In this Lease, "Property" means the residential unit located at [full street address, unit number, city, and postal code], together with any parking space, storage area, and fixtures that come with it. The Property also includes the following appliances and furnishings provided by Landlord: [list of included appliances and furnishings, or "none"].

In this Lease, "Lease Term" means the fixed period that starts on [Start Date] (the "Start Date") and ends at 11:59 p.m. on [End Date] (the "End Date"). In this Lease, "Occupants" means Tenant and the following people, who are the only people allowed to live at the Property: [names of authorized occupants]. In this Lease, "Schedule A" means the Rent and Deposit Payment Schedule attached to this Lease.

This Lease is for a fixed term only. It does not renew automatically. Any renewal or extension must be agreed in a new written lease or a written amendment signed by both parties.

If Landlord cannot deliver possession of the Property on the Start Date for reasons outside its control, Landlord will not be liable for the delay. In that case, Rent will not be charged until the day the Property is made available. If the Property is not available within [number] days after the Start Date, either party may cancel this Lease by written notice. Landlord will then refund any amounts Tenant has paid in advance, and neither party will owe the other anything further.

Tenant has inspected the Property and accepts it in its current condition. This acceptance does not limit Landlord's obligation to make major repairs as set out in this Lease. Within [3] days after moving in, Tenant must give Landlord a signed, written list of any existing damage or defects. Anything not listed will be treated as being in good condition on the Start Date.

Landlord makes no promises about the Property except those stated in this Lease or required by law.

Tenant will pay Landlord rent of [amount] [currency] per month (the "Rent") for the Lease Term. Rent is due in advance on or before the [day, e.g., 1st] day of each month. Payment must follow the dates shown in Schedule A.

If the Lease Term starts on a day other than the Rent due date, Rent for the first partial month will be charged only for the days remaining in that month. This prorated Rent is due on the Start Date.

Tenant must pay Rent by [accepted payment method, e.g., bank transfer, online portal, or check] to the account or address given in Schedule A, or to any other account or address Landlord names in writing. Payment is made only when Landlord actually receives the funds. Landlord does not have to accept cash.

If Rent is not received in full within [number] days after its due date, Tenant must pay a late fee of [amount] [currency], to the extent permitted by law. Each payment that is returned or declined will incur a fee of [amount] [currency]. After [number] returned payments, Landlord may require Tenant to pay all future amounts by certified funds or another guaranteed method.

Payments received from Tenant will first be applied to unpaid fees, charges, and repair costs owed under this Lease. Any remaining amount will then be applied to unpaid Rent, starting with the oldest amount due, unless the law requires a different order.

Tenant is responsible for setting up and paying all utilities and services for the Property during the Lease Term, including [list, e.g., electricity, gas, water, internet, trash], except for the following, which Landlord will pay: [list of Landlord-paid utilities, or "none"].

Tenant may not withhold, reduce, or set off Rent for any reason, except where the law specifically allows it.

Landlord and its agents, employees, and contractors may enter the Property at reasonable times to inspect it, make repairs or improvements, provide agreed services, or show the Property to buyers, lenders, insurers, appraisers, or future tenants.

Except in an emergency, Landlord will give Tenant at least [24] hours' notice before entering, or any longer notice the law requires. Notice may be given by text message, email, or a note left at the Property.

In an emergency, such as fire, flooding, a gas leak, or a threat to health, safety, or property, Landlord may enter at any time without notice. Landlord will tell Tenant about the entry afterward.

During the last [30] days of the Lease Term, Landlord may place "for rent" or "for sale" signs on the Property. During that period, Landlord may also show the Property to prospective tenants or buyers at reasonable times, after giving notice.

Tenant must not change, add, or rekey any lock without Landlord's written consent. If Landlord consents, Tenant must give Landlord a working key or access code on the same day.

Tenant must tell Landlord in writing if all Occupants will be away from the Property for more than [7] days in a row. During any such absence, Landlord may enter as reasonably needed to protect the Property.

If Tenant unreasonably refuses or prevents lawful access, Tenant will be responsible for any resulting costs, including repeat contractor visit charges.

Tenant will pay Landlord a security deposit of [amount] [currency] (the "Security Deposit"). The Security Deposit is due on or before the date stated in Schedule A. Landlord will not hand over keys until the Security Deposit and the first payment of Rent are received in full.

The Security Deposit secures Tenant's performance of all obligations under this Lease. It is not a payment of Rent. Tenant may not use the Security Deposit to pay the last month's Rent or any other Rent.

Landlord may deduct from the Security Deposit any amounts Tenant owes under this Lease, to the extent allowed by law. These include unpaid Rent, late and returned payment fees, unpaid utilities, and the cost of repairing damage beyond normal wear and tear. They also include cleaning needed to return the Property to its move-in condition, replacing unreturned keys or access devices, and removing items left behind.

Landlord will return the Security Deposit, minus any lawful deductions, within [number] days after Tenant moves out and returns all keys, or within any shorter period the law requires. Landlord will send it, with an itemized list of deductions, to the forwarding address Tenant provides in writing.

If the amounts Tenant owes are more than the Security Deposit, Tenant must pay the difference within [number] days after receiving Landlord's written statement.

Landlord will hold the Security Deposit as required by law, and will pay interest on it only if the law requires. If Landlord sells or transfers the Property, Landlord may transfer the Security Deposit to the new owner. Landlord will then have no further responsibility for it, once Tenant is notified as required by law.

Tenant must use the Property only as a private residence for the Occupants. Guests may not stay more than [number] days in a row, or more than [number] days in total in any [number]-month period, without Landlord's written consent.

Tenant must not run any business from the Property that brings customers, clients, employees, or deliveries of goods for sale to the Property, or that requires a license or permit tied to the Property. Quiet home-office work is allowed.

Tenant must not sublet the Property, assign this Lease, or list or rent any part of the Property for short-term or vacation stays without Landlord's prior written consent. Landlord may give or refuse consent at its sole discretion, unless the law requires otherwise.

No pets or other animals may be kept at the Property without Landlord's prior written consent. Landlord may require an additional deposit or fee as a condition of consent, as allowed by law. This does not apply to assistance animals that the law requires Landlord to allow.

Tenant must not smoke or vape any substance inside the Property or on any balcony or patio. Tenant must not bring or keep any hazardous, flammable, or illegal substances at the Property, other than normal household products used as intended.

Tenant must not paint, drill, install fixtures, or make any other alterations to the Property without Landlord's prior written consent. Any approved changes become Landlord's property when installed, unless Landlord asks Tenant to remove them and restore the Property at Tenant's cost before moving out.

Tenant and all Occupants and guests must obey all laws and all building or community association rules that apply to the Property. They must not cause noise, disturbance, or nuisance to neighbors, and must not use the Property for any illegal purpose.

Tenant must keep renter's insurance for the entire Lease Term. The insurance must cover Tenant's personal belongings and include personal liability coverage of at least [amount] [currency]. Tenant must provide proof of insurance before moving in and whenever Landlord asks. Landlord's insurance does not cover Tenant's belongings.

This Lease is governed by the laws of [state or jurisdiction where the Property is located].

If a dispute arises, the party raising it should first send the other party a written description of the problem. Both parties will then try in good faith to resolve it within [number] days.

The informal resolution step does not apply to, and does not delay, any action by Landlord to collect unpaid Rent or to recover possession of the Property. It also does not limit either party's right to seek urgent relief from a court.

Any legal action relating to this Lease must be brought in the courts located in [county or district where the Property is located]. Both parties agree to the authority of those courts. Either party may also use a small claims court where the amount in dispute falls within its limits.

In any legal action relating to this Lease, the winning party may recover its reasonable attorney fees and court costs from the losing party, to the extent permitted by law.

Each party must keep paying and performing its obligations under this Lease while a dispute is being resolved, unless a court orders otherwise.

Landlord is responsible for major repairs. These include repairs to the structure, roof, foundation, exterior walls, main plumbing and sewer lines, electrical system, heating and cooling systems, water heater, and any major appliances provided by Landlord. Landlord will make these repairs within a reasonable time after receiving notice from Tenant. Landlord will choose the contractors and the method of repair.

Tenant is responsible for minor, routine upkeep. This includes keeping the Property clean and sanitary and replacing light bulbs, smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries, and heating or air filters. It also includes clearing minor drain clogs, keeping sinks and toilets free of improper items, and preventing frozen pipes by keeping adequate heat on. Where applicable, it also includes [yard care, snow removal, or other upkeep tasks].

Tenant must report any needed repair, leak, damage, or unsafe condition to Landlord in writing as soon as Tenant becomes aware of it. Emergencies must also be reported immediately by phone at the number given in the signature section. Tenant is responsible for any extra damage caused by a delay in reporting.

Tenant must pay the full cost of repairing any damage caused by Tenant, Occupants, guests, or pets, whether caused on purpose or through carelessness. This applies even if the repair would normally be a major repair handled by Landlord.

Tenant must not make or hire anyone to make any repair costing more than [amount] [currency] without Landlord's prior written consent. Tenant may not deduct repair costs from Rent, except where the law specifically allows it.

Tenant must take reasonable steps to prevent moisture and mold. These include using exhaust fans, ventilating the Property, and wiping up standing water. Tenant must also keep the Property free of food waste and clutter that attracts pests. After the first [30] days of the Lease Term, Tenant will pay for pest control needed because of Tenant's housekeeping or conduct.

Landlord is not responsible for temporary interruptions in utilities or services caused by events outside its reasonable control, or by repairs that Landlord is carrying out with reasonable care. Rent will not be reduced for such interruptions, unless the law requires it.

This Lease is the entire agreement between Landlord and Tenant about the Property. It replaces any earlier discussions, advertisements, or promises. Any change to this Lease must be in writing and signed by both parties.

All notices under this Lease must be in writing. They may be delivered by hand, sent by mail, or sent by email to the addresses given in the signature section, or to any new address a party provides in writing. Notices to Tenant may also be delivered to the Property. Any legal notice requiring a specific delivery method must follow that method.

If more than one person signs as Tenant, each person is fully responsible for all obligations under this Lease, including paying the full Rent. Notice given to or by one Tenant counts as notice to or by all Tenants.

Tenant will cover Landlord against all claims, losses, and costs, including reasonable attorney fees, arising from the acts or omissions of Tenant, Occupants, guests, or pets at the Property, or from Tenant's breach of this Lease. This does not apply to the extent the loss is caused by Landlord's own negligence or intentional wrongdoing. Landlord is not liable for loss of or damage to Tenant's personal property, except where caused by Landlord's negligence or intentional wrongdoing.

This Lease is subject to any current or future mortgage on the Property. Landlord may sell or transfer the Property, and this Lease will then bind the new owner and Tenant. Tenant agrees to sign any reasonable confirmation of this Lease that a lender or buyer requests.

If any part of this Lease is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the Lease will still apply. The invalid part will be limited to the extent needed to make it enforceable. If Landlord does not enforce a term, or accepts late or partial Rent, Landlord has not waived its right to enforce that term or any other term later.

Landlord will provide Tenant with any disclosures and information that the law requires for this Property. Tenant confirms that Tenant has read and understood this Lease before signing it.

This Lease ends automatically on the End Date. Tenant must move out by that date, unless a new written lease or written extension has been signed by both parties.

If Tenant wishes to discuss renewing, Tenant must tell Landlord in writing at least [60] days before the End Date. Landlord has no obligation to renew or extend this Lease. Landlord may offer a renewal on different terms, including a different Rent.

If Tenant stays at the Property after the End Date without Landlord's written consent, Tenant must pay [percentage, e.g., 150%] of the monthly Rent, calculated daily, for each day Tenant remains, to the extent permitted by law. Tenant will also be responsible for any losses this causes Landlord, including costs owed to an incoming tenant. Accepting payment from Tenant does not renew or extend this Lease.

Tenant may end this Lease before the End Date only by giving Landlord at least [number] days' written notice and paying an early termination fee of [amount or number of months' Rent] together with all Rent and charges due up to the move-out date. If Tenant leaves early without following this process, Tenant remains responsible for Rent until the End Date or until a new tenant starts paying rent, whichever comes first. Tenant must also pay Landlord's reasonable costs of re-renting. Landlord will make reasonable efforts to re-rent the Property where the law requires.

If Tenant fails to pay Rent or other amounts when due, or breaks any other term of this Lease, Landlord may give Tenant written notice to fix the problem within [number] days, or within any period the law requires. If Tenant does not fix the problem in time, Landlord may end this Lease and seek possession of the Property and all amounts owed, as allowed by law. No cure period applies to serious breaches such as illegal activity at the Property, where the law permits.

If Tenant is absent from the Property for more than [number] days while Rent is unpaid, and there are clear signs that Tenant has moved out, Landlord may treat the Property as abandoned and retake possession, as allowed by law.

Nothing in this Lease limits any right the law gives Tenant to end a lease early that cannot be waived, such as rights relating to military service or domestic violence.

When Tenant moves out, Tenant must leave the Property clean and in the same condition as on the Start Date, except for normal wear and tear. Normal wear and tear means deterioration from ordinary, careful use over time. It does not include holes, stains, burns, broken items, pet damage, or excessive dirt.

Tenant must remove all personal belongings, furniture, and trash from the Property, including any storage and parking areas. Landlord may handle any items left behind as permitted by law, and Tenant must pay the reasonable costs of removal, storage, or disposal.

Tenant must return all keys, garage openers, access cards, and other access devices to Landlord by the move-out date. Tenant will be charged [amount] [currency] for each unreturned item, plus the cost of rekeying locks if any key is not returned.

Landlord will inspect the Property after Tenant moves out. Tenant may ask in writing to attend the inspection, and Landlord will offer a reasonable time for it.

Tenant must give Landlord a written forwarding address no later than the move-out date.

Tenant must arrange for all Tenant-paid utilities and services to be ended or transferred out of Tenant's name as of the move-out date, and must pay all final bills. Tenant must not cut off any utility in a way that could damage the Property, such as heat in cold weather, before keys are returned.

Monthly Rent: [amount] [currency], due on or before the [day] day of each month during the Lease Term, beginning on [first full month due date].

First partial month (if any): Prorated Rent of [amount] [currency] for the period from [Start Date] to [last day of first month], due on the Start Date.

Security Deposit: [amount] [currency], due on or before [date, e.g., the date this Lease is signed].

Amount due before move-in: Security Deposit of [amount] [currency] plus first Rent payment of [amount] [currency], for a total of [total amount] [currency], due on or before [date].

Rent payment dates for the Lease Term: [list each due date and amount, e.g., "[date] – [amount] [currency]"], with the final payment due on [date] covering the period ending on the End Date.

Payment details: Payments must be made by [payment method] to [account name, account number, or payment portal or mailing address], or as Landlord later directs in writing.

Late and returned payment fees: Late fee of [amount] [currency] applies if Rent is not received within [number] days after its due date. Returned or declined payment fee: [amount] [currency] per occurrence.