Apartment Lease Agreement

# RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

**Lease Date:** {{lease_date}}

This Residential Lease Agreement ("Lease") is made between:

**Landlord:**
{{landlord_name}}
{{landlord_address}}
{{landlord_phone}}
{{landlord_email}}

**Tenant(s):**
{{tenant_name}}
{{tenant_phone}}
{{tenant_email}}

## 1. PROPERTY

Landlord agrees to rent to Tenant the property located at:

{{property_address}}
Unit/Apt: {{unit_number}}

The property includes: {{property_description}}

## 2. LEASE TERM

This Lease shall begin on {{start_date}} and end on {{end_date}}, for a total term of {{lease_term_months}} months.

## 3. RENT

**Monthly Rent:** ${{monthly_rent}}

Rent is due on the {{rent_due_day}} day of each month. Rent shall be paid to Landlord at the address above or via {{payment_method}}.

**Late Fee:** If rent is not received by the {{late_fee_day}} day of the month, Tenant agrees to pay a late fee of ${{late_fee_amount}}.

## 4. SECURITY DEPOSIT

Upon signing this Lease, Tenant shall pay a security deposit of ${{security_deposit}}.

The security deposit will be held by Landlord and returned within {{deposit_return_days}} days after Tenant vacates the property, less any deductions for:

- Unpaid rent
- Damages beyond normal wear and tear
- Cleaning costs if property is not left in clean condition
- Other charges as permitted by law

## 5. UTILITIES

The following utilities are included in the rent:
{{included_utilities}}

Tenant is responsible for the following utilities:
{{tenant_utilities}}

## 6. OCCUPANTS

The property shall be occupied only by the following persons:
{{authorized_occupants}}

No other persons may reside at the property without Landlord's prior written consent.

## 7. PETS

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Pets are permitted with the following restrictions:
{{pet_restrictions}}

Pet deposit: ${{pet_deposit}}
Monthly pet rent: ${{pet_rent}}
{{/if}}

{{#unless pets_allowed}}
No pets are allowed on the property without Landlord's prior written consent.
{{/unless}}

## 8. TENANT OBLIGATIONS

Tenant agrees to:

- Pay rent on time
- Keep the property clean and sanitary
- Dispose of garbage properly
- Not disturb neighbors or other tenants
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Not make alterations without Landlord's written consent
- Allow Landlord reasonable access for repairs and inspections
- Report maintenance issues promptly

## 9. LANDLORD OBLIGATIONS

Landlord agrees to:

- Maintain the property in habitable condition
- Make necessary repairs within a reasonable time
- Comply with all building and housing codes
- Provide {{notice_hours}} hours notice before entering the property, except in emergencies

## 10. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord of any needed repairs. Tenant is responsible for repairs necessitated by Tenant's negligence or misuse.

## 11. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Lease at the end of the term by providing {{termination_notice_days}} days written notice.

Early termination by Tenant requires {{early_termination_notice}} days notice and payment of {{early_termination_fee}}.

## 12. DEFAULT

If Tenant fails to pay rent or violates any term of this Lease, Landlord may pursue all legal remedies including eviction.

## 13. GOVERNING LAW

This Lease shall be governed by the laws of {{governing_state}}.

## 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. Any modifications must be in writing and signed by both parties.

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**LANDLORD**

Signature: {{landlord_signature}}

Name: {{landlord_signer_name}}

Date: {{landlord_sign_date}}

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**TENANT**

Signature: {{tenant_signature}}

Name: {{tenant_signer_name}}

Date: {{tenant_sign_date}}