PENNSYLVANIA
RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
This Lease Agreement (hereinafter, the "Lease Agreement") is dated as of _________ (hereinafter, the "Effective Date") and is entered into by and between _________ (hereinafter, the "Landlord") and the following residents:
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(hereinafter, the "Tenant(s)").
The Landlord and the Tenant(s) agree as follows:
1. PROPERTY
The Landlord rents to the Tenant(s) and the Tenant(s) rents from the Landlord a certain real property and improvements described as a house (hereinafter, the "Property"), according to the terms and conditions described in this Lease Agreement.
Property is located at _________, _________, Pennsylvania _________ (hereinafter, the "Property").
Unless otherwise indicated in the Lease Agreement, no other portion of the Property or the building (hereinafter, the "Building") is included in the Lease.
2. TERM
The term of this Lease Agreement begins on _________ (hereinafter, the "Commencement Date") and shall terminate on _________ (hereinafter, the "Termination Date").
Upon the Termination Date, the Tenant(s) shall be required to vacate the Property unless one of the following circumstances occur: (i) The Landlord and the Tenant(s) formally extend this Lease Agreement in writing or create, execute, and sign a new one; (ii) Mandated by local rent control law; or (iii) The Landlord willingly accepts new rent from the Tenant(s), which does not constitute past due rent. In this case, a month-to-month tenancy shall be created, which the Tenant(s) may terminate by giving written notice as provided by law. All other terms and conditions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
3. MANAGEMENT
The Tenant(s) is hereby notified that the owner or Landlord _________ is the property manager in charge of repairs or maintenance of the Property.
If the Tenant(s) has any complaint regarding any issue about the Property, _________ shall be contacted by one of the following methods:
Address: _________
Telephone: _________
Email: _________
4. RENT
The Tenant(s) shall pay the Landlord monthly rent in the amount of $_________ (hereinafter, the "Rent") for each full month during this lease.
The full month's rent is due and payable not later than the 1st day of each month lease period.
Please Take Notice that mail delays will not excuse the Tenant(s)'s obligation to pay the rent in a timely manner.
Place of Payment:
The Tenant(s) shall remit all rent payment amounts owed to the Landlord under this Lease Agreement to the Landlord and make all amounts payable to the following address:
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The Landlord may later change the person and place to which the Tenant(s) must remit the rental amounts due under this Lease Agreement.
Please Take Notice that you must place the Property address and the Tenant(s)'s name on all payments.
Method of Payment:
The Tenant(s) shall pay all rent by selecting any of the following forms of payment (select one or more):
5. OCCUPANTS
During the Term of this Lease Agreement, the only individuals the Tenant(s) may permit to reside on the Property are the following:
_________
6. ABSENCES
If the Tenant(s) vacates the property for a prolonged time-period or abandons it, such Tenant(s) shall notify the Landlord in advance or the Landlord shall immediately have the right to terminate the Lease Agreement and remove all belongings, including any personal items off of the Property. No notice shall be given to the Tenant(s) by the landlord to enter the Property if the Tenant(s) has abandoned or surrendered the Property.
7. MAINTENANCE
The Landlord shall maintain the Property at all times and perform all repairs reasonably necessary. The primary duty of the landlord shall be to meet the implied warranty of habitability of the Property, that is, that the Property is in a safe, livable condition.
Additionally, during the Term of this Lease Agreement and any renewal thereof, Tenant(s) shall:
(1) Keep the Property clean and safe, use all electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning facilities and appliances in a reasonable manner.
(2) Repair any damage arising from the act or negligence of Tenant, Occupants, or guests, agents, visitors, and invitees, at tenant's expense.
(3) Surrender the Property in as good order and condition as when received, reasonable wear and tear excepted, upon the termination of this Lease Agreement.
(4) Immediately notify the Landlord, in writing, of any problem, malfunction or damage; otherwise, the Tenant(s) will be liable for the costs of any such damage, which might have been avoided had the Tenant promptly notified the Landlord of the defect.
8. REPAIRS
All requests for repairs must be in writing and delivered to the Landlord. Only in the event of an emergency related to the condition of the Property that materially affects the physical health or safety of an ordinary Tenant, the Tenant(s) may call the Landlord.
The Tenant(s) may not repair or cause to be repaired any condition, regardless of the cause, without the Landlord's permission. All decisions regarding repairs, including the completion of any repair, whether to repair or replace the item and the selection of contractors, will be at the Landlord's sole discretion.
The Landlord does not have a duty to repair or remedy a condition if:
(1) The Tenant(s) is delinquent in rent at the time a repair notice is given.
(2) The condition was caused by the Tenant(s), a member of the Tenant's family, or a guest or invitee of the Tenant (unless the condition was caused by normal wear and tear).
The parties agree that 7 days is a reasonable period of time for the Landlord to make a diligent effort to repair a condition unless there are circumstances that establish that a different period of time is appropriate (such as the severity and nature of the condition and the availability of materials, labor, and utilities).
If in an emergency, it shall become necessary to make any repairs or replacements by the Tenant(s) without prior written consent from the Landlord, at Landlord's expenses, and such repairs or replacements are found to be unsatisfactory and to have caused additional damages, the Tenant(s) shall reimburse Landlord for the cost of making such repairs.
9. UTILITIES AND SERVICES
The Tenant(s) shall be solely responsible for and shall pay expenses for all utilities and services used or consumed at the Property.
10. HOLDOVER TENANCY
If the Tenant(s) holds over in occupancy of the Property after the expiration of the Lease Term with the express written consent of the Landlord, a new tenancy from month-to-month shall be created between the Landlord and the Tenant(s) which shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions hereof except that such tenancy shall be terminable upon thirty (30) days written notice served by either party.
If the Tenant(s) holds over in occupancy of the Property after the expiration of the Lease Term, without the express written consent of the Landlord, such tenancy shall not constitute a renewal hereof or an extension for any further term, and in such case, the Tenant(s) will pay Landlord rent for the holdover period and indemnify Landlord and prospective tenants for damages, including but not limited to lost rent, lodging expenses, costs of eviction, and attorneys' fees. Rent for any holdover period will be three (3) times the monthly rent, calculated on a daily basis, and will be immediately due and payable daily without notice or demand.
11. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The Tenant(s) shall not keep or have on the Property any article or item of a dangerous, flammable, or explosive material on the Property that might unreasonably increase the danger of fire or explosion on the Property or that might be considered hazardous or extra hazardous by any responsible insurance company.
12. LANDLORD ACCESS TO PROPERTY
The Landlord and the Landlord's agents shall have the right at all reasonable times, and by all reasonable means during the term of this Lease Agreement and any renewal thereof, to enter the Property for the following purposes:
(i) Survey the Property's condition and take photographs to document the condition.
(ii) Make repairs or improvements to the Property.
(iii) Supply agreed services.
(iv) Show the Property to prospective buyers or tenants.
(v) Exercise a contractual or statutory lien.
(vi) Leave a written notice.
(vii) Seize nonexempt property if the Tenant(s) is in default.
Except in case of emergency, the Landlord will give the Tenant(s) reasonable notice of intent to enter. For these purposes, twenty-four (24) hour written notice will be deemed reasonable.
13. ASSIGNMENT/SUBLETTING
The Tenant(s) shall not, without the prior written consent of Landlord, which may be withheld at the Landlord's sole discretion, voluntarily or involuntarily assign, mortgage, encumber or hypothecate this Lease or any interest herein or sublet the Property or any part thereof.
The Tenant(s) is specifically prohibited from offering all or part of the Property for short-term rental such as through AirBnB, VRBO, or other such sites or programs. Any advertising or on-line postings, as well as actual rentals of the Property to vacation or short-term guests, shall constitute a material breach of this Lease Agreement.
Any person who is not a Tenant who occupies any portion of the Property, for any period of time whatsoever, for any compensation or consideration whatsoever (including, without limitation, the payment of money and/or trade and/or barter of other goods, services, or property occupancy rights) is NOT a guest, and such occupancy constitutes unauthorized subletting or assignment which is a substantial and material breach of this Lease Agreement.
14. NOTICES
Notice required by statute will be given in accordance with the applicable statute. All other notices shall be deemed sufficient if made as follows:
- All notices to the Landlord shall be directed by personal delivery or first-class mail to the Landlord at the appropriate address set forth below, until Tenant is notified, in writing, to the contrary.
- All notices to Tenant shall be directed by personal delivery or first-class mail to Tenant at the Leased Property or any forwarding address provided in writing by Tenant to the Landlord.
Landlord:
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Tenant:
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_________, _________, _________
Such addresses may be changed from time to time by any party by providing notice as set forth above.
15. GOVERNING LAW
This Lease Agreement shall be governed, construed, and interpreted by the Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- This lease is negotiable between the parties. This lease is binding upon final acceptance. READ IT CAREFULLY. If you do not understand the effect of this lease, consult your attorney BEFORE signing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Landlord and Tenant have executed this Agreement in the manner prescribed by law as of the Effective Date.
Landlord:
By: ___________________________ Date: __________________
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Tenant:
By: ___________________________ Date: __________________
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Pennsylvania Lease Agreement
Inspection Checklist
Address: _________, _________, _________
The Tenant(s) has inspected the Property and states that the Property is in satisfactory condition, free of defects, except as noted below:
| SATISFACTORY | COMMENTS |
Bathrooms | _________ | _________________________ |
Carpeting | _________ | _________________________ |
Ceilings | _________ | _________________________ |
Closets | _________ | _________________________ |
Countertops | _________ | _________________________ |
Dishwasher | _________ | _________________________ |
Disposal | _________ | _________________________ |
Doors | _________ | _________________________ |
Fireplace | _________ | _________________________ |
Lights | _________ | _________________________ |
Locks | _________ | _________________________ |
Refrigerator | _________ | _________________________ |
Screens | _________ | _________________________ |
Stove | _________ | _________________________ |
Walls | _________ | _________________________ |
Windows | _________ | _________________________ |
Window coverings | _________ | _________________________ |
_________ | _________ | _________________________ |
_________ | _________ | _________________________ |
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Date
Tenant:
By: ___________________________Date: __________________
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Acknowledged by Landlord:
By: ___________________________Date: __________________
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