Wood Floor Lease Agreement

WOOD FLOOR LEASE AGREEMENT

This Wood Floor Lease Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between Landlord: and Tenant: . The parties agree as follows.

1. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION

2. TERM

Lease Commencement Date:    Lease Term Expires:    Possession Date:

3. FINANCIAL TERMS

Rent Due Date (each month):    Late Fee:    Returned Check Fee:

4. USE, OCCUPANCY, AND ACCESS

The Premises shall be used solely for residential purposes by Tenant and occupants listed herein. Tenant shall permit Landlord and Landlord's agents reasonable access for inspection, repairs, maintenance, and to verify compliance with the wood floor care obligations set forth in this Agreement upon 24 hours' notice except in emergencies.

5. WOOD FLOOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Tenant acknowledges that the Premises contain hardwood or engineered wood flooring that requires specialized care. Tenant covenants and agrees to the following obligations, which are material to Landlord's acceptance of Tenant:

1. Tenant shall use only manufacturer-approved or common mild wood floor cleaners and shall not use steam cleaners, abrasive pads, oil-based soaps, ammonia, or bleach-based products on wood flooring.
2. Tenant must maintain indoor relative humidity between 30% and 50% to prevent cupping, cracking, or warping of wood flooring. Tenant shall, at Tenant's expense, operate humidification/dehumidification equipment as needed during the term.
3. Tenant shall immediately wipe up standing water, spills, or pet urine and shall not permit excessive moisture to remain on the wood floors.
4. Tenant must use protective felt pads under furniture legs and commercial-grade floor protectors under rolling chairs. Tenant shall not drag heavy appliances or furniture across the wood floors without protective measures.
5. Tenant shall not sand, refinish, stain, or apply coatings to the wood floors without Landlord's prior written consent. If consent is given, all work must be performed by licensed flooring contractors and must comply with manufacturer warranty requirements.
6. Tenant is responsible for the cost to repair or restore flooring damage caused by Tenant, Tenant's guests, or pets, including but not limited to deep scratches, gouges, stains, delamination, and moisture damage attributable to Tenant's failure to follow these care requirements.
7. Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord in writing of any suspected structural or finish failure of the wood floor surface or substrate.

6. ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, AND REFINISHING

Any alteration to the wood flooring, including refinishing, sanding, staining, or adhesive application, requires Landlord's prior written approval. Tenant agrees that any unauthorized alteration constitutes a default and Landlord may require restoration to original condition at Tenant's expense. Landlord may require Tenant to use specified contractors to preserve warranty and material compatibility.

7. PETS AND PESTS

Pets that may cause scratching, staining, or odor to the wood floors are subject to Landlord approval. Tenant shall maintain pet nails trimmed and shall immediately repair any pet-related damage to the wood floors. Pet-related repairs are chargeable against the security deposit and may exceed deposit amounts if damage costs exceed available deposit funds.

8. MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT INSPECTION

Landlord and Tenant shall complete a written inspection checklist at move-in noting the condition of all wood floors and any existing scratches, finish wear, stains, or repairs. Tenant acknowledges that normal wear from ordinary residential use is not chargeable; damage beyond normal wear will be repaired at Tenant's expense.

9. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

Tenant shall maintain comprehensive renter's insurance with liability coverage sufficient to cover damage to flooring caused by Tenant or Tenant's guests. Tenant shall provide proof of insurance to Landlord upon request. Tenant shall indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from all claims, damages, costs, and expenses arising from Tenant's misuse, neglect, or failure to maintain the wood floors as required by this Agreement.

10. DEFAULT, REMEDIES, AND REPAIRS

Tenant's failure to pay rent, comply with wood floor care provisions, or restore damage caused by Tenant shall constitute default. In addition to other remedies at law or equity, Landlord may (a) charge Tenant for repairs and restoration of wood flooring, (b) withhold amounts from the security deposit to cover costs, and (c) terminate the tenancy where damage is substantial or repeated. Tenant is responsible for reasonable costs of locating, removing, and replacing damaged floorboards and any subfloor remediation if damage is caused by Tenant's negligence.

11. DISCLOSURES

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (if applicable): Lead Paint Present? Yes No

Known Mold or Water Intrusion Affecting Floors? Yes No

Prior Structural Repairs to Subfloor? Yes No

12. ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS

In the event of any dispute, default, or collection action arising from this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses in addition to any other relief awarded by a court.

13. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state in which the Premises are located. This Agreement, including any attached move-in checklist and addenda, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Premises and supersedes all prior negotiations and agreements. Any modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

14. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

15. CERTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

By signing below, Tenant certifies that Tenant has read and understands the wood floor care and maintenance obligations set forth in this Agreement, acknowledges receipt of the move-in inspection checklist, and accepts responsibility for damage to the wood floors caused by Tenant, Tenant's guests, or pets. Landlord certifies that the representations made in this Agreement are true to the best of Landlord's knowledge.

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