Lease or Rental of Space in a Mobile Home Park and Lease
of Mobile Home with Option to Purchase
Agreement made on _____________________________ (date) , between
________________________________ (Name of Owner of Park and Mobile Home)
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 .
For and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement ,
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
I. Lease of Lot
A. Description of Property
Lessor hereby Lease s to Lessee, and Lessee hereby Lease s from Lessor
the real property described as follows:
1. Mobile Home Space No. _______________________;
2. Name of Mobile Home Park __________________________;
3. Address of Mobile Home Park ____________________________;
all of which shall be hereafter referred to in this Agreement as the
P r emises.
B. Term of Agreement
The period of this Lease is _______ months beginning on the ______ day
of _______________ 20____, and ending on the ____ day of _______________
20____.
C. Rental
Lessee agrees to pay as rental for the use of the mobile home the sum of
_____________________ Dollars ($____________) per month, the first payment
to made at the time the mobile home is occupied by Lessee, and each
subsequent payment to be made in advance on the first day of each subsequent
month.
D. Use of Premises
The Premises shall be used only for the parking of a mobile home,
housing not more than ___________ persons. No storage shall be allowed under
Lessee = s mobile home, unless the Premises are attractively enclosed by
approved fencing or metal sheeting. Lessee will in every respect comply with the
ordinances of _________________________________________ (city, county,
state) , with the rules and orders of the Board of Health thereof, and with the
orders and requirements of the police, sheriff = s, and fire departments thereof.
Lessee will not use the Premises in any manner which may vitiate the insurance
or increase the rate of insurance on the Premises or the mobile home park as a
whole.
E. Facilities and Utilities
Lessee shall pay for all water, gas, heat, electricity, telephone, and other
services, except as may be herein excepted.
F. Assignment and Subletting
Lessee shall not sublet the Premises , or any part thereof, or assign this
Lease Agreement without Lessor = s prior written consent.
G. Movement
Mobile homes shall be moved in or out at such favorable weather periods
as may be mutually agreed upon.
H. Notice to Move
Lessor retains the right to require Lessee to move to another location
within the mobile home park, provided Lessor gives Lessee written notice of such
requirement at least ______ days prior to such movement. In the event Lessor
requires Lessee to move to another location within the mobile home park, Lessor
will be responsible for and will pay all costs of moving Lessee = s mobile home,
including connection of all utilities involved. Lessor agrees that the space to
which Lessee may be required to move under this section shall not be smaller
than the Premises described in this Agreement .
I. Signs
Lessee shall not erect or display either in Lessee = s space or within the
mobile home park any business sign without the prior written consent of Lessor .
J. Title to Mobile Home
The mobile home to be placed on the Premises is to be construed as
Lessor = s personal property for the purposes of this Lease Agreement , and shall
not be deemed realty.
K. Deliveries of Products and Services
Inasmuch as Lessor = s mobile home park is maintained as a private
enterprise, its streets and lanes are private and not public thoroughfares. Lessor
may, therefore, at Lessor = s discretion, and in the interest of safety and traffic
control, and for the well being of the other tenants, restrict the delivery of certain
products and services to tenants within the mobile home park. These controls
may or may not include such goods and services as the furnishing of dairy
products, fuel, bakery goods, laundry, and dry cleaning. Where such
limitations exist, the information shall be posted in the office of the mobile home
park, and such posting is hereby made a part of this Lease Agreement .
L. Rules and Regulations
It is expressly understood between the parties that the rules and
regulations posted in the office of the mobile home park are a part of this Lease
Agreement at the time of execution hereof. Lessor reserves the right to alter, add
to, or amend such rules and regulations from time to time, but such changes
shall not take effect, insofar as Lessee is concerned, until written notice to this
effect is delivered to Lessee .
M. Waiver
Waiver of one breach of a term, condition, or covenant of this Lease
Agreement by either party shall be limited to the particular instance and shall
not be deemed to waive past or future breaches of the same or other terms,
conditions, or covenants.
N. Termination and Redelivery
Lessee may terminate this Lease Agreement at any time, without cause,
by _______ days prior written notice to Lessor . At the termination of this Lease
for any reason, Lessee shall yield up immediate possession of the Premises to
Lessor , and failing to do so, shall pay as liquidated damages for the time such
possession is withheld _______________ Dollars ($___________) per day.
However, the provisions of this section and the acceptance of any such
liquidated damages shall not constitute a waiver by Lessor of any right of
re - entry as set forth, nor shall any other act in apparent affirmation of the
tenancy operate as a waiver by Lessor of the right to forfeit this Lease
Agreement and the term granted for the period still unexpired, for any breach of
the terms, conditions, and covenants contained in this Agreement .
O. Default
It is expressly agreed between the parties that if default is made in the
payment of the rent agreed to in Section I-3 of this Agreement , or any part of
such rent, or in any of the terms, conditions, and covenants contained in this
Agreement , to be kept by Lessee , or any of the rules and regulations now or
hereafter established, or if the Premises shall be deserted or vacated, it shall be
the right of Lessor at any time thereafter, at Lessor = s option, without notice, to
declare the Lease term ended and to re - enter the Premises , or any part thereof,
either with or without process of law, to expel, remove, and haul Lessee = s
mobile home from the Premises , using such force as may be necessary to do so, and to
repossess and enjoy the Premises as before this Lease Agreement , without
prejudice to any remedies which might be otherwise used for arrears of rent or
preceding breach of covenants by Lessee , Lessee expressly waiving all right to
any notice or demand under any statute of this state relating to forcible entry and
detainer. Lessee further agrees that Lessor , or the representatives or assigns of
Lessor , shall have, at all times, the right to distrain for rent due, and shall have a
valid and first lien on all property of Lessee , whether exempt by law or not, as
security for the payment of the rent reserved in this Agreement .
P. Suit and Attorney Fees
It is expressly agreed by the parties that, after the service of notice, or the
commencement of a suit, or after final judgment for possession of the Premises
such rent shall not waive or affect such notice, suit, or judgment. Lessee further
agrees to pay and discharge all reasonable costs, attorney fees and expenses
that shall be made or incurred by Lessor in enforcing this Lease Agreement ; and
the parties agree that the terms, conditions, and covenants of this Lease
Agreement shall be binding on, apply and inure to their respective heirs,
executors, administrators and assigns.
Q. Taxation
In the event a tax, assessment, or other charge shall be imposed by any
governmental entity upon Lessor on account of the existence of mobile homes on
Lessor = s real property, Lessee agrees to reimburse Lessor for Lessee = s
proportionate share of such taxes, assessments, or charges within _________
days from Lessor = s written demand.
II. Lease of Mobile Home with Option to Purchase
A. Description of Mobile Home
Lessor hereby Lease s to Lessee and Lessee hereby Lease s from Lessor
the following described mobile home (hereinafter called “ Home ”): bearing Serial
Number ______________________ and being more particularly described as
(put specific description of Home here) ______________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________.
B. Term of Agreement
The period of this Lease is _____ (number) months beginning on
________________________ (date) and ending on ______________________
(date) .
C. Rental
Lessee agrees to pay as rental for the use of the Home the sum of $
_________________ (Dollars) per month, the first payment to made on
_________________________ (date) , and each subsequent payment to be
made in advance on _______________________ (date) .
D. Use of Home
Lessee will not use the Premises in any manner which may vitiate the
insurance or increase the rate of insurance on the Home .
E. Assignment and Subletting
Lessee shall not sublet the Home , or any part thereof, or assign this
Lease Agreement without Lessor’s prior written consent.
F. Deposit
Lessee agrees to deposit the sum of $________________ (Dollars) with
Lessor , the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, as assurance that the
Home will be returned in the same clean condition as it is delivered to Lessee,
the deposit to be refunded if the condition of the Home , upon its return, is
acceptable to Lessor .
G. Indemnification
Lessee agrees to indemnify Lessor for any and all claims resulting from,
or incidental to, the operation of the Home during the term of this Lease . Lessee
assumes all risks and liabilities from the use and operation of the Home .
H. Warranties
Lessor is not the manufacturer of the Home and makes no warranty
against patent or latent defects in material or workmanship of the Home.
I. Reports
Lessee shall furnish Lessor , within ________ (number) hours after its
occurrence, a complete report concerning any accident, collision, and/or
damages to or involved with the Home .
J. Repairs
Lessee shall be solely responsible for all repairs and replacements
necessary or desirable.
K. Insurance and Indemnification
1. Lessee will acquire, pay for, and maintain insurance for the Home,
including public liability and property damage insurance, issued by a responsible
company or companies, protecting the interests of both Lessee and Lessor
against liability for damage, personal injury or death to the extent of not less than
$______________ (Dollars) per accident and not less than $_______________
(Dollars) per person; and the sum of $__________________ (Dollars) per
accident against liability for damage to property. Lessee agrees that the policy
will include Lessor as a "named insured" and shall not be cancelled until after
________ (number) days notice to Lessor of Lessee’s intention to cancel.
2. Should any claim be made or any action be commenced against
Lessor arising from any of the causes covered by the insurance referred to in
Sub-Paragraph 1 above , Lessor will promptly notify Lessee and Lessee will
conduct the defense of any such claim or action at Lessee's expense,
including all costs and attorneys' fees.
L. Assignment
This Lease is personal to Lessee and may not be assigned by Lessee .
M. Default and Remedies
1. If any default shall be made by Lessee in the payment when due,
of any rent or other sum due under this Agreement , or in the performance of any
other provision of this Agreement , or if the Lessee shall otherwise, in any manner
whatever, become unable to pay the rent specified here or to perform any of the
provisions to be kept or performed by Lessee, then Lessor shall have the option,
without notice to Lessee or demand for performance, to require Lessee to
redeliver the Home to Lessor at a location designated by Lessor at Lessee's
expense.
2. Upon any such default, and with or without terminating or forfeiting
this Lease Agreement and without in any way affecting any other right or remedy
of Lessor or any duties or obligations of Lessee under this Agreement , Lessor
may Lease the Home as the agent and for the account of Lessee upon such
terms and conditions as Lessor may deem advisable, in which event the rents
received on any such Lease shall be applied first to the expenses of leasing and
collecting, including any necessary renovation or repairs, then toward payment of
all sums due or to become due to Lessor under this Agreement , and if a sufficient
sum shall not thus be realized to pay such rent and other charges, Lessee shall
pay to Lessor monthly any deficiency.
3. Upon any such default, Lessor may terminate this Lease
Agreement , in which event Lessee shall pay to Lessor the amount of rent that
would have been paid to Lessor had there been no such default.
4. The foregoing remedies for default shall not be exclusive but shall
be cumulative and in addition to all other remedies.
N. Other than the Option to Purchase set forth in Paragraph P below, this
is a Lease only, and the Lessee has acquired no right, title or interest in the
Home, except the right to use the same pursuant to the provisions of this Lease
Agreement .
O. The term of this Lease Agreement shall be extended for an additional term
of _________ (number) months pursuant to the terms of this Lease Agreement ,
including this paragraph for renewal, unless either Lessor or Lessee, at least
________ (number) days before the end of the term of this Lease Agreement ,
gives written notice to the other of intention to terminate this Lease Agreement on
expiration of the term provided for in this Agreement .
P. Option to Purchase
Lessor hereby grants to Lessee the option to purchase the Home in its
then-current condition at any time during this Agreement for the sum of
$_______________ (Dollars) less _______ (number) % of rent that has been
paid pursuant to this Lease Agreement or any renewal thereof. If Lessee desires
to exercise the option to purchase , Lessee shall do so by giving Lessor written
notice of that intent no less than _______ (number) days prior to the date
for the next scheduled Lease payment under this Agreement . Lessor and Lessee agree
that Lessor will be selling Home in its as is condition on the date of any such
sale and makes no warranty as to the condition of the Home and waives any
implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability.
Q. Mandatory Arbitration
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and anything herein to the contrary
notwithstanding, 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.
R. This Lease Agreement represents the entire Agreement between the
parties and no provision may be waived or modified, except by an instrument in
writing signed by both of the parties.
WITNESS our signatures the day and year first written above.
_______________________________ ____________________________
LESSOR LESSEE