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Georgia Date EXHIBT A BUILDING RULES AND REGULATIONS -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---------------- Lessee Date Lessee Date -------------------- -------------------- ---------------- ------------------ Agent Date Agent y, to the best of their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate. ------------------ -------------------- -------------------- ------------------ Lessor Date Lessor Datee lessor's obligations under 42 U.S.C. 4852d and is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance. Certification of Accuracy The following parties have reviewed the information above and certifs of all information listed above. (d) _____ Lessee has received the pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home. Agent's Acknowledgment (initial) (e)------ Agent has informed the lessor of th_________ (ii)____ Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing. Lessee's Acknowledgment (initial) (c) _____ Lessee has received copiessor has provided the lessee with all available records and reports pertaining to leadbased paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents): _______________________________________________ (ii) ____ Lessor has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing. (b) Records and reports available to the lessor (Check (i) or (ii) below): (i) _____ Let and/or lead-based paint hazards (Check (i) or (ii) below): (i) _____ Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain): ____________________________________adbased paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. Lessor's Disclosure (a) Presence of lead-based painn pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, lessors must disclose the presence of known le LEASE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON LEAD-BASED PAINT OR LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS Lead Warning Statement Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips and dust cao Tenant. Tenant: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Acknowledged by Landlord: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ RESIDENTIALspected the Premises on ________________ (Date). The move-in conditions are those noted on this inspection as shown above. The parties further agree that a copy of this Joint Inspection was provided t_______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Landlord and Tenant have in____ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ NOTES: _________________________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ _______________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ MOVE-OUT OK NO Comments ________________________ ________________________ _______________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ _________________________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ Comments ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ _____________________ilings Closets Dishwasher Disposal Drapes / Blinds Doors Fireplace Lights Locks Patio Refrigerator Screens Storage Stove Walls Windows Window coverings Yard _______________ _______________ ___________ddress of Premises: Move In date Inspected by (for Landlord) Move out date Inspected by (for Tenant) MOVE-IN OK NO Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bathrooms Entry Area Living Areas Balcony Carpeting Ce_____ [Name] Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ PREMISES INSPECTION MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT The Premises should be inspected immediately before the Lease is signed or the premises are occupied Ae] TENANT: ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________ [Name] TENANT: ____________________________________________________ ______________________________WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Lease to be executed the day and year first above written. LANDLORD: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________ [Naming rules and regulations. [__] ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS. [Specify "none" if there are no additional provisions] Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Month-to-Month Lease Page - 10 IN WITNESS _________ Month-to-Month Lease Page - 9 to Tenant. Landlord will not be liable to Tenant for any individual's violation of these rules. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a copy of the Premises' existDING RULES. Landlord may publish building rules from time to time, which will become part of this Lease and incorporated herein after thirty (30) days written notice Initials Landlord________ Tenant _ without Landlord's prior written consent. [__] MANAGER. The name, address and telephone number of the manager is: __________________________________________________________________________. [__] BUILccupants. Tenant shall not prop open any entrance doors. [__] LIQUID-FILLED FURNITURE. Tenant shall not use or have any liquid-filled furniture, including but not limited to waterbeds, on the premisesACE DOORS. Landlord reserves the right to close and keep locked all entrance doors of the building during such hours as Landlord deems advisable for the safety and protection of the building and its oES. All bicycles owned by Tenant shall be stored only in the areas designated by Landlord and not in any other parts of the building including the hallways, entrances and lobbies. [__] LOCKING OF ENTRpace unless expressly granted prior permission by Landlord. [__] BALCONIES. Tenant shall not use the Premises' balcony for the purpose of storage, drying clothes, cleaning rugs or grilling. __] BICYCLcupy the parking space entirely at the risk of Tenant. If Tenant shall dispose of his vehicle or not require parking accommodation for any other reason, Tenant shall not assign or sublet the parking s__________________________. The parking space will be used exclusively for the parking of passenger vehicles and not to be used for washing, painting or servicing of vehicles. Tenant's vehicle will ocl take place at such times as designated by Landlord. [__] PARKING. Tenant shall be entitled to use _____ parking space(s) for the parking of motor vehicle(s) located _________________________________turb the rights, comforts and conveniences of other persons. No lounging or visiting will allowed in the common areas between the hours of ________p.m. and _____a.m. Furniture delivery and removal wil signs shall be placed on the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord. [__] NOISE. Tenant shall not cause or allow any unreasonably loud noise or activity in the premises that might disy "For Sale," "For Rent," "Vacancy" or similar signs on or about the Premises and enter to show the Premises to prospective tenants during the last sixty (60) days of this Lease. Tenant agrees that no___ if all keys are not returned to Landlord following termination of the Lease. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. [check all that apply]: [__] DISPLAY OF SIGNS. Landlord or Landlord's agent may displa Landlord________ Tenant __________ Month-to-Month Lease Page - 8 15.9 Keys. Tenant will be given ___ key(s) to the Premises, entrance doors and ____ mailbox key(s). Tenant shall be charged $______ of any legal action by the parties arising out of this Lease, the losing party shall pay the prevailing party's reasonable attorneys fees and costs in addition, to all other awarded relief. Initials the acts or omissions of any person or persons, including Tenant, in or about the Premises with Tenant's express or implied consent, except Landlord's act or negligence. 15.8 Legal Fees. In the eventnd harmless from any and all liability for loss, claims, injury to or death of any person, including Tenant, or for damage to property arising from Tenant's use and occupation of the Premises, or fromher party, or on longer notice if required by law. 15.7 Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, Tenant will indemnify and hold Landlord and Landlord's property, including the Premises, free aed. A month-to-month tenancy shall be created by the payment of this hold-over rental, subject to the same terms and conditions of this Lease, and shall be terminable on thirty (30) days notice by eit Tenant, including, without limitation, the recovery by the Landlord against the Tenant of any sums or damages to which, in addition to the damages specified above, the Landlord may lawfully be entitln the foregoing provisions of this Section 15.6 shall be construed to limit or preclude any other rights or remedies available to the Landlord at law or in equity by reason of such holding-over by theconsent of the Landlord, the Tenant shall pay as hold-over rental a monthly rental rate of $______________________, unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing; provided, however, that nothing ire for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing said sections. 15.6 Holdover. If the Tenant holds-over in the Premises after the expiration or termination of this Lease without the ndlord, at the address for payment of Rent. Either party may change such addresses from time to time by providing notice as set forth above. 15.5 Headings. The headings of the sections of this Lease a given pursuant to this Lease shall be in writing and mailed certified return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or delivered by overnight delivery service, if to Tenant, at the Premises and if to Las. Landlord's and Tenant's rights under this Lease are cumulative, and shall not be construed as exclusive of each other unless otherwise required by law. 15.4 Notice. Any notice required or otherwisehe party to be charged. The receipt and retention by the Landlord of Rent with knowledge of the breach of any provision of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach. 15.3 Cumulative Rightall continue and remain in full force and effect. No waiver or modification by either party of any provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been made unless expressed in writing and signed by tbservance or performance of any provision of this Lease or to exercise any election in this Lease shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the future of such provision, but the same sh both Landlord and Tenant. Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Month-to-Month Lease Page - 7 15.2 No Waiver. The failure of either party to insist in any instance upon the strict keeping, of any, heretofore had between the parties are merged in this Lease, which alone fully and completely expresses the agreement of the parties. This Lease may be modified in writing and must be signed byivering this Lease is not relying upon, any warranties, representations, promises or statements whatsoever, except to the extent expressly set forth in this Lease. All understandings and agreements, i the Premises and the Landlord's obligations in connection therewith and neither the Landlord nor any agent or representative of the Landlord has made or is making, and the Tenant in executing and delations shall thereafter be binding upon each transferee of the interest of Landlord. 15. Miscellaneous. 15.1 Entire Agreement. This Lease contains all of the understandings relating to the leasing ofall not be binding upon Landlord named herein with respect to any period subsequent to the transfer of his interest in the Premises as owner or lessee thereof, and in event of such transfer said oblig in the Lease shall apply to and bind the Parties and the heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns of the Parties. 14.2 Exception. The obligations of Landlord under this Lease shl be governed in all respects by, and construed in accordance, with the laws of the State of __________________________. 14. Parties Bound. 14.1 Binding Effect. The covenants and conditions containedy court of competent jurisdiction, and if limiting such provision would make the provision valid, then such provision shall be deemed to be construed as so limited. 13.3 Governing Law. This Lease shalot be affected thereby, and every provision of this lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of this Lease is deemed invalid or unenforceable by anany reason, the remainder of this Lease, or the application of such provision or provisions to persons or circumstances other than those as to whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable shall nents. 13.2 Construction and Severability. If any of the provisions of this Lease, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable for in this Lease. It is understood and agreed that all understandings and agreements heretofore had between the parties are merged into this Lease, which alone fully and completely expresses their agreemis not making, and Tenant, in executing and delivering this Lease, is not relying upon, any warranties, representations, promises or statements, except to the extent that they are expressly set forth tect against risk of loss. 13. No Other Representations, Construction; Governing Law; Consents. 13.1 No Other Representations. Tenant expressly acknowledges and agrees that Landlord has not made and esponsible for any loss of Tenant's property, whether by theft, fire, riots, strikes, acts of God or otherwise. Landlord encourages Tenant to obtain renter's insurance or other similar coverage to proses. Tenant understands that Landlord will not provide any insurance coverage for Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Month-to-Month Lease Page - 6 Tenant's property. Landlord will not be rty. 12. Insurance. 12.1 Insurance. Landlord and Tenant shall each be responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance for their respective interests in the Premises and property located on the Premi protect Tenant or the Premises. Tenant releases Landlord from any loss, damage, claim or injury resulting from the failure of any alarm system, security or from the lack of any alarm system or securir other security for Tenant or the Premises. In the event any alarm system is provided, Tenant understands that such alarm system is not warranted to be complete in all respects or to be sufficient tocessary to maintain the property and inspect for damages and needed repairs. 11. Security System. 11.1 Security System. Tenant understands that Landlord does not provide any security alarm system o be away from the Premises for more than ____ consecutive days, Tenant agrees to notify Landlord in writing of such absence. During such absence, Landlord may enter the Premises at times reasonably ne such personal property in any manner Landlord shall deem proper and Landlord is hereby relieved of all liability for doing so. 10. Extended Absences. 10.1 Extended Absences. In the event Tenant willonment of the Premises by Tenant, then Landlord shall consider any personal property belonging to Tenant and left on the Premises to also have been abandoned, in which case Landlord may dispose of allying the unit, Landlord may at Landlord's option terminate this Lease and regain possession of the Premises in the manner prescribed by law. If Landlord's right of reentry is exercised following abandrd. If Tenant abandons the Premises while the Rent is outstanding for more than 15 days and there is no reasonable evidence, other than the presence of Tenant's personal property, that Tenant is occuput liability to Tenant and may, at Landlord's option, terminate the Lease. Abandonment is defined as absence of the Tenant from the Premises for at least ____ consecutive days without notice to Landlo. 9.1 Abandonment. If at any time during the term of this Lease Tenant abandons the Premises or any part thereof, Landlord may at his option obtain possession of the Premises by any legal means withong entry. Tenant further agrees to notify Landlord in writing if Tenant installs any burglar alarm system, including instructions on how to disarm such alarm in case of emergency entry. 9. Abandonmentot, without Landlord's prior written consent, add, alter or rekey any locks to the Premises. At all times Landlord shall be provided with a key or keys capable of unlocking all such locks and permittimergency. Except in an emergency situation, Landlord shall give Tenant reasonable notice of intent to enter. For these purposes, twenty-four (24) hour notice shall be deemed reasonable. Tenant shall npairs or Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Month-to-Month Lease Page - 5 improvements, to supply agreed services, to show the Premises to prospective buyers or tenants, or to address an eions as may be deemed appropriate by Landlord for the preservation of the Premises or the building. Tenant agrees to make the Premises available to Landlord or Landlord's agents to inspect, to make rese and any renewal thereof to enter the Premises for the purpose of inspecting the Premises and all buildings and improvements thereon, and for the purposes of making any repairs, additions or alteratmence and the Lease continue according to its terms. 8. Inspection. 8.1 Inspection of Premises. Landlord and Landlord's agents shall have the right at all reasonable times during the term of this Leaall abate in the proportion that the injured parts bears to the whole Premises, and such part so injured shall be restored by Landlord as speedily as practicable, after which the full Rent shall recomrd shall have the option of either repairing such injured or damaged portion or terminating this Lease. In the event that Landlord exercises its right to repair such uninhabitable portion, the Rent shr destruction of the Premises, Tenant paying Rent up to such date and Landlord refunding Rent collected beyond such date. Should a portion of the Premises thereby be rendered uninhabitable, the Landlopt for the purpose of enforcing rights that may have then accrued hereunder. The Rent provided for herein shall then be accounted for by and between Landlord and Tenant up to the time of such injury ohe event the Premises are destroyed or rendered wholly uninhabitable by fire, storm, earthquake or other casualty not caused by the negligence of Tenant, this Lease shall terminate from such time excet of the failure of any of the appliances or equipment. Landlord will use his best efforts to repair or replace any such damaged or defective area, appliance or equipment. 7.7 Damage to Premises. In tpainting will be done on or about the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord. Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord of any damage, defect or destruction of the Premises, or in the evene responsible to make all repairs to the Premises and fixtures that may have been damaged by Tenant's misuse, waste or neglect, or that of the Tenant's family, agent or visitor. Tenant agrees that no and Repair. Tenant will, at Tenant's sole expense, keep and maintain the Premises in good, clean and sanitary condition and repair during the term of this Lease and any renewal thereof. Tenant shall brty that can be removed without damage to the Premises, they shall become the property of Landlord and shall remain at the expiration of the Lease, unless otherwise agreed in writing. 7.6 Maintenance he Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord. If any alterations, improvements or changes are made to or built on or around the Premises, with the exception of fixtures and personal propen on or around the Premises or that might be considered hazardous by any responsible insurance company. 7.5 Alterations and Improvements. Tenant agrees not to make any improvements or alterations to td. 7.4 Hazardous Materials. Tenant shall not keep or have on or around the Premises any item of a dangerous, flammable or explosive nature that might unreasonably increase the risk of fire or explosioor "none"]. Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Month-to-Month Lease Page - 4 7.3 Pets. Tenant is not permitted to keep any Pets on the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlor_____________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ [list services paid by Landlord nary wear and tear. 7.2 Utilities and Services. Tenant will be responsible for all utilities and services required on the Premises, except that Landlord will provide the following: ___________________ Term. At the expiration of the Lease Term, Tenant shall peaceably surrender the Premises to Landlord or Landlord's agent in good condition, as it was at the commencement of the Lease, subject to ordider. Tenant shall be entitled to possession of the Premises on the first day of the Lease Term, and Tenant shall not be obliged to accept possession of the Premises prior to the first day of the Leaseupant as tenant, or a release of Tenant from the further performance by Tenant of covenants on the part of Tenant in this Lease. 7. The Premises: Possession; Treatment; etc. 7.1 Possession and Surrenndlord's option, terminate this Lease. No assignment, underletting, occupancy or collection shall be deemed a waiver of the provisions of this Lease, the acceptance of the assignee, undertenant or occinterest in this Lease without prior written consent of the Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any assignment or sublease without Landlord's written prior consent shall, at Lay enjoy the Premises, subject nonetheless to the terms and conditions of this Lease. 6. Assignment and Subletting. 6.1 Assignment. Tenant expressly covenants that it shall not assign or sublease any nt that upon Tenant paying Rent, and observing and performing all of the terms, covenants and conditions on Tenant's part to be observed and performed under this Lease, Tenant may peaceably and quietl his option hold Tenant liable for the balance of the unpaid Rent under the Lease for the remainder of the Lease Term. 5. Quiet Enjoyment. 5.1 Quiet Enjoyment. Landlord covenants and agrees with Tenant paid by a successive Tenant if the Premises are re-let. In the event that after default by Tenant Landlord is unable to re-let the Premises during any remaining term of this Lease , Landlord may at perform the covenants in this Lease. Landlord may, at his sole option, hold Tenant liable for any difference between the Rent payable under this Lease during the balance of the Lease Term, and any reor putting the Premises in good order; (ii) Landlord may re-let the Premises or any part or parts thereof; and/or (iii) Tenant shall also pay Landlord liquidated damages for his failure to observe andshall become due thereupon and be paid up to the time of such re-entry, dispossession or expiration, together with such expenses Landlord may incur for legal expenses, attorneys' fees, brokerage, and/o re-enter or institute legal proceedings to that end. 4.3 Financial Remedies. In the event of any default, re-entry, expiration and/or dispossession by summary proceedings or otherwise, (i) the Rent proceedings or otherwise, and retake possession of the Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Month-to-Month Lease Page - 3 Premises. Tenant hereby waives the service of notice of intention ts noted, or if Tenant shall make default in the payment of Rent, then Landlord may without notice, as permitted by law, re-enter the Premises either by force or otherwise, dispossess Tenant by summaryial obligations under the Lease; or (ii) declare Tenant in default and terminate the Lease. 4.2 Physical Remedies. If the notice provided for in Section 4.1 has been given, and the term shall expire a he has been notified, or if the default cannot be completely cured or remedied in seven days, Landlord may at Landlord's option: (i) cure such default and add the cost of such cure to Tenant's financ, and upon Landlord serving a written seven (7) days notice upon Tenant specifying the nature of said default and upon the expiration of said seven (7) days, if Tenant does not cure a default of whicht defaults in fulfilling any of the covenants of this Lease, Tenant shall be in default of this Lease. Then, in any one or more of such events, subject to any statute, ordinance or law to the contrarye, the Deposit shall be returned to Tenant after the date fixed as the end of the Lease and after delivery of entire possession of the Premises to Landlord. 4. Default. 4.1 Event of Default. If Tenanall forfeit the Deposit, as permitted by law. 3.2 Return of Deposit. In the event that Tenant shall fully and faithfully comply with all of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of this Leasany month's rent, including the last month of the rental term. Tenant shall not use or apply the Deposit in lieu of payment of Rent. If Tenant breaches any terms or conditions of this Lease, Tenant shant's obligations hereunder. Landlord is not limited to the Deposit to recoup damage costs, and Tenant remains liable for any balance. Tenant shall not apply or deduct any portion of the Deposit from se the Deposit or any part thereof to cure any breach or default of Tenant under this Lease, or to compensate Landlord for any damage as it incurs as a result of Tenant's failure to perform any of Tent with Landlord, in trust, a security deposit of $__________ (the "Deposit"), as security for the performance of Tenant's obligations under this Lease. Landlord may (but shall have no obligation to) u___ for each check provided by Tenant to Landlord that is returned to Landlord for lack of sufficient funds. 3. Security Deposit. 3.1 Security Deposit. On execution of this Lease, Tenant shall deposi Landlord. 2.3 Late Fees. If any amounts due under the Lease are more than _____ days late, Tenant agrees to pay a late fee of $________. 2.4 Insufficient Funds. Tenant agrees to pay the charge of $__s of America and shall be paid to Landlord and Landlord's address, at _____________ __________________________________________________ [address for rent payment], or at any other address designated byd accordingly. Month-to-Month Lease Page - 2 2.2 Manner of Payment. The Rent, and all other sums payable by Tenant to Landlord under this Lease, shall be payable in lawful money of the United State each month in advance on the first day of each month. If the Lease Term does not start on the first day of the month or end on the last day of a month, the Rent for the relevant month will be prorateeceived the prior written consent of the Landlord. 2. Rent Payments; Late Fees. 2.1 Rent. Tenant shall pay to Landlord during the Lease Term as rent for the Premises the amount of $_________ ("Rent")ing the Lease Term, Tenant shall promptly provide reasonable notice to Landlord. 1.5 Occupants of Premises. Tenant agrees that no more than ____ persons may reside on the Premises, unless Tenant has r building and improvements and acknowledges that the Premises are in good and acceptable condition and are habitable. If, in Tenant's opinion, the condition of the Premises has changed at any time durply with all laws, rules, ordinances, statutes and orders regarding the use of the Premises. 1.4 Inspection of Premises. Tenant or Tenant's agent has inspected the Premises, the fixtures, the grounds,esidence only, and for no other purpose. The Premises shall not be used to carry on any type of business or trade, unless Tenant has received the prior written consent of the Landlord. Tenant will coms Lease, either Landlord or Tenant must provide written notice at least ______ days prior to the date on which the Premises are to be vacated. 1.3 Use of Premises. Tenant shall use the Premises as a r1.2 Original Term. This Lease shall commence on _____________ [start date] continue as a month-to-month tenancy until such time as it is terminated by either party (the "Lease Term"). To terminate thi to Tenant, and Tenant rents from Landlord, the premises located at: ___________________________ ___________________________________________ (the "Premises") [complete address of Premises] to Tenant. f the mutual agreements herein contained, Landlord and Tenant hereby agree and covenant to and with each other as follows: 1. Leased Premises; Term of Lease; etc. 1.1 Leased Premises. Landlord leasesate]. Landlord and Tenant may collectively be referred to as the "Parties." This Lease creates joint and several liability in the case of multiple Tenants. W I T N E S S E T H: That in consideration oed by and between _____________________________ _______________________________________ ("Landlord") and ________________________ ________________________________________ ("Tenant") on ____________ [D/www.hud.gov/offices/lead/outreach/leapame.pdf. Additional information can also be found on the EPA site at: http://www.epa.gov. MONTH-TO-MONTH LEASE AGREEMENT This Lease Agreement ("Lease") is entersoning prevention. The Environmental Protection Agency's pamphlet entitled "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home" can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/pyfcameraeng.pdf and at http:/ng pre-1978 housing, landlords must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Tenants must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poi contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before rentihe other tenants don't perform their obligations. In other words, a tenant may be held responsible for the entire rental amount if his co-tenants do not pay their share. Housing built before 1978 mayn demonstrate that certain property damage predated the tenant's occupancy. If more than one tenant signs the lease, each tenant may be held responsible for all of the obligations under the lease if t require a joint inspection, it is a good idea to complete one for the protection of both parties: a joint inspection can help the landlord justify any security deposit deductions, if warranted, or candition of items in the apartment and the apartment itself, is useful to document the inspection and can help avoid problems or misunderstandings at the end of the lease term. Even if a state does notnted either before physical occupancy of the property by the tenant or before the lease is signed by either party. A joint inspection form, in which landlord and tenant agree as to the presence and cor keeping and or returning a security deposit. See http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/RENT/DEPCHRT.doc Some states require that the landlord and tenant conduct an inspection of the premises to be res of their state. The chart at the link below provides detailed information about the rules relating to security deposits for each state, as well as explaining the time lines and other requirements foe. States also vary in regulating how quickly a landlord must return a security deposit to a tenant (e.g., within 30 days after the termination of the lease). Landlords should be familiar with the lawf security deposits. For example, some states require that a security deposit be held in an interest bearing account and that any accrued interest be given to the tenant at the termination of the leastes have specific laws relating to residential leases, primarily directed at protecting tenants from dishonest landlords. In addition, states have detailed laws addressing the amount and maintenance ontal market, the landlord may elect a month-to-month tenancy so that she has the flexibility to adjust the rent. A tenant may choose a month-to-month tenancy if he has uncertain future plans. Most staay terminate the agreement by providing written notice, which notice must usually be at least 30 days. This flexibility may benefit both parties. For example, if the premises are in an appreciating reand the landlord must continue to allow the tenant's occupancy of the premises. In a month-to-month lease, both parties are permitted greater flexibility than in the longer-term leases. Either party mixed term (e.g., six months or one year), which means that the landlord and the tenant are contractually bound for the duration of the lease term: the tenant must continue to pay rent to the landlord rental agreement. Many states consider oral agreements regarding the rental of real property to be invalid; these states require a written agreement. Generally the lease or rental agreement is for a funit to a tenant, an agreement should be written and signed by both landlord and tenant and should set forth the terms to which the parties have agreed. Such a document is generally called a lease or and Conditions" detailed at www.findlegalforms.com . Information Month-to-Month Lease Agreement Whenever a landlord (who may be the owner of an apartment building, condominium or residence) rents a to ensure that they address your particular situation. An attorney should be consulted before negotiating any document with another party. The purchase and use of these forms is subject to the "Termsrom state to state. These forms are not a substitute for legal advice. These forms should be considered only a starting point, and should not be used or signed before first consulting with an attorneyte or locality. Even if these disclosures are not required by law, a Tenant may still request that they be made, and may negotiate to make them part of his agreement. Laws vary from time to time and fl disclosure requirements that will need to be included. You should consult with a real estate agent or attorney in your area to determine what additional disclosures, if any, are required in your stasclosures, including disclosures about the condition of the dwelling, the building, the neighborhood, the environment and any other known problems. Certain cities and municipalities may have additiona terms and language that should be included in month-tomonth lease agreements. The laws in some states require a lessor (i.e., the person who is renting out his property) to make additional written diars as proof of compliance with the rules. A copy of the "Disclosure of Information On Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards" form is included in this packet. These forms contain the basicts) sign the "Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint." Federal law requires the Landlord to keep the signed copy of the "Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint" for a minimum of three yeowing link: http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/RENT/REGCHART.doc If the property was built before 1978 (i.e., pre-1978 property), federal law requires that the Landlord and Tenant(s) (and their agening link: http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/RENT/DEPCHRT.doc For additional information about specific state laws governing Landlord and Tenant relationships in your state, please click on the follrties. Additional information about the security deposit requirements for each state, and whether an inspection is required prior to funding or returning a security deposit, may be found at the followe Month-to-Month Lease Agreement is signed by either party. Even if a state does not specifically require a joint inspection, it is nonetheless a good idea to conduct one for the protection of both pagned and dated). Certain states require the Landlord and Tenant(s) to conduct an inspection of the premises to be rented, either before physical occupancy of the property by the Tenant(s) or before th the Landlord and the Tenant(s) will each retain an original signed Month-toMonth Lease Agreement. Therefore, if there is one Landlord and two Tenants, three original leases must be executed (i.e., sionth-to-Month Lease Agreement The Tenant(s) must sign the Month-to-Month Lease Agreement. If there is more than one adult Tenant, each Tenant should sign the Month-to-Month Lease Agreement. Generally,h Lease Agreements; (3) Month-to-Month Lease Agreement; (4) Inspection Checklist; (5) Lead Paint Disclosure; and (6) Exhibit A: Building Rules and Regulations Cover Sheet. The Landlord must sign the MInstructions & Checklist Month-to-Month Lease Agreement This packet includes the following items: (1) Instructions and Checklist for Month-to-Month Lease Agreement; (2) Information about Month-to-Mont Georgia