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If the condition changes so that, in Tenant's opinion, the habitability and rental value of the Premises are adversely affected, Tenant shall promptly provide reasonable notice to Landlord. DEFAULTS. Tenant shall be in default of this Rental Agreement if Tenant fails to fulfill any rental agreement obligation or term by which Tenant is bound. Subject to any governing provisions of law to the contrary, if Tenant fails to cure any financial obligation within 5 days (or any other obligation within 10 days) after written notice of such default is provided by Landlord to Tenant, Landlord may elect to cure such default and the cost of such action shall be added to Tenant's financial obligations under this Rental Agreement.



 
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HOME RENTAL AGREEMENT

This Rental Agreement (this "Rental Agreement") is dated 10/14/2012, by and between John Smith ("Landlord"), and Jane Johnson ("Tenant"). The parties agree as follows: PREMISES. Landlord, in consideration of the rent payments provided in this Rental Agreement, leases to Tenant 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Home (the "Premises") located at 987 Avenue D, Townville, Tennessee 54321. TERM. The rental agreement term will begin on 10/14/2012 and will terminate on 04/14/2013. RENT PAYMENTS. Tenant shall pay to Landlord rent payments of $900.00, payable in advance on the first day of each month, for a total rent payment of $5,400.00. Rent payments shall be made to Landlord at 123 Main Street, Townville, TN, 54321 which may be changed from time to time by Landlord. SECURITY DEPOSIT. At the time of the signing of this Rental Agreement, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in trust, a security deposit of $500.00 to be held and disbursed for Tenant damages to the Premises or other defaults under this Agreement (if any) as provided by law. The security deposit will be held in account no. 9192939 at: Bank of America, 765 Avenue H, Townville, Tennessee. POSSESSION. Tenant shall be entitled to possession on the first day of the term of this Rental Agreement, and shall yield possession to Landlord on the last day of the term of this Rental Agreement, unless otherwise agreed by both parties in writing. At the expiration of the term, Tenant shall remove its goods and effects and peaceably yield up the Premises to Landlord in as good a condition as when delivered to Tenant, ordinary wear and tear excepted. USE OF PREMISES/ABSENCES. Tenant shall occupy and use the Premises as a dwelling unit. Tenant shall notify Landlord of any anticipated extended absence from the Premises not later than the first day of the extended absence. OCCUPANTS. No more than 4 person(s) may reside on the Premises unless the prior written consent of the Landlord is obtained. PETS. No pets shall be allowed on the Premises. PARKING. Tenant shall be entitled to use 2 parking space(s) for the parking of motor vehicle(s). PROPERTY INSURANCE. Landlord and Tenant shall each be responsible to maintain appropriate insurance for their respective interests in the Premises and property located on the Premises. RENEWAL TERMS. This Rental Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional period of one month per renewal term, unless either party gives written notice of termination no later than

 

30 days prior to the end of the term or renewal term. The rental agreement terms during any such renewal term shall be the same as those contained in this Rental Agreement except that the rent installment payments shall be $900.00 per month. KEYS. Tenant will be given 2 key(s) to the Premises and 0 mailbox key(s). If all keys are not returned to Landlord following termination of the Rental Agreement, Tenant shall be charged $50.00. LOCKOUT. If Tenant becomes locked out of the Premises, Tenant will be charged $50.00 to regain entry. MAINTENANCE. Landlord shall have the responsibility to maintain the Premises in good repair at all times and perform all repairs necessary to satisfy any implied warranty of habitability. UTILITIES AND SERVICES. Tenant shall be responsible for all utilities and services incurred in connection with the Premises. TAXES. Taxes attributable to the Premises or the use of the Premises shall be allocated as follows: REAL ESTATE TAXES. Landlord shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments for the Premises. PERSONAL TAXES. Landlord shall pay all personal taxes and any other charges which may be levied against the Premises, along with all sales and/or use taxes (if any) that may be due in connection with rent payments. TERMINATION UPON SALE OF PREMISES. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Rental Agreement, Landlord may terminate this rental agreement upon 30 days' written notice to Tenant that the Premises have been sold. DESTRUCTION OR CONDEMNATION OF PREMISES. If the Premises are partially destroyed by fire or other casualty to an extent that prevents the conducting of Tenant's use of the Premises in a normal manner, and if the damage is reasonably repairable within sixty days after the occurrence of the destruction, and if the cost of repair is less than $4,000.00, Landlord shall repair the Premises and a just proportion of the rent payments shall abate during the period of the repair according to the extent to which the Premises have been rendered untenantable. However, if the damage is not repairable within sixty days, or if the cost of repair is $4,000.00 or more, or if Landlord is prevented from repairing the damage by forces beyond Landlord's control, or if the property is condemned, this Rental Agreement shall terminate upon twenty days' written notice of such event or condition by either party and any unearned rent paid in advance by Tenant shall be apportioned and refunded to it. Tenant shall give Landlord immediate notice of any damage to the Premises. HABITABILITY. Tenant has inspected the Premises and fixtures (or has had the Premises inspected on behalf of Tenant), and acknowledges that the Premises are in a reasonable and acceptable condition of habitability for their intended use, and the agreed rent payments are fairand reasonable. 


If the condition changes so that, in Tenant's opinion, the habitability and rental value of the Premises are adversely affected, Tenant shall promptly provide reasonable notice to Landlord. DEFAULTS. Tenant shall be in default of this Rental Agreement if Tenant fails to fulfill any rental agreement obligation or term by which Tenant is bound. Subject to any governing provisions of law to the contrary, if Tenant fails to cure any financial obligation within 5 days (or any other obligation within 10 days) after written notice of such default is provided by Landlord to Tenant, Landlord may elect to cure such default and the cost of such action shall be added to Tenant's financial obligations under this Rental Agreement. All sums of money or charges required to be paid by Tenant under this Rental Agreement shall be additional rent, whether or not such sums or charges are designated as "additional rent". The rights provided by this paragraph are cumulative in nature and are in addition to any other rights afforded by law. LATE PAYMENTS. For any payment that is not paid within 5 days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee of $50.00. HOLDOVER. If Tenant maintains possession of the Premises for any period after the termination of this Rental Agreement ("Holdover Period"), Tenant shall pay to Landlord rent payment(s) during the Holdover Period at a rate equal to the normal payment rate set forth in the Renewal Terms paragraph. CUMULATIVE RIGHTS. The rights of the parties under this Rental Agreement are cumulative, and shall not be construed as exclusive unless otherwise required by law. NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS. Tenant shall be charged $25.00 for each check that is returned to Landlord for lack of sufficient funds. REMODELING OR STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS. Tenant shall be allowed to conduct construction or remodeling (at Tenant's expense) only with the prior written consent of the Landlord which shall not be unreasonably withheld. At the end of the rental agreement term, Tenant shall be entitled to remove (or at the request of Landlord shall remove) any such fixtures, and shall restore the Premises to substantially the same condition that existed at the commencement of this Rental Agreement. ACCESS BY LANDLORD TO PREMISES. Subject to Tenant's consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld), Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises to make inspections, provide necessary services, or show the unit to prospective buyers, mortgagees, tenants or workers. However, Landlord does not assume any liability for the care or supervision of the Premises. As provided by law, in the case of an emergency, Landlord may enter the Premises without Tenant's consent. During the last three months of this Rental Agreement, or any extension of this Rental Agreement, Landlord shall be allowed to display the usual "To Let" signs and show the Premises to prospective tenants. SUBORDINATION OF LEASE. This Rental Agreement is subordinate to any mortgage that now exists, or may be given later by Landlord, with respect to the Premises.

 

ASSIGNABILITY/SUBLETTING. Tenant may not assign or sublease any interest in the Premises, nor assign, mortgage or pledge this Rental Agreement, without the prior written consent of Landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. NOTICE. Notices under this Rental Agreement shall not be deemed valid unless given or served in writing and forwarded by mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the party at the appropriate address set forth below. Such addresses may be changed from time to time by either party by providing notice as set forth below. Notices mailed in accordance with these provisions shall be deemed received on the third day after posting. LANDLORD: John Smith 123 Main Street Townville, TN 54321 TENANT: Jane Johnson 456 Central Avenue Lexington, VA 87654 Such addresses may be changed from time to time by either party by providing notice as set forth above. GOVERNING LAW. This Rental Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee. ENTIRE AGREEMENT/AMENDMENT. This Rental Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other promises, conditions, understandings or other agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this Rental Agreement. This Rental Agreement may be modified or amended in writing, if the writing is signed by the party obligated under the amendment. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Rental Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Rental Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited. WAIVER. The failure of either party to enforce any provisions of this Rental Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Rental Agreement.

 

BINDING EFFECT. The provisions of this Rental Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of both parties and their respective legal representatives, successors and assigns. LANDLORD:

 

____________________________________________________ John Smith TENANT:

____________________________________________________ Jane Johnson

HOME RENTAL AGREEMENT INSPECTION CHECKLIST

 

Tenant has inspected the Premises and states that the Premises are in satisfactory condition, free of defects, except as noted below:

SATISFACTORY COMMENTS

Bathrooms_____________________________________

Carpeting_____________________________________

Ceilings_____________________________________

Closets_____________________________________

Dishwasher _____________________________________

Disposal_____________________________________

Doors_____________________________________

Fireplace_____________________________________

Lights_____________________________________

Locks_____________________________________

Refrigerator _____________________________________

Screens_____________________________________

Stove_____________________________________

Walls_____________________________________

Windows_____________________________________

Window coverings _____________________________________

______________ _____________________________________

______________ _____________________________________ _______________________________ Date Tenant: ____________________________________________________ Jane Johnson

Acknowledged by Landlord: ____________________________________________________ John Smith

HOME RENTAL AGREEMENT DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON LEAD-BASED PAINT OR LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS Lead Warning Statement 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 children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, landlords must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Tenants must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on poisoning prevention. Landlord's Disclosure (a) Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (Check (i) or (ii) below): (i) _____ Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain): ______________________________________________ (ii) __X__ Landlord has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing. (b) Records and reports available to the landlord (Check (i) or (ii) below): (i) _____ Landlord has provided the Tenant with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents): ______________________________________________ (ii)__X__ Landlord has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing. Tenant's Acknowledgment (initial) (c) _____ Tenant has received copies of all information listed above. (d) _____ Tenant has received the pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home. Certification of Accuracy The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.

____________________ Jane Johnson

___________ Date

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