Lease or Rental Agreement of Personal Property of any Type
with Option to Purchase and Own Personal Property
Lease Agreement made on the __________________ (date) , between
_______________________ (Name of Lessor) of ___________________________________
_____________________________________ (street address, city, county, state, zip code) ,
referred to herein as Lessor , and ___________________________ (Name of Lessee) , of
____________________________________________________________________________
(street address, city, county, state, zip code) , referred to herein as Lessee .
1. Property Leased
Lessor leases to Lessee , and Lessee leases from Lessor , (description of personal
property) ___________________________________________________________________,
hereinafter called the Property , pursuant to the terms set forth below in this Agreement.
2. Term
The term of this Lease shall be for a period beginning __________________
(commencement date) , and ending _________________ (termination date) .
3. Rent
In consideration for the leasing of the above-described Property , Lessee agrees to pay
to Lessor , as rent for such Property , the total sum of $____________, payable in monthly
installments as follows: $___________, upon the execution of this Lease, receipt of which is
acknowledged, $___________, in payment of rent for the period from _________________
(commencement date) to ___________________ (date of end of first month) ; and
$___________, on the ______________ (ordinal number) day of each subsequent month
during the term of this Lease. Any past due payment of rent will bear interest at the rate of
_______% per year. All payments will be made at the principal place of business of Lessor at
__________________________________________________________ (address of Lessor) ,
or such other place as shall be designated by written notice from Lessor to Lessee .
4. Use
Lessee shall use the Property in a careful and proper manner and shall comply with all
laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to the possession, use, or maintenance of the
Property . If at any time during the term of this Lease Lessor supplies Lessee with labels, plates,
or other markings stating that the Property is owned by Lessor , Lessee shall affix and keep
them in a prominent place on the Property .
5. Inspection by Lessee
Lessee shall inspect the Property within ______ (number) hours after receipt of such
Property . Unless Lessee within such period of time gives written notice to Lessor specifying any
defect in or other proper objection to the Property , Lessee agrees that it shall be conclusively
presumed, as between Lessor and Lessee , that Lessee has fully inspected and acknowledged
that the Property is in good condition and repair, and that Lessee is satisfied with and has
accepted the Property in such good condition and repair.
6. Inspection by Lessor
Lessor shall at all times during business hours have the right to enter on the premises
where the Property may be located for the purpose of inspecting it or observing its use. Lessee
shall give Lessor immediate notice of any attachment or other judicial process affecting any item
Leased and shall, whenever requested by Lessor , advise Lessor of the exact location of the
item.
7. Alterations
Lessee agrees that he will make no alterations in the Property without obtaining prior
written permission from Lessor . All additions to, and improvements of, the Property of any kind
shall immediately become the Property of the Lessor and subject to the terms of this Lease.
8. Maintenance and Repair
Lessee , at its own cost and expense, shall keep the Property in good repair, condition,
and working order, and shall furnish all parts required to keep it in good working order. Lessee
shall not remove, alter, disfigure, or cover up any numbering, lettering, or insignia displayed
upon the Property , and shall see that the Property is not subjected to careless or needlessly
rough usage.
9. Loss and Damage
Lessee assumes all risk of loss of and damage to the Property from any cause. No loss
or damage to the Property shall impair any obligation of Lessee under this Lease, which shall
continue in full force and effect. In the event of loss of or damage to the Property , Lessee at the
option of Lessor shall:
A. Place the Property in good repair; or
B. Replace the Property with like Property in good repair, which Property shall then
become subject to this Lease.
10. Return of Property
On expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, with respect to the Property , Lessee
shall return the Property to Lessor in good repair, ordinary wear and tear resulting from proper
use of such Property alone excepted, in the following manner as may be specified by Lessor :
A. By delivering Property at Lessee 's expense to such place as Lessor shall specify
within the County in which the Property was delivered to Lessee or to which the
Property was removed with the written consent of Lessor ; or
B. By loading Property at Lessee 's cost on board such carrier as Lessor shall
specify and shipping the Property , freight collect, to the destination designated by
Lessor . Such conditions for return of the Property are subject to Lessee 's option
to purchase it as set out in this Agreement.
11. Insurance
Lessee , at its own expense, will maintain the Property insured for such risks and in such
amounts as Lessor may require with carriers acceptable to Lessor , will maintain a loss payable
endorsement in favor of Lessor affording to Lessor such additional protection as Lessor may
require, and will maintain liability insurance satisfactory to Lessor . All such insurance will name
Lessor and Lessee as co-insureds. The policies will provide that they may not be cancelled or
altered without at least ______ (number) days' prior written notice to Lessor , and the loss
payable endorsement will provide that all amounts payable by reason of loss of or damage to
the Property will be payable only to Lessor . Lessee will deliver to Lessor evidence satisfactory
to Lessor of all such insurance. If loss or damage occurs under circumstances in which Lessee
is not in violation of the terms of any such policies, and if Lessee has fulfilled its obligations
under Section 9 of this Lease, and is not otherwise in default under this Lease, then Lessor will
pay Lessee so much of any insurance proceeds received by Lessor as the result of such loss as
will fully reimburse Lessee for the net expense it incurs in fulfilling its obligations under Section
9 .
12. Taxes and Fees
A. Lessee will pay all license fees, assessments, and sales, use, Property, and
other taxes now or in the future imposed on the Property by reason of ownership, leasing,
renting, sale, possession, or use, whether they be assessed to Lessor or Lessee , together with
any penalties or interest in connection with such charges, excepting federal, state, or local
governmental taxes, or payments in lieu of such taxes, imposed on or measured by income of
the Lessor . If any tax is, by law, to be assessed or billed to Lessor , Lessee at its expense will do
anything required to be done by Lessor in connection with the levy, assessment, billing, or
payment of such tax, and is authorized by Lessor to act on Lessor 's behalf in such respects;
Lessee will cause all billings of such taxes to Lessor to be made to Lessor in care of Lessee and
will from time to time, on request of Lessor , submit written evidence of the payment of all of the
governmental obligations mentioned in this section.
B. Lessee will, on any Property tax returns required to be filed by it, include the
Property covered by this Lease or any substitutions or additions to this Lease as Property
owned by the Lessee for purposes of tax assessments. It is agreed that Lessee will not, without
obtaining prior written permission of Lessor , assert on its behalf, or on behalf of Lessor , any
immunity from taxation based on the tax-exempt status, if any, of the Lessor .
13. Lessee’s Failure to Maintain Insurance or Pay Taxes
Should Lessee fail to make any payment or do any act as provided in Sections 11 or 12
of this Lease, then Lessor will have the right, but not the obligation, without notice to or demand
on Lessee , and without releasing Lessee from any obligation under this Lease, to make or do
the same, and to pay, purchase, contest, or compromise any encumbrance, charge, or lien that
in the judgment of Lessor appears to affect the Property , and in exercising any such rights, incur
any liability and expend whatever amounts in its discretion it may deem necessary. All expenses
so incurred by Lessor will be without demand immediately due and payable by Lessee and will
bear interest at the rate of _____ % per year until paid.
14. Warranties
Lessee acknowledges that the Property is of a size, design, capacity, and manufacture
selected by Lessee . Lessor is not a manufacturer of the Property or a dealer in
Similar Property, and has not made and does not make any representation,
warranty, or covenant, express or implied, with respect to the condition, quality,
durability, suitability, or merchantability of the Property. Lessor will, however, take
any steps reasonably within its power to make available to Lessee any manufacturers or similar
warranty applicable to the Property . Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee for any liability, loss, or
damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the Property by any inadequacy
of or defect in such Property or by any incident in connection with the same.
15. Indemnity
Lessee will indemnify Lessor against, and hold Lessor harmless from, all claims, actions,
proceedings, costs, damages, and liabilities, including attorney's fees, arising out of, connected
with, or resulting from the Property , including but not limited to the manufacture, selection,
delivery, possession, use, operation, or return of such Property .
16. Deposit of Security
Lessor acknowledges that Lessee has deposited with Lessor as security $_________
and agrees that such deposit shall be security for performance of Lessee 's obligations under
this Lease. Such sum may, at Lessor 's option, be applied to satisfy any such obligation which
may be in default, but the making of such deposit will not excuse Lessee from performance of
any such obligation. Any portion of such sum which has not been so applied by Lessor will be
returned to Lessee at the termination of this Lease. No interest on said Deposit shall be payable
by Lessor to Lessee.
17. Default
The occurrence of any of the following events will, at the option of the Lessor , terminate
this Lease and Lessee 's right to possession of the Property :
A. The nonpayment by Lessee for a period of ______ (number) days of any sum
required under this Lease to be paid by Lessee .
B. The default by Lessee under any other term, covenant, or condition of this Lease
which is not cured within ______ (number) days after notice from Lessor .
C. The subjection of any of Lessee 's Property to any levy, seizure, assignment,
application, or sale for or by any creditor or governmental agency.
On the happening of any of the above events, Lessor may without notice to or demand
on Lessee :
1. Take possession of the Property and Lease the Property or any portion of the
Property to such persons, for such period, and at such rental as Lessor shall elect, and apply
the proceeds of any such leasing, after deducting all costs and expenses incurred in connection
with the recovery, repair, storage, and leasing of the Property , in payment of the rent and other
obligations due from Lessee to Lessor under this Lease, Lessee remaining responsible for any
deficiency.
2. Take possession of the Property and sell it or any portion of the Property at
public or private sale and without demand or notice of intention to sell, and apply the proceeds
of any such sale, after deducting all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the
recovery, repair, storage, and sale of the Property and any rentals and other obligations of
Lessee then due under this Lease.
18. Offset
Lessee waives any existing and future claims and offsets against rent or other payments
due under this Lease, and agrees to pay such rent and other amounts regardless of any offset
or claim that may be asserted by Lessee or on Lessee 's behalf.
19. Assignment or Sublease
Without the prior written consent of the Lessor , Lessee shall not: (a) assign, transfer,
pledge, or hypothecate this Lease, the Property or any part of such Property , or any interest in
it; (b) sublet or lend the Property or any part of such Property ; or (c) permit the Property or any
part of such Property to be used by anyone other than Lessee or Lessee 's employees. Lessor
may assign its interest, or a part of such interest, in this Lease.
20. Records and Statements
Lessee will keep books and records in accordance with good accounting practice and
will deliver to Lessor financial and profit and loss statements in such form and at such time as
Lessor may require. Lessee shall permit Lessor to examine and audit the books of Lessee 's
business.
21. Location of Property
Lessee will not, without prior written consent of Lessor , permit the Property to be
removed from ________________________________________________________________
(street address, city, county, state, zip code) .
22. Ownership
The Property is and will at all times remain the sole Property of Lessor , and Lessee shall
have no right, title, or interest in the Property except as set forth in this Lease.
23. Personal Property
The Property is, and shall at all times remain, personal property, notwithstanding that it
or any part of it may now be, or may in the future become, in any manner attached to, or
embedded in, or permanently resting on, real property or any building on such real property, or
attached in any manner to what is permanent as by means of cement, plaster, nails, bolts, or
screws.
24. Force Majeure
The obligations of Lessor under this Lease shall be suspended to the extent that it is
hindered or prevented from complying with those obligations because of labor disturbances,
including strikes and lockouts, acts of God, fires, storms, accidents, governmental regulations,
or interferences or any cause whatsoever beyond the control of Lessor .
25. Option to Purchase
Lessor grants to Lessee the option to purchase the Property in this Agreement for
$___________ (the Purchase Price) , provided that Lessee gives notice to Lessor , in writing, of
his intention to exercise such option during the period of _______ (number) days immediately
preceding the expiration of this Lease, and provided further that Lessee 's right to so purchase
the Property is conditioned upon Lessee 's complete performance of all the terms and provisions
of this Lease on his part to be performed, including full payment of the rental as specified.
Should Lessee exercise the option, [(all sums) or (_____% of the sum)] paid as rent under this
Lease shall be applied to the Purchase Price of the Property in this Agreement, and on receipt
of the balance of the Purchase Price by Lessor , Lessor will transfer title of such Property to
Lessee , and will deliver, on Lessee 's written request, written evidence of the transfer of such
title.
26. Severability
The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not and shall not be deemed to affect
the validity of any other provision. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the
parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if
they had been executed by both parties subsequent to the expungement of the invalid provision.
27. No 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.
28. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of _____________.
29. 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.
30 . 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.
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. In this contract, any reference to a party includes that party's heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns, singular includes plural and masculine includes
feminine.
WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated.
____________________________ _____________________________
(P rinted name) (P rinted name)
____________________________ _____________________________
(Signature of Lessor) (Signature of Lessee)