RENTAL AGREEMENT
( One Year Lease Contract )
(1)
PARTIES - This agreement is made and entered this
(2)
day of
, 20
“Owner” (Landlord) and
between
, by and
“Resident” (Tenant).
PREMISES - That for and in consideration of the payment of the rents and the performance of the covenants contained on the part of the
Resident, said the Owner rents to the Resident and the Resident rents from the Owner for use as residence only, the premises located at
, City
(3)
and this contract will be ended on
(4)
, CA
.
TERM - The term of this rental agreement shall be for One Year Lease Contract tenancy, commencing on the
day of
($
) dollars per month,
day of each and every month. Payable to
at
or Collect on Site
(5)
, 2012
, 20 13
RENT - Resident agrees to pay a monthly rental of
payable monthly in advance on the
day of
LATE CHARGE – should the Owner not receive the rent by the
3rd
.
day of the month, a late charge of
$ 50.00
shall be added to your rent. Resident is hereby advised that, pursuant to Civil Code Section 1719, if any check is returned by Resident
bank, Resident may be liable to the payee for the amount of the check, plus the costs of bank charges, legal fees for collection, and any
other financial remedies allowable by the court of law.
(6)
SECURITY DEPOSIT - Resident has deposit with Owner, as a security deposit, the sum of
($
)
dollars. Owner may claim (withhold) from the security deposit only such amounts as are reasonably necessary:
a.
To remedy Resident default in the payment of rent.
b.
To repair damages to the premises caused by Resident, exclusive of ordinary wear and tear, or
c.
To clean such premises, if necessary, upon termination of the tenancy.
No later than three weeks (21 days) after the Resident has vacated and surrendered the premises, the Owner shall furnish the
Resident with an itemized written statement of the basis for, and the amount of, any security received and the disposition of such
security and shall return any remaining portion of such security to the Resident.
(7)
OCCUPANTS - The said premises shall be used only for residence purposes by the following named persons (Include age if under 18):
(8)
UTILITIES - Resident aggress to pay for all utilities and services based upon occupancy of the premises, except:
.
.
(9)
PETS - Without Owner’s prior written consent, no bird, animal, reptile, waterbed, fish or liquid filled furniture shall be kept or allowed
in or about premises, except
(10)
KEYS - Resident acknowledges receipt of
.
key(s) to premises,
1
key(s) to mailbox,
key(s)
Swimming Pool. At Resident’s expense, Resident may re-key existing locks and shall deliver duplicated keys to Owner.
(11)
NOTICES – Whenever under this agreement a provision is made for any demand, notices or declaration of any kind to Owner may be
served in writing and served personally or sent by registered or certified mail at
(12)
.
ADVANCE NOTICE OF TERMINATION - Except as prohibited by law, either party may terminate this agreement after service upon
the other of a written 30-day notice of termination of tenancy. Any holding over thereafter shall result in Resident be
(13)
ing liable to Owner for “Rental Damages” at the fair value of
(14)
ENTRY - In an emergency, Owner, authorized agent or representative may enter the premises, at any time, without prior permission
Forty
($
40.00
) dollars per day.
from Resident. Or upon not less than 24 hours notice, Resident shall make the premises available during normal business hours to Owner,
authorized agent or representative, for the purpose of entering to:
(15)
a.
Make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements or supply necessary or agreed services.
b.
Show the premises to prospective or actual purchasers, tenants, or contractors.
RULES & REGULATIONS - Resident shall not violate any Governmental law in the use of the premises, commit waste or nuisance,
annoy, molest or interfere with any other Resident or neighbor.
(16)
ASSIGNMENT & SUBLETTINGS - No portion of said premises shall be sublet nor this Rental Agreement assigned. Any attempted
subletting or assignment by the Resident, at the election of the Owner, shall be an irremediable breach of this agreement.
(17)
ALTERATIONS - Except as provided by law, no repairs, decorating or alterations shall be done by Resident without Owner’s prior
written consent. Resident shall notify Owner in writing of any repairs or alterations contemplated. Decorations include, but are not
limited to, painting, wallpapering, hanging of murals or posters. Resident shall hold Owner harmless as to any mechanics lien recordation
or proceeding caused by Resident.
(18)
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE - Resident has inspected the premises, furnishings and equipment, and has found them to be
satisfactory. All plumbing, heating, and electrical systems are operative and deem satisfactory. Except as prohibited by law, Resident
shall keep the premises and furniture, furnishing and appliances, if any, and fixtures which are rented for Resident’s exclusive use in
good order and condition. Resident shall pay Owner for cost to repair, replace or rebuild any portion of the premises damaged by the
Resident, Resident’s guests or invitees. Except as to any condition which make the premises untenantable, Resident hereby waives all
rights to make repairs at the expense of Owner as provided in Section 1942 of the Civil Code of the State of California, and all rights
provided in Section 1941 of said Civil code.
(19)
LIABILITIES - The undersigned Resident(s), whether or not in actual possession of the premises, are jointly and severally liable for all
obligations under this Rental Agreement, and shall indemnify Owner for liability arising prior to the termination of the Rental Agreement
for personal injuries or property damage caused or permitted by Resident(s), their guests and invitees. This does not waive Owner’s duty
of care to prevent personal injury or property damage where that duty is imposed by law.
(20)
ATTORNEY’S FEES - The prevailing party in an action brought for the recovery of rent or other moneys or to become due under this
agreement or by reason of a breach of covenant herein contained or for the recovery of the possession of said premises, or to compel the
performance of anything agreed to be done herein, or to recover for damages to said property, or to enjoin any act contrary to the
provision hereof, shall be awarded all of the costs in connection therewith, including, but not by way of limitation, reasonable attorney’s
fees.
(21)
POSSESSION – If Resident abandons the premises or any failure by Resident to pay rent or other charges promptly when due, or to
comply with any other term or condition hereof, shall at the option of the Owner, and after lawful notice given, forthwith terminate this
tenancy and regain lawful possession.
(22)
SURRENDER - Resident shall keep and maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary condition at all time, and upon the termination of
the tenancy shall surrender the premises to the Owner is as good condition as when received, ordinary wear and damage excepted.
(23)
SMOKE DETECTORS - The premises is equipped with a smoke detector and alarm. It is agreed that the responsibilities for
maintaining all smoke detectors and alarm are outlined below
a.
It is herewith agreed that each Resident will be responsible for testing the smoke detector at least once every week by
pushing the “PUSH TO TEST” button on the detector for about 5 seconds. To be operating properly, the alarm will sound
when the button is pushed. If there is no sound, the Resident must inform the Owner immediately in writing of any
deficiencies.
b.
It is agreed that the Owner in the presence of the Resident tested the smoke detector at time of initial occupancy and the
detector was working properly at the time.
c.
Initial in box ONLY if BATTERY operated, By initialing as provided, each Resident understands that said smoke detector
and alarm is a battery operated unit and it shall be each Resident’s responsibility to insure that the battery is in operating
condition at all times. If after replacing battery, the smoke detector will not operate, the Resident must inform the Owner
immediately in writing of any deficiencies.
(24)
ADDITION TERMS & CONDITIONS - It is further agreed:
.
(25) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - The undersigned Resident acknowledges having read and understood the foregoing and receipt
of a duplicate original.
Owner
Tenant
Owner
Tenant