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Residence Lease
(Sample ONLY)
This
lease, made and entered into this 1st day of June, 2006
By and
between Lou Fiola, of 411 SE 21st Street,
Cape Coral, Fl 33990,
Hereinafter called the “ Landlord,” and
John
Doe (SS# ###-##-####) and Mary Doe (SS# ###-##-####) of N.
Ft Myers, FL, Hereinafter called the “ Tenant/s.”
1. The
landlord owns the following described real estate and
premises, Situated in LEE County, at 1502 W 12th Street
(Left Side), Lehigh Acres, Fl. 33936, a 2bedroom/2bath apt.
2. The
landlord rents and leases to the tenant the described
premises including all appliances From the First (1st)
Day of June, 2006, for (12) Twelve Months, until the 31st
Day of May, 2007.
3. The
tenant promises and agrees to pay the landlord as rental the
total Sum of Ten Thousand Twenty Dollars ($10,020.00),
payable as follows:$835.00 for the First Month Rent,
June,2006 and $835.00 for 11 months there-
after. Also, but not included in that total a
Security/Cleaning/ Rental Deposit of $400.00. Also, included
in the total, the Last Months rent, May, 2007, of $835.00
paid at the execution of this Lease. The entire security
/cleaning/Rental deposit will be refunded to the tenant
within fifteen (15) days after the Tenants normal lease
termination or vacating of premises, whichever comes last,
if the property is left in move-in condition and all rents
are paid to current date as per lease agreement. If
condition is not acceptable by the Landlord, the balance of
the deposit will then be returned within thirty days (30).
Deposit will be escrowed in a safety bank account until such
time. The Security/cleaning/rental deposit’s refundable
amount will be prorated accordingly if the property is left
in less than acceptable condition, AND any rents are not
paid in full as per The Florida State Landlord and Tenant
Law, ( F.S. 83.49(3) ).
4. The sum
of _Eight Hundred Thirty Five Dollars ($835.00)
already paid for the first month’s rent of occupancy
(June, 2006). The sum of eight Hundred Thirty Five
Dollars, ($835.00) payable on the First (1st) Day of
each and every month balance of the lease term (11 full
months) until this lease has expired to complete the full
sum payable.
5. It is
agreed that the tenant will keep and maintain all portions
of the building let to him or her by the terms of this
contract in as good a state of repair as the same are turned
over to tenant. This means woodwork, walls, floors,
ceilings, windows, screens, doors, carpet, shades, electric,
grounds, plumbing, and outside storage, all of which may be
inspected by the landlord on notice from the tenant of
intent to vacate and in no event will this lease terminate
unless the foregoing is acceptable to the landlord. Normal
use without evident mars will not constitute violation.
6. The
tenant agrees to be responsible to pay for the repair of any
damage done to any of the buildings or grounds by any of
tenant’s family or guests or by vandalism. If the tenant
notices any signs of property damage or signs of any
negative physical attribute, including but not limited to
water leaks, extreme floor or wall or ceiling cracks, insect
infestation, appliance breakdown, or roof damage, the tenant
will immediately notify landlord by phone or by written
notice. The Tenant is responsible for the cost to clear
clogged drains and must have a licensed plumber clear
serious clogs. This is a Non-smoking Unit.
The
Landlord reserves the right to enter the premises for the
purpose of inspection, repairs and to show prospective
purchasers. The Landlord will call Twelve to Twenty-Four
Hours in advance with approximate time.
ALSO,
The Landlord has the right to create a Laundry Day Schedule
for the Tenant to follow in order to prevent septic problems
and back ups.
7. The
tenant agrees to keep the property clean in and around the
building and agrees to maintain proper sanitation of the
area by preparing trash for pickup by the regular trash
service for the neighborhood, unless other arrangements have
been made and agreed to in writing by the owner. Trash-cans
must be taken in the same day of trash pick-up. Two (2) cans
will be assigned to each unit. The Tenant is responsible to
replace damaged or missing garbage cans and recycle bin.
8. The
tenant agrees to hold the landlord HARMLESS from any and all
expense for lights, heat, water, or any other expense
incident to the occupancy of said property, unless
specifically agreed to in writing. The tenant agrees to keep
these standard utilities connected and their corresponding
bills paid in a timely manner as required by the utility
companies: _Electric, Water system and Salt, septic
system, cable/dish and telephone. The Tenant is responsible
for Water System Maintenance
If ANY
utilities are not kept current, the tenant agrees to
terminate this lease and give up the property’s occupation
at the landlord’s discretion.
9. The
tenant shall not engage in, or allow any other person, pet,
or an animal to engage in any conduct that will disturb
the quiet and peaceable enjoyment of the other tenants,
neighbors, landlord, or uses the property for any purpose
whatsoever that violates the laws of the United States, the
State of Florida, or the City of _Lehigh__, or
the County of_Lee___.
10. The
tenant will keep, No Pet/s, inside or outside the
property.
11. Time
is of the essence with this contract, and should the tenant
default in the payment of any installment of the principal
sum herein named, the initial principal sum shall become
immediately due and payable and the Landlord shall be
entitled to possession of the premises, at Landlord’s
option in accordance with the Florida Landlord and Tenant
Act, and the landlord shall have the right to store
and/or dispose of such property in accordance with said ACT,
and thereafter the tenant shall be liable to the landlord
for any amounts uncollected from such disposition, and the
expenses therefore, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
12. The
Landlord will maintain the lawn, shrubs and grounds around
the house. In addition, the Landlord will provide
pest treatments, trash pick up service.
13. The
tenant shall not change colors or redecorate the interior or
exterior of the property without written consent of the
Landlord.
14. The
property herein leased will be used for residential
purposes only and for no other object or purpose and
this lease shall not be sublet without written
consent from the landlord.
15. In the
event of assignment to creditors by the tenant, or the
institution of bankruptcy proceedings against the tenant,
such events shall cancel and hold for naught this lease, and
all the rights thereunder, and possession of said property
shall immediately, by such act or acts, pass to the landlord
at the landlord’s option.
16. The
tenant shall pay a late fee of _ Thirty Five Dollars (
$35.00 ) _ in addition to each monthly payment that is
paid after the _ __3rd _day of any month within the
terms of this lease. Starting on the_4th__ day of the
month, a late fee of _$ 5.00 __ per day will be added
to the existing late fee due.
17. The
tenant will waive tenant’s rights under the Florida Landlord
and Tenant Act if the rent and all late charges are not paid
in full by the LAST day of the Rental period,
immediately relinquishing possession of the property to the
landlord at the landlord’s request.
18. The
tenant agrees to pay all rents and fees with a personal
check, or cash. If a personal check is ever not honored by
the landlord’s bank, for any reason whatsoever, the tenant
agrees to pay a check charge of Thirty Dollars ($30) then
pay with cash until the expiration of this lease term.
19. The
tenant shall check each and all smoke alarms weekly,
replacing the battery as needed with an alkaline battery to
ensure that adequate warning is provided. The Tenant will
change filter for A/C, the Landlord will supply the filter.
The Tenant will maintain the water system with bleach,
salt and cleaning.
20. The
Tenant agrees to keep the window screens on the window at
all times, paying a Twenty dollar, ($20) service charge plus
parts, if a Screen is removed or damaged in any way, for
it’s replacement.
21.Two (2)
Adult/s and One (1) young adult will occupy the
house/apartment.
22. The
tenant will let no more than Two-(2) guests stay
over for a maximum period of Seven (7) consecutive days in
any two-month period without written consent from the
landlord.
23. The
tenant shall NOT keep any water filled furniture at the
property.
24. The
tenant agrees to keep no more than Two (2) vehicle/s,
including but not limited to trucks, motorcycles, and cars,
on the premises. These vehicles must be both operable and
currently licensed and can only be parked in the driveway
designated to the apartment.. The tenant agrees not to
repair any vehicles on the premises if the repairs will take
more than 12 hours, without the written consent from the
landlord. The Tenant will obey and follow all Lehigh, Fl.
Code Requirements for parking. The Tenant will use the
parking spaces directly outside the front door of the
apartment. At no time will any Tenant allow
Friends/Associates to use more than TWO (2) spaces, Total,
on the driveway, including tenant use.
25.
Landlord has obtained insurance to cover the landlord’s
interest and liability, but does NOT insure tenant’s
belongings or negligence, and will not provide shelter if
the building is destroyed by weather or fire.
26. The
tenant will return all property-related keys upon lease
termination and will give-up five dollars (5) per
nonreturned key from deposit.
27. The
tenant further agrees that after the expiration of the time
given in this lease, the 31st day of May, 2007, and
without notice from the landlord, to give possession of
property to the landlord, and upon tenant’s failure to do so
shall become liable to the landlord for an additional
one-month extension at double the monthly rate of
this contract upon notice from the landlord.
28. Also,
With a written agreement between the Landlord and the
Tenant, a Month to Month lease (30 days to 30 Days) can be
instituted to extend/adjust the terms of this lease. The
Tenant will give the Landlord Forty Five Days Notice (45)
before vacating the property.
29. No
playground, pool, exercise equipment or Satellite Dish
is/are to be erected/attached to or on the property without
written consent from the Landlord.
30. No
items are to be stored outside of the building except for
lawn furniture, outdoor grill and lawn mower (covered).
31.
Contact and Send Payments to the landlord at: Attention
Lou Fiola,
411 SE 21st Street, Cape Coral FL 33990, (
Phone : 239-410-5325 ).
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have
hereunto set their hands the day and year first above
written.
_________________Date______ ___________________Date________
Lou Fiola (Landlord) John
Doe
(Tenant)
_________________Date______
___________________Date________
(Landlord)
Mary Doe (Tenant)
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