In this Agreement, the "Home" means the residential property located at [Full Street Address, Unit Number, City, State/Region, Postal Code], together with any fixtures, appliances, and furnishings listed here: [List of Included Appliances, Furnishings, Parking Spaces, Storage Areas]. Any common areas, such as hallways, yards, or laundry rooms, may be used by the Tenant only as allowed by the Landlord's rules.

The "Lease Term" is a fixed term that starts on [Start Date] (the "Start Date") and ends at 11:59 p.m. on [End Date] (the "End Date"). This Agreement does not continue on a month-to-month basis or renew automatically when the Lease Term ends unless the Parties sign a written renewal or a new agreement.

The "Occupants" are the Tenant and only the following people: [Names and Ages of Other Approved Occupants]. No one else may live in the Home without the Landlord's prior written consent.

The Tenant has inspected the Home, or has had the chance to inspect it, and accepts it in its current condition, subject only to the Landlord's repair duties in this Agreement. Before moving in, the Parties will complete and sign a written move-in condition report, which will be used to compare the condition of the Home when the Tenant moves out.

If the Landlord cannot give the Tenant possession of the Home on the Start Date for reasons outside the Landlord's control, such as a prior occupant failing to leave or construction delays, the Landlord will not be liable for any resulting loss. In that case, rent will not be charged until the Home is available. If the Home is not available within [Number] days after the Start Date, either Party may cancel this Agreement by written notice, and the Landlord will refund any amounts the Tenant has prepaid.

The Landlord will give the Tenant [Number] sets of keys, access cards, and remote controls on or before the Start Date. The Tenant may not make extra copies without the Landlord's written permission.

The Tenant will pay monthly rent of [Rent Amount] [Currency] ("Rent") for the entire Lease Term. Rent is due in advance on or before the [Day] day of each month, as shown in Addendum A: Rent and Deposit Payment Schedule. Rent for any partial first or last month will be prorated on a daily basis.

The Tenant will pay Rent by [Accepted Payment Methods, e.g., bank transfer, online portal, check] to the account or address named in Addendum A, or to any other account or address the Landlord gives in writing. Cash will not be accepted unless the Landlord agrees in writing. Payment counts as made only when the Landlord actually receives the funds.

If Rent is not received in full within [Number] days after the due date, the Tenant will pay a late fee of [Late Fee Amount or Percentage]. The Parties agree this late fee is a reasonable estimate of the Landlord's administrative costs and losses caused by late payment, and it is not a penalty.

If any payment is returned, reversed, or refused by the Tenant's bank for any reason, the Tenant will pay a returned payment fee of [Returned Payment Fee Amount], plus any late fee that applies. After [Number] returned payments, the Landlord may require all future payments to be made by [Certified Funds/Specified Method].

The Landlord will apply any money received from the Tenant first to unpaid fees, charges, and repair costs owed under this Agreement, and then to Rent. The Landlord may accept a partial payment without giving up its right to collect the full amount owed or to take any other action allowed under this Agreement or the law.

The Tenant must pay Rent in full and on time without any deduction or setoff, except where the law clearly allows the Tenant to withhold or reduce rent.

The Rent amount is fixed for the Lease Term and will not increase during the Lease Term unless the Parties agree in writing.

The Landlord will keep the Home in a safe and livable condition and will handle and pay for all repairs to the Home, including its structure, roof, plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and the appliances provided by the Landlord, except for repairs needed because of damage caused by the Tenant, the Occupants, guests, or pets.

The Tenant must report any damage, defect, leak, mold, pest problem, or needed repair to the Landlord promptly in writing at [Maintenance Request Contact/Method]. The Tenant will be responsible for any additional damage that results from failing to report a problem promptly.

In an emergency that threatens health, safety, or serious property damage, such as flooding, a gas leak, fire, or loss of heat in cold weather, the Tenant must contact the Landlord immediately by phone at [Emergency Phone Number] and take reasonable steps to limit the damage.

The Tenant will pay the full cost of repairing any damage to the Home caused by the misuse, negligence, or intentional acts of the Tenant, the Occupants, guests, or pets, beyond normal wear and tear. The Landlord will arrange these repairs, and the Tenant will pay the invoiced cost within [Number] days after receiving it.

The Tenant will handle basic household upkeep, including keeping the Home clean and sanitary, replacing light bulbs, replacing smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries, keeping drains clear of improper items, and disposing of trash properly. The Tenant must not disable any smoke or carbon monoxide detector.

The Tenant may not make repairs, or hire anyone to make repairs, without the Landlord's prior written approval, except as the law allows. The Landlord will choose the contractors and decide how and when repairs are made, acting reasonably.

The Landlord will make repairs within a reasonable time after receiving notice, considering the nature of the problem and the availability of parts and contractors. The Landlord is not liable for delays caused by events outside its reasonable control.

On or before signing this Agreement, the Tenant will pay a security deposit of [Security Deposit Amount] [Currency] (the "Security Deposit"), as shown in Addendum A. The Landlord will hold the Security Deposit as security for the Tenant's full performance of this Agreement.

The Landlord will hold the Security Deposit in the manner required by applicable law. Unless the law requires otherwise, the Landlord does not have to keep it in a separate account or pay interest on it.

The Landlord may use all or part of the Security Deposit to cover unpaid Rent, late fees, repair costs for damage beyond normal wear and tear, cleaning costs needed to return the Home to its move-in condition, costs of replacing lost keys or access devices, and any other amount the Tenant owes under this Agreement.

The Tenant may not use the Security Deposit as payment for the last month's Rent or any other Rent.

If the Landlord uses any part of the Security Deposit during the Lease Term, the Tenant must pay enough money to restore it to the full amount within [Number] days after receiving the Landlord's written request.

Within [Number] days after the Tenant moves out and returns all keys, or within any shorter period required by law, the Landlord will return the Security Deposit, minus any lawful deductions, together with a written itemized list of those deductions. The Landlord will send this to the forwarding address the Tenant provides.

If the deductions are more than the Security Deposit, the Tenant will pay the difference within [Number] days after receiving the Landlord's itemized list.

If the Landlord sells or transfers the Home, the Landlord may transfer the Security Deposit to the new owner, and once the Tenant is notified, the Landlord will have no further responsibility for it.

The Tenant will use the Home only as a private residence for the Occupants. The Tenant may not run a business from the Home that involves customers, employees, deliveries of inventory, or signs, and may not use the Home for any illegal purpose.

The Tenant, the Occupants, and guests must not disturb neighbors, create excessive noise, or cause any nuisance, and must follow all building or community rules that the Landlord provides in writing, as updated from time to time.

No pets or animals are allowed in the Home without the Landlord's prior written consent, except assistance animals as required by law. If the Landlord approves a pet, the Tenant must follow any pet terms the Landlord sets in writing, including any pet fee or added deposit of [Pet Fee/Deposit Amount].

Smoking or vaping of any substance is not allowed anywhere inside the Home or in [Other No-Smoking Areas].

The Tenant may not paint, install fixtures, change locks, drill into walls beyond hanging ordinary pictures, or make any other changes to the Home without the Landlord's prior written consent. Any approved changes become the Landlord's property unless the Landlord asks the Tenant to remove them and restore the Home when moving out.

The Tenant will arrange and pay for the following utilities and services: [List of Tenant-Paid Utilities]. The Landlord will pay for: [List of Landlord-Paid Utilities]. The Tenant must keep Tenant-paid utilities connected throughout the Lease Term.

The Tenant must buy and keep renter's insurance covering the Tenant's personal belongings and personal liability of at least [Minimum Liability Coverage Amount] for the full Lease Term and give the Landlord proof of coverage on request. The Landlord's insurance does not cover the Tenant's belongings.

The Tenant may not store flammable, hazardous, or dangerous materials in the Home, except ordinary household products used and stored safely.

At least [Number] days before the End Date, the Tenant must confirm in writing the exact date and time the Tenant will move out.

When moving out, the Tenant must leave the Home clean, empty of all personal belongings and trash, and in the same condition it was in at move-in, except for normal wear and tear. "Normal wear and tear" means deterioration that happens from ordinary, careful everyday use, and does not include stains, holes, burns, broken items, or damage from pets.

The Tenant must return all keys, access cards, remote controls, and parking permits to the Landlord on or before the move-out date. If any are not returned, the Tenant will pay the cost of replacing them and rekeying the locks.

The Landlord will inspect the Home after the Tenant moves out and compare it against the move-in condition report. The Tenant may attend this inspection if the Tenant asks in advance. Where the law gives the Tenant the right to a pre-move-out inspection, the Landlord will offer one.

The Tenant must give the Landlord a forwarding address in writing on or before the move-out date.

Any belongings left in the Home after the Tenant moves out will be treated as abandoned. The Landlord may store, sell, donate, or throw them away in the manner allowed by law, and the Tenant will pay the reasonable costs of removal and storage.

If the Tenant stays in the Home after the End Date or after this Agreement ends without the Landlord's written consent, the Tenant will pay [Holdover Rate, e.g., 150% of the daily Rent] for each day the Tenant stays, and will be responsible for any losses the Landlord suffers, including losses from delaying a new tenant's move-in. Accepting payment for this period does not create a new tenancy.

A "guest" is any person who is not an Occupant and who visits or stays at the Home with the permission of the Tenant or an Occupant.

A guest may not stay overnight in the Home for more than [Number] nights in a row or more than [Number] nights in total in any [Number]-day period, unless the Landlord agrees in writing beforehand.

If the Tenant wants a guest to stay longer than these limits, the Tenant must ask the Landlord in writing and give the guest's full name and the planned dates of the stay. The Landlord may approve, refuse, or set conditions on the request, including requiring the guest to complete a rental application and be added to this Agreement as an Occupant or Tenant.

Any person who stays longer than these limits without the Landlord's written approval will be treated as an unauthorized occupant, which is a breach of this Agreement.

The Tenant is fully responsible for the behavior of all guests and for any damage, noise, rule violations, or other harm they cause to the Home, neighbors, or common areas.

The Tenant may not sublet the Home, assign this Agreement, or rent any part of the Home to others, including through short-term or vacation rental platforms, without the Landlord's prior written consent. Any attempt to do so without consent is void.

Guests must follow all rules in this Agreement that apply to the Occupants, including the rules on smoking, pets, noise, and use of common areas.

The Landlord and its agents, employees, and contractors may enter the Home to inspect it, make repairs or improvements, provide agreed services, show the Home to potential buyers, lenders, insurers, or new tenants, or confirm that the Tenant is following this Agreement.

Except in an emergency, the Landlord will give the Tenant at least [Number] hours' notice before entering, or any longer notice required by law, and will enter only between [Start Time] and [End Time], unless the Tenant agrees to another time.

In an emergency, such as a fire, flood, gas leak, or a situation that puts people or property at immediate risk, the Landlord may enter at any time without notice. The Landlord will let the Tenant know afterward that it entered.

The Landlord may also enter without notice if the Landlord reasonably believes the Tenant has abandoned the Home, as allowed by law.

During the last [Number] days of the Lease Term, the Landlord may show the Home to potential new tenants or buyers, and may place a reasonable "For Rent" or "For Sale" sign on the property.

The Tenant must not unreasonably refuse or delay the Landlord's access. If the Tenant changes or adds a lock without permission, the Landlord may change it back at the Tenant's cost, and the Tenant must give the Landlord a working key.

The Landlord will respect the Tenant's privacy and will not use its right of entry to harass the Tenant.

This Agreement is governed by the laws of [State/Jurisdiction] and the local laws that apply where the Home is located.

If a disagreement arises, the Parties will first try in good faith to settle it by talking with each other. The Party raising the issue will describe it in writing to the other Party, and the Parties will try to resolve it within [Number] days.

If the disagreement is not resolved within that time, either Party may suggest mediation with a mediator both Parties agree on. Mediation is voluntary and does not stop either Party from going to court. The Parties will share the mediator's fees equally.

Any lawsuit about this Agreement or the Home must be brought in the courts located in [County/District, State/Jurisdiction], and both Parties agree to the authority of those courts. Nothing in this section stops the Landlord from filing an eviction or rent collection case in any court that has authority over the Home.

In any lawsuit or legal proceeding about this Agreement, the winning Party may recover its reasonable attorney's fees and court costs from the losing Party, to the extent allowed by law.

To the extent allowed by law, each Party gives up its right to a jury trial in any lawsuit about this Agreement.

The Landlord's rights and remedies under this Agreement are in addition to any other rights and remedies available under the law.

This Agreement ends on the End Date, unless it ends earlier as allowed in this Agreement or by law. If the Parties want to continue the rental after the End Date, they must sign a written renewal or a new agreement. The Landlord is not required to offer a renewal.

The Tenant may end this Agreement before the End Date only by giving the Landlord at least [Number] days' written notice and paying an early termination fee of [Early Termination Fee Amount] together with all Rent and charges owed up to the move-out date. If the Tenant leaves early without following this clause, the Tenant remains responsible for Rent until the End Date or until a new tenant starts paying rent, whichever happens first. The Landlord will make reasonable efforts to re-rent the Home, as the law requires.

Where the law allows certain tenants to end a lease early, such as for military service or domestic violence situations, the Tenant may use those rights, and this Agreement will not limit them.

The Landlord may end this Agreement if the Tenant does not pay Rent when due, after giving any written notice required by law, of at least [Number] days, for the Tenant to pay in full.

The Landlord may also end this Agreement if the Tenant, an Occupant, or a guest breaks any other term of this Agreement and the Tenant does not fix the problem within [Number] days after receiving written notice from the Landlord. If the breach cannot be fixed, or if it involves illegal activity, violence, threats, or serious damage to the Home, the Landlord may end this Agreement with the shortest notice allowed by law.

If the Home is destroyed or becomes unlivable because of fire, flood, or another event not caused by the Tenant, either Party may end this Agreement by written notice. Rent will stop on the date the Home became unlivable, and the Landlord will refund any prepaid Rent for the period after that date.

Ending this Agreement does not cancel any amount the Tenant already owes or any obligation that by its nature continues after the end of the Agreement, including the duty to pay for damage and the Landlord's handling of the Security Deposit.

The Landlord will only remove the Tenant from the Home through the legal eviction process. The Landlord will not lock out the Tenant, remove the Tenant's belongings, or shut off utilities to force the Tenant to leave.

All notices under this Agreement must be in writing and delivered by hand, by mail, or by email to the addresses listed in the signature section, or to any updated address a Party gives in writing. A notice sent by email is considered received on the day it is sent if sent during business hours, and otherwise on the next business day. Notices sent by mail are considered received [Number] days after mailing.

The Tenant will indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord from any claims, losses, or costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, caused by the acts or carelessness of the Tenant, the Occupants, guests, or pets, except to the extent caused by the Landlord's own negligence or intentional wrongdoing.

To the extent allowed by law, the Landlord is not responsible for any loss of or damage to the personal belongings of the Tenant, the Occupants, or guests, unless caused by the Landlord's negligence or intentional wrongdoing.

If more than one person signs as Tenant, each person is fully responsible for all obligations under this Agreement, including paying the full Rent, and the Landlord may collect the full amount from any one of them.

The Landlord may transfer this Agreement to a new owner or manager of the Home. This Agreement is subject to any existing or future mortgage on the property.

The Landlord's failure to enforce any term of this Agreement, or its acceptance of late or partial Rent, does not mean the Landlord gives up the right to enforce that term or any other term later.

If any part of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the Agreement will stay in effect, and the invalid part will be applied to the greatest extent the law allows.

This Agreement, including Addendum A: Rent and Deposit Payment Schedule, is the entire agreement between the Parties about the rental of the Home and replaces any earlier discussions or promises. Any change to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties.

The Tenant confirms that all information given in the Tenant's rental application is true and complete. If any of it is materially false, the Landlord may treat that as a breach of this Agreement.

This Addendum A forms part of the Residential Rental Agreement between [Landlord Full Legal Name] and [Tenant Full Name(s)] for the Home located at [Full Street Address].

Monthly Rent: [Rent Amount] [Currency], due on or before the [Day] day of each month for the Lease Term from [Start Date] to [End Date].

First Payment: Prorated Rent of [Prorated Amount] [Currency] for the period from [Start Date] to [Last Day of First Month], plus the first full month's Rent of [Rent Amount] [Currency] if applicable, due on or before [First Payment Due Date].

Security Deposit: [Security Deposit Amount] [Currency], due on or before [Deposit Due Date], before the Tenant receives the keys to the Home.

Other Upfront Amounts, if any: [Description and Amount, e.g., pet deposit, key deposit], due on or before [Due Date].

Monthly Payment Schedule: [Month 1 Due Date] – [Amount]; [Month 2 Due Date] – [Amount]; [Month 3 Due Date] – [Amount]; continuing monthly through [Final Payment Due Date] – [Final Amount].

Payment Details: Payments must be made by [Accepted Payment Methods] to [Payee Name], [Bank Name/Account Details or Payment Portal or Mailing Address]. The Tenant should include the reference [Payment Reference, e.g., unit number] with each payment.

Late Fee and Returned Payment Fee: A late fee of [Late Fee Amount or Percentage] applies if Rent is not received within [Number] days after the due date, and a returned payment fee of [Returned Payment Fee Amount] applies to each returned or reversed payment, as described in the Rent section of the Agreement.

Tenant Initials: [Tenant Initials] Landlord Initials: [Landlord Initials]