# Lease Agreement
**This Lease Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of the ___ day of __________, 20___, by and between:**
**Lessor (Landlord):**
Name: _________________________
Address: _______________________
City, State, Zip: _______________
Phone: _________________________
**and**
**Lessee (Tenant):**
Name: _________________________
Address: _______________________
City, State, Zip: _______________
Phone: _________________________
**1. Premises**
The Lessor hereby leases to the Lessee the premises located at:
**Address:** _______________________
**City, State, Zip:** _______________
**2. Term**
The term of this lease shall commence on the ___ day of __________, 20___ and shall terminate on the ___ day of __________, 20___.
**3. Rent**
The Lessee agrees to pay the Lessor a monthly rent of $__________, payable in advance on the first day of each month. The first month’s rent shall be due on or before the commencement date of this Agreement.
**4. Security Deposit**
Upon the signing of this Agreement, the Lessee shall pay a security deposit of $__________, which will be held by the Lessor as security for the performance of this Agreement, refundable upon termination, subject to any deductions as permitted by law.
**5. Use of Premises**
The premises shall be used solely for residential purposes. The Lessee shall not engage in any unlawful activities on the premises.
**6. Maintenance and Repairs**
Lessee shall maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary manner and shall promptly notify the Lessor of any necessary repairs. The Lessor shall be responsible for major repairs, unless damage is caused by the negligence or misuse of the Lessee.
**7. Alterations**
The Lessee shall not make any alterations or improvements to the premises without the prior written consent of the Lessor.
**8. Pets**
( ) Pets are allowed.
( ) Pets are not allowed.
If allowed, the accompanying pet policy must be adhered to.
**9. Utilities**
The Lessee shall be responsible for payment of the following utilities:
- Water
- Electricity
- Gas
- Internet
- Other: _________________________
**10. Termination**
Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice of ___ days prior to the intended termination date. Upon termination, the Lessee shall vacate the premises and return all keys to the Lessor.
**11. Governing Law**
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of _______________.
**12. Entire Agreement**
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements between the parties.
**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have executed this Lease Agreement as of the date first above written.
**Lessor Signature:** ________________________
**Date:** _______________
**Lessee Signature:** ________________________
**Date:** _______________
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**Contact Information for Notices:**
**Lessor:** _________________________
**Lessee:** _________________________