South Carolina Rental Agreement

RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AGREEMENT

This form is not intended for use if "Option to Purchase" is in place.

State of South Carolina

County of

This rental agreement made at , South Carolina, this day of ,

between (hereinafter called "TENANT"), and (hereinafter called "LANDLORD"), shall provide as follows:

THE LANDLORD TENANT IS LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE.

1. LANDLORD TENANT ACT: This Rental Agreement is governed by the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

2. LOCATION: The Landlord hereby rents to the Tenant and the Tenant hereby rents from the Landlord a parcel of property located in the county of , State of South Carolina, which parcel of land with improvements will constitute the premises. Said parcel of land is more particularly described as follows:

3. TERMS: This Rental Agreement shall commence on the and end on the . Tenant covenants that upon the termination of this Rental Agreement, or any extension thereof that Tenant will quietly and peaceably deliver up possession of the premises in good order and condition, reasonable wear and tear expected, free of Tenant's personal property, garbage and other waste, and return all keys to the Landlord.

4. LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE FOR MOST RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES BUILT BEFORE 1978: See Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Addendum attached (only applies to most rental properties built before 1978).

5. RENTAL APPLICATION: The Tenant acknowledges that the Landlord has relied upon the rental application, a copy of which is attached hereto, as an inducement for entering into this agreement, and the Tenant warrants to the Landlord that the facts stated in the application are true to the best of Tenant's knowledge. If any facts stated in the rental application prove to be untrue, the Landlord shall have the right to terminate the residency immediately and to collect from the Tenant any damages including reasonable attorney fees resulting therefrom.

6. RENT: Tenant agrees to pay Landlord a rent of $ per month, payable in advance, on or before the first day of every month during said term for a total rent of $ . The rent is payable to: or as Tenant may be advised from time to time in writing.

NOTICE TO TENANT: IF TENANT DOES NOT PAY RENT WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE DUE DATE, LANDLORD CAN START TO HAVE TENANT EVICTED AND MAY TERMINATE THE RENTAL AGREEMENT...

Tenant further agrees to pay a late fee of $ per day if rent is paid after the day of the month, and an additional fee of $ after the day of the month.

Where the term of the Rental Agreement commences or terminates on a day other than the first day of the month, Tenant shall pay rent unto the Landlord in the amount of $ per day for each day of the month of commencement or termination of the Rental Agreement, payable prior to the Tenant taking possession upon commencement of the Rental Agreement, and payable on the first day of the final month of the Rental Agreement upon termination.

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7. OCCUPANTS: Only persons designated in the rental agreement or as further modified or agreed to in writing by Landlord shall reside in the rented premises. For purposes of this rental agreement the designated occupants are:

In no event shall more than persons be allowed to occupy said premises.

8. RETURNED CHECKS: Tenant agrees to pay $ for each dishonored check for bookkeeping costs and handling charges...

RENEWAL TERMS: With thirty (30) days written notice, either party may terminate this agreement at the end of the initial term...

10. SUBLEASE: Tenant shall not assign or sublet said premises, or any part thereof without the written consent of Landlord. Tenant must have written permission from Landlord for guests to occupy the premises for more than days.

11. UTILITIES AND SERVICES: Tenant agrees to pay for utilities and services except:

12. TENANT OBLIGATIONS: Tenant agrees to keep the dwelling unit and all parts of the premises that he leases safe and clean...

Tenant, or any member of Tenant's family, guest or other person under the Tenant's control, shall conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb other Tenants' and neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of the premises.

Tenant, or any member of Tenant's family, guest or other person under the Tenant's control, shall not engage in or facilitate criminal or drug related activities.

Tenant agrees to report to Landlord any malfunction of or damage to electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, smoke detectors, and any occurrence that may cause damage to the property.

13. MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES, PEST CONTROL:

Any future infestation of any kind, less termites, shall be the responsibility of Tenant Landlord.

14. ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND APPLIANCES:

The following appliances present in the dwelling unit are specifically included by this rental agreement as being deemed to be supplied by the Landlord:

15. INSURANCE: Tenant shall be responsible for insuring his/her own possessions against fire and other catastrophes.

16. RIGHT TO ACCESS: The Landlord or Landlord's agent may enter the dwelling unit without consent of the Tenant under specified conditions.

17. MILITARY CLAUSE: If the Tenant is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, stationed in the area, and shall receive permanent change of station orders out of the area, Tenant may, upon presentation of a copy of said orders of transfer to the Landlord, along with thirty (30) days written notice of intent to vacate and payment of all rent to the expiration date of such written notice, and any miscellaneous charges in arrears, terminate this Rental Agreement.

18. DEFINITION OF "THIRTY (30) DAY NOTICE": Any written notice given by either party...

19. DESTRUCTION OR DAMAGE TO PREMISES: If the dwelling unit or premises are damaged or destroyed by fire or casualty to the extent that normal use and occupancy of the dwelling unit is substantially impaired, the Tenant may:

20. CONDEMNATION: Tenant hereby waives any injury, loss or damage, or claim therefore against Landlord...

21. ABSENCE, NON-USE AND ABANDONMENT: The unexplained absence of a Tenant from a dwelling unit for a period of 15 days after default in the payment of rent must be construed as abandonment...

22. SECURITY DEPOSIT: Tenant agrees to deposit with Landlord a security deposit of $ to be held as security for the full and faithful performance by the Tenant of all terms and conditions herein...

23. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH RENTAL AGREEMENT OR FAILURE TO PAY RENT: If there is a noncompliance by the Tenant with the rental agreement other than nonpayment of rent...

24. REMEDY AFTER TERMINATION: If the rental agreement is terminated, the Landlord has a right to possession, for rent, and a separate claim for actual damages for breach of the rental agreement, reasonable attorney's fees, collection costs, and court costs.

25. NOTICE: A Landlord receives notice when it is delivered at the place of business of the Landlord through which the rental agreement was made or at any place held out by Landlord as the place of receipt of the communication.

26. PROHIBITIVE EQUIPMENT/FURNITURE: Tenant agrees not to place antennas, satellite dishes, waterbeds, and auxiliary heaters without written permission from Landlord.

If the Tenant fails to provide the Landlord with the forwarding or new address and fails to return the following:

27. INVENTORY: Any furnishing and equipment to be furnished by Landlord shall be set out in a special inventory.

28. PETS: Tenant shall not keep domestic or other animals on or about the premises without the PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT of the Landlord.

Landlord, at Landlord's sole discretion, may consent if Tenant makes the following payments: (1) a non-refundable deposit of $ and (2) rent for the pet(s) in the total amount of $ , for the term of this agreement.

29. WAIVER: A Tenant is considered to have waived violation of a Landlord's duty to maintain the premises...

30. PEACEFUL ENJOYMENT: The Landlord covenants that the Tenant, on paying the rent and performing the covenants hereof, shall and may peaceably and quietly have, hold, and enjoy the rented premises for the term mentioned without hindrance or interruption by the Landlord.

31. PROVISIONS: The provisions of this Rental Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Landlord and the Tenant, and their respective successors, legal representatives, and assigns.

32. SUBORDINATION: Tenant's rights are subject to any bona fide mortgage which now covers said premises and which may hereafter be placed on said premises by Landlord.

33. RENTAL RATE ADJUSTMENT: On and after the expiration of the initial term of this lease, the Landlord may alter the rental rate in effect provided only that written notice is delivered.

34. TRUST ACCOUNT INTEREST: Tenant agrees to and understands that the Tenant has been informed of Tenant's right to ownership of the interest but relinquishes to the Broker-in-Charge or Property Manager-in-Charge by this written agreement said right of ownership.

35. BROKER LIABILITY LIMITATION: Parties agree Brokers provided Parties with benefits, services, assistance, and value in bringing about this Contract...

36. RULES AND REGULATIONS: The common area facilities, if any, are subject to applicable rules and regulations posted by the Landlord.

37. JOINT RESPONSIBILITY: If this Rental Agreement is executed by more than one (1) Tenant, the responsibility and liabilities herein imposed shall be considered and construed to be joint and several.

38. LANDLORD'S ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATIONS:

Mail:

Phone: (Home) (Work)

39. CAPTIONS: Any heading preceding the text of any paragraph hereof is inserted solely for convenience of reference...

40. FACSIMILE AND OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS: The parties agree that this Agreement may be communicated by use of a fax or other secure electronic means...

41. MEGAN'S LAW: The Tenant and Landlord agree that the Property Manager or Real Estate Broker representing Tenant or Landlord and all affiliated agents are not responsible for obtaining or disclosing any information contained in the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry.

42. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This lease contains the entire agreement between the parties...

43. NON-RELIANCE CLAUSE: Both Tenant and Landlord hereby acknowledge...

44. ADDITIONAL TERMS:

TENANT'S AGENT IS PRESENTING THIS AGREEMENT AS A TENANT'S AGENT OR SUBAGENT OF THE LANDLORD.

WHEREFORE, the parties have executed this Rental Agreement or caused the same to be executed by their authorized representative, the day and year first above written.