Free Rental Agreement Template

RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AGREEMENT This Residential Rental Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [Effective Date] (the "Effective Date"), BETWEEN: [Landlord Name], with a principal place of business at [Landlord Address] (the "Landlord"); AND [Tenant Name], with a principal place of business at [Tenant Address] (the "Tenant"). The Landlord and the Tenant may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties." 1. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION The Landlord leases to the Tenant the premises at [Rental Property Address] (the "Premises") in its current condition, except as noted in the move-in inspection report. 2. LEASE TERM AND RENEWAL Term begins [Lease Start Date] and ends [Lease End Date]. Renewal: [Renewal Terms]. Holdover tenancy becomes month-to-month on [Holdover Terms] unless prohibited by law. 3. RENT AMOUNT AND PAYMENT TERMS Monthly rent: [Monthly Rent Amount], due on [Rent Due Day] of each month to [Payment Method/Address]. Late fee: [Late Fee Amount] after [Grace Period Days] days, if permitted by law. 4. SECURITY DEPOSIT AND RETURN Security deposit: [Security Deposit Amount], held per applicable law. Return within [Deposit Return Days] days after move-out minus lawful deductions for unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear, and cleaning if required. 5. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Landlord maintains [Landlord Maintenance Duties]. Tenant maintains [Tenant Maintenance Duties]. Tenant will report maintenance issues promptly. Emergency contact: [Emergency Maintenance Contact]. 6. RULES AND RESTRICTIONS Tenant agrees to: [Rules and Restrictions], including occupancy limits, pets [Pet Policy], smoking [Smoking Policy], and noise standards. Violations may lead to termination as permitted by law. 7. ENTRY AND INSPECTION RIGHTS Landlord may enter with [Notice Hours] hours' notice for repairs, inspections, or showings, or without notice for emergencies, as allowed by law. 8. TERMINATION AND EVICTION PROCEDURES Either Party may terminate per [Termination Notice Period] notice where allowed. Material breach may allow termination after [Cure Period] days' notice. Eviction follows applicable landlord-tenant law exclusively. 9. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Governing Law / Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict-of-law principles. The courts located in [Governing Law / Jurisdiction] will have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement, unless the Parties agree in writing to mediation before litigation. 10. GENERAL (a) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes prior or contemporaneous agreements on that subject. (b) Amendments. Modifications must be in writing and signed by both Parties. (c) Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. (d) Assignment. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the other Party's prior written consent, except to a successor in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets. (e) Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, including electronic signatures, each of which will be deemed an original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date. LANDLORD Name: [Landlord Name] Signature: _______________________________ Name of Signatory: _______________________ Title: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________________________ TENANT Name: [Tenant Name] Signature: _______________________________ Name of Signatory: _______________________ Title: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________________________