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Landlord/Lessor/Agent: _______________________________________________________________________ Apartment Number ____________________
Tenant(s)/Lessee:_______________________________________________________________________
Tenant(s)/Lessee:_______________________________________________________________________
Apartment Number: _______________________
Apartment Address:_____________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________________, State__________, Zip_________________
Monthly Rental Rate: $________________________ This agreement shall commence on __________________________, and continue: (check one below)
Rental Due Date: ____________________________ A. _______ Month to Month Agreement
Security Deposit: $___________________________ B. _______ Until ______________________________ at which time thereafter shall become a month to
Late Charge: $_________________________________ month tenancy upon written approval of the landlord. If Tenant should move from premises prior
Parking Space: ________________________________ to the expiration date, he shall be liable for all the rent due until such time the apartment
Parking Space: ____________________________ is occupied by a Landlord-approved resident and/or expiration of said time period, whichever is shorter.
Storage Space: _______________________________
RENTAL AGREEMENT AND/OR LEASE
1. This Rental Agreement and/or Lease shall evidence the complete terms and conditions under which the parties whose signatures appear below have agreed. Landlord/Lessor/Agent shall be
referred to as “OWNER” and Tenant(s)/Lessee(s) shall be referred to as “RESIDENT.” As consideration for this agreement, OWNER agrees to rent/lease to RESIDENT and RESIDENT agrees to
rent/lease from OWNER for use SOLELY AS A PRIVATE RESIDENCE, the premises listed above. RESIDENT acknowledges that any false statements found in RESIDENT’S application shall
constitute a non-curable breach of this agreement. RESIDENT hereby agrees to complete an updated application, including a census as to the occupants in the unit upon seven days request of
OWNER.
2. PAYMENTS: Rent and/or other charges are to be paid at the office or apartment of the manager of the building or at such other place designated in writing by OWNER. For the safety of the
manager, all payments are to be made by check or money order and no cash shall be acceptable. OWNER acknowledges receipt of the First month’s
rent of: $__________, and a Security Deposit of $___________, for a total payment of $____________. All payments are to be made payable to: ________________
_______________________________________and delivered to_________________________________________________________________________ California, Telephone Number
______________________________ who is usually available on the following days: _____________________________ during the following hours: ___________________________.
3. LATE CHARGE/RETURNED CHECKS: Resident acknowledges that Owner will incur certain administrative costs in connection with a late Rental payment, and that the amount of such
administrative costs would be extremely difficult or impractical to ascertain. Therefore, Parties agree that if Resident fails to pay the rent in full by the end of the ______day after it is due,
Resident shall pay a late charge of $ _________ per day and the parties agree that that amount is a reasonable amount for such administrative costs. Resident further agrees that such
administrative costs are deemed additional rent. If Owner elects to accept rent after the tenth day after it is due, payment in a form other than by personal check may be required. Owner does not
waive the right to insist on payment of rent in full on the day it is due. In the event Resident’s check is dishonored by the bank for any reason, Resident shall pay a returned check charge of
$________ as additional rent. The same late charge stated above will be imposed as additional rent if the returned check causes the rent to be late. Owner may require future payments to be in a
form other than a personal check in the event of a returned check.
4. SECURITY DEPOSITS: The Security Deposit shall not exceed two times the monthly rent for unfurnished apartments or three times the monthly rent for furnished apartments. The total of the
above deposits shall secure compliance with the terms and conditions of this agreement and shall be refunded to RESIDENT within 21 days after the premises have been completely vacated less
any amount necessary to pay OWNER: a) any unpaid rent, b) cleaning costs, c) key replacement costs, d) costs for repair of damages to apartment and/or common areas above ordinary wear
and tear, and e) any other amount legally allowable under the terms of this agreement. A written accounting of said charges shall be presented to RESIDENT within 21 days of move-out. If
deposits do not cover such costs and damages, the RESIDENT shall immediately pay said additional costs for damages to OWNER. During the term of tenancy, RESIDENT agrees to increase
the deposit upon 30 days written notice by an amount equal to any future increases in rent and/or an amount necessary to cover the cost of rectifying any damage or expense for which
RESIDENT is responsible. Security deposit is not to be used as last month’s rent.
5. UTILITIES: RESIDENT agrees to pay for all utilities and/or services based upon occupancy of the premises except ___________________________________________.
6. OCCUPANTS: Guest(s) staying over 14 days cumulative or longer during any 12-month period, without the OWNER’S written consent, shall be considered a breach of this agreement. ONLY
the following listed individuals and/or animals, AND NO OTHERS shall occupy the subject apartment for more than 14 days unless the expressed written consent of OWNER is obtained in
advance, (the 14 day period may be extended by local Rent Control Laws): ___________________________________________________. RESIDENT shall pay additional rent at the rate of
$100.00 per month or 25% (or the amount allowed under rent control) of the current monthly rent; whichever amount is greater, for the period of time that each additional guest in excess of the
above named shall occupy the premises. RESIDENT shall pay the same additional monthly rent for each additional animal in excess of the above named animal(s), which shall occupy the
premises. Acceptance of additional rent or approval of a guest shall not waive any requirement of this agreement or convert the status of any “guest” into a RESIDENT.
7. PETS AND FURNISHINGS: Furnishings - No liquid-filled furniture of any kind may be kept on the premises. If the structure was built in 1973 or later RESIDENT may possess a waterbed if he
maintains waterbed insurance valued at $100,000.00 or more. RESIDENT must furnish OWNER with proof of said insurance. RESIDENT must also comply with Civil Code Section 1940.5.
Resident shall not keep on premises a receptacle containing more than ten gallons of liquid, highly combustible materials or other items which may cause a hazard or affect insurance rates such
as, musical instruments or other item(s) of unusual weight or dimension. RESIDENT also agrees to carry insurance deemed appropriate by OWNER to cover possible losses caused by using said
items. Pets – No animal, fowl, fish, reptile, and/or pet of any kind shall be kept on or about the premises, for any amount of time, without obtaining the prior written consent and meeting the
requirements of the OWNER. Said consent, if granted, shall be revocable at OWNER’S option upon giving a 30-day written notice. In the event laws are passed or permission is granted to have
any item prohibited by this agreement or if for any reason such item exists on the premises, there shall be minimum additional rent of $25.00 a month for each such item if another amount is not
stated in this agreement. In the event laws are passed or permission is granted to have a pet and/or animal of any kind, an additional deposit in the amount of $_______________ shall be
required along with the signing of OWNER’S “PET AGREEMENT.”
8. PARKING/STORAGE: When and if RESIDENT is assigned a parking space on OWNER’S property, the parking space shall be used exclusively for parking of passenger automobiles and/or
those approved vehicles listed on RESIDENT’S “Application to Rent/Lease” or attached hereto. RESIDENT may not wash, repair, or paint in this parking space or at any other common areas on
the premises. (RESIDENT may not assign, sublet, or allow RESIDENT’S guest(s) to use this or any other parking space.) RESIDENT is responsible for oil leaks and other vehicle discharges for
which RESIDENT shall be charged for cleaning if deemed necessary by OWNER. Only vehicles that are operational may park in their assigned space.
9. NOISE / ACTIVITY: RESIDENT agrees not to cause or allow any noise or activity on the premises that might disturb the peace and quiet enjoyment of another RESIDENT. RESIDENT shall not
violate any law or use the premises for the use, storage, possession, manufacturing or selling of illicit drugs. Said noise and/or activity shall be a breach of this Agreement.
10. LOITERING AND PLAY: Lounging, playing, or unnecessary loitering in the halls, on the front steps, or in the common areas in such a way as to interfere with the free use and enjoyment,
passage or convenience of another RESIDENT is prohibited.
11. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES: If the premises become totally or partially destroyed during the term of this Agreement so that RESIDENT’S use is seriously impaired, RESIDENT or OWNER
may terminate this Agreement immediately upon three-day written notice to the other.
12. CONDITION OF PREMISES: RESIDENT acknowledges that he has examined the premises and that said premises, all furnishings, fixtures, furniture, plumbing, heating, electrical facilities, all
items listed on the attached inventory sheet, if any, and/or all other items provided by OWNER are all clean, and in good satisfactory condition except as may be indicated elsewhere in this
Agreement. RESIDENT agrees to keep the premises and all items in good order and condition and to immediately pay for costs to repair and/or replace any portion of the above damaged by
RESIDENT, his guests and/or invitees, except as provided by law. At the termination of this Agreement, all of the above-enumerated items in this provision shall be returned to OWNER in clean
and good condition except for reasonable wear and tear; the premises shall be free of all personal property and trash not belonging to OWNER. It is agreed that all dirt, holes, tears, burns, or
stains of any size or amount in the carpets, drapes, walls, fixtures, and/or any other part of the premises, do not constitute reasonable wear and tear.
13. MAINTENANCE AND ALTERATIONS: RESIDENT shall not paint, wallpaper, alter or redecorate, change or install locks, install antenna or other equipment, screws, fastening devices,
excessively large nails, or adhesive materials, place signs, displays, or other exhibits, on or in any portion of the premises without the written consent of the OWNER except as may be provided by
law. RESIDENT shall deposit all garbage and waste in a clean and sanitary manner into the proper receptacles as provided and shall cooperate in keeping the garbage area neat and clean.
RESIDENT shall be responsible for disposing of items of such size or nature as is not normally acceptable by the garbage hauler for the building. RESIDENT shall be responsible for keeping the
garbage disposal clean of chicken bones, toothpicks, match sticks, celery, pits, grease, metal vegetable ties, and all other items that may tend to cause stoppage of the mechanism. RESIDENT
shall pay for the cleaning out of any plumbing fixture that may need to be cleared of stoppage and for the expense or damage caused by the stopping of waste pipes or overflow from bathtubs,
washbasins, toilets, or sinks, if caused by negligence or misuse by RESIDENT or their guests. Tenant must notify landlord with a written notice stating what item(s) need service or repair and give
landlord a reasonable opportunity to service or repair that item(s). Should any charges be incurred by the City as a result of not notifying the Landlord in writing of such needed service or repairs,
tenant shall be responsible for a minimum of $201.50 for each occurrence plus any additional fines or inspection fees imposed by a government office as a result of RESIDENT not notifying
OWNER in writing of any deficiencies with the residence.
14. SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS: The rental unit is equipped with properly functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Resident agrees to test the smoke and carbon
monoxide detectors in the rental unit monthly for proper function. Resident agrees not to interfere with their normal function or disable any detectors in any manner.
15. HOUSE, POOL, AND LAUNDRY RULES: RESIDENT shall comply with all house, pool, pet, and laundry rules attached to this agreement which may be changed from time to time. These
rules shall apply to, but are not limited to, noise, odors, disposal of trash, pets, parking, use of common areas, and storage of toys, bicycles, tools, and other personal items (including signs and
laundry), which must be kept inside and out of view. OWNER shall not be liable to RESIDENT for any violation of such rules by any other RESIDENTS or persons. Rights of usage and
maintenance of the laundry room and/or pool and pool area are gratuitous and subject to revocation by OWNER at any time.
16. CHANGE OF TERMS: The terms and conditions of this agreement are subject to future change by OWNER after the expiration of the agreed lease period upon 30 days written notice setting
forth such change and delivered to RESIDENT. Any changes are subject to laws in existence at the time of the Notice of Change of Terms.
17. TERMINATION: After expiration of the leasing period, this agreement is automatically renewed from month-to-month upon written approval of the landlord but may be terminated by
either party with a written 30-day notice of intention to terminate. If tenancy exceeds one year, the owner shall give a written 60-day notice to terminate. Where laws require “just
cause,” such just cause shall be so stated on said notice. The premises shall be considered vacated only after all areas including storage areas are clear of all RESIDENT’S
belongings, and keys and other property furnished for RESIDENT’S use are returned to OWNER. Should the RESIDENT hold over beyond the termination date or fail to vacate all