Sample Lease or Rental Agreement

By this agreement made at [location], PA on the [day of the month] day of [month], [year], the Landlord [landlord name] and the Tenant [tenant name] agree as follows:

  1. Property
    The landlord hereby leases to Tenant for the term of this agreement
    1. the property located at: [property address]
      And
    2. the furniture and appliances on that property:
      [description of furniture and appliances, if applicable]
    1. electricity
    2. gas
    3. water
    4. garbage collection
    5. snow removal
    6. other
    1. Forwarding Address—Tenant shall provide Landlord with a forwarding address at which the Landlord can send him/her the deposit refund.
    2. Landlord shall return the entire deposit to Tenant within 15 days after retaking possession; or shall return so much of the deposit as exceeds any damages done to the property during the Tenant’s residence, normal wear and tear expected, and any unpaid rent. If the Landlord returns any amount less than the full deposit, he/she shall also provide a written itemized list of damages and charges.
    3. Tenant maintains the right to sue Landlord for any portion of the deposit not returned to him/her which
      the tenant believes he/she is entitled.
    1. Tenant shall not sublease nor assign the premises without the written consent of the Landlord (but this consent shall not be withheld unreasonably).
    2. The Landlord may not enter the premises without having given tenant at least 24 hours notice, except in case of emergency. Landlord may enter to inspect, repair, or show the premises to prospective buyers or tenants if notice is given.
    3. Tenant agrees to occupy the premises and shall keep the same good condition, and shall not make any alternations thereon without the written consent of the landlord.
    4. Landlord agrees to regularly maintain the building and grounds in a clean, orderly, and neat manner. Landlord further agrees not to maintain a public nuisance and not to conduct business or commercial activities on the premises.
    5. Tenant agrees not to use the premises in such a manner as to disturb the peace and quiet of other tenants in the building. Tenant further agrees not to maintain a public nuisance and not to conduct business or commercial activities on the premises.
    6. Tenant shall, upon termination of this Agreement, vacate and return the swelling in the same condition that it was received, less reasonable wear and tear, and other damages beyond the Tenant’s control.
    7. Any alternations to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by all parties. We, the undersigned, agree to this Lease:

    Signatures
    [include signatures and printed names of landlord and tenant]

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