Tenant Authorization Agreement

TENANT AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT

This Tenant Authorization Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of , by and between Landlord Name: and Tenant Name: . The parties agree as follows.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Landlord is the owner or managing agent of the real property located at (the Property); and

WHEREAS, Tenant and Landlord are parties to a lease or rental agreement for the Property dated , (the Lease); and

WHEREAS, Tenant desires to grant certain authorizations to Landlord and its agents related to the administration, maintenance and security of the leased premises.

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. AUTHORIZATION

Tenant hereby authorizes Landlord and Landlord's employees, agents and contractors to perform the following activities with respect to the leased premises at :

- Access the premises for purposes of inspection, maintenance, repairs, pest control, testing of systems and emergency entry where necessary to prevent damage or address hazards. Tenant expressly permits such access in accordance with the Lease and applicable law.

- Obtain information and records regarding Tenant's account, including but not limited to payment history, security deposit records, and lease compliance information from third-party service providers to the extent allowed by law.

2. BACKGROUND AND CREDIT AUTHORIZATION

Tenant authorizes Landlord to obtain consumer or tenant screening reports, credit reports, criminal background checks and eviction history reports from third-party reporting agencies for purposes of verifying Tenant identity and compliance with the Lease. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that the information obtained may be used in decisions affecting the Lease and tenancy.

Tenant's Social Security Number or other identifying numbers may be provided to reporting agencies as required for proper identification: SSN/ID last four digits:

3. CONSENT TO ENTRY; KEYS

Tenant consents to reasonable entry by Landlord or its agents upon prior notice where required by the Lease or law; immediate entry is permitted in emergencies. Tenant authorizes Landlord to retain and use keys or access codes in the event of abandonment, emergency, or when required to perform repairs. Landlord shall exercise reasonable care in securing Tenant's personal property.

4. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES AND SCOPE

Tenant designates the following persons as authorized contacts to receive notices and to act on Tenant's behalf for non-material administrative matters (check all that apply):

Primary Tenant

Emergency Contact Name: Phone:

5. PAYMENT AND CHARGE AUTHORIZATION

Tenant authorizes Landlord to charge Tenant's account for necessary repairs, replacement of Tenant-furnished items, utilities, damages beyond ordinary wear and tear, and other Lease-allowed charges. Tenant authorizes Landlord to collect such sums against Tenant's security deposit or by invoice to Tenant. Maximum single emergency repair authorization without prior Tenant approval: $ .

6. RELEASE AND INDEMNITY

Tenant releases Landlord, Landlord's agents and contractors from liability for loss, theft or damage to Tenant's personal property arising out of authorized entry or actions taken pursuant to this Agreement, except where caused by Landlord's gross negligence or willful misconduct. Tenant agrees to indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from Tenant's breach of this Agreement or from acts or omissions of Tenant's authorized representatives.

7. TERM; TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on the Effective Date set forth above and remains in effect for the duration of the Lease unless earlier terminated in writing by mutual agreement. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the other, except that Landlord may terminate immediately to the extent required by law or court order.

8. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses provided below. Notices are effective upon personal delivery, on the date of confirmed overnight delivery, or three (3) business days after deposit in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed as set forth below.

9. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Tenant represents and warrants that Tenant has full authority to enter into this Agreement and to grant the authorizations contained herein. Tenant further represents that all information provided to Landlord is true, complete and not misleading as of the date provided.

10. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles.

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings, whether written or oral.

12. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the parties shall negotiate in good faith to replace the invalid provision with a valid provision that achieves, to the greatest extent possible, the original economic, legal and commercial objectives of the invalid provision.

13. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties. No waiver of any term or condition shall be effective unless in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall be binding to the same extent as original signatures.

14. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

CERTIFICATION

By signing below, Tenant certifies that Tenant has read and understood this Agreement, that Tenant's statements herein are true and complete, and that Tenant authorizes the actions described above consistent with the terms of this Agreement. Landlord certifies that Landlord will exercise the rights granted hereunder in a commercially reasonable manner and in compliance with applicable law.

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