Residential Rental Agreement
This agreement is made on Agreement date between Landlord name, of Landlord address (the "Landlord"), and Tenant name(s), of Tenant current address (the "Tenant"). If there is more than one tenant, each tenant is responsible for the full rent and all duties under this agreement.
1. Property
The Landlord rents to the Tenant the home at Property address (the "Property"), with the fixtures, furniture, and appliances listed in the move-in checklist. The Tenant will use the Property only as a private home for not more than Maximum occupants people.
2. Term
The term starts on Start date and lasts Term (months) months. If the parties do not sign a renewal and the Tenant stays with the Landlord's consent, the tenancy continues month to month on the same terms.
3. Rent
- The rent is Monthly rent a month, paid on or before day Rent due on day of each month.
- The Tenant pays rent by How rent is paid. The Landlord gives a receipt for each payment on request.
- The Landlord may change the rent only at renewal, or with written notice as the law of the place where the Property is requires.
4. Security deposit
- The Tenant pays a security deposit of Security deposit before moving in.
- The Landlord may deduct unpaid rent, unpaid bills, and the reasonable cost to repair damage beyond normal wear and tear.
- The Landlord returns the deposit, with a written list of any deductions, within Days to return deposit days after the Tenant returns the keys.
- The Tenant may not use the deposit as the last month's rent.
5. Bills
The Tenant pays these bills: Bills the tenant pays. The Landlord pays all other charges for the Property, including property taxes and building insurance.
6. Repairs and maintenance
- The Landlord keeps the structure, roof, plumbing, wiring, heating, and supplied appliances in safe working order.
- The Tenant keeps the Property clean, does small day-to-day repairs, and reports any damage or defect to the Landlord promptly.
- The Tenant pays to repair damage caused by the Tenant, other occupants, or guests.
7. Use of the Property
- The Tenant will not sublet the Property, or transfer this agreement, without the Landlord's written consent.
- The Tenant will not make alterations, paint, or change locks without the Landlord's written consent.
- The Tenant will not use the Property for any illegal purpose, and will not cause a nuisance to neighbours.
- The Tenant will follow the rules of the building or housing society, if any.
8. Landlord's entry
The Landlord may enter the Property to inspect it, do repairs, or show it to a future tenant or buyer. The Landlord gives at least Hours of notice before entry hours' notice and enters at a reasonable time. In an emergency, the Landlord may enter without notice.
9. Ending the agreement
- Either party may end this agreement with Notice period written notice.
- The Landlord may end this agreement early if the Tenant does not pay rent or seriously breaks this agreement, by following the process the law requires.
10. Moving out
When the tenancy ends, the Tenant will leave the Property clean, remove all personal items, and return all keys. The parties will compare the Property with the move-in checklist.
11. Notices
The parties send notices in writing to the addresses above, or to an email address that the other party gives in writing.
12. General
This agreement and the move-in checklist are the whole agreement between the parties. Any change must be in writing and signed by both parties. If one clause cannot be enforced, the other clauses still apply.
Signatures
Landlord name
Signature: ____________________________
Date: ______________
Tenant name(s)
Signature: ____________________________
Date: ______________