Landlord’s address or to at .

First month’s rent plus applicable taxes $ due

Prorated rent plus applicable taxes $ due

Advance rent for month / week of plus applicable taxes $ due

Last month’s rent plus applicable taxes $ due

Security deposit $ due

Additional security deposit $ due

Security deposit for homeowner’s association $ due

Pet Deposit $ due

Other $ due

Other $ due

6. LATE FEES. In addition to rent, Tenant shall pay a late charge in the amount of $ for each rent payment made days after the day it is due.

7. PETS AND SMOKING. Unless this box is checked or a pet deposit is paid, Tenant may not keep pets or animals on the Premises. If Tenant may keep pets, describe them:

Unless this box is checked, no smoking is permitted in the Premises.

8. NOTICES.

is Landlord’s Agent.

Landlord at

Landlord’s Agent at

9. UTILITIES. Tenant shall pay for all utilities services during the Lease Term except for .

10. MAINTENANCE.

Landlord shall be responsible for compliance with Section 83.51, Florida Statutes, and shall be responsible for maintenance and repair of the Premises, unless otherwise stated below:

Tenant shall notify at and of maintenance and repair requests.

11. ASSIGNMENT. Unless this box is checked, Tenant may not assign the Lease or sublease without written approval and consent.

12. KEYS AND LOCKS. Landlord shall furnish Tenant:

# of sets of keys to the dwelling

# of mail box keys

# of garage door openers

# of keys to

# of remote controls to

# of electronic cards to

Other to

At end of Lease Term, all items specified in this paragraph shall be returned to at .

13. LEAD-BASED PAINT. Check and complete if the dwelling was built before January 1, 1978.

Lessor's Disclosure (initial)

Presence of lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards: Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing.

Lessor has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.

Lessor has provided all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint hazards.

Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint hazards in the housing.

Lessee’s Acknowledgment (initial)

Lessee has received copies of all information listed above.

Lessee has received the pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home.

Agent's Acknowledgment (initial)

Agent has informed the Lessor of the Lessor's obligations under 42 U.S.C. 4852d and is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance.

Certification of Accuracy

The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that the information provided by the signatory is true and accurate.

14. SERVICEMEMBER. If Tenant is a member of the United States Armed Forces on active duty or state active duty or a member of the Florida National Guard or United States Reserve Forces, the Tenant has rights to terminate the Lease as provided in Section 83.682, Florida Statutes.

15. LANDLORD’S ACCESS TO THE PREMISES. Landlord’s Agent may enter the Premises in the following circumstances:

At any time for the protection or preservation of the Premises.

After reasonable notice to Tenant at reasonable times for the purpose of repairing the Premises.

To inspect the Premises; make repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements; supply services; or exhibit the Premises under specified circumstances.

16. HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION. If Tenant must be approved by an association, the Lease is contingent upon receiving approval. Application fee paid by Landlord Tenant.

If approval is not obtained prior to commencement of Lease Term, either party may terminate the Lease by written notice.

17. USE OF THE PREMISES. Tenant shall use the Premises for residential purposes. Unless this box is checked, Tenant may hang pictures and install window treatments without consent.

18. RISK OF LOSS/INSURANCE.

Landlord and Tenant shall each be responsible for loss, damage, or injury caused by its own negligence or willful conduct.

Tenant should carry insurance covering Tenant’s personal property and liability insurance.

19. PROHIBITED ACTS BY LANDLORD. Refer to Section 83.67, Florida Statutes.

20. CASUALTY DAMAGE. If the Premises are damaged or destroyed, Tenant may terminate the Lease under certain conditions.

21. DEFAULTS/REMEDIES. Refer to Part II, Chapter 83, Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act for defaults and remedies.

22. SUBORDINATION. The Lease is automatically subordinate to the lien of any mortgage encumbering the fee title to the Premises.

23. LIENS. The interest of the Landlord shall not be subject to liens for improvements made by the Tenant.

24. RENEWAL/EXTENSION. The Lease can be renewed or extended only by a written agreement signed by both parties.

25. TENANT’S TELEPHONE NUMBER. Tenant shall send written notice of telephone numbers at the Premises.

26. ATTORNEYS’ FEES. The prevailing party may recover reasonable court costs, including attorneys’ fees.

27. MISCELLANEOUS.

Time is of the essence of the performance of each party’s obligations under the Lease.

The Lease shall be binding upon and for the benefit of the heirs, personal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns of Landlord and Tenant.

The agreements contained in the Lease set forth the complete understanding of the parties and may not be changed orally.

All questions concerning the meaning, execution, construction, effect, validity, and enforcement of the Lease shall be determined pursuant to the laws of Florida.

As required by law, Landlord makes the following disclosure: "RADON GAS."

28. BROKERS’ COMMISSION. Check and complete if applicable.

Real Estate Licensee

Real Estate Licensee

Real Estate Brokerage Company

Real Estate Brokerage Company

Commission

Commission

29. TENANT’S PERSONAL PROPERTY. Tenant must initial in this box for the following provision to apply.

By signing this rental agreement, the Tenant agrees that upon surrender, abandonment, or recovery of possession of the dwelling unit due to the death of the last remaining tenant, the Landlord shall not be liable or responsible for storage or disposition of the Tenant’s personal property.

The Lease has been executed by the parties on the dates indicated below.

This form was completed with the assistance of:

Name of Individual:

Name of Business:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Copy of Current Version of Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Part II, Chapter 83, Florida Statutes to Be Attached

Early Termination Fee/Liquidated Damages Addendum

I agree, as provided in the rental agreement, to pay $ as liquidated damages or an early termination fee if I elect to terminate the rental agreement and the landlord waives the right to seek additional rent beyond the month in which the landlord retakes possession.

I do not agree to liquidated damages or an early termination fee, and I acknowledge that the landlord may seek damages as provided by law.