LEASE CONTRACT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This CONTRACT OF LEASE is made and executed at the City of _____, this day of
_______________, 20__, by and between:
(NAME OF LESSOR), of legal age, single/married to (Name of spouse if any),
Filipino, and with residence and postal address at (Address), hereinafter referred to as
the LESSOR.
-AND(NAME OF LESSEE), Filipino and with residence and postal address at (Address),
hereinafter referred to as the LESSEE.
WITNESSETH; That
WHEREAS, the LESSOR is the owner of THE LEASED PREMISES, a residential
property situated at (Address of property to be leased);
WHEREAS, the LESSOR agrees to lease-out the property to the LESSEE and the
LESSEE is willing to lease the same;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the LESSOR
leases unto the LESSEE and the LESSEE hereby accepts from the LESSOR the
LEASED premises, subject to the following:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. PURPOSES: That premises hereby leased shall be used exclusively by the LESSEE
for residential purposes only and shall not be diverted to other uses. It is hereby
expressly agreed that if at any time the premises are used for other purposes, the
LESSOR shall have the right to rescind this contract without prejudice to its other
rights under the law.
2. TERM: This term of lease is for ONE (1) YEAR. from (Date) to (Date) inclusive. Upon
its expiration, this lease may be renewed under such terms and conditions as my be
mutually agreed upon by both parties, written notice of intention to renew the lease
shall be served to the LESSOR not later than seven (7) days prior to the expiry date of
the period herein agreed upon.

3. RENTAL RATE: The monthly rental rate for the leased premises shall be in PESOS:
AMOUNT IN WORDS (P 00,000.00), Philippine Currency. All rental payments shall be
payable to the LESSOR.
4. DEPOSIT: That the LESSEE shall deposit to the LESSOR upon signing of this
contract and prior to move-in an amount equivalent to the rent for THREE (3) MONTHS
or the sum of PESOS: AMOUNT IN WORDS (P 00,000.00), Philippine Currency.
wherein the two (2) months deposit shall be applied as rent for the 11th and 12th
months and the remaining one (1) month deposit shall answer partially for damages
and any other obligations, for utilities such as Water, Electricity, CATV, Telephone,
Association Dues or resulting from violation(s) of any of the provision of this contract.
5. DEFAULT PAYMENT: In case of default by the LESSEE in the payment of the rent,
such as when the checks are dishonored, the LESSOR at its option may terminate this
contract and eject the LESSEE. The LESSOR has the right to padlock the premises
when the LESSEE is in default of payment for One (1) month and may forfeit whatever
rental deposit or advances have been given by the LESSEE.
6. SUB-LEASE: The LESSEE shall not directly or indirectly sublet, allow or permit the
leased premises to be occupied in whole or in part by any person, form or corporation,
neither shall the LESSEE assign its rights hereunder to any other person or entity and
no right of interest thereto or therein shall be conferred on or vested in anyone by the
LESSEE without the LESSOR'S written approval.
7. PUBLIC UTILITIES: The LESSEE shall pay for its telephone, electric, cable TV,
water, Internet, association dues and other public services and utilities during the
duration of the lease.
8. FORCE MAJEURE: If whole or any part of the leased premises shall be destroyed or
damaged by fire, flood, lightning, typhoon, earthquake, storm, riot or any other
unforeseen disabling cause of acts of God, as to render the leased premises during the
term substantially unfit for use and occupation of the LESSEE, then this lease contract
may be terminated without compensation by the LESSOR or by the LESSEE by notice
in writing to the other.
9. LESSOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY: The LESSOR or its authorized agent shall after
giving due notice to the LESSEE shall have the right to enter the premises in the
presence of the LESSEE or its representative at any reasonable hour to examine the
same or make repairs therein or for the operation and maintenance of the building or to
exhibit the leased premises to prospective LESSEE, or for any other lawful purposes
which it may deem necessary.
10. EXPIRATION OF LEASE: At the expiration of the term of this lease or cancellation
thereof, as herein provided, the LESSEE will promptly deliver to the LESSOR the leased

premises with all corresponding keys and in as good and tenable condition as the same
is now, ordinary wear and tear expected devoid of all occupants, movable furniture,
articles and effects of any kind. Non-compliance with the terms of this clause by the
LESSEE will give the LESSOR the right, at the latter's option, to refuse to accept the
delivery of the premises and compel the LESSEE to pay rent therefrom at the same rate
plus Twenty Five (25) % thereof as penalty until the LESSEE shall have complied with
the terms hereof. The same penalty shall be imposed in case the LESSEE fails to leave
the premises after the expiration of this Contract of Lease or termination for any reason
whatsoever.
11. JUDICIAL RELIEF: Should any one of the parties herein be compelled to seek
judicial relief against the other, the losing party shall pay an amount of One Hundred
(100) % of the amount clamed in the complaint as attorney's fees which shall in no case
be less than P50,000.00 pesos in addition to other cost and damages which the said
party may be entitled to under the law.
12. This CONTRACT OF LEASE shall be valid and binding between the parties, their
successors-in-interest and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, parties herein affixed their signatures on the date and place
above written.

(Name of Lessor)
LESSOR

(Name of Lessee)
LESSEE

Signed in the presence of:

RENT TO OWN CONTRACT

This Contract of Lease with Option to Purchase (Rent-to-Own Contract) made
and executed this ____of __________ 20___ Manila, Philippines by and between.
__________________________________, Filipino, of legal age, single/married to, with
post address at ________________________, hereinafter referred to as
theLESSOR/SELLER.
-AND
__________________________________, Filipino, of legal age, single/married to,
with postal address __________________________, hereinafter referred to as
theLESSEE/BUYER.

WITNESSETH:
THAT, for and in consideration of the payment of rent and the faithful
compliance by the LESSEE/BUYER of all the stipulations and covenants hereinafter
contained, the LESSOR/SELLER has agreed to lease unto the LESSE /BUYER the
premises located at _______________________________, City of Manila under the following
terms and conditions.

1. PURPOSE: That the premises hereby leased shall be used exclusively by the

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LESSE/BUYER for residential purposes only and shall not be diverted to other
uses. It is hereby expressly agreed upon that if at any time the premises are
used for other purposes, the LESSOR/SELLER shall have the right to rescind
this contract without prejudice to its other rights under the law.
TERM: The term of this nonrenewable lease is for ______________ months
from _____________________ to ________________ inclusive.
RENTAL RATE: The monthly rate for the leased premises shall be in
PESOS: ______________________ [_______________], Philippine currency. All rental
payments shall be made payable to ______________________.
DEPOSIT: That the LESSEE/BUYER shall deposit with the LESSOR/SELLER
upon signing of this contract and prior to move in an amount equal to ten
percent (10%) of the selling price or the sum of PESOS:
_____________________________________________________, Philippine currency.
RENTAL PAYMENT: The LESSE/BUYER shall issue, likewise, upon signing of
this contract and prior to move in, Thirty (30) post-dated checks to cover
monthly rental for the months of _________________ to __________________, each
check dated on the _____ day of each month.
DEFAULT IN PAYMENT: In case of default by the LESSEE/BUYER in the
payment of the rent, such as when the checks are dishonored, the
LESSOR/SELLER, at its option may terminate this contract and eject the
LESSEE/BUYER as hereinafter provided. However, the LESSE/BUYER is given
seven (7) days grace period within which to settle the account from date rental
payment is due. Granting an extension to the aforesaid grace period may not be
deemed as a waiver of LESSOR/SELLER right to terminate this contract and
eject the LESSE/BUYER but in the event the LESSOR/SELLER so opts to grant
a written request for extension, a penalty equivalent to three (3%) percent per
month of the rental due, with a fraction of a month considered as one month
shall be charged and assessed for delayed payments.
SUBLEASE: The LESSEE/BUYER shall not directly or indirectly sublet, allow
or permit the leased premises to be occupied in whole or in part by any person,
form or corporation; neither shall the LESSEE/BUYER assign its rights
hereunder to any other person or entity and no right of interest thereto or
therein shall be conferred on or vested in anyone by the LESSEE/BUYER
without LESSOR/SELLERs written approval.
LESSES VISITORS, etc: In case of damage to leased premises attributable to
the LESSEE/BUYER, agents and/or visitors, repair of the same shall be for the

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account of the LESSEE/BUYER without prejudice to LESSOR/SELLERs

availment of any other right under the law.
POWER, WATER CONSUMPTION & ASSOCIATION DUES: Power, water and
association dues shall be for the account of the LESSEE/BUYER.
OTHER PUBLIC UTILITIES: The LESSEE/BUYER shall pay for its telephone,
cable and electrical services and other public services and utilities.
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE: The LESSOR/SELLER shall deliver the leased as
is where is. The LESSEE/BUYER hereby expressly acknowledges that the leased
as is where is. The LESSE/BUYER hereby agrees and binds itself to undertake
at its exclusive expense all minor and major repairs as may be required to
maintain the leased premises in good state of repair, any provisions of law,
present or future, or any stipulation in this agreement to the contrary
notwithstanding.
IMPROVEMENTS, ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATIONS: The LESSEE/BUYER
shall not make any improvements, alternations and renovations in the leased
premises without prior written consent of both the Association and the
LESSOR/SELLER. It is understood that all permanent improvements shall be
owned by the LESSOR/SELLER and may not be removed without the express
and written consent of the LESSOR/SELLER.
INJURY OR DAMAGE: The LESSEE/BUYER hereby assumes full responsibility
for any damage which may be caused to the person or property of third person/s
while remaining either casually or on business in any part of the premises
leased. LESSEE/BUYER further binds itself to hold the LESSOR/SELLER
harmless and free from any claim for such injury or damage. Provided, however,
that the LESSOR/SELLER shall make necessary actions to correct said
deficiencies to ensure that premises are in good and tenantable condition.
DISTURBANCE OF POSSESSION: Disturbance or discontinuance of possession
of the LESSEE/BUYER due to force majeure shall confer nor right of any kind
to the LESSEE/BUYER as against the LESSOR/SELLER, by reason of
inconvenience, annoyance or injury to business arising out of the necessity of
repairing any portion of the leased premises.
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS: The LESSEE/BUYER, shall, at its own expense
and risks, comply with all the laws, ordinances, regulations and orders of any
agency of the government, national or local, affection or pertaining to the leased
premises and to any effects or articles which said LESSEE/BUYER may have in
its possession therein.
ABANDONMENT OF PREMISES: Should the LESSEE/BUYER abandon the
leased premises for a period of THIRTY (30) DAYS or vacate the premises before
expiration of this Contract of Lease without notifying the LESSOR/SELLER and
check payment for the current month is dishonored, the LESSOR/SELLERS
may immediately re-enter the leased premises and this lease shall thereon be
automatically terminated.
BREACH OF CONDITIONS: In case of breach by the LESSEE/BUYER of any of
the conditions and covenants of this lease as herein stipulated, the
LESSOR/SELLER at its option, may forthwith terminate and cancel this lease
and the LESSEE/BUYER shall be liable for any and all damages as a result of
such default and termination. Forfeiture of whatever rental desists and advances

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shall apply in case the LESSEE/BUYER violates any of the provisions in the
contract. Forfeiture shall likewise apply should the LESSEE/BUYER fails to
exercise his option to purchase after the expiration of this contract.
NON-WAIVER OF LESSORS RIGHT: Failure of the LESSOR/SELLER to enforce
strict performance by the LESSEE/BUYER of any of the terms, conditions and
covenants of this agreement shall not be construed as waiver of any right or
remedy that the LESSOR/SELLERS may have, nor shall it be deemed as a
waiver of any subsequent breach of the terms, conditions, and covenants
contained therein. No waiver by the LESSOR/SELLER of its rights hereunder
shall be deemed to have been made unless expressed in writing and signed by
the LESSOR/SELLER.
EXPIRATION OR CANCELLATION OF LEASE: At the expiration of the term of
this lease or cancellation thereof, as herein provided, the LESSEE/BUYER will
promptly deliver to the LESSOR/SELLER the leased premises with all
corresponding keys and in as good and tenantable condition as the same is now,
ordinary wear and tear excepted, devoid of all occupants, movable furniture,
articles and effects of any kind. Non-compliance with the terms of this clause
by the LESSEE/BUYER will give the LESSOR/SELLER the right, at latters
option, to refuse to accept the delivery of the premises and to compel the
LESSEE/BUYER to pay therefrom at the same rate as herein provided plus an
additional sum equal to Twenty Five (25%) percent thereof as penalty until the
LESSEE/BUYER shall have complied with terms hereof. The same penalty shall,
likewise, be imposed in case the LESSEE/BUYER shall refuse to leave the leased
premises after the expiration of this Contract of Lease or the termination for any
reason whatsoever.
OPTION TO PURCHASE: For good & valuable consideration, the receipt whereof
is hereby acknowledge from the LESSEE/BUYER. The LESSOR/SELLER hereby
extends an option to the LESSEE/BUYER to purchase for the amount of PESOS:
___________________________________________ [P __________________] of Lease on
the 18th month or the period from 1st to _____ of __________, _______. The
LESSEE/BUYER, at his/her/its exclusive option, conditioned on faithful
compliance with all payments and undertakings contained herein, may convey
his/her/its decision to avail of option to purchase in writing to the
LESSOR/SELLER who thereafter shall credit all rental payments up to the
__________ (___) month and the initial deposit stated above to down payment.
BALANCE AFTER THIS LEASE AGREEMENT: If LESSEE/BUYER complied
with all terms and conditions stated above, inclusive of payment of realty taxes,
power, water and association dues, the outstanding balance of the
LESSEE/BUYER shall be 70% of the Total Selling Price amount equivalent
to PESOS: _____________________________________ [P_____________], Philippine
currency. The LESSEE/BUYER hereby agrees to execute the Deed of Absolute
Sale upon payment in full of the TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE. Failure of the
LESSEE/BUYER to exercise his/its right to purchase within the period of 30
months from the execution of this contract shall mean forfeiture and
abandonment of his right to purchase. In such case, all payment made during
the term of this lease are considered rentals.

22. TRANSFER EXPENSES: Documentary stamp tax, capital gain tax, registration

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fees, transfer tax, and other necessary expenses connected with the execution
and registration of the sale shall be for the account of and paid by the
LESSEE/BUYER.
TAXES, UTILITIES AND OTHER ASSOCIATION IMPOSITIONS: For the
duration of this lease, LESSEE/BUYER shall pay the Realty Taxes. However,
should the LESSEE/BUYER not exercise the option to purchase,
LESSOR/SELLER shall reimburse the LESSEE/BUYER of all the taxes,
exclusive of penalties for delayed payments, if any, it had paid as well as the
start-up fund of the Homeowners Association.
JUDICIAL RELIEF AND PENALTY: Should any one of the parties herein be
compelled to seek judicial relief against the other, the losing parties shall pay an
amount equivalent to One Hundred Percent (100%) of the amount claimed in the
compliant as attorneys fees which shall in no case be less than P 100,000.00
pesos in addition to other cost and damages which the said party may be
entitled to under the law, to recover from the other party. Provisions of penal
character in this Contract of Lease shall be considered as cumulative to the
relief granted by this section.
RIGHTS AND INTERESTS: The rights and interests of the LESSOR/SELLER
subject under this instrument shall be fully assignable by the LESSOR/SELLER
subject only to previous written notice thereof to the LESSEE/BUYER.
FORFEITURE OF DEPOSIT: Forfeiture of whatever rental deposit and advances
shall apply to any of the following:

a. When the LESSEE/BUYER is in default in payment for three (3) months. In

such a case, the LESSOR/SELLER shall have the right to prohibit entry of the
LESSEE/BUYER, visitors, guests and his employees in the premises and the right to
padlock the leased premises until indebted is satisfied;
b. When LESSEE/BUYER pre-terminates lease with or without cause;
c. When LESSEE/BUYER violates any of the provisions of this contract; and
d. When the LESSEE/BUYER fails to exercise his/her option to purchase.

27. PENAL PROVISION: The parties agree that all covenant and agreements herein

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contained shall be deemed conditions as well as covenants that if default or

breach be made of any such covenants and conditions, then this lease may be
terminated and cancelled and the party in breach shall be liable for any and all
damages, actual and consequential, resulting from such breach or termination;
provided however, that no default shall be declared under this lease unless the
party in default has given written notice to cure such default within thirty (30)
days. In the event of violation of this contract, other than the non-payment of
rentals, the party in breach must immediately take remedial steps to cure the
breach not later than thirty (30) days.
RIGHT OF ENTRY: LESSOR/SELLER or its authorized agent/s shall, after
giving due notice to the LESSEE/BUYER, have the right to enter the premises in
the presence of the LESSEE/BUYER or its representative at any reasonable
hour to examine the same or to make repairs therein or for the operation of

regular maintenance of the building or for any other lawful purpose which it may
deem necessary.
This RENT TO OWN CONTRACT (CONTRACT OF LEASE WITH OPTION TO
PURCHASE) shall be valid and binding, between the parties, their successors-ininterest and assigns. No amendment of the terms of the instrument shall be effective
unless in writing and signed by the parties therein.
IN WITNESS WHEROF, parties herein have affixed their signatures on the date
and place first above written.
__________________________
[Name]
LESSOR/SELLER

_______________________
[Name]
LESSEE/BUYER

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF:

__________________________

_______________________

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Republic of the Philippines)
_________________________) S.S
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public, this _____ day of ____________, 20___
personally appeared the following to witness:
NAME
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CTC No.
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DATE ISSUED
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PLACE ISSUED
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Known to me to be the same persons who have executed the foregoing, instrument and
acknowledged to me that the same is of their own free will and voluntary act and deed
as well as of the corporation herein represented.
This instrument consisting of ______ (__) pages, including the page on which this
acknowledgement is written, has been signed on the left margin of each page and every
page thereof by the parties and their instrumental witnesses and sealed with my
notarial seal.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, the day, year and place above
written.
Doc. No. ______:
Page No. ______:
Book No. ______:

Series No 20___.

House Rental Contract

This contract is an agreement between {Renter}, who will be renting a house from {Owner}, who owns the
house being rented. This arrangement will begin on {date} and will end on {date}.
The rent for this house will be {rent}. This amount must be paid on {date} every month. Late payments will
incur a fee of {fee}. A deposit in the amount of {deposit} will be held for the duration of the lease and will be
returned to the renter within one month after the keys are surrendered.
The major rules regarding this house are as follows: {house rental rules, concerning pets, smoking, and
other major violations}. By signing this agreement, the renter acknowledges that a complete list of these
rules has been provided to him or her, and that the renter has read and understood these rules.
The owner has a right to enter the house with an advanced notice of 24 hours for any reason. In an
emergency, owner may violate this right and enter immediately. Emergencies include those instances in
which the property is in immediate danger, such as from a fire or flood.
The renter will make his or her best effort to keep the house in good condition. No major alterations will be
made to the house without prior discussion with the owner. This includes painting, changes to the lawns, and
installation of any permanent changes. All maintenance for the house will be taken care of by the owner, and
the tenant must notify the owner immediately of maintenance required.
Utilities will be the responsibility of the tenant. The renter will set up and shut down all utilities. This includes
water, electric, and gas. Trash services is provided by{trash} and will be paid by the tenant.
Signing this agreement implies full understanding of the above conditions and the rental agreement. This
agreement cannot be altered without full informed consent in writing provided by both parties. In certain
cases of violation, the tenant may be required to vacate without appeal.

(Renter)

(Date)

(Landlord)

(Date)

Sample Rental Agreement

1. Parties The parties to this agreement are the Landlord:
Name: _____________________________________
Address:____________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________ phone#____________________
The tenant:
Name: _____________________________________
Address:____________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________ phone#____________________
2. Property Landlord rents to Tenant a dwelling located at:
Address:_____________________________________City/State/Zip:
______________________________
3. The term of this lease shall be ________________commencing on: ___
(day) of ________ (month) ____ (year)
until ___ (day) of ________ (month) ____ (year). This lease shall
automatically self-extend under the same
terms and conditions as the initial lease and shall continue in full force
and effect from month- to -month unless
and until otherwise terminated.
4. The rent shall be $ ____________ / month payable on the
_______________ day of every month, in advance, so
long as this lease is in force.
5. The following appliances and furniture:
Stove, refrigerator,
________________________________________________________________________
___
are included in the rental of these premises.

6. Security Deposit: Upon the execution of this Agreement, Tenant shall

deposit with Landlord the sum of
_________________________________________________________ Dollars
($______________)
Receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the Landlord, as security
for any damage caused to the Premises
during the term of the lease. In accordance with ALM GL ch. 186,
15B, such deposit received by the Landlord
shall be held in a separate, interest-bearing account in a bank, located
within the Commonwealth under such terms
as will place such deposit beyond the claim of creditors of the
Landlord. Such deposit shall be returned to the
Tenant, with interest at the rate of five per cent per year or other such
lesser amount of interest as has been
received from the bank where the deposit has been held, and less any
set off for damages to the Premises upon
the termination of this Agreement.
7. Occupants The Tenant shall not permit the dwelling to be occupied
for longer than a temporary visit by anyone
except the individuals listed below and except any children born to or
adopted by such individuals during the term
of this lease; however the landlord reserves the right to terminate this
lease if the additional occupants would
render the dwelling overcrowded under the State Sanitary Code.
________________________________________________________________________
___________________
________________________________________________________________________
___________________

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___________________
8. Notices All notices shall be in writing and shall be given to the
Tenant at the dwelling; all rents and all notices,
which shall be in writing, shall be given to the Landlord at:
________________________________________________________________________
___________________
(name of landlord or landlord's representative) (address) (phone)
In case of emergency, Tenant shall contact the following person:

________________________________________________________________________
_______________
(name of landlord) (address) (phone)
9. Utilities Utilities shall be paid by the party indicated on the following
chart:
(Please place checkmark under the person who will pay for the utility.)
LANDLORD TENANT MUNICIPALITY
Electricity __________ __________ ____________
Gas __________ __________ ____________
Heat* __________ __________ _____________
Garbage Collection __________ __________ _____________
Trash Removal __________ __________ _____________
Hot Water* __________ __________ _____________
Other ________________ __________ __________ _____________

 The Landlord must provide the facilities for the provision of heat and
hot water.
TENANT AGREES
7. Use of Property Tenant shall use the property for residential
purposes only. Tenant agrees not to engage in or permit
any household members, relatives, guests, invitees or agents to
engage in any unlawful use of the dwelling unit,
common areas or grounds.
8. Notice of Absence from Unit Tenant shall notify the landlord in
writing if the dwelling unit will be left unoccupied
by at least one adult household member for a period of longer than 30
days, and shall advise Landlord how to contact
Tenant during such period.
9. Tenant's Duty to Maintain Premises The Tenant shall maintain the
premises in a clean and neat condition and at all
times comply with an occupant's obligations under Article II of the
Massachusetts State Sanitary Code.
10. Waste of Utilities Tenant shall make every reasonable effort to
conserve the use of utilities supplied and paid for by
the Landlord and shall not waste the same.
11. Damage Tenant shall use all appliances, fixtures and equipment in
a safe manner and only for the purposes for which
they are intended and shall not litter, destroy, deface, damage or
remove any part of the dwelling unit, common areas
or grounds. Tenant shall pay amounts due for repairs for property
damage, reasonable wear and tear excepted, caused
by the intentional or negligent conduct of Tenant, a member of the
Tenant's household, relatives, invitees, guests or
agents upon receipt of a bill from Landlord. The written bill shall
include items of damage, the corrective action taken

and the cost thereof.

12. Alterations No substantial alterations, addition or improvement
shall be made by Tenant in or to the dwelling unit
without the permission of Landlord in writing. Such consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld, but may include the
Tenant's agreeing to restore the dwelling unit to its prior condition
before moving out.
13. Locks Tenant shall not change, alter, replace or add new locks
without written consent of Landlord. Any locks so
permitted to be installed shall become property of the Landlord and
shall not be removed by Tenant. The Tenant shall
promptly give a duplicate key to any such changed, altered, replaced
or new lock to Landlord.
14. Noise Tenant agrees not to allow on his/her premises any excessive
noise or other activity which disturbs the peace
and quiet of other tenants in the building. Landlord agrees to prevent
other tenants and other persons in the building or
common areas from similarly disturbing Tenant's peace and quiet.
15. Subleasing Tenant shall not assign this agreement or sublet the
dwelling unit without the written consent of
Landlord. Such consent shall not be withheld without good reason. This
paragraph shall not prevent Tenant from
having guests for reasonably short periods of time. 16. Termination
Upon termination of this agreement, Tenant shall vacate the premises,
remove all personal property
belonging to him/her and leave the premises as clean as she/he found
them, normal wear and tear and damage by
unavoidable casualty excepted, and return all keys to Landlord
immediately upon vacating. The Tenant agrees that

any personal property left in or about the premises after the Tenant has
vacated shall be considered abandoned
property, and the Landlord may sell or otherwise dispose of same
without liability to the Tenant.
17. Permission for Landlord to Enter Unit Tenant agrees to allow
landlord or its agents to enter the dwelling upon
reasonable advance notice in order to inspect the premises, to
exterminate for pests, to make repairs or to show the
premises to prospective tenants, purchasers, mortgagers or their
agents. The Tenant will not be unreasonable in
denying entry. Landlord may also enter the premises without prior
consent if it appears to have been abandoned by the
Tenant or in case of emergency, and as otherwise permitted by law or
court order.
LANDLORD AGREES
18. Maintenance of Dwelling The Landlord agrees to maintain the
premises in a structurally sound condition and to
otherwise comply with an Owner's obligations under Article II of the
Massachusetts State Sanitary Code. Substantial
violations of the State Sanitary Code shall constitute grounds for
abatement of rent.
19. Destruction of Premises If the premises are rendered uninhabitable
by fire, flood or other natural disaster during the
term of this agreement, this agreement shall be thereupon terminated.
20. Notification of Termination Landlord shall not terminate this lease
except for serious or repeated breach
of tenant's obligations hereunder. In cases of nonpayment of rent,
Landlord may terminate the tenancy by a 14-day
written notice to vacate. In all other cases, Landlord may terminate the
tenancy by a 30-day written notice to vacate.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Landlord may immediately

terminate this Lease for any act or conduct of the
Tenant, household member or guest which entitles the Landlord to
evict or enjoin the Tenant under Massachusetts
General Laws, Chapter 139, Section19.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
21. If any, they are attached, initialed and dated by both parties, and
are a part of this lease.
ATTACHMENTS
22. Tenant agrees to obey the Rules and Regulations which are
attached to this lease and made a part thereof, which
Landlord reserves the right to amend or supplement at any time.
CHANGES
23. No changes or additions to this lease shall be made except by
written agreement between Landlord and Tenant. This
lease and any attachments represent the entire agreement between
Landlord and Tenant.
24. WHEREFORE, We, the undersigned, agree to this Lease, by signing
two copies (one to be kept by Tenant and one by
Landlord).
LANDLORDS TENANTS
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
(signature) (signature)
_________________________ _________________________
(date of signature) (date of signature)
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(signature) (signature)
_________________________ _________________________
(date of signature) (date of signature)
Tenant is encouraged to carry renters insurance on personal
belongings
LEASE
BASIC RENTAL AGREEMENT OR RESIDENTIAL LEASE
This Rental Agreement or Residential 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,
_____________________________, 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 located at
_____________________________________________in the city of
__________________________________.
1. TERMS: RESIDENT agrees to pay in advance $______ per month on
the ____ day of each month. This
agreement shall commence on _____,___ and continue; (check one)
A.__ until _______, ___ as a leasehold. Thereafter it shall become a
month-to-month tenancy. If RESIDENT should
move from the premises prior to the expiration of this time period, he
shall be liable for all rent due until such time
that the Residence is occupied by an OWNER approved paying
RESIDENT and/or expiration of said time period,

whichever is shorter.
B.__ until ____________, ______ on a month-to-month tenancy until either
party shall terminate this agreement by
giving a written notice of intention to terminate at least 30 days prior
to the date of termination.
2. PAYMENTS: Rent and/or other charges are to be paid at such place or
method designated by the owner as follows
_____________________________________. All payments are to be made by
check or money order and cash shall
be acceptable. OWNER acknowledges receipt of the First Month's rent
of $__________, and a Security Deposit of
$__________, and additional charges/fees for
______________________________, for a total payment of
$__________. All payments are to be made payable to
__________________________________.
3. SECURITY DEPOSITS: The total of the above deposits shall secure
compliance with the terms and conditions of
this agreement and shall be refunded to RESIDENT within _____ 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)
cost for repair of damages to premises 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 _____ 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.
4. LATE CHARGE: A late fee of $_____, (not to exceed ___% of the
monthly rent), shall be added and due for any

payment of rent made after the ____________ of the month. Any

dishonored check shall be treated as unpaid rent,
and subject to an additional fee of $_________.
5. UTILITIES: RESIDENT agrees to pay all utilities and/or services based
upon occupancy of the premises except
____________________________________.
6. OCCUPANTS: Guest(s) staying over 15 days without the written
consent of OWNER shall be considered a breach
of this agreement. ONLY the following individuals and/or animals, AND
NO OTHERS shall occupy the subject
residence for more than 15 days unless the expressed written consent
of OWNER obtained in advance
__________________________________________________.
7. 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. Such 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 a pet and/or animal of any kind, an
additional deposit in the amount of $_________
shall be required along with additional monthly rent of $_______ along
with the signing of OWNER'S Pet
Agreement. RESIDENT also agrees to carry insurance deemed
appropriate by OWNER to cover possible liability and
damages that may be caused by such animals. 8. LIQUID FILLED
FURNISHINGS: No liquid filled furniture, receptacle containing more
than ten gallons of
liquid is permitted without prior written consent and meeting the
requirements of the OWNER. RESIDENT also

agrees to carry insurance deemed appropriate by OWNER to cover

possible losses that may be caused by such items.
9. PARKING: When and if RESIDENT is assigned a parking area/space on
OWNER'S property, the parking
area/space shall be used exclusively for parking of passenger
automobiles and/or those approved vehicles listed on
RESIDENT'S Application attached hereto. RESIDENT is hereby assigned
or permitted to park only in the following
area or space ____________________________. The parking fee for this
space (if applicable is $________ monthly.
Said space shall not be used for the washing, painting, or repair of
vehicles. No other parking space shall be used by
RESIDENT or RESIDENT'S guest(s). RESIDENT is responsible for oil leaks
and other vehicle discharges for which
RESIDENT shall be charged for cleaning if deemed necessary by
OWNER.
10. NOISE: RESIDENT agrees not to cause or allow any noise or activity
on the premises which might disturb the
peace and quiet of another RESIDENT and/or neighbor. Said noise
and/or activity shall be a breach of this agreement.
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, OWNER or
RESIDENT 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
property condition checklist, 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 good 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 above items in this provision shall be returned to
OWNER in clean and good condition except for
reasonable wear and tear and the premises shall be free of all personal
property and trash not belonging to OWNER. It
is agreed that all dirt, holes, tears, burns, and 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. ALTERATIONS: RESIDENT shall not paint, wallpaper, alter or
redecorate, change or install locks, install
antenna or other equipment, screws, fastening devices, 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.
14: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: RESIDENT shall deposit all garbage and
waste in a clean and sanitary manner
into the proper receptacles and shall cooperate in keeping the garbage
area neat and clean. RESIDENT shall be
responsible for disposing of items of such size and nature as are not
normally acceptable by the garbage hauler.
RESIDENT shall be responsible for keeping the kitchen and bathroom
drains free of things that may tend to cause

clogging of the drains. 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 stopping of
waste pipes or overflow from bathtubs, wash basins,
or sinks.
15. HOUSE RULES: RESIDENT shall comply with all house rules as
stated on separate addendum, but which are
deemed part of this rental agreement, and a violation of any of the
house rules is considered a breach of this
agreement.
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-day 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, but may be terminated by either party giving to the other a 30day written notice of intention 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 possessions on or before the
termination date, RESIDENT shall be liable for
additional rent and damages which may include damages due to
OWNER'S loss of prospective new renters.

18. POSSESSION: If OWNER is unable to deliver possession of the

residence to RESIDENTS on the agreed date,
because of the loss or destruction of the residence or because of the
failure of the prior residents to vacate or for any
other reason, the RESIDENT and/or OWNER may immediately cancel
and terminate this agreement upon written
notice to the other party at their last known address, whereupon
neither party shall have liability to the other, and any
sums paid under this Agreement shall be refunded in full. If neither
party cancels, this Agreement shall be prorated
and begin on the date of actual possession.
19. INSURANCE: RESIDENT acknowledges that OWNERS insurance does
not cover personal property damage
caused by fire, theft, rain, war, acts of God, acts of others, and/or any
other causes, nor shall OWNER be held liable
for such losses. RESIDENT is hereby advised to obtain his own
insurance policy to cover any personal losses.
20. RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION: OWNER may enter, inspect,
and/or repair the premises at any time
in case of emergency or suspected abandonment. OWNER shall give 24
hours advance notice and may enter for the
purpose of showing the premises during normal business hours to
prospective renters, buyers, lenders, for smoke
alarm inspections, and/or for normal inspections and repairs. OWNER is
permitted to make all alterations, repairs and
maintenance that in OWNER'S judgment is necessary to perform.
21. ASSIGNMENT: RESIDENT agrees not to transfer, assign or sublet the
premises or any part thereof.
22. PARTIAL INVALIDITY: Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
construed as waiving any of the

OWNER'S or RESIDENT'S rights under the law. If any part of this

Agreement shall be in conflict with the law, that
part shall be void to the extent that it is in conflict, but shall not
invalidate this Agreement nor shall it affect the
validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
22. NO WAIVER: OWNER'S acceptance of rent with knowledge of any
default by RESIDENT or waiver by
OWNER of any breach of any term of this Agreement shall not
constitute a waiver of subsequent breaches. Failure to
require compliance or to exercise any right shall not be constituted as
a waiver by OWNER of said term, condition,
and/or right, and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any
provision of this Agreement.
23. ATTORNEY FEES: If any legal action or proceedings be brought by
either party of this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be reimbursed for all reasonable attorney's fees
and costs in addition to other damages awarded.
24. JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY: The undersigned RESIDENTS are jointly
and severally responsible and liable
for all obligations under this agreement.
25. REPORT TO CREDIT/TENANT AGENCIES: You are hereby notified that
a nonpayment, late payment or
breach of any of the terms of this rental agreement may be
submitted/reported to a credit and/or tenant reporting
agency, and may create a negative credit record on your credit report.
26. LEAD NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: For rental dwellings built before
1978, RESIDENT acknowledges
receipt of the following: (Please check)
___ Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form

___ EPA Pamphlet 27. ADDITIONS AND/OR EXCEPTIONS

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________.
28. NOTICES: All notices to RESIDENT shall be served at RESIDENT'S
premises and all notices to OWNER shall
be served at
_______________________________________________________________.
29. INVENTORY: The premises contains the following items, that the
RESIDENT may use.
_______________________________________________________________.
30. KEYS AND ADDDENDUMS: RESIDENT acknowledges receipt of the
following which shall be deemed part of
this Agreement: (Please check)
___ Keys #of keys and purposes
___________________________________________
___ House Rules ___ Pet Agreement ___ Other
________________________________
31. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire
Agreement between OWNER and RESIDENT.
No oral agreements have been entered into, and all modifications or
notices shall be in writing to be valid.
32. RECEIPT OF AGREEMENT: The undersigned RESIDENTS have read
and understand this Agreement and
hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of this Rental Agreement.
RESIDENT'S Signature
___________________________________________________
Date__________________
RESIDENT'S Signature
___________________________________________________

Date__________________
OWNER'S or Agent's Signature
____________________________________________
Date__________________