Fill and Sign the Furnished Lease Form

FURNISHED APARTMENT LEASE This Furnished Apartment Lease is entered into by and between ________________________________, hereinafter "Lessor", and _______________________________, __________________________________, ________________________________, and _______________________________, hereinafter referred to collectively as "Lessee". For the consideration herein stated, Lessor and Lessee do hereby covenant, contract and agree as follows: 1. GRANT OF LEASE: Lessor does hereby lease unto Lessee, and Lessee does hereby rent from Lessor, Apartment Number _________, located at ______________________, together with all furnishings and appliances located therein, hereinafter "contents", listed on the schedule of furniture and appliances attached hereto as Exhibit "A". 2. TERM OF LEASE: This lease shall commence on the ____ day of _______________, 20___, and extend from month-to- month until terminated pursuant to the terms hereof. 3. RENTAL PAYMENTS: Lessee agrees to pay unto Lessor as rent the sum of $____________ per month for each month during the term of this lease, said sum being due on or before the _____ day of each month, which sum shall be payable at ___________. Each monthly rental payment shall be prepaid at the beginning of each month. 4. DEPOSIT: Lessee shall also pay unto Lessor as a deposit, the sum of $_____________ upon the execution of this lease to be held by Lessor for any damages to the leased premises, or to the contents therein, during the term of this lease, or upon the expiration of this lease, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Said deposit shall not relieve Lessee from making any monthly rental payment, nor shall said deposit release Lessee for damages to the premises or the contents therein in excess of said deposit. 5. LIABILITY FOR CONTENT DAMAGE: Lessee does hereby confess liability to Lessor for any damage or destruction to the contents listed on the schedule of furniture and appliances attached hereto as Exhibit "A", ordinary wear and tear excepted. The amount of liability shall be the predetermined valuation of said furniture and appliances as indicated on the attached Exhibit "A", or in the amount necessary to repair any partial damage to said contents. Lessee shall also be responsible and liable for repayment within ten (10) days to Lessor, for Lessor making repairs and/or replacements that may be required by injury or damage to the leased premises or its contents, whether said damage was caused by Lessee, Lessee's family, or any other person or persons whom Lessee invited or permits to be in or about the leased premises. 6. USE OF PREMISES: It is agreed and understood by Lessee that the leased premises shall be used only as a private dwelling, and for no other purposes whatsoever. It is further agreed and understood by Lessee that NO PETS of any kind shall be allowed upon the leased premises. Failure to abide by this paragraph will result in immediate eviction, without prior notice, and forfeiture of all prepaid rent and deposits. ___________ agrees to pay the usual electric fees, ___________ agrees to pay the gas fees, and ____________ agrees to pay water fees. Lessee shall maintain the premises in good condition during the continuance of this agreement, and shall neither cause, nor allow, any abuse of the facilities therein, and upon the termination or expiration thereof, shall redeliver the property in as good condition as at the commencement of the term, or as may be put in during the term, reasonable wear and tear from use and obsolescence excepted. Lessee shall pay the expenses for replacing all keys that are lost or damaged. Lessee shall not make, or cause to be made, any changes, alterations, additions, or attach any objects of permanence to portions of the building, or do anything that might cause injury or damage to the leased premises without the written consent of Lessor. All personal property placed in or upon the leased premises by Lessee shall be at the risk of the Lessee, or the parties owning same, and Lessor shall in no event be liable for the loss or damage of any such property. 7. RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF LESSOR: Lessor, or his representative, shall have the right to enter the leased premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting the same, and/or showing the same to prospective tenants or purchasers, and to make such reasonable repairs and alterations as may be deemed necessary by Lessor for the preservation of the leased premised or the building, and to remove any alterations, additions, fixtures, and any other objects which may be affixed or erected in violation of the terms of this agreement. Lessor will keep the premises in a habitable condition and will be responsible for repairs to the premises, other than minor repairs which shall be the responsibility of Lessee. It is agreed and understood that Lessor, it's agents and employees shall not be liable to any person for any damages of any nature which may occur at any time on account of any defect in the leased premises, the building in which the leased premises are situated or the improvements therein, whether said defect exists at the time of execution of this lease, or arises subsequent hereto and whether such defect was known or unknown at the time of such injury or damage, or for damages from fire, wind, rain or any other cause whatsoever, all claims for such injuries and damages being specifically waived by Lessee. Lessor shall not be Furnished Apartment Lease, page 1 responsible or liable for any accident or damage to automobiles, persons, or any other equipment or persons utilizing parking facilities upon the leased premises. The failure of Lessor to insist upon the strict performance of the terms, covenants, and agreements hereto shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of Lessor's right thereafter to enforce any such term, covenant, or condition, but the same shall continue in full force and effect. Real estate taxes on the leased premises shall be paid by Lessor. 8. INSURANCE AND DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES: Hazard, fire and content insurance shall be acquired and maintained by Lessor, the proceeds of which shall be payable to Lessor. In the event the leased premises shall be destroyed or rendered totally untenantable by fire, windstorm, or other cause beyond the control of Lessor, this agreement shall cease and terminate as of the date of such destruction, and the rental shall then be accounted for between Lessor and Lessee up to the time of such damage or destruction of aid premises, the same being prorated as of that date. In the event the leased premises are damaged by fire, windstorm or other cause beyond the control of Lessor so as to render the same partially untenantable, but repairable within a reasonable time, then this lease may remain in force and effect and the Lessor may, in Lessor's sole discretion, within a reasonable time restore said premises to substantially the condition the same were in prior to said damage, and there shall be an abatement in rent in proportion to the relationship the damaged portion of the leased premises bears to the whole of said premises. 9. TERMINATION OF LEASE: If Lessee fails to comply with any of the terms, condition, or covenants contained in this agreement, including the payment of rent and amounts due by Lessee for damages or injuries to the leased premises, or contents, then upon giving twenty-four (24) hours written notice to Lessee, Lessor may terminate this lease and re-enter and retake possession of the leased premises, but no such termination of this lease or recovering possession shall prohibit Lessor’s claim for damages. Notice of termination may be delivered to Lessee at the address of the leased premises, by United States Mail, postage prepaid. In the event that Lessor employs an attorney to collect any rents, or other charges due hereunder by Lessee, or to enforce any of Lessee's covenants herein, or to protect the interest of the Lessor hereunder, Lessee agrees to pay a reasonable attorney's fee and all expenses and costs incurred thereby. Either Lessor or Lessee may terminate this lease by providing notice to the other at least 20 days prior to the end of any month. 10. ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER: Lessee shall not have the right or power to transfer, assign or sublease this lease or any provision thereof without the express written consent of the Lessor. 11. HEIRS AND ASSIGNS: It is agreed and understood that all covenants of this lease shall succeed to and be binding upon the respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto, but nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to allow the Lessee to transfer or assign this lease in violation of any term hereof. 12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto and neither party is bound by any representations or agreements of any kind except as contained herein. 13. LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE : HOUSING BUILT BEFORE 1978 MAY CONTAIN LEAD-BASED PAINT. LEAD FROM PAINT, PAINT CHIPS, AND DUST CAN POSE HEALTH HAZARDS IF NOT MANAGED PROPERLY. LEAD EXPOSURE IS ESPECIALLY HARMFUL TO YOUNG CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN. BEFORE RENTING PRE-1978 HOUSING, LESSORS MUST DISCLOSE THE PRESENCE OF KNOWN LEAD-BASED PAINT AND/OR LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS IN THE DWELLING. LEASES MUST ALSO RECEIVED A FEDERALLY APPROVED PAMPHLET ON LEAD POISONING PREVENTION. Landlord states as follows: [Landlord check one] The leased premises was constructed in 1978 or later. The leased premises was constructed prior to 1978. Landlord has conformed with all federal requirements regarding lead-based paint disclosure including the completion and mutual signing with Tenant and any agents, of the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form (for Rentals) attached hereto and incorporated into this lease as a part hereof. All associated information required by the Disclosure form (if any) was furnished to Tenant, and Tenant received the EPA pamphlet “ Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. ” * * * Furnished Apartment Lease, page 2 WITNESS THE SIGNATURES OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT Lessor: ___________________________ Dated: _________ [Landlord or authorized agent] Lessee: ___________________________ Print name: ____________________________ Dated: ________ [Tenant] Lessee: ___________________________ Print name: ____________________________ Dated: ________ [Tenant] Lessee: ___________________________ Print name: ____________________________ Dated: ________ [Tenant] Lessee: ___________________________ Print name: ____________________________ Dated: ________ [Tenant] Furnished Apartment Lease, page 3 Exhibit “A” SCHEDULE OF FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES APARTMENT NO. ______ Furnished Apartment Lease, page 4 THIS IS A SEPARATE INSTRUCTION PAGE REGARDING LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE THIS PAGE IS NOT PART OF THE CONTRACT! IT IS PROVIDED BY USLF TO AID THE LANDLORD IN COMPLYING WITH FEDERAL LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE LAW, FOR DWELLINGS BUILT PRIOR TO 1978. IMPORTANT!!! NOTES CONCERNING LEAD-PAINT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS Introduction: If the dwelling unit was constructed PRIOR TO 1978, federal law REQUIRES a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form to be attached to the lease, completed and signed by the lessor and lessee. If the rental dwelling was constructed in 1978 or later, this form is not required. If in doubt about the timing of construction, use the disclosure form. Whenever the form is used, the landlord must also give the tenant the EPA lead-based paint pamphlet discussed below. Landlords must retain a copy of the signed disclosure form for no less than three years from the date the lease begins. Background: To protect families from exposure to lead from paint, dust, and soil, Congress passed the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992. HUD and EPA require the disclosure of known information on lead-based paint and related hazards before the lease of most housing built before 1978. Requirements: Before the lease is signed and agreed to, landlords must fully comply with lead-paint disclosure law. Compliance is accomplished by: (1) Fully completing and delivering to the tenants, as an attachment to the lease, the LEAD- BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE forms for lessees and (the lessees also initial and sign this form), and (2) Giving the tenants the EPA pamphlet entitled "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home." (See the download link for the pamphlet, below), and Purchase the Disclosure Forms: If you need to purchase Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Forms, you can easily do so using USLF. http://www.uslegalforms.com/lead-paint-disclosure-forms.htm Click this link (or copy it into the address window of you internet browser) and select your state. Two forms will be accessed. You want the “LEAD2” form for rental transactions , NOT the “LEAD1” form for sales. Click the “Information and Preview” link for more info on the forms, and then order the forms. The Free EPA Pamphlet: The landlord must give the tenant the EPA-approved information pamphlet on identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards entitled "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home." You may obtain and print this pamphlet free by clicking the following download link (or copying the link into the address window of your internet browser): http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/outreach/leapame.pdf The form is in .pdf format and you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the form. In the unlikely circumstance that the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, you can download it free from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html . The download is quick and easy. * * * ~ Thank you for using USLF ~