RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

RESIDENTIAL LEASE/RENTAL AGREEMENT

PARTIES:

LESSOR: ____________________

LESSEES: ____________________

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

____________________

1. RENTAL AMOUNT: Commencing ____________________ LESSEES agree to pay

LESSOR the sum of $____________________ per month in advance on the first day of each
calendar month. Said rental payment shall be delivered by LESSEES to LESSOR or his
designated agent to either of the following locations:

Mailing Address
____________________
____________________
____________________, ____________________ ____________________

Automatic Bank Transfer

Bank Name: ____________________
Account Number: ____________________
Routing Number: ____________________

PayPal Account

Rent must be actually received by LESSOR, or designated agent, in order to be considered in

compliance with the terms of this agreement.

2. TERM: The premises are leased on the following lease term: ____________________ to
____________________

3. SECURITY DEPOSITS: LESSEES shall deposit with LESSOR the sum of

$____________________ as a security deposit to secure LESSEES’ faithful performance of the
terms of this lease. The property has been professionally cleaned prior to commencement of the

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lease. After all the LESSEES have vacated, leaving the premises vacant, the LESSOR may use
the security deposit for any unusual wear and tear to the premises or common areas, and any
rent or other amounts owed pursuant to the lease agreement. If the LESSEES have not caused
the premises to be professionally cleaned prior to vacating the premises, LESSOR may use the
security deposit to professionally clean the premises.

LESSEES may not use said security deposit for rent owed during the term of the lease. Within
____________________ days of the LESSEES vacating the premises, LESSOR shall furnish
LESSEES a written statement indicating any amounts deducted from the security deposit and
returning the balance to the TENANT. If TENANT fails to furnish a forwarding address to
LESSOR, then LESSOR shall send said statement and any security deposit refund to the leased
premises.

4. OCCUPANTS: The premises shall not be occupied by any person other than those designated
above as LESSEES.

5. UTILITIES: TENANT shall pay for all utilities and/or services supplied to the premises with
the following exception: ____________________.

6. PARKING: LESSEES are assigned ____________________ parking spaces. Parking spaces are
designated as space # ____________________ and #____________________. LESSEE may
only park a vehicle that is registered in the LESSEES’ name. TENANT may not assign, sublet,
or allow any other person to use this space. This space is exclusively used for the parking of
passenger automobiles by the LESSEES. No other type of vehicle or item may be stored in this
space without prior written consent of LESSOR. LESSEES may not wash, repair, or paint in
this space or at any other common area on the premises. Any vehicle that is leaking any
substance must not be parked anywhere on the premises.

7. CONDITION OF PREMISES: LESSEES acknowledges that the premises has been

inspected. LESSEES acknowledge that said premises have been cleaned and all items, fixtures,
appliances, and appurtenances are in complete working order. LESSEES promise to keep the
premises in a neat and sanitary condition and to immediately reimburse LESSOR for any sums
necessary to repair any item, fixture or appurtenance that needed service due to LESSEES’, or
LESSEES’ invitee, misuse or negligence.

LESSEES shall be responsible for the cleaning or repair to any plumbing fixture where a
stoppage has occurred. LESSEES shall also be responsible for repair or replacement of the
garbage disposal where the cause has been a result of bones, grease, pits, or any other item
which normally causes blockage of the mechanism.

8. ALTERATIONS: LESSEES shall not make any alterations to the premises, including but not

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limited to installing aerials, lighting fixtures, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers or other
items without first obtaining written permission from LESSOR. LESSEES shall not change or
install locks, paint, or wallpaper said premises without LESSOR'S prior written consent,
LESSEES shall not place placards, signs, or other exhibits in a window or any other place where
they can be viewed by other residents or by the general public.

9. LATE CHARGE/BAD CHECKS: A late charge of ____________________% of the

current rental amount shall be incurred if rent is not paid when due.

If rent is not paid when due and LESSOR issues a 'Notice To Pay Rent Or Quit' after seven
____________________ days past rent is due, LESSEES must tender cash or cashier's check
only. If TENANT tenders a check, which is dishonored by a banking institution, than
LESSEES shall only tender cash or cashier's check for all future payments. This shall continue
until such time as written consent is obtained from LESSOR. In addition, LESSEES shall be
liable in the sum of $____________________ for each check that is returned to LESSOR
because the check has been dishonored.

10. NOISE AND DISRUPTIVE ACTIVITIES: LESSEES or their guests and invitees shall not
disturb, annoy, endanger or inconvenience other LESSEES of the building, neighbors, the
LESSOR or his agents, or workmen nor violate any law, nor commit or permit waste or
nuisance in or about the premises.

Further, LESSEES shall not do or keep anything in or about the premises that will obstruct the
public spaces available to other residents. Lounging or unnecessary loitering on the front steps,
public balconies or the common hallways that interferes with the convenience of other
residents is prohibited.

Further, LESSEES shall be responsible for any fines, charges, or penalties assessed by the condo
development’s Home Owner’s Association (hereinafter “HOA”) as a result of any violation of
the HOA’s rules.

11. LESSOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY: LESSOR may enter and inspect the premises during
normal business hours and upon reasonable advance notice of at least ____________________
hours to LESSEES. LESSOR is permitted to make all alterations, repairs and maintenance that
in LESSOR'S judgment is necessary to perform. In addition LESSOR has all right to enter
pursuant to Civil Code Section 1954. If the work performed requires that LESSEES
temporarily vacate the unit, then LESSEES shall vacate for this temporary period upon being
served a ____________________ days notice by LESSOR. LESSEES agree that in such event
that LESSEES will be solely compensated by a corresponding reduction in rent for those many
days that LESSEES was temporarily displaced.

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 If the work to be performed requires the cooperation of LESSEES to perform certain tasks,
then those tasks shall be performed upon serving ____________________ hours written notice
by LESSOR. (EXAMPLE -removing food items from cabinets so that the unit may be sprayed
for pests)

12. REPAIRS BY LESSOR: Where a repair is the responsibility of the LESSOR, LESSEES
must notify LESSOR with a written notice stating what item needs servicing or repair.
LESSEES must give LESSOR a reasonable opportunity to service or repair said item. LESSEES
acknowledges that rent will not be withheld unless a written notice has been served on
LESSOR giving LESSOR a reasonable time to fix said item. Under no circumstances may
LESSEES withhold rent unless said item constitutes a substantial breach of the warrantee of
habitability. Reasonable notice shall in no case be less than thirty ____________________
days, but in emergency situations, LESSEES shall provide notice as soon as possible

13. PETS: No dog, cat, bird, fish or other domestic pet or animal of any kind may be kept on or
about the premises without LESSOR’S written consent.

14. FURNISHINGS: No liquid filled furniture of any kind may be kept on the premises.
LESSEES shall not install or use any washer, dryer, or dishwasher that was not already furnished
with the unit.

15. INSURANCE: LESSEES may maintain a personal property insurance policy to cover any
losses sustained to LESSEES’ personal property and/or vehicle. It is acknowledged that
LESSOR does not maintain this insurance to cover personal property damage or loss caused by
fire, theft, rain, water overflow/leakage, acts of GOD, and/or any other causes.

It is acknowledged that LESSOR is not liable for these occurrences. It is acknowledged that
LESSEES’ insurance policy shall solely indemnify LESSEES for any losses sustained. LESSEES’
failure to maintain said policy shall be a complete waiver of LESSEES’ right to seek damages
against LESSOR for the above stated losses. The parties acknowledge that the premises are not
to be considered a security building which would hold LESSOR to a higher degree of care.

16. TERMINATION OF LEASE/RENTAL AGREEMENT: If this lease is based on a fixed

term, pursuant to paragraph 2, then at the expiration of said fixed term this lease shall become a
month to month tenancy upon the written approval of LESSOR.

Where said term is a month to month tenancy, either party may terminate this tenancy by the
serving of a ____________________ day written notice.

17. POSSESSION: If premises cannot be delivered to LESSEES on the agreed date due to loss,
total or partial destruction of the premises, or failure of previous LESSEES to vacate, either

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party may terminate this agreement upon written notice to the other party at their last known
address. It is acknowledged that either party shall have no liability to each other except that all
sums paid to LESSOR will be immediately refunded to LESSEES.

18. ABANDONMENT: It shall be deemed a reasonable belief by the LESSOR that an

abandonment of the premises has occurred where the where rent has been unpaid for
____________________ consecutive days and the LESSEES have been absent from unit for
____________________ consecutive days. In that event, LESSOR may serve written notice to
LESSEES. If LESSEES do not comply with the requirements of said notice in
____________________ days, the premises shall be deemed abandoned.

19. WAIVER: LESSOR'S failure to require compliance with the conditions of this agreement, or
to exercise any right provided herein, shall not be deemed a waiver by LESSOR of such
condition or right. LESSOR'S acceptance of rent with knowledge of any default under
agreement by LESSEES shall not be deemed a waiver of such default, nor shall it limit
LESSOR'S rights with respect to that or any subsequent right. If is further agreed between the
parties that the payment of rent at any time shall not be a waiver to any UNLAWFUL
DETAINER action unless LESSOR in writing specifically acknowledges that this constitutes a
waiver to the UNLAWFUL DETAINER action.

20. VALIDITY/SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid, such

invalidity shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this agreement.

21. ATTORNEY FEES: In the event action is brought by any party to enforce any terms of this
agreement or to recover possession of the premises, the prevailing party shall recover from the
other party reasonable attorney fees.

It is acknowledged, between the parties that jury trials significantly increase the costs of any
litigation between the parties. It is also acknowledged that jury trials require a longer length of
time to adjudicate the controversy. On this basis, all parties waive their rights to have any
matter settled by jury trial.

22. NOTICES: All notices to the LESSEES shall be deemed served upon mailing by first class
mail, addressed to the tenant, at the subject premises or upon personal delivery to the premises
whether or not LESSEES are actually present at the time of said delivery. All notices to the
LESSOR shall be served by mailing first class mail or via e-mail, with read receipt confirmation,
to:

____________________
____________________
____________________, ____________________ ____________________

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23. PERSONAL PROPERTY OF LESSEES: Once LESSEES vacates the premises, all
personal property left in the unit shall be stored by the LESSOR for
____________________ days. If within that time period, LESSEES do not claim said
property, LESSOR may dispose of said items in any manner LESSOR chooses.

24. ADDITIONAL RENT: All items owed under this lease shall be deemed additional rent.

25. APPLICATION: All statements in LESSEES’ application must be true or this will constitute a
material breach of this lease.

26. ADDITIONAL TERMS: No smoking is allowed in the premises. A breech of this term will
result in retention of the security deposit and additional fees as deemed necessary to remediate
the premises.

27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: The foregoing agreement, including any attachments incorporated
by reference, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any oral or
written representations or agreements that may have been made by either party. Further,
TENANT represents that TENANT has relied solely on TENANT'S judgment in entering
into this agreement. TENANT acknowledges having been advised to consult with independent
legal counsel before entering into this Agreement and has decided to waive such representation
and advice. TENANT acknowledges that TENANT has read and understood this agreement
and has been furnished a duplicate original.

NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE AS TO THE LEGAL VALIDITY OR ADEQUACY OF

THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DESIRE, CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY BEFORE
ENTERING THIS AGREEMENT.

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