Missouri Residential Lease Agreement

MISSOURI RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

This Residential Lease Agreement (hereinafter “Lease”) is entered into this the day of , 20, by and between the Lessor: , (hereinafter referred to as “Landlord”), and the Lessee(s):

All Lessees (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Tenant”), are jointly, severally and individually bound by, and liable under, the terms and conditions of this Lease.

For the valuable consideration described below, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Landlord and Tenant do hereby covenant, contract and agree as follows:

1. GRANT OF LEASE: Landlord does hereby lease unto Tenant, and Tenant does hereby rent from Landlord, solely for use as a personal residence, excluding all other uses, the personal residence located in County, Missouri, with address of:

2. NATURE OF OCCUPANCY: As a special consideration and inducement for the granting of this Lease by the Landlord to the Tenant, the personal residence described above shall be used and occupied only by the members of the Tenant’s family or others whose names and ages are set forth below:

3. TERM OF LEASE: This Lease shall commence on the day of , 20 , and extend until its expiration on the day of , 20 , unless renewed or extended pursuant to the terms herein.

4. SECURITY DEPOSIT: Upon execution of this Lease, Tenant shall deposit the sum of $ to be held by Landlord as a security deposit for reasonable cleaning of, and repair of damages to, the premises upon the expiration or termination of this Lease, or other reasonable damages resulting from a default by Tenant.

5. RENT PAYMENTS: Tenant agrees to pay rent unto the Landlord during the term of this Lease in equal monthly installments of $ , said installment for each month being due and payable on or before the 1st day of the month, the first full rent payment under this Lease being due on the 1st day of , 20 .

Tenant agrees that if rent is not paid in full on or before the day of the month, Tenant will pay a late charge of $ as allowed by applicable Missouri law.

The prorated rent from the commencement of this Lease to the first day of the following month is $ , which amount shall be paid at the execution of this Lease.

Tenant agrees that rent shall be paid in lawful money of the United States by (indicate those that apply):

cash personal check money order cashier’s check other

Rent payments shall be made payable to and mailed or delivered to the following address:

6. CONSEQUENSES OF BREACH BY TENANT: If Tenant, by any act or omission, or by the act or omission of any of Tenant’s family or invitees, licensees, and/or guests, violates any of the terms or conditions of this Lease or any other documents made a part hereof by reference or attachment, Tenant shall be considered in breach of this Lease.

7. DELIVERY OF NOTICES: Any giving of notice under this Lease or applicable Missouri law shall be made by Tenant in writing and delivered to the address noted above for the payment of rent, either by hand delivery or by mail.

8. UTILITIES: Tenant will provide and pay for the following utilities (indicate those that apply):

Electric Gas Telephone Cable Television Water Garbage pick-up

Landlord will provide and pay for the following utilities (indicate those that apply):

Electric Gas Telephone Cable Television Water Garbage pick-up

9. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SURRENDER: If absent from the premises for customary or frequent periods, note the expected frequency and duration below:

10. OBLIGATIONS AND DUTIES OF LANDLORD:

(a) Comply with the requirements of applicable building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety;

(b) Maintain the dwelling unit, its plumbing, heating and/or cooling system, in substantially the same condition as at the inception of the lease, reasonable wear and tear excluded, unless damaged by Tenant or those present with Tenant’s knowledge or permission.

11. OBLIGATIONS AND DUTIES OF TENANT:

In compliance with Missouri Revised Statutes § 441.630, Tenant shall pay all rents due from him or her when such rents become due and exercise reasonable care:

(1) To dispose of all rubbish and garbage in his or her dwelling unit, and other organic waste which might provide food for rodents, in a clean and sanitary manner;

(2) To refrain from unreasonable use of electrical, heating, and plumbing fixtures;

(3) To meet all obligations lawfully imposed upon the occupants of dwelling units by the code enforcement agency or the community;

(4) To refrain from willfully or wantonly destroying, defacing, damaging, impairing or removing any part of the structure or dwelling unit or the facilities, equipment, or appurtenances thereof, and to prohibit any other person on the premises with his or her permission from doing likewise;

(5) Shall not under any circumstances take in additional occupants, sublease, rent or turn over said premises to any persons without the owner's knowledge and consent.

12. NO ASSIGNMENT: Tenant expressly agrees that the leased premises nor any portion thereof shall not be assigned or sub-let by Tenant without the prior written consent of Landlord.

13. TENANT INSURANCE: Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant, Tenant’s family or Tenant’s invitees, licensees, and/or guests for damages not proximately caused by Landlord or Landlord’s agents.

14. CONDITION OF LEASED PREMISES: Tenant hereby acknowledges that Tenant has examined the leased premises prior to the signing of this Lease, or knowingly waived said examination.

Tenant acknowledges that Tenant has not relied on any representations made by Landlord or Landlord’s agents regarding the condition of the leased premises and that Tenant takes premises in its AS-IS condition with no express or implied warranties or representations beyond those contained herein or required by applicable Missouri law.

Tenant agrees not to damage the premises through any act or omission, and to be responsible for any damages sustained through the acts or omissions of Tenant, Tenant’s family or Tenant’s invitees, licensees, and/or guests.

At the expiration or termination of the Lease, Tenant shall return the leased premises in as good condition as when taken by Tenant at the commencement of the lease, with only normal wear-and-tear excepted.

15. ALTERATIONS: Tenant shall make no alterations, decorations, additions, or improvements to the leased premises without first obtaining the express written consent of Landlord.

16. NO ILLEGAL USE: Tenant shall not perpetrate, allow or suffer any acts or omissions contrary to law or ordinance to be carried on upon the leased premises or in any common area.

17. NOTICE OF INJURIES: In the event of any significant injury or damage to Tenant, Tenant’s family, or Tenant’s invitees, licensees, and/or guests, or any personal property, written notice of same shall be provided as soon as possible but not later than five (5) days of said injury or damage.

18. LANDLORD’S RIGHT TO MORTGAGE: Tenant agrees to accept the premises subject to and subordinate to any existing or future mortgage or other lien.

19. DELAY IN REPAIRS: Tenant agrees that if any repairs to be made by Landlord are delayed by reasons beyond Landlord’s control, there shall be no effect on the obligations of Tenant under this Lease.

20. ABANDONMENT: Abandonment shall be defined as the absence of the Tenant from the leased premises for a period of seven (7) or more consecutive days while rent or any owing monies remain unpaid.

21. NOTICE OF ABSENCE FROM PREMISES: If Tenant is to be absent from the leased premises for seven (7) or more consecutive days, written notice of such should be served upon Landlord.

22. POSSESSION OF PREMISES: Tenant shall not be entitled to possession of the premises designated for lease until the security deposit and first month’s rent (or prorated portion thereof) is paid in full and the premises designated for lease is vacated by the prior tenant.

23. DELAY OF POSSESSION: If by reason of the premises being unready for occupancy, or by reason of the previous tenant or occupant holding over, or as a result of any other cause whatsoever, Tenant is unable to enter and occupy the premises, Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant in damages, but shall abate the rent for the period in which the Tenant is unable to occupy the premises.

24. MATERIALITY OF APPLICATION TO RENT: All representations made by Tenant(s) on the Application to Rent are material to the grant of this Lease.

25. MODIFICATION OF THIS LEASE: Any modification of this lease shall not be binding upon Landlord unless in writing and signed by Landlord or Landlord’s authorized agent.

26. REMEDIES NOT EXCLUSIVE: The remedies and rights contained in and conveyed by this Lease are cumulative, and are not exclusive of other rights, remedies and benefits allowed by applicable Missouri law.

27. SEVERABILITY: If any provision herein is rendered invalid by operation of law, judgment, or court order, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.

28. NO WAIVER: The failure of Landlord to insist upon the strict performance of the terms, covenants, and agreements herein shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of Landlord's right thereafter to enforce any such term, covenant, or condition.

29. ATTORNEY FEES: In the event that Landlord employs an attorney to collect any rents or other charges due hereunder by Tenant, Tenant agrees to pay a reasonable attorney's fee and all expenses and costs incurred thereby.

30. HEIRS AND ASSIGNS: All covenants of this lease shall succeed to and be binding upon the respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and, except as provided herein, assigns of the parties hereto.

31. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES: In the event the leased premises shall be destroyed or rendered totally untenable by fire, windstorm, or any other cause beyond the control of Landlord, then this Lease shall cease and terminate as of the date of such destruction.

32. EMINENT DOMAIN: In the event that the leased premises shall be taken by eminent domain, the rent shall be prorated to the date of taking and this Lease shall terminate on that date.

33. LANDLORD ENTRY AND LIEN: Landlord shall have the right to enter the leased premises at all reasonable times for inspection, showing, repairs, and preservation of the premises.

34. GOVERNING LAW: This Lease is governed by the statutory and case law of the State of Missouri.

35. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:

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