Residential Lease Agreement

IOWA MONTH-TO-MONTH LEASE

I. THE PARTIES. This Iowa Month-to-Month Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) made this , 20____ is between:

Landlord: with a mailing address of , City of , State of (“Landlord”), AND

Tenant(s): (“Tenant”).

Landlord and Tenant are each referred to herein as a “Party” and, collectively, as the "Parties."

NOW, THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, the Tenant agrees to lease the Premises from the Landlord under the following terms and conditions:

II. LEASE TYPE. This Agreement shall be considered a month-to-month Lease. The Tenant shall be allowed to occupy the Premises on a month-to-month arrangement starting on and ending upon notice of days from either Party to the other Party (“Lease Term”). It is recognized that the minimum termination period for the State of Iowa is thirty (30) days.

III. OCCUPANT(S). The Premises is to be occupied strictly as a residential dwelling with the following individual(s) in addition to the Tenant: (check one)

- (“Occupant(s)”)

- There are no Occupant(s).

IV. THE PROPERTY. The Landlord agrees to lease the described property below to the Tenant: (enter the property information)

a.) Mailing Address: , City of , State of .

b.) Residence Type: Apartment House Condo Other:

c.) Bedroom(s):

d.) Bathroom(s):

The aforementioned property shall be leased wholly by the Tenant (“Premises”).

V. PURPOSE. The Tenant and Occupant(s) may only use the Premises as: (check one)

- A residential dwelling only.

- A residential dwelling and: .

VI. FURNISHINGS. The Premises is: (check one)

- To be furnished with the following:

- Not furnished.

VII. APPLIANCES. The Landlord shall: (check one)

- Provide the following appliances:

- Not provide any appliances.

VIII. RENT. The Tenant shall pay the Landlord, in equal monthly installments, $ ("Rent"). The Rent shall be due on the of every month (“Due Date”) and paid under the following instructions: .

IX. NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS (NSF CHECKS). If the Tenant pays the Rent with a check that is not honored due to insufficient funds (NSF): (check one)

- There shall be a fee of $ per incident.

- There shall be no fee.

X. LATE FEE. If Rent is not paid on the Due Date: (check one)

- There shall be a penalty of $ due as One (1) Time Payment Every Day Rent is Late. Rent is considered late when it has not been paid within day(s) after the Due Date.

- There shall be No Late Fee if Rent is late.

XI. FIRST (1ST) MONTH'S RENT. The Tenant is required to pay the first (1st) month's rent: (check one)

- Upon the execution of this Agreement.

- Upon the first (1st) day of the Lease Term.

XII. PRE-PAYMENT. The Tenant shall: (check one)

- Pre-Pay Rent in the amount of $ for the term starting on and ending on . The Pre-Payment of Rent shall be due upon the execution of this Agreement.

- Not be required to Pre-Pay Rent.

XIII. PRORATION PERIOD. The Tenant: (check one)

- Shall take possession of the Premises before the start of the Lease Term on and agrees to pay $ for the proration period. The proration rate is calculated by the monthly Rent on a daily basis which shall be paid by the Tenant upon the execution of this Agreement.

- Shall not be taking possession of the Premises before the Lease Term.

XIV. SECURITY DEPOSIT. As part of this Agreement: (check one)

- The Landlord requires a payment in the amount of $ (“Security Deposit”) for the faithful performance of the Tenant under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Payment of the Security Deposit is required by the Tenant upon the execution of this Agreement. The Security Deposit shall be returned to the Tenant within days after the end of the Lease Term less any itemized deductions. This Security Deposit shall not be credited towards any Rent unless the Landlord gives their written consent.

- The Landlord does not require a Security Deposit as part of this Agreement.

XV. MOVE-IN INSPECTION. Before, at the time of the Tenant accepting possession, or shortly thereafter, the Landlord and Tenant: (check one)

- Agree to inspect the Premises and write any present damages or needed repairs on a move-in checklist.

- Shall not inspect the Premises or complete a move-in checklist.

XVI. PARKING. The Landlord: (check one)

- Shall provide parking space(s) to the Tenant for a fee of $ to be paid at the execution of this Agreement on a monthly basis in addition to the rent. The parking space(s) are described as:

- Shall NOT provide parking.

XVII. SALE OF PROPERTY. If the Premises is sold, the Tenant is to be notified of the new Owner, and if there is a new Manager, their contact details for repairs and maintenance shall be forwarded. If the Premises is conveyed to another party, the new owner: (check one)

- Has the right to terminate this Agreement by providing days’ notice to the Tenant.

- Does not have the right to terminate this Agreement.

XVIII. UTILITIES. The Landlord shall provide the following utilities and services to the Tenant:

Any other utilities or services not mentioned will be the responsibility of the Tenant.

XIX. EARLY TERMINATION. The Tenant: (check one)

- Shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time by providing at least days’ written notice to the Landlord along with an early termination fee of $ (US Dollars). During the notice period for termination the Tenant will remain responsible for the payment of rent.

- Shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement.

XX. SMOKING POLICY. Smoking on the Premises is: (check one)

- Permitted ONLY in the following areas: .

- Prohibited on the Premises and Common Areas.

XXI. PETS. The Tenant: (check one)

- Shall have the right to have pet(s) on the Premises consisting of [Types of Pets Allowed] that are not to weigh over pounds. For the right to have pet(s) on the Premises the Landlord shall charge a fee of $ that is non-refundable refundable unless there are damages related to the pet. The Tenant is responsible for all damage that any pet causes, regardless of ownership of said pet and agrees to restore the Premises to its original condition at their expense.

- Shall not have the right to have pets on the Premises or in the common areas.

XXII. WATERBEDS. The Tenant: (check one)

- Shall have the right to use a waterbed on the Premises.

- Shall not have the right to use a waterbed on the Premises.

XXIII. NOTICES. Any notice to be sent by the Landlord or the Tenant to each other shall use the following addresses:

Landlord's / Agent's Address:

Tenant's Mailing Address: (check one)

- The Premises.

- Other.

XXIV. AGENT/MANAGER. (check one)

- The Landlord does have a manager on the Premises that can be contacted for any maintenance or repair at:

Name:

Telephone ( ) - E-Mail

- The Landlord does not have a manager on the Premises although the Landlord can be contacted for any maintenance or repair at:

Telephone ( ) - E-Mail

XXV. POSSESSION. Tenant has examined the condition of the Premises and by taking possession acknowledges that they have accepted the Premises in good order and in its current condition except as herein otherwise stated.

XXVI. ACCESS. Upon the beginning of the Proration Period or the start of the Lease Term, whichever is earlier, the Landlord agrees to give access to the Tenant in the form of keys, fobs, cards, or any type of keyless security entry as needed to enter the common areas and the Premises.

XXVII. SUBLETTING. The Tenant shall not be able to sublet the Premises without the written consent from the Landlord.

XXVIII. ABANDONMENT. If the Tenant vacates or abandons the Premises for a time-period that is the minimum set by State law or seven (7) days, whichever is less, the Landlord shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately and remove all belongings including any personal property off of the Premises.

XXIX. ASSIGNMENT. Tenant shall not assign this Lease without the prior written consent of the Landlord.

XXX. RIGHT OF ENTRY. The Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises during normal working hours by providing at least twenty-four (24) hours notice in order for inspection, make necessary repairs, alterations or improvements, to supply services as agreed or for any reasonable purpose.

XXXI. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, OR ALTERATIONS. The Tenant shall, at their own expense and at all times, maintain premises in a clean and sanitary manner...

XXXII. NOISE/WASTE. The Tenant agrees not to commit waste on the premises, maintain, or permit to be maintained, a nuisance thereon, or use, or permit the premises to be used, in an unlawful manner.

XXXIII. GUESTS. There shall be no other persons living on the Premises other than the Tenant and any Occupant(s).

XXXIV. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. The Tenant agrees that during the term of the Agreement, to promptly comply with applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.

XXXV. DEFAULT. If the Tenant fails to comply with any of the financial or material provisions of this Agreement...

XXXVI. MULTIPLE TENANT OR OCCUPANT(S). Each individual that is considered a Tenant is jointly and individually liable for all of this Agreement's obligations.

XXXVII. DISPUTES. If a dispute arises during or after the term of this Agreement between the Landlord and Tenant, they shall agree to hold negotiations amongst themselves, in "good faith", before any litigation.

XXXVIII. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain effective.

XXXIX. SURRENDER OF PREMISES. The Tenant has surrendered the Premises when the move-out date has passed and no one is living in the Premise or access has been turned in to Landlord.

XL. RETALIATION. The Landlord is prohibited from making any retaliatory acts against the Tenant.

XLI. WAIVER. No waiver shall be considered unless expressed in writing as a formal amendment to this Agreement.

XLII. EQUAL HOUSING. If the Tenant possesses any mental or physical impairment, the Landlord shall provide reasonable modifications to the Premises unless too difficult or expensive.

XLIII. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. The Tenant agrees not to possess any type of personal property that could be considered a fire hazard.

XLIV. INDEMNIFICATION. The Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury unless caused solely by the Landlord's negligence.

XLV. COVENANTS. The covenants and conditions herein contained shall apply to and bind the heirs, legal representatives, and assigns of the parties hereto.

XLVI. PREMISES DEEMED UNINHABITABLE. If the Premises is deemed uninhabitable due to damage beyond reasonable repair the Tenant will be able to terminate this Agreement by written notice to the Landlord.

XLVII. SHARED UTILITIES. If the Premises has a shared meter for any utility service, the Tenant acknowledges disclosure in accordance with State law.

XLVIII. COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY INFORMATION SYSTEM. The Landlord shall disclose if the Premises is listed in the federal environmental protection agency system.

XLIX. LEAD PAINT. (check one)

- The Premises was built prior to 1978 and there is an attachment titled the ‘Lead-Based Paint Disclosure’ that must be initialed and signed by the Landlord and Tenant.

- The Premises was not built prior to 1978.

L. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement is to be governed under the laws located in the State of Iowa.

LI. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

LII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains all the terms agreed to by the parties relating to its subject matter including any attachments or addendums. This Agreement replaces all previous discussions, understandings, and oral agreements. The Landlord and Tenant agree to the terms and conditions and shall be bound until the end of the Lease Term.

AMOUNT ($) DUE AT SIGNING

Security Deposit: $

First (1st) Month's Rent: $

Parking Fee: $

Pet Fee(s): $

Pre-Payment of Rent: $

Proration Amount: $

Total Amount: $

Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards

1. Lead Warning Statement

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, landlords must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Tenants must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.

2. Lessor’s Disclosure

(a) Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (check one below):

- Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain): .

- Landlord has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.

(b) Records and reports available to the landlord (check one below)

- Landlord has provided the tenant with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents below).

- Landlord has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.

3. Tenant’s Acknowledgement

- Tenant has received copies of all information listed above.

- Tenant has received the pamphlet “Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home”.

4. Broker’s Acknowledgement

- Broker has informed the tenant of the tenant’s obligations under 42 USC 4852(d) and is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance.

5. Certification of Accuracy

The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.