Lease of Unfurnished Apartment
Lease Agreement made on the _________________________________ (date) ,
between _____________________________________ (Name of Lessor) , of
________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________ (street address, city, county, state, zip code) ,
hereinafter called Lessor , and ____________________________________ (Name of
Lessee) of _______________________________________________________________
___________________________________ (street address, city, county, state, zip code) ,
hereinafter called Lessee .
1. Lease of Premises and Rent
Lessor hereby leases to Lessee , and Lessee hereby leases from Lessor , Apartment
No. ______________ (the Premises ) of _______________________________________
(Name of Building) , situated at ______________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
(street address, city, county, state, zip code) , to be used and occupied by Lessee as a
residence and for no other use or purpose whatever, for a term of _________ (number)
months beginning on _______________________________ (date) and ending on
______________________________________ (date) , at a rental of $________________
per month, payable monthly, in advance, during the entire term of this Lease , payable to
Lessor at ________________________________________________________________
___________________________________ (street address, city, county, state, zip code) ,
or to any other person or agent and at any other time or place that Lessor may designate.
2. Security Deposit
On the execution of this Lease , Lessee deposits with Lessor $______________,
receipt of which is acknowledged by Lessor , as security for the faithful performance by
Lessee of the terms of this Lease Agreement, to be returned to Lessee , without interest, on
the full and faithful performance by Lessee of the provisions of this Lease Agreement.
3. Number of Occupants
Lessee agrees that the Premises shall be occupied by no more than ________
(number) persons, consisting of ________ (number) adults and ________ (number)
children under the age of ________ (number) years without the prior, express, and
written consent of Lessor .
4. Assignment and Subletting
Without the prior, express, and written consent of Lessor , Lessee shall not assign
this Lease , or sublet the Premises or any part of the Premises . A consent by Lessor to one
assignment or subletting shall not be deemed to be a consent to any subsequent
assignment or subletting.
5. Showing Premises for Rental
Lessee grants permission to Lessor to show the Premises to new rental applicants
at reasonable hours of the day, within _______ (number) days of the expiration of the
term of this Lease .
6. Entry for Inspection, Repairs and Alterations
Lessor shall have the right to enter the Premises for inspection at all reasonable
hours and whenever necessary to make repairs and alterations of the Premises or to clean
the Premises .
7. Utilities
Electricity, gas, telephone service, and other utilities are not furnished as a part of
this Lease unless otherwise indicated in this Lease Agreement. These expenses are the
responsibility of and shall be obtained at the expense of Lessee . Charges for water and
garbage service furnished to the Premises are included as a part of this Lease and shall be
borne by Lessor .
8. Repairs, Redecoration, or Alterations
Lessor shall be responsible for repairs to the interior and exterior of the building,
provided, however, that repairs required through damage caused by Lessee shall be
charged to Lessee as additional rent. It is agreed that Lessee will not make or permit to be
made any alterations, additions, improvements, or changes in the Lease d Premises
without in each case first obtaining the written consent of Lessor . A consent to a
particular alteration, addition, improvement, or change shall not be deemed a consent to
or a waiver of restrictions against alterations, additions, improvements, or changes for the
future. All alterations, changes, and improvements built, constructed, or placed in the
Lease d Premises by Lessee , with the exception of fixtures removable without damage to
the Premises and movable personal property, shall, unless otherwise provided by written
agreement between Lessor and Lessee , be the property of Lessor and remain in the
Lease d Premises at the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease .
9. Animals
Lessee shall keep no domestic or other animals in or about the Premises without
the prior, express, and written consent of Lessor .
10. Waste, Nuisance, or Unlawful Use
Lessee agrees that (he/she) will not commit waste on the Premises , or maintain or
permit to be maintained a nuisance on the Premises , or use or permit the Premises to be
used in an unlawful manner.
11. Waiver
The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any
of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of any of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as subsequently waiving
any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and
effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred.
12. Holding Over
The parties agree that any holding over by Lessee under this Lease , without
Lessor 's written consent, shall be a tenancy at will which may be terminated by Lessor on
(number) days' notice in writing.
13. Parking Space
Lessee is granted a license to use parking space No. ____________in the
Premises building for the purpose of parking one motor vehicle during the term of this
Lease .
14. Option to Renew
Lessee is granted the option of renewing this Lease for an additional term of
_______ (number) months on the same terms and conditions as contained in this Lease
Agreement and at the monthly rent of $______________ after renewal . If Lessee elects to
exercise this option, he/she must give at least ________ (number) days' written notice to
Lessor prior to the termination of this Lease .
15. Delivery of Premises upon Termination of Lease
At the end of the term of this Lease , Lessee shall quit and deliver up the Premises
to Lessor in as good condition as they are now, ordinary wear, decay, and damage by the
elements excepted.
16. Default
If Lessee defaults in the payment of rent or any part of the rent at the times
specified above, or if Lessee defaults in the performance of or compliance with any other
term or condition of this Lease, the Lease , at the option of Lessor , shall terminate and be
forfeited, and Lessor may reenter the Premises and retake possession and recover
damages, including costs and attorney's fees. Lessee shall be given notice as required by
law of any default or breach. Termination and forfeiture of the Lease shall not result if,
within _______ (number) days of receipt of such notice, Lessee has corrected the default
or breach or has taken action reasonably likely to effect correction within a reasonable
time.
17. Destruction of Premises and Eminent Domain
If the Lease d Premises are destroyed or rendered untenantable by fire, storm, or
earthquake, or other casualty not caused by the negligence of Lessee , or if the Lease d
Premises are taken by eminent domain, this Lease shall be at an end from such time
except for the purpose of enforcing rights that may have then accrued under this Lease
Agreement. The rental shall then be accounted for between Lessor and Lessee up to the
time of such injury or destruction or taking of the Premises , Lessee paying up to such
date and Lessor refunding the rent collected beyond such date. Should a part only of the
Lease d Premises be destroyed or rendered untenantable by fire, storm, earthquake, or
other casualty not caused by the negligence of Lessee , the rental shall abate in the
proportion that the injured part bears to the whole Lease d Premises . The part so injured
shall be restored by Lessor as speedily as practicable, after which the full rent shall
recommence and the Lease continue according to its terms. Any condemnation award
concerning the Lease d Premises shall belong exclusively to Lessor .
18. Delay in or Impossibility of Delivery of Possession
If possession cannot be delivered to Lessee on commencement of the Lease term,
through no fault of Lessor or Lessor 's agents, there shall be no liability on Lessor or
Lessor 's agents, but the rental provided in this Lease Agreement shall abate until
possession is given. Lessor or Lessor 's agents shall have _______ (number) days in
which to give possession, and if possession is tendered within that time, Lessee agrees to
accept the Lease d Premises and pay the rental provided in this Lease Agreement. If
possession cannot be delivered within that time, through no fault of Lessor or Lessor 's
agents, then this Lease and all rights under this Lease Agreement shall be at an end.
19. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with
the laws of the State of ___________________.
20. Notices
Any notice provided for or concerning this Agreement shall be in writing and
shall be deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified or registered mail if sent to the
respective address of each party as set forth at the beginning of this Agreement.
21 . Mandatory Arbitration
Any dispute under this Agreement shall be required to be resolved by binding
arbitration of the parties hereto. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party
shall select one arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third
arbitrator so selected shall arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by the
rules of the American Arbitration Association then in force and effect.
22. Entire Agreement
This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties and any
prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Agreement
shall not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in this
Agreement.
23. Modification of Agreement
Any modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either
party in connection with this Agreement shall be binding only if placed in writing and
signed by each party or an authorized representative of each party.
24. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute but one and
the same instrument.
WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated.
___________________________ ___________________________
LESSOR LESSEE