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Massachusetts -------- Agent Date Agent Date EXHIBT A BUILDING RULES AND REGULATIONS -- Lessor Date Lessor Date -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---------------- Lessee Date Lessee Date -------------------- -------------------- ---------------- ----------formation above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate. ------------------ -------------------- -------------------- ---------------- informed the lessor of the 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 in Lessee has received copies 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___________________________________ (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) _____ (ii) below): (i) _____ Lessor 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) orresence of lead-based paint 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): __________e the presence of known leadbased 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) Pt, paint chips and dust can 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 disclos_____________ RESIDENTIAL 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 pains inspection as shown above. LANDLORD: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ CONDITIONS AFFIRMED BY TENANT: ___________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Landlord has inspected the Premises on ________________ (Date). The move-in conditions are those noted on thi______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ NOTES: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________dow coverings Yard _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ Comments _______________________________________________________ ___droom 3 Bathrooms Entry Area Living Areas Balcony Carpeting Ceilings Closets Dishwasher Disposal Drapes / Blinds Doors Fireplace Lights Locks Patio Refrigerator Screens Storage Stove Walls Windows Winy suit which you may bring to recover the security deposit. Address of Premises: Move In date Inspected by (for Landlord) Move out date Inspected by (for Tenant) MOVE-IN OK NO Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Beichever is later. If you do not return this list, within the specified time period, a court may later view your failure to return the list as your agreement that the list is complete and correct in andamage which you believe exists in the premises. This statement must be returned to the lessor or his agent within fifteen days after you receive this list or within fifteen days after you move in, wher to see if it is correct. If it is correct you must sign it. This will show that you agree that the list is correct and complete. If it is not correct, you must attach a separate signed list of any t's Name] [Tenant's Address] Re: Initial Condition of Premises Dear [Tenant's Name]: This is a statement of the condition of the premises you have leased or rented. You should read it carefully in ords letter must be sent by any Massachusetts landlord who accepts a security deposit, either upon receipt of that deposit or within 10 days after the commencement of tenancy, whichever is later.] [Tenan_______________________________ [Name] TENANT: ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________ [Name] Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ [NOTE: Thind year first above written. LANDLORD: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________ [Name] TENANT: ____________________________________________________ ____ "none" if there are no additional provisions] Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 10 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Lease to be executed the day aill not be liable to Tenant for any individual's violation of these rules. Attached hereto as Exhibit A are a copy of the Premises' existing rules and regulations. [__] ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS. [Specify__. [__] BUILDING 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 to Tenant. Landlord w the premises without Landlord's prior written consent. [__] MANAGER. The name, address and telephone number of the manager is: ________________________________________________________________________ing and its occupants. 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, oncked all entrance doors of the building during such hours as Landlord deems advisable for Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 9 the safety and protection of the buildeas designated by the Landlord and not in any other parts of the building including the hallways, entrances and lobbies. [__] LOCKING OF ENTRACE DOORS. Landlord reserves the right to close and keep lo BALCONIES. Tenant shall not use the Premises' balcony for the purpose of storage, drying clothes, cleaning rugs or grilling. [__] BICYCLES. All bicycles owned by Tenant shall be stored only in the ar shall dispose of his vehicle or not require parking accommodation for any other reason, Tenant shall not assign or sublet the parking space unless expressly granted prior permission by Landlord. [__]ely for the parking of passenger vehicles and is not to be used for washing, painting or servicing of vehicles. Tenant's vehicle will occupy the parking space entirely at the risk of Tenant. If Tenant Tenant shall be entitled to use _____ parking space(s) for the parking of motor vehicle(s) located ___________________________________________________________. The parking space will be used exclusivr visiting will be allowed in the common areas between the hours of ________p.m. and _____a.m. Furniture delivery and removal will take place at such times as designated by the Landlord. [__] PARKING.f Landlord. [__] NOISE. Tenant shall not cause or allow any unreasonably loud noise or activity in the Premises that might disturb the rights, comforts and conveniences of other persons. No lounging oses and enter to show the Premises to prospective tenants during the last sixty (60) days of this Lease. Tenant agrees that no signs shall be placed on the Premises without the prior written consent ose. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. [check all that apply]: [__] DISPLAY OF SIGNS. Landlord or Landlord's agent may display "For Sale," or "For Rent," "Vacancy" or similar signs on or about the Premis. Tenant will be given ___ key(s) to the Premises, entrance doors and ____ mailbox key(s). Tenant shall be charged $_________ if all keys are not returned to Landlord following termination of the Leat 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. 15.9 Keym 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 evenand 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 fro_____ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 8 15.7 Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, Tenant will indemnify and hold Landlord and Landlord's property, including the Premises, free ld-over rental, subject to the same terms and conditions of this Lease, and shall be terminable on thirty (30) days notice by either party, or on longer notice if required by law. Initials Landlord___ainst the Tenant of any sums or damages to which, in addition to the damages specified above, the Landlord may lawfully be entitled. A month-to-month tenancy shall be created by the payment of this hoimit or preclude any other rights or remedies available to the Landlord at law or in equity by reason of such holding-over by the Tenant, including, without limitation, the recovery by the Landlord agthly rental rate of $______________________, unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing; provided, however, that nothing in the foregoing provisions of this Section 15.6 shall be construed to l sections. 15.6 Holdover. If the Tenant holds-over in the Premises after the expiration or termination of this Lease without the consent of the Landlord, the Tenant shall pay as hold-over rental a monh addresses from time to time by providing notice as set forth above. 15.5 Headings. The headings of the sections of this Lease are for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing saidreturn receipt requested, postage prepaid, or delivered by overnight delivery service, if to Tenant, at the Premises and if to Landlord, at the address for payment of Rent. Either party may change sucshall not be construed as exclusive of each other unless otherwise required by law. 15.4 Notice. Any notice required or otherwise given pursuant to this Lease shall be in writing and mailed certified nt with knowledge of the breach of any provision of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach. 15.3 Cumulative Rights. Landlord's and Tenant's rights under this Lease are cumulative, and tion by either party of any provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been made unless expressed in writing and signed by the party to be charged. The receipt and retention by the Landlord of Reany election in this Lease shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the future of such provision, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect. No waiver or modificaned by both Landlord and Tenant. 15.2 No Waiver. The failure of either party to insist in any instance upon the strict keeping, observance or performance of any provision of this Lease or to exercise nts, if 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 signd delivering 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 agreemeing of 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 a obligations 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 leasperiod subsequent to the transfer of his interest Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 7 in the Premises as owner or lessee thereof, and in event of such transfer saidegal representatives, successors and permitted assigns of the Parties. 14.2 Exception. The obligations of Landlord under this Lease shall not be binding upon Landlord named herein with respect to any ce, with the laws of the State of ___________________. 14. Parties Bound. 14.1 Binding Effect. The covenants and conditions contained in the Lease shall apply to and bind the Parties and the heirs, lvision would make the provision valid, then such provision shall be deemed to be construed as so limited. 13.3 Governing Law. This Lease shall be governed in all respects by, and construed in accordanhall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of this Lease is deemed invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, and if limiting such pro of such provision or provisions to persons or circumstances other than those as to whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby, and every provision of this lease svisions of this Lease, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this Lease, or the applicationandings and agreements heretofore had between the parties are merged into this Lease, which alone fully and completely expresses their agreements. 13.2 Construction and Severability. If any of the pro Lease, is not relying upon, any warranties, representations, promises or statements, except to the extent that they are expressly set forth in this Lease. It is understood and agreed that all understnstruction; Governing Law; Consents. 13.1 No Other Representations. Tenant expressly acknowledges and agrees that Landlord has not made and is not making, and Tenant, in executing and delivering thiseft, fire, riots, strikes, acts of God or otherwise. Landlord encourages Tenant to obtain renter's insurance or other similar coverage to protect against risk of loss. 13. No Other Representations, Cocated on the Premises. Tenant understands that Landlord will not provide any insurance coverage for Tenant's property. Landlord will not be responsible for any loss of Tenant's property, whether by thm system or security. 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 loo be sufficient to 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 alarity alarm system or 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 tages and needed repairs. 11. Security System. Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 6 11.1 Security System. Tenant understands that Landlord does not provide any securutive days, Tenant agrees to notify Landlord in writing of such absence. During such absence, Landlord may enter the Premises at times reasonably necessary to maintain the property and inspect for dam deem proper and Landlord is hereby relieved of all liability for doing so. 10. Extended Absences. 10.1 Extended Absences. In the event Tenant will be away from the Premises for more than ____ consecl consider any personal property belonging to Tenant and left on the Premises to also have been abandoned, in which case Landlord may dispose of all such personal property in any manner Landlord shallminate this Lease and regain possession of the Premises in the manner prescribed by law. If Landlord's right of reentry is exercised following abandonment of the Premises by Tenant, then Landlord shals outstanding for more than 15 days and there is no reasonable evidence, other than the presence of Tenant's personal property, that Tenant is occupying the unit, Landlord may at Landlord's option ter, terminate the Lease. Abandonment is defined as absence of the Tenant from the Premises for at least ____ consecutive days without notice to Landlord. If Tenant abandons the Premises while the Rent if this Lease Tenant abandons the Premises or any part thereof, Landlord may at his option obtain possession of the Premises by any legal means without liability to Tenant and may, at Landlord's optionn writing if Tenant installs any burglar alarm system, including instructions on how to disarm such alarm in case of emergency entry. 9. Abandonment. 9.1 Abandonment. If at any time during the term olter 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 permitting entry. Tenant further agrees to notify Landlord i shall give Tenant reasonable notice of intent to enter. For these purposes, twenty-four (24) hour notice shall be deemed reasonable. Tenant shall not, without Landlord's prior written consent, add, ats to inspect, to make repairs or improvements, to supply agreed services, to show the Premises to prospective buyers or tenants, or to address an emergency. Except in an emergency situation, Landlordirs, additions or alterations 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 agenring the term of this Lease 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 repathe full Rent shall recommence 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 dunt __________ Apartment Lease Page - 5 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 ch injured or damaged portion or terminating this Lease. In the event that Landlord exercises its right to repair such uninhabitable portion, the Rent shall abate in the Initials Landlord________ Tenant up to such date and Landlord refunding Rent collected beyond such date. Should a portion of the Premises thereby be rendered uninhabitable, the Landlord shall have the option of either repairing su 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 or destruction of the Premises, Tenant paying Re wholly uninhabitable by fire, storm, earthquake or other casualty not caused by the negligence of Tenant, this Lease shall terminate from such time except for the purpose of enforcing rights that mayuipment. 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 the event the Premises are destroyed or renderedwithout the prior written consent of Landlord. Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord of any damage, defect or destruction of the Premises, or in the event of the failure of any of the appliances or eqes 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 painting will be done on or about the Premises se, 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 be responsible to make all repairs to the Premisremises, they shall become the property of Landlord and shall remain at the expiration of the Lease, unless otherwise agreed in writing. 7.6 Maintenance and Repair. Tenant will, at Tenant's sole expenf Landlord. If any alterations, improvements or changes are made to or built on or around the Premises, with the exception of fixtures and personal property that can be removed without damage to the Pnsidered hazardous by any responsible insurance company. 7.5 Alterations and Improvements. Tenant agrees not to make any improvements or alterations to the Premises without the prior written consent oep 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 explosion on or around the Premises or that might be coist services paid by Landlord or "none"]. 7.3 Pets. Tenant is not permitted to keep any Pets on the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord. 7.4 Dangerous Materials. Tenant shall not kefollowing: ________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ [l of the Lease, subject to ordinary 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 to the first day of the Lease 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- 4 7.1 Possession and Surrender. 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 priorrom the further performance by Tenant of covenants on the part of Tenant in this Lease. 7. The Premises: Possession; Treatment; etc. Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page assignment, underletting, occupancy or collection shall be deemed a waiver of the provisions of this Lease, the acceptance of the assignee, undertenant or occupant as tenant, or a release of Tenant ften consent of the Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any assignment or sublease without Landlord's written prior consent shall, at Landlord's option, terminate this Lease. No 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 interest in this Lease without prior writrving 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 quietly enjoy the Premises, subject nonethelesslance 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 that upon Tenant paying Rent, and obsemises 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 his option hold Tenant liable for the badlord 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 rent paid by a successive Tenant if the Prei) 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 and perform the covenants in this Lease. Lan to the time of such re-entry, dispossession or expiration, together with such expenses Landlord may incur for legal expenses, attorneys' fees, brokerage, and/or putting the Premises in good order; (i 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 shall become due thereupon and be paid uperwise, dispossess Tenant by summary proceedings or otherwise, and retake possession of the Premises. Tenant hereby waives the service of notice of intention to re-enter or institute legal proceedingsn given, and the term shall expire as 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 othcost of such cure to Tenant's financial 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 beeant does not cure a default of which 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 te, ordinance or law to the contrary, 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 Ten - 3 4.1 Event of Default. If Tenant 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 statuTenant after the date fixed as the end of the Lease and after delivery of entire possession of the Premises to Landlord. 4. Default. Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Paged 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 Lease, the Deposit shall be returned to 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 shall forfeit the Deposit, as permitted 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 any month's rent, including the lasto 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 Tenant's obligations hereunder. Landlory deposit of $__________ (the "Deposit"), as security for the performance of Tenant's obligations under this Lease. Landlord may (but shall have no obligation to) use the Deposit or any part thereof tt 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 deposit with Landlord, in trust, a securitunts 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 $_____ for each check provided by Tenanndlord and Landlord's address, at _____________ __________________________________________________ [address for rent payment] ,or at any other address designated by Landlord. 2.3 Late Fees. If any amoccordingly. 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 States of America and shall be paid to Lach 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 prorated aent of the Landlord. 2. Rent Payments; Late Fees. Apartment Lease Page - 2 2.1 Rent. Tenant shall pay to Landlord during the Lease Term as rent for the Premises the amount of $_________ ("Rent") eall promptly provide reasonable notice to Landlord. 1.6 Occupants of Premises. Tenant agrees that no more than ____ persons may reside on the Premises, unless Tenant has received the prior written cons 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 during the Lease Term, Tenant shanances, statutes and orders regarding the use of the Premises. 1.5 Inspection of Premises. Tenant or Tenant's agent has inspected the Premises, the fixtures, the grounds, building and improvements andr 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 comply with all laws, rules, ordi for a Renewal Term, Tenant shall give Landlord a notice no later than 30 days before the end of the Lease Term. 1.4 Use of Premises. Tenant shall use the Premises as a residence only, and for no otheeriod of one year (the "Renewal Term") upon the same covenants, terms and conditions as those provided in the Lease for the Lease Term. If Tenant desires to preserve the right to extend the Lease Termof, shall expire on ___________ [end date] (the "Lease Term"). 1.3 Renewal Term. Tenant shall have the right, exercisable as hereinafter provided, to extend the term of this Lease for one successive p [complete address of Premises] to Tenant. 1.2 Original Term. This Lease shall commence on _____________ [start date] and, unless sooner terminated pursuant to law or pursuant to any of the terms here etc. 1.1 Leased Premises. Landlord leases to Tenant, and Tenant rents from Landlord, the premises located at: ___________________________ ___________________________________________ (the "Premises") T N E S S E T H: That in consideration of 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;___________ ("Tenant") on ____________ [Date]. 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 Ia.gov. APARTMENT LEASE AGREEMENT This Lease Agreement ("Lease") is entered by and between ________________________________________ ("Landlord") and _____________________ _____________________________n be found at: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/pyfcameraeng.pdf and at http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/outreach/leapame.pdf. Additional information can also be found on the EPA site at: http://www.ep dwelling. Tenants must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. The Environmental Protection Agency's pamphlet entitled "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home" caosure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, landlords must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in theamount if his co-tenants do not pay their share. Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exp tenant may be held responsible for all of the obligations under the lease if the other tenants don't perform their obligations. In other words, a tenant may be held responsible for the entire rental xplaining the time lines and other requirements for keeping and or returning a security deposit. See http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/RENT/DEPCHRT.doc If more than one tenant signs the lease, each lease). Landlords should be familiar with the laws 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 egiven to the tenant at the termination of the lease. 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 theailed laws addressing the amount and maintenance of security deposits. For example, some states require that a security deposit be held in an interest bearing account and that any accrued interest be y damage predated the tenant's occupancy. Most states have specific laws relating to residential leases, primarily directed at protecting tenants from dishonest landlords. In addition, states have det 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 can demonstrate that certain propertand 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 not require a joint inspection, it isncy 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 condition of items in the apartment real property to be invalid; these states require a written agreement. Some states require that the landlord and tenant conduct an inspection of the premises to be rented either before physical occupad tenant and should set forth the terms to which the parties have agreed. Such a document is generally called a lease or rental agreement. Many states consider oral agreements regarding the rental of nt Lease Agreement Whenever a landlord (who may be the owner of an apartment building, condominium or residence) rents a unit to a tenant, an agreement should be written and signed by both landlord and be consulted before negotiating any document with another party. The purchase and use of these forms is subject to the "Terms and Conditions" detailed at www.findlegalforms.com. Information Apartmeese forms should be considered only a starting point, and should not be used or signed before first consulting with an attorney to ensure that they address your particular situation. An attorney shoulnt may still request that they be made, and may negotiate to make them part of his agreement. Laws vary from time to time and from state to state. These forms are not a substitute for legal advice. Thlt with a real estate agent or attorney in your area to determine what additional disclosures, if any, are required in your state or locality. Even if these disclosures are not required by law, a Tena building, the neighborhood, the environment and any other known problems. Certain cities and municipalities may have additional disclosure requirements that will need to be included. You should consuartments. The laws in some states require a lessor (i.e., the person who is renting out his property) to make additional written disclosures, including disclosures about the condition of the unit, thetion On Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards" form is included in this packet. These forms contain the basic terms and language that should be included in lease agreements for furnished apes the Landlord to keep the signed copy of the "Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint" for a minimum of three years as proof of compliance with the rules. A copy of the "Disclosure of Informaty was built before 1978 (i.e., pre-1978 property), federal law requires that the Landlord and Tenant(s) (and their agents) sign the "Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint." Federal law requirformation about specific state laws governing Landlord and Tenant relationships in your state, please click on the following link: http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/RENT/REGCHART.doc If the properetter has been included in this packet. Additional information about security deposit requirements in your state can be found at http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/RENT/DEPCHRT.doc For additional inat a Landlord who accepts a security deposit must send a statement of premises to the Tenant either upon receipt of that deposit or within 10 days after the commencement of tenancy. A sample of this lLease often also requires notarization. The parties should investigate the circumstances under which a Lease will need to be recorded, and the requirements of that recording. Massachusetts requires thone Landlord and two Tenants, three original leases must be executed (i.e., signed and dated). If a Lease contemplates a long rental term, some states require that that Lease be recorded. Recording a sign the Lease. If there is more than one adult Tenant, each Tenant should sign the Lease. Generally, the Landlord and the Tenant(s) will each retain an original signed Lease. Therefore, if there is e; (3) The Lease; (4) Massachusetts Statement of Premises; (5) Lead Paint Disclosure; and (6) Exhibit A: Building Rules and Regulations Cover Sheet The Landlord must sign the Lease. The Tenant(s) mustInstructions & Checklist Apartment Lease Agreement This package includes the following items: (1) Instructions and Checklist for Apartment Lease Agreement (the "Lease"); (2) Information about the Leas Massachusetts