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U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. http://www.uslegalforms.com Form AL-864LT ALABAMA 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, Alabama, with address of: __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ ______________________________, including the following items of personal property: __________________________________________ ______ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ ____________. 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 $___________ (not to exceed one month’s rent, unless extra is charged (if applicable) for pet(s), changes to the premises, or increased liability, per Alabama Code §35-9A-201(a).) Landlord shall hold this amount 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. Tenant shall be liable to Landlord for all damages to the leased premises upon the termination of this Lease, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Tenant may not apply the security deposit to any rent due under this Lease (though Landlord may choose to so apply the security deposit). If Landlord sells or assigns the leased premises, Landlord shall have the right to transfer Tenant’s security deposit to the new owner or assignee to hold under this Lease, and upon so doing Landlord shall be released from all liability to Tenant for return of said security deposit. Upon termination of the tenancy, money held by the Landlord as security may be applied to the payment of accrued rent and the amount of damages that the Landlord has suffered by reason of the Tenant's noncompliance with Tenant’s duties under this Lease and under the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, all as itemized by the landlord in a written notice delivered to the tenant together with the amount due 35 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession. If the landlord does not refund the entire deposit, the landlord, within the 35-day period, shall provide the tenant an itemized list of amounts withheld. Upon vacating the premises, the tenant shall provide to the landlord a valid forwarding address, in writing, to which the deposit or itemized accounting, or both, may be mailed. If the tenant fails to provide a valid forwarding address, the landlord shall mail, by first class mail, the deposit or itemized accounting, or both, to the last known address of the tenant or, if none, to the tenant at the address of the property. Any deposit unclaimed by the tenant as well as any check outstanding shall be forfeited by the tenant after a period of 180 days. (per §35-9A-201) Residential Lease Agreement, Page 1 U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. http://www.uslegalforms.com Form AL-864LT 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 Alabama 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: __________________________________________ _____________________________. All notices from Tenant to Landlord under this Lease and applicable Alabama law shall be delivered to the above address. Tenant agrees that rent monies will not be considered paid until Landlord or Landlord’s agent receives the rent monies, either by mail or by delivery to the above address. Tenant placing rent monies in the mail is not sufficient for rent to be considered paid, and rent will be considered unpaid until actual receipt thereof. If there are multiple Tenants signed to this Lease, all such Tenants are jointly, severally and individually bound by, and liable under, the terms and conditions of this Lease. A judgment entered against one Tenant shall be no bar to an action against other Tenants. 6. CONSEQUENCES 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 (breach by one tenant shall be considered breach by all tenants where Tenant is more than one person). In case of such a breach, Landlord may deliver a written notice to Tenant specifying the acts and/or omissions constituting the breach(es) and stating that if said breach(es) is/are not remedied within 14 days after receipt of the notice, then the Lease will be terminated upon a given date not less than 14 days after the receipt of the notice and that Tenant must quit, vacate and relinquish to Landlord the leased premises by the expiration of the period of notice. If the Tenant intentionally lied in the lease, the lease application or related materials, then on account of this breach, the Landlord may terminate the Lease upon a given date not less than 14 days after the receipt by Tenant of the Notice of Termination. The Tenant must quit, vacate and relinquish to Landlord the leased premises by the expiration of the period of notice. The Tenant has no right to cure or remedy this breach. For the following breaches, the law allows the lease to be terminated on 7 days notice, rather than 14 days (and the Tenant has no right to cure or remedy the breach). These breaches include: a. Possession or use of illegal drugs in the dwelling unit or common areas, b. Discharge of a firearm on the premises of the rental property, except in cases of self defense, or defense of a third party, c. Criminal assault of a tenant or guest on the premises of the rental property, except in cases of self defense, or defense of a third party. If RENT IS UNPAID and overdue, Landlord may deliver to Tenant a notice demanding the rent be paid within 7 days after receipt of the notice, or else the Lease will be terminated upon a given date following the expiration of the 7 day period and that Tenant must vacate and surrender to Landlord the leased premises by the expiration of the period of notice. A claim by the Tenant that the Landlord has CONSENTED to any behavior of the Tenant that the Landlord now identifies as a breach of the lease shall not be a valid defense to the breach unless the consent is in writing, signed by the Landlord. 7. DELIVERY OF NOTICES: Any giving of notice under this Lease or applicable Alabama 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. Certified or registered mail is recommended. Delivery by mail shall not be considered complete until actual receipt Residential Lease Agreement, Page 2 U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. http://www.uslegalforms.com Form AL-864LT by Landlord or Landlord’s agent. Any notices from Landlord to Tenant shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently served upon Tenant when deposited in the mail addressed to the leased premises, or addressed to Tenant’s last known post office address, or hand delivered, or placed in Tenant’s mailbox. If Tenant is more than one person, then notice to one shall be sufficient as notice to all. The person authorized to manage the premises and (if this person is not an owner) to act for and on behalf of the owner(s) for the purpose of service of process and receiving and receipting for notices and demands, is: Name: _________________________________________ Business Address: __________________________________________ _____ __________________________________________ _____ 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. Tenant shall be responsible for contacting and arranging for any utility service not provided by the Landlord, and for any utilities not listed above. Tenant shall be responsible for having same utilities disconnected on the day Tenant delivers the leased premises back unto Landlord upon termination or expiration of this Lease. 9. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SURRENDER: Any other provision of this lease to the contrary notwithstanding, at least thirty (30) days prior to the normal expiration of the term of this Lease as noted under the heading TERM OF LEASE above, Tenant shall give written notice to Landlord of Tenant’s intention to surrender the residence at the expiration of the Lease term. If said written notice is not timely given, the Tenant shall become a month-to- month tenant as defined by applicable Alabama law, and all provisions of this Lease will remain in full force and effect, unless this Lease is extended or renewed for a specific term by written agreement of Landlord and Tenant. If Tenant becomes a month-to-month tenant in the manner described above, Tenant must give a thirty (30) day written notice to the Landlord of Tenant’s intention to surrender the residence. At any time during a month-to-month tenancy Landlord may terminate the month-to-month Lease by serving Tenant with a written notice of termination, or by any other means allowed by applicable Alabama law. Upon termination, Tenant shall vacate the premises and deliver same unto Landlord on or before the expiration of the period of notice. 10. OBLIGATIONS AND DUTIES OF LANDLORD: Landlord shall: (1) comply with the requirements of applicable building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety; (2) make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a habitable condition; (3) keep all common areas of the premises in a clean and safe condition; (4) maintain in good and safe working order and condition all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and other facilities and appliances, including elevators, supplied or required to be supplied by the landlord; (5) provide and maintain appropriate receptacles and conveniences for the removal of garbage, rubbish, and other waste incidental to the occupancy of the dwelling unit and arrange for their removal; and (6) supply running water and reasonable amounts of hot water at all times and reasonable heat except where the building that includes the dwelling unit is not required by law to be equipped for that purpose, or the dwelling unit is so constructed that heat or hot water is generated by an installation within the exclusive control of the tenant and supplied by a direct public utility connection. 11. OBLIGATIONS AND DUTIES OF TENANT: Tenant shall: (1) comply with all obligations primarily imposed upon tenants by applicable provisions of building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety; Residential Lease Agreement, Page 3 U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. http://www.uslegalforms.com Form AL-864LT (2) keep that part of the premises that the tenant occupies and uses as clean and safe as the condition of the premises permit; (3) dispose from the dwelling unit all ashes, garbage, rubbish, and other waste in a clean and safe manner; (4) keep all plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit or used by the tenant as clear as their condition permits; (5) use in a reasonable manner all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air- conditioning, and other facilities and appliances including elevators in the premises; (6) not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair, or remove any part of the premises; or knowingly, recklessly, or negligently permit any person to do so; and (7) conduct himself or herself and require other persons on the premises with the tenant's consent to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb the neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of the premises. (8) inform the Landlord of any condition of which he has actual knowledge which may cause damage to the premises; (9) not engage in, upon the leased premises, any illegal activity as documented by a law enforcement agency; (10) Keep no pets of any kind, except _________________, upon the leased premises, or in any common area. Tenant agrees that any violation of these provisions shall be considered a breach of this Lease. 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. Landlord will not compensate Tenant or anyone else for damages proximately caused by any other source whatsoever, or by Acts of God, and Tenant is therefore strongly encouraged to independently purchase insurance to protect Tenant, Tenant’s family, Tenant’s invitees, licensees, and/or guests, and all personal property on the leased premises and/or in any common areas from any and all damages. 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 Alabama 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. If such damages are incurred, Tenant is required to pay for any resulting repairs at the same time and in addition to the next month’s rent payment, with consequences for non-payment identical to those for non-payment of rent described herein. 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. Tenant shall have the right to remove from the premises Tenant’s fixtures placed thereon by Tenant at his expense, provided, however, that Tenant in effecting removal, shall restore the leased premises to as good, safe, sound, orderly and sightly condition as before the addition of Tenant’s fixture. Failing this, Tenant shall be obligated to pay for repairs as stated above. 15. ALTERATIONS: Tenant shall make no alterations, decorations, additions, or improvements to the leased premises without first obtaining the express written consent of Landlord. Any of the above-described work shall become part of the dwelling. If carried out by independent contractors, said contractors must be approved by Landlord. Tenant shall not contract for work to be done without first placing monies sufficient to satisfy the contract price in an escrow account approved by Landlord. All work shall be done at such times and in such manner as Landlord may designate. If a construction or mechanic’s lien is placed on the leased premises as a result of the work, such shall be satisfied by Tenant within ten (10) days thereafter at Tenant’s sole expense. Tenant shall be considered in breach of this Lease upon failure to satisfy said lien. 16. NO ILLEGAL USE: Tenant shall not perpetrate, allow or suffer any acts or omissions contrary to law or ordinance to be carried out upon the leased premises or in any common area. Upon Residential Lease Agreement, Page 4 U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. http://www.uslegalforms.com Form AL-864LT obtaining actual knowledge of any illegal acts or omissions upon the leased premises, Tenant agrees to immediately inform Landlord and the appropriate authorities. Tenant shall bear responsibility for any and all illegal acts or omissions upon the leased premises and shall be considered in breach of this Lease upon conviction of Tenant or any of Tenant’s family or invitees, licensees, and/or guests for any illegal act or omission upon the leased premises- whether known or unknown to Tenant. 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, suffered in the leased premises or in any common area, written notice of same shall be provided by Tenant to Landlord at the address designated for delivery of notices (identical to address for payment of rent) as soon as possible but not later than five (5) days after said injury or damage. Failure to provide such notice shall constitute a breach of this Lease. 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, and Landlord reserves the right to subject premises to same. Tenant agrees to and hereby irrevocably grants Landlord power of attorney for Tenant for the sole purpose of executing and delivering in the name of the Tenant any document(s) related to the Landlord’s right to subject the premises to a mortgage or other lien. 19. ABANDONMENT: Abandonment shall be defined as the absence of the Tenant from the leased premises for a period of eight (8) or more consecutive days while rent or any owing monies remain unpaid, whereupon Tenant will be considered in breach of this Lease. This definition is subordinate to, and shall not in any way impair, the rights and remedies of Landlord under this Lease or applicable Alabama law. 20. NOTICE OF ABSENCE FROM PREMISES: If Tenant is to be absent from the leased premises for fifteen (15) or more consecutive days, written notice of such should be delivered to Landlord. If such absences are to be customary or frequent, the expected frequency and duration of absence should be summarily noted here: __________________________________________ ______ Tenant expressly agrees and understands that absence from the premises, with or without notice, in no way obviates the requirement to pay rent and other monies as stated herein, or the consequences of failure to timely pay same. 21. 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), less any applicable promotional discount, is paid in full and the premises designated for lease is vacated by the prior tenant. 22. MATERIALITY OF APPLICATION TO RENT: All representations made by Tenant(s) on the Application to Rent (or like-titled document) are material to the grant of this Lease, and the Lease is granted only on condition of the truthfulness and accuracy of said representations. If a failure to disclose or lack of truthfulness is discovered on said Application, Landlord may deem Tenant to be in breach of this Lease. 23. 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. No oral representation shall be effective to modify this Lease. If, as per the terms of this paragraph, any provision of this lease is newly added, modified, or stricken out, the remainder of this Lease shall remain in full force and effect. 24. 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 Alabama law. 25. SEVERABILITY: If any provision herein, or any portion thereof, is rendered invalid by operation of law, judgment, or court order, the remaining provisions and/or portions of provisions shall remain valid and enforceable and shall be construed to so remain. 26. 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, but the same shall continue in full force and effect. Except as provided by law, no act or omission of Landlord shall be considered a waiver of any of the terms or conditions of this Lease, nor excuse any conduct contrary to the terms and conditions of this Lease, nor be considered to create a pattern of conduct between the Landlord and Tenant upon which Tenant may rely upon if contrary to the terms and conditions of this Lease. Residential Lease Agreement, Page 5 U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. http://www.uslegalforms.com Form AL-864LT 27. HEIRS AND ASSIGNS: It is agreed and understood that 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, but nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to allow the Tenant to transfer or assign this lease in violation of any term hereof. 28. 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, and the rent shall then be accounted for between Landlord and Tenant up to the time of such damage or destruction of said premises as if being prorated as of that date. In the event the leased premises are damaged by fire, windstorm or other cause beyond the control of Landlord so as to render the same partially untenable, but repairable within a reasonable time, then this lease shall remain in force and effect and the Landlord shall, within said reasonable time, restore said premises to substantially the condition the premises were in prior to said damage, and there shall be an abatement in rent in proportion to the relationship the damaged portion of the leased premises bears to the whole of said premises. 29. 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. 30. LANDLORD ENTRY: Pursuant to Alabama Code § 35-9A-303: (a) A tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter into the dwelling unit in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workmen, or contractors. (b) A landlord may enter the dwelling unit without consent of the tenant only in the following circumstances: (1) In case of emergency. (2) Pursuant to court order. (3) As permitted by § 35-9A-422 (Tenant’s Failure to Maintain) and § 35-9A-423 (b) (absence in excess of 14 days). (4) At reasonable times and with prior notice as provided in subsection (c), to show the premises to a prospective tenant or purchaser, if a landlord provides the tenant separate from the rental agreement a general notice signed by the tenant for the right to access for such a purpose within four months of the expiration of the rental agreement, and only in the company of a prospective tenant or purchaser. (5) When the landlord has reasonable cause to believe the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises. (c) A landlord shall not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. Except as provided in this section or unless it is impracticable to do so, the landlord may show the premises at any reasonable time by giving the tenant at least two days' notice of the landlord's intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times. Posting of a note on the primary door of entry to the residence of the tenant stating the intended time and purpose of the entry shall be a permitted method of notice for the purpose of the landlord's right of access to the premises. (d) If a landlord provides separate from the lease in a general notice or an advance schedule in excess of two days for repairs, maintenance, pest control, or for service relating to health or safety, whether such notice is for a specific time or within a designated time period, then no additional day's notice is required to access the premises. A tenant may consent to provide a landlord with access to the premises with less than two days' notice. (e) If a tenant requests repairs or maintenance or improvements to a dwelling unit, the tenant shall be deemed to have granted consent to the landlord to enter into the dwelling unit and make the repairs, maintenance, or improvements as requested by the tenant. 31. GOVERNING LAW: This Lease is governed by the statutory and case law of the State of Alabama. 32. LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE: 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 Residential Lease Agreement, Page 6 U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. http://www.uslegalforms.com Form AL-864LT CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN. BEFORE RENTING PRE-1978 HOUSING, LESSORS MUST DISCLOSE THE PRESENCE OF KNOWN LEAD-BASED PAINT AND/OR LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS IN THE DWELLING. LEASEES MUST ALSO RECEIVE A FEDERALLY APPROVED PAMPHLET ON LEAD POISONING PREVENTION. Landlord states as follows: [Landlord check one] The leased premises was constructed in 1978 or later. The leased premises was constructed prior to 1978. Landlord has conformed with all federal requirements regarding lead-based paint disclosure including the completion and mutual signing with Tenant and any agents, of the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form attached hereto and incorporated into this lease as a part hereof. All associated information required by the Disclosure form (if any) was furnished to Tenant, and Tenant received the EPA pamphlet “ Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. ” 33. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS: _________________________________________ __________________________________________ _____________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ ____________________________________ *********************** Residential Lease Agreement, Page 7 WITNESS THE SIGNATURES OF THE PARTIES TO THIS RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT: LANDLORD Sign: ___________________________________ Print: _________________________________ Date: ______________ TENANT Sign: ___________________________________ Print: __________________________________ Date: ______________ TENANT Sign: ___________________________________ Print: __________________________________ Date: ______________ TENANT Sign: ___________________________________ Print: __________________________________ Date: ______________ TENANT Sign: ___________________________________ Print: __________________________________ Date: ______________ THIS IS A SEPARATE INSTRUCTION PAGE REGARDING LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE THIS PAGE IS NOT PART OF THE LEASE. IT IS PROVIDED BY USLF TO AID THE LANDLORD IN COMPLYING WITH FEDERAL LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE LAW, FOR DWELLING UNITS BUILT PRIOR TO 1978. IMPORTANT!!! NOTES CONCERNING LEAD-PAINT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS Introduction: If the rental dwelling unit was constructed PRIOR TO 1978, federal law REQUIRES a Lead- Based Paint Disclosure Form to be attached to the lease, completed and signed by the lessor/landlord and lessee/tenant. If the rental dwelling was constructed in 1978 or later, this form is not required. If in doubt about the timing of construction, use the disclosure form. Whenever the form is used, the landlord must also give the tenant the EPA lead-based paint pamphlet discussed below. Landlords must retain a copy of the signed disclosure form for no less than three years from the date the lease begins. Background: To protect families from exposure to lead from paint, dust, and soil, Congress passed the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992. HUD and EPA require the disclosure of known information on lead-based paint and related hazards before the lease of most housing built before 1978. Requirements: Before the lease is signed and agreed to, landlords must fully comply with lead-paint disclosure law. Compliance is accomplished by: (1) Fully completing and delivering to the tenants, as an attachment to the lease, the LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE form (the lessees/renters also initial and sign this form), and (2) Giving the tenants the EPA pamphlet entitled "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home." (See the download link for the pamphlet, below.) Purchase the Disclosure Form: If you need to purchase a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form, you can easily do so using USLF. http://www.uslegalforms.com/lead-paint-disclosure-forms.htm Click this link (or copy it into the address window of you internet browser) and select your state. Two forms will be accessed. You want the “LEAD2” form, for rental transactions ( not the “LEAD1” form for sales). Click the “Information and Preview” link for more info on the form, and then order the form. The Free EPA Pamphlet: The landlord must give the tenants the EPA-approved information pamphlet on identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards entitled "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home." You may obtain and print this pamphlet free by clicking the following download link (or copying the link into the address window of your internet browser): http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadpdfe.pdf The form is in .pdf format and you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the form. In the unlikely circumstance that the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, you can download it free from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html . 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