Free Apartment Lease Agreement Template
Apartment Lease Agreement
This Apartment Lease Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on March 1, 2059 by and between [YOUR NAME] ("Landlord") and Barry Morar ("Tenant").
I. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The Landlord hereby leases to the Tenant the apartment located at Charlotte, NC 28202 ("Premises").
II. TERM OF LEASE
The term of this lease shall begin on March 1, 2059 and:
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Shall continue until February 28, 2060 ("Fixed Term"), OR
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Shall continue on a month-to-month basis after February 28, 2060 until terminated by either party with proper notice as specified in this Agreement.
III. RENT
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The monthly rent shall be 1,800 USD, payable in advance on or before the 1st of each month.
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Rent payments shall be made to [YOUR NAME] at Charlotte, NC 28202.
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Late fees of 75 USD shall apply if rent is not paid within 5 days of the due date.
IV. SECURITY DEPOSIT
The Tenant shall pay a security deposit of 1,800 USD to the Landlord upon signing this Agreement. The security deposit shall be held to cover damages beyond normal wear and tear and unpaid rent, and it will be returned within 30 days of the termination of this lease, less any deductions with an itemized statement.
V. UTILITIES
The following utilities and services shall be paid as follows:
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Electricity: Paid by Tenant
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Water: Paid by Landlord
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Internet: Paid by Tenant
VI. OCCUPANTS
The Premises shall be occupied only by the Tenant and the following individuals:
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N/A.
VII. PET POLICY
The Premises:
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Do Not Permit pets.
VIII. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
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The Landlord is responsible for repairs not caused by the negligence of the Tenant.
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The Tenant shall maintain the Premises in a clean and habitable condition and notify the Landlord promptly of any damage or necessary repairs.
IX. ALTERATIONS
The Tenant shall not make any alterations to the Premises without prior written consent from the Landlord.
X. ENTRY BY LANDLORD
The Landlord may enter the Premises for inspection, repairs, or showings by providing the Tenant with at least 24 hours notice, except in cases of emergency.
XI. TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice as follows:
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For Fixed Term: 30 days prior to the lease end date.
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For Month-to-Month: 30 days written notice.
XII. DEFAULT
Failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement may result in termination of tenancy, forfeiture of the security deposit, and/or legal action.
XIII. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina.
XIV. SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
LANDLORD:
[YOUR NAME]
Date: March 1, 2059
TENANT:
Barry Morar
Date: March 1, 2059