Consult your lawyer before signing this lease © 2004 The Judicial Title

Insurance Agency LLC

HOUSE LEASE

Landlord and Tenant agree to lease the Premises at the rent and for the term stated:

PREMISES:

LANDLORD: TENANT:

Date of Lease: Annual Rent: $

Lease Term: Monthly Rent: $

Commencement Date: Security Deposit: $

Termination Date:

1. Use and Occupancy Tenant hereby releases Landlord from any liability with
The Premises may only be used strictly for respect to the Security Deposit.
residential purposes and may only be occupied by
Tenant and Tenant’s spouse and children. 6. Services and Utilities
Tenant shall pay for the following services either
2. Inability to Give Possession directly or to Landlord when billed: electric, fuel, gas, oil,
The failure of Landlord to give Tenant possession of water, telephone, landscaping, snow removal, sanitation
the Premises on the Commencement Date shall not ______________________________.
create liability for Landlord. In the event that possession
of the Premises is not delivered on the Commencement 7. Furnishings
Date, Monthly Rent hereunder shall begin on the date The Premises is being delivered (furnished)
that possession of the Premises is delivered to Tenant (unfurnished). If furnished, Landlord has given an
and shall be prorated for that portion of the month in inventory of the furnishings which inventory has been
which possession is delivered. In such event, the signed by Tenant and Landlord. Tenant acknowledges
Termination Date shall not change. that said furnishings are in good condition and Tenant
accepts same in “as is” condition.
3. Rent
A. Tenant shall pay Monthly Rent in full on the first 8. Repairs and Alterations
day of each month of the Lease. Monthly Rent shall be Tenant shall maintain all appliances, equipment,
paid in advance with no notice being required from furniture, furnishings and other personal property
Landlord. Tenant shall not deduct any sums from the included under this Lease and, upon the surrender of the
Monthly Rent unless Landlord consents thereto in writing. Premises on the Termination Date, Tenant shall
Upon signing this Lease, Tenant shall pay Landlord surrender same to Landlord in the same condition as
the first Monthly Rent due and the Security Deposit. The received, reasonable wear and tear excepted. In the
entire amount of rent due for the Lease Term is due upon event that Tenant defaults under the terms of this
signing this Lease; however, Landlord consents to the Paragraph 9, Landlord may make necessary repairs or
Tenant paying same in monthly installments provided replacement, the cost of which shall be deducted from the
there exists no defaults by Tenant under the terms of this Security Deposit.
Lease. Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions,
B. Additional Rent may include, but is not limited modifications and/or changes to the Premises during the
to any additional insurance premiums and/or expenses Lease Term.
paid by Landlord which are chargeable to Tenant as
stated hereinafter. Additional Rent is due and payable 9. Maintenance of Premises
with the Monthly Rent for the next month after Tenant Tenant shall maintain the grounds of the Premise in
receives notice form Landlord that Additional Rent is due a neat, clean and presentable condition. Tenant shall be
and payable. responsible for the upkeep of the grounds, including but
not limited to snow removal and the mowing of the lawn.
4. Condition of Premises
Tenant acknowledges that Tenant is accepting the 10. Pets
Premises in its “as is” condition. Tenant further Pets of any kind or nature (shall) (shall not) be
acknowledges that Tenant has thoroughly inspected the allowed in the Premises.
Premises and has found the Premises to be in good order
and repair and that the appliances, if any, are in good 11. Damage, Fire or Other Catastrophe
operating condition. Tenant further states that Tenant In the case of fire damage or other damage to the
knows how to operate the appliances and shall do so in Premises not caused by Tenant, Tenant shall give
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Landlord immediate notice of same. Upon receipt of such
notice, Landlord may either (a) repair the Premises or (b)
5. Security terminate the Lease. If Landlord makes repairs to the
The Security Deposit is due upon the Tenant signing Premises, Landlord shall have a reasonable time in which
this Lease. The Security Deposit shall not be used for to do so. If the damage to the Premises renders the
the payment of Monthly Rent unless agreed to, in writing, Premises uninhabitable, Landlord shall give notice to
by Landlord and Tenant. Within ten (10) days after Tenant, after repairs are made, of the date on which the
Tenant surrenders possession of the Premises at the Premises may be reoccupied. Monthly Rent for the
expiration of the Lease Term, Landlord shall return the period that Tenant can not occupy the Premises because
Security Deposit, less any cost of repairs as authorized of the damage shall be forgiven.
by this Lease, to Tenant at an address Tenant provides. In the event that Landlord terminates this Lease
If the Premises is sold, Landlord will transfer the Security because of the damage, Landlord shall give Tenant thirty
Deposit to the new owner and Tenant may only look to (30) days notice of Landlord’s intent to so terminate, in
the new owner for return of the Security Deposit and which event, Monthly Rent shall be due for the period up
to the date the Premises incurred the damage.
 expended by Landlord shall be the obligation of Tenant
12. Liability and shall be deemed Additional Rent.
Landlord shall not be liable for any loss, damage or 2. Landlord may re-rent the Premises and
expense to any person or property except if such loss is anything in it for any term and at any rental and any cost
caused by the willful acts of Landlord. in connection therewith shall be borne by Tenant which
Tenant shall be liable for the acts of Tenant, may include, but is not limited to the cost of repairs,
Tenant’s family, guests and/or invitees. Landlord’s cost decorations, preparation for renting, broker’s fees,
and expense in repairing any such damage or from any advertising costs and attorney’s fees. Any rent recovered
claim resulting from such acts shall be billed as Additional by Landlord for the re-renting of the Premises shall
Rent and shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord. reduce the amount of money that Tenant owes to
Landlord.
13. Assigning or Subletting
This Lease may not be assigned by Tenant nor shall 20. Condemnation
Tenant sublet the Premises. If any or part of the Premises is taken or condemned
by any governmental authority, Landlord may cancel this
14. Subordination Lease on notice to Tenant and Tenant’s rights hereunder
This Lease and Tenant’s rights hereunder are shall end as of the date the authority takes title to the
subject and subordinate to all existing and future leases Premises which cancellation date can not be less than
for the land on which the Premises stand, to all thirty (30) days from the date of Landlord’s notice.
mortgages on said leases and/or the Premises and/or the Tenant shall be liable for Monthly Rent and Additional
land and all renewals, modifications and extensions Rent to the date of cancellation and shall make no claim
thereof. Upon request by Landlord, Tenant shall execute for the unexpired term of the Lease. Any award for the
any certificate to this effect. condemnation is the property of Landlord and Tenant
assigns to Landlord any and all rights, interest and/or
15. Landlord’s Consent claim in and to such award.
If, under the terms of this Lease, the consent of
Landlord is required, such consent shall not be 21. Bankruptcy
unreasonably withheld. Should Tenant file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy
or an involuntary petition is filed against Tenant, or
16. Entry, Keys, Locks should Tenant assign any property fro the benefit of
Upon reasonable notice and at reasonable times, creditors or should a trustee/receiver be appointed of
Landlord may enter the Premises to inspect, repair or to Tenant and/or Tenant’s property, Landlord can cancel
show it to prospective purchasers, tenants or lenders. this Lease upon thirty (30) days written notice to Tenant.
Tenant shall give Landlord keys to all locks for the
Premises. Tenant shall not change any locks or add any 22. Notices
locks to the Premises without obtaining Landlord’s Any notice to be given under this Lease shall be in
consent, and if given, Tenant shall provide keys to writing addressed to the party at the addresses set forth
Landlord for these locks. herein by certified mail or overnight courier service.
Notice by Landlord to one named Tenant shall be
17. Signs deemed given to all Tenants and occupants of the
Tenant shall not place any signs on the Premises or Premises. Each party hereto shall accept notices sent by
upon the grounds on which the Premises stand or in the the other. Any change of address by one party must be
Premises so as to be seen from outside the Premises. given, by notice, to the other. Notice shall be deemed
Landlord shall have the right to place or cause to be given when posted or delivered to the overnight courier
placed on the Premises and/or upon the grounds on service.
which the Premises stand “For Rent” and/or “For Sale”
signs. 23. Waiver of Jury Trial, Set-Off or Counterclaim
The parties hereto waive trial by jury in all matters
18. Compliance with Authorities except for personal injury or property damage claims. In
Tenant shall, at its own cost and expense, comply a summary proceeding for eviction, Tenant waives
promptly with all laws, rules, ordinances and directions of Tenant’s right to any set-off and/or counterclaim.
governmental and/or municipal authorities, insurance
carriers and/or homeowners’ associations. 24. Broker
Tenant states that _____________________ is the
19. Tenant’s Defaults, Landlord’s Remedies sole Broker who showed the Premises to Tenant. Tenant
A. Landlord must give Tenant notice of default shall hold harmless and indemnify Landlord for any
(except for a default in the payment of Monthly Rent monies expended by Landlord should Tenant’s statement
and/or Additional Rent) and Tenant, upon receipt of such herein be untrue.
notice must cure the default within the time stated
hereinafter: 25. Inability of Landlord to Perform
1. a default under Paragraphs 8, 9, 10, 11, If Landlord is unable to perform any of its
12, 13, , 16 or 17, 18 of this Lease, ten (10) days; obligations to be performed hereunder due to
2. a default under Paragraph 21 of this governmental orders, labor strife or inability to
Lease, thirty (30) days. secure goods or materials, through no fault on the
B. In the event that Tenant fails to cure a default part of Landlord, this Lease shall not be terminated
within the time stated therefore, Landlord may terminate or cancelled and such inability shall not impact upon
this Lease. In such event, Landlord shall give Tenant Tenant’s obligations hereunder.
notice stating the date upon which this Lease shall
terminate, such date being not less than three (3) days 26. Illegality
after the date of such notice at which time this Lease Should any part of this Lease be deemed illegal, the
shall then terminate. Tenant shall be responsible for remaining portions of this Lease shall not be affected
Monthly Rent and Additional Rent as set forth in this thereby and shall remain in full force and effect.
Lease up to the date of termination.
C. If this Lease is terminated or Tenant vacates the 27. Non-Disturbance
Premises prior to the Termination Date, Landlord may So long as Tenant pays the Monthly Rent and
enter the Premises and remove Tenant and any person Additional Rent and there exists no defaults under any of
or property and/or commence summary proceedings for the terms of this Lease, Tenant may peacefully occupy
eviction. The aforesaid actions are not the sole remedies the Premises for the Lease Term.
of Landlord.
D. If this Lease is cancelled or Landlord takes back 28. Non-Waiver
the Premises Any failure by Landlord to insist upon Tenant’s full
1. Monthly Rent and Additional Rent for the compliance with the terms of this Lease and/or to enforce
unexpired portion of the Lease Term immediately such terms shall not be deemed to be a waiver of
becomes due and payable. In addition, any cost or repair
Landlord’s rights to insist upon or so enforce the terms of 35. Surrender of Premises
this Lease at a future date. On the Termination Date, Tenant shall deliver the
Premises to Landlord vacant, in good condition and
29. Parties Bound broom clean. Prior to such delivery, Tenant shall have
This Lease is binding upon Landlord and Tenant and vacated the Premises, removed Tenant’s property,
their respective assignees and/or successors in interest. repaired all damages caused by Tenant and return the
Premises in the same condition as received, reasonable
30. Paragraph Headings wear and tear excepted.
Paragraph headings are for reference only.
36. Limitation of Recovery
31. Effectiveness Should Tenant obtain a judgment or other remedy
This Lease shall become effective as of the date from a court of competent jurisdiction for the payment of
when Landlord delivers a fully executed copy hereof to money by Landlord, Tenant is limited to the Landlord’s
Tenant or Tenant’s attorney. interest in the Premises for the collection of same.

32. Entire Agreement 37. Sale of Unit

Tenant states that Tenant has read this Lease and In the event Landlord sells the Premises, Landlord
that it fully incorporates all understandings, may terminate this Lease on thirty (30) days prior written
representations and promises made to Tenant by notice to Tenant, in which event Tenant shall vacate the
Landlord and/or Landlord’s agent and that this Lease Unit on the date set forth in said notice.
supersedes all prior representations, agreements and
promises, whether oral or written. 38. Insurance
Tenant is obligated to carry whatever property
33. Amendments and/or liability insurance coverage that Landlord requires
This Lease may only be changed or amended in a and shall have named on the policy of insurance
writing signed by the parties hereto. Landlord, as an insured. Tenant must deliver a copy of
34. Riders the declaration page of the policy of insurance or the
Additional terms are contained in the riders annexed binder showing Landlord as an insured prior to taking
hereto and designated Rider _________________. possession of the Premises.

This Lease has been entered into as of the Date of Lease.

LANDLORD TENANT