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Michigan d the penalties adherent to that failure. If you have any questions about any of the information contained in this letter, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, [Landlord's Name] g within 4 days after you move of a forwarding address where you can be reached and where you will receive mail; otherwise your landlord shall be relieved of sending you an itemized list of damages an also serves to notify you of your obligation to provide a written notice of your forwarding address after the termination of your occupancy of these premises. You must notify your landlord in writinial institution/ surety] [in/ by] which your security deposit is being [held / supported]. Name of [Financial Institution/ Surety]: Address of [Financial Institution/ Surety]: In addition, this letterenant's Address] Re: Security Deposit/Forwarding Address Dear [Tenant's Name]: This letter is to acknowledge receipt of your security deposit, and to notify you of the name and address of the [financhigan landlord who requires a security deposit no later than 14 days from the date that tenant receives written notice of landlord's name and address for receipt of communication.] [Tenant's Name] [T Date -------------------- -------------------- ---------------- ------------------ Agent Date Agent Date EXHIBT A BUILDING RULES AND REGULATIONS EXHIBIT B [NOTE: This letter must be sent by any Mic---------------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------------ Lessor Date Lessor Date -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---------------- Lessee Date Lesseeiance. Certification of Accuracy The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate. --rom Lead In Your Home. Agent's Acknowledgment (initial) (e)------ Agent has informed the lessor of the lessor's obligations under 42 U.S.C. 4852d and is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compld paint hazards in the housing. Lessee's Acknowledgment (initial) (c) _____ Lessee has received copies of all information listed above. (d) _____ Lessee has received the pamphlet Protect Your Family Fnd/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents): ______________________________________________ (ii)____ Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-base the housing. (b) Records and reports available to the lessor (Check (i) or (ii) below): (i) _____ Lessor has provided the lessee with all available records and reports pertaining to leadbased paint ar lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain): ______________________________________________ (ii) ____ Lessor has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards iny approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. Lessor's Disclosure (a) Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (Check (i) or (ii) below): (i) _____ Known lead-based paint and/on and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, lessors must disclose the presence of known leadbased paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees must also receive a federallment 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 exposure is especially harmful to young childreged by Landlord: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ RESIDENTIAL LEASE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON LEAD-BASED PAINT OR LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS Lead Warning Statepection as shown above. The parties further agree that a copy of this Joint Inspection was provided to Tenant. Tenant: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Acknowled________________________________________________________________________ Landlord and Tenant have inspected the Premises on ________________ (Date). The move in conditions are those noted on this ins_____ ________________________ ________________________ NOTES: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ _______________________ MOVE-OUT OK NO Comments ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ _______________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ____________________Screens Storage Stove Walls Windows Window coverings Yard _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ Comments ____________________) MOVE-IN OK NO Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bathrooms Entry Area Living Areas Balcony Carpeting Ceilings Closets Dishwasher Disposal Drapes / Blinds Doors Fireplace Lights Locks Patio Refrigerator termination inventory checklist which shows what claims were chargeable to the last prior tenants. Address of Premises: Move In date Inspected by (for Landlord) Move out date Inspected by (for Tenant noting the condition of the rental property, and return it to the landlord within 7 days after obtaining possession of the rental unit. You are also entitled to request and receive a copy of the last_____ Tenant __________ PREMISES INSPECTION MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT The Premises must be inspected immediately before the Lease is signed or the Premises are occupied. You should complete this checklist,______________________________ ___________________________________ (Name) TENANT: ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________ (Name) Initials Landlord___this Lease to be executed the day and year first above written. LANDLORD: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________ (Name) TENANT: ________________________] ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS. [Specify "none" if there are no additional provisions] Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 10 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused ritten notice to Tenant. Landlord will 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. [_____________________________________. [__] 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 wng but not limited to waterbeds, on the premises without Landlord's prior written consent. [__] MANAGER. The name, address and telephone number of the manager is: _____________________________________ safety and protection of the building and its occupants. Tenant shall not prop open any entrance doors. [__] LIQUID-FILLED FURNITURE. Tenant shall not use or have any liquid-filled furniture, includirves the right to close and keep locked all entrance doors of the building during such hours as Landlord deems advisable for Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 9 thenant shall be stored only in the areas designated by the Landlord and not in any other parts of the building including the hallways, entrances and lobbies. [__] LOCKING OF ENTRACE DOORS. Landlord rese prior permission by Landlord. [__] BALCONIES. Tenant shall not use the Premises' balcony for the purpose of storage, drying clothes, cleaning rugs or grilling. [__] BICYCLES. All bicycles owned by Tely 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 space unless expressly grantedparking space will be used exclusively 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 entireated by the Landlord. [__] PARKING. Tenant shall be entitled to use _____ parking space(s) for the parking of motor vehicle(s) located ___________________________________________________________. The ces of other persons. No lounging or 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 designwithout the prior written consent of Landlord. [__] NOISE. Tenant shall not cause or allow any unreasonably loud noise or activity in the Premises that might disturb the rights, comforts and conveniensimilar 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 signs shall be placed on the Premises rd following termination of the Lease. 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 all other awarded relief. 15.9 Keys. 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 Landlogence. 15.8 Legal Fees. In the event 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 occupation of the Premises, or from 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 neglierty, including the Premises, free and 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 andquired by law. Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 8 15.7 Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, Tenant will indemnify and hold Landlord and Landlord's prope 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 either party, or on longer notice if reon, 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 entitled. A month-to-month tenancy shall bection 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 the Tenant, including, without limitatishall pay as hold-over rental a monthly rental rate of $______________________, unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing; provided, however, that nothing in the foregoing provisions of this Sto 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 consent of the Landlord, the Tenant f 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 are for convenience only and are not 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 Landlord, at the address for payment oder 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 otherwise given pursuant to this Lease shall 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 Rights. Landlord's and Tenant's rights une 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 the party to be charged. The receipt ision 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 shall continue and remain in full forcmodified in writing and must be signed 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 provase. All understandings and agreements, 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 king, and the Tenant in executing and delivering this Lease is not relying upon, any warranties, representations, promises or statements whatsoever, except to the extent expressly set forth in this Leunderstandings relating to the leasing 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 ma and in event of such transfer said 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 d named herein with respect to any period subsequent to the transfer of his interest Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 7 in the Premises as owner or lessee thereof,d 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 shall not be binding upon Landlor in all respects by, and construed in accordance, with the laws of the State of Michigan. 14. Parties Bound. 14.1 Binding Effect. The covenants and conditions contained in the Lease shall apply to anmpetent 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 shall be governedd 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 any court of cohe 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 not be affectenstruction 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 any reason, t. 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 agreements. 13.2 Co, 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 in this Leaserisk 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 is not makingr 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 protect against tive interests in the Premises and property located on the Premises. Tenant understands that Landlord will not provide any insurance coverage for Tenant's property. Landlord will not be responsible fo system, security or from the lack of any alarm system or security. 12. Insurance. 12.1 Insurance. Landlord and Tenant shall each be responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance for their respec warranted to be complete in all respects or to be sufficient to protect Tenant or the Premises. Tenant releases Landlord from any loss, damage, claim or injury resulting from the failure of any alarmtands that Landlord does not provide any security 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 noty to maintain the property and inspect for damages and needed repairs. 11. Security System. Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 6 11.1 Security System. Tenant undersay 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 necessarpersonal 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 will be aw 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 all such he 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 abandonment 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 occupying tbility 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 Landlord. If 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 without liary. 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. Abandonment. 9.1thout 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 permitting entcy. 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 not, wimises available to Landlord or Landlord's agents to inspect, to make repairs or improvements, to supply agreed services, to show the Premises to prospective buyers or tenants, or to address an emergenereon, and for the purposes of making any repairs, additions or alterations as may be deemed appropriate by Landlord for the preservation of the Premises or the building. Tenant agrees to make the Prehall have the right at all reasonable times during 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 thdlord as speedily as practicable, after which the full Rent shall recommence and the Lease continue according to its terms. 8. Inspection. 8.1 Inspection of Premises. Landlord and Landlord's agents sll abate in the Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 5 proportion that the injured parts bears to the whole Premises, and such part so injured shall be restored by Land 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 sha 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 Landlort 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 ore 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 excep 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 thainting 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 event 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 pnd 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 bety 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 ae 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 proper 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 th. 7.4 Dangerous 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 explosion___________________________________________ [list 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 Landlordemises, except that Landlord will provide the following: ________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________ good condition, as it was at the commencement 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 Prged to accept possession of the Premises prior 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____ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 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 obli occupant 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. Initials Landlord____t Landlord'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 orany interest 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, aietly 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 Tenant 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 quay at 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 ny rent 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 me and 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 a and/or 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 observRent shall 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,ion to 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 , re-enter the Premises either by force or otherwise, dispossess Tenant by summary proceedings or otherwise, and retake possession of the Premises. Tenant hereby waives the service of notice of intentthe notice provided for in Section 4.1 has been 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 lawd's option: (i) cure such default and add the cost 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 t of which he has been notified, or if the default Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 3 cannot be completely cured or remedied in seven days, Landlord may at Landlore 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 Tenant does not cure a defaul. 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 statute, ordinance or law to th this Lease, 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 Tenant shall 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 ofosit from any 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,any of Tenant'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 Deption to) use 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 all deposit 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 obligarge of $_____ 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 shignated by 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 chaited States of America and shall be paid to Landlord and Landlord's address, at _____________ __________________________________________________ [address for rent payment] ,or at any other address desRent for the relevant month will be prorated accordingly. 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 Un Premises the amount of $_________ ("Rent") 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 reside on the Premises, unless Tenant has received 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 theat any time during the Lease Term, Tenant shall promptly provide reasonable notice to Landlord. Apartment Lease Page - 2 1.6 Occupants of Premises. Tenant agrees that no more than ____ persons may s, the grounds, 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 Tenant will comply with all laws, rules, ordinances, statutes and orders regarding the use of the Premises. 1.5 Inspection of Premises. Tenant or Tenant's agent has inspected the Premises, the fixturePremises as a residence 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. o preserve the right to extend the Lease Term 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 d the term of this Lease for one successive period 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 tt to law or pursuant to any of the terms hereof, shall expire on ___________ [end date] (the "Lease Term"). 1.3 Renewal Term. Tenant shall have the right, exercisable as hereinafter provided, to exten____________________________ (the "Premises") [complete address of Premises] to Tenant. 1.2 Original Term. This Lease shall commence on _____________ [start date] and, unless sooner terminated pursuanfollows: 1. Leased Premises; Term of Lease; etc. 1.1 Leased Premises. Landlord leases to Tenant, and Tenant rents from Landlord, the premises located at: ___________________________ _______________ from a lawyer or other qualified person. W I 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 ments. This agreement is required to comply with the Truth in Renting Act. If you have a question about the interpretation or legality of a provision of this agreement, you may want to seek assistanceely be referred to as the "Parties." This Lease creates joint and several liability in the case of multiple Tenants. NOTICE: Michigan law establishes rights and obligations for parties to rental agreend between ________________________________________ ("Landlord") and _____________________ ________________________________________ ("Tenant") on ____________ [Date]. Landlord and Tenant may collectivww.hud.gov/offices/lead/outreach/leapame.pdf. Additional information can also be found on the EPA site at: http://www.epa.gov. APARTMENT LEASE AGREEMENT This Lease Agreement ("Lease") is entered by aning 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://wpre-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 poisontain 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 renting 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 may cocurity deposit. See http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/RENT/DEPCHRT.doc If more than one tenant signs the lease, each tenant may be held responsible for all of the obligations under the lease if thethe 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 for keeping and or returning a sestates that a security deposit may not exceed 1 and ½ months' rent, and must be deposited in a regulated financial institution. Landlords should be familiar with the laws of their state. The chart at eposit to a tenant (e.g., Michigan requires that a landlord must mail an itemized list of damages to his tenant within 30 days after the termination the tenant's occupancy). In addition, Michigan law t any accrued interest be given to the tenant at the termination of the lease. Michigan does not have such a requirement. States also vary in regulating how quickly a landlord must return a security d addition, states have detailed 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 thawhich shows what claims were chargeable to the last prior tenants." Most states have specific laws relating to residential leases, primarily directed at protecting tenants from dishonest landlords. Inal property, and return it to the landlord within 7 days after obtaining possession of the rental unit. You are also entitled to request and receive a copy of the last termination inventory checklist ssion of the premises. The checklist must contain the following notice in twelve-point boldface type at the top of the first page: "You should complete this checklist, noting the condition of the renties of this checklist to the tenant at the beginning of the lease, and the tenant shall review, note the condition of the property, and return one copy to the landlord within 7 days of receiving possechigan requires the landlord and tenant conduct an inspection of the premises to be rented either both at the commencement and at the termination of occupancy. The landlord shall furnish two blank copinvalid; these states require a written agreement. The enclosed agreement is different than a generic lease agreement, because it includes specific provisions that may be adapted for your purposes. Miset 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 real property to be henever 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 tenant and should 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 Apartment Lease Agreement Wnsidered 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 should be consulted before hat 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. These forms should be coagent 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 Tenant may still request trhood, the environment and any other known problems. Certain cities and municipalities may have additional disclosure requirements that will need to be included. You should consult with a real estate 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, the building, the neighbot 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 apartments. The laws in p 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 Information On Lead-Based Pain78 (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 requires the Landlord to keefic 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 property was built before 19 premises. Additional information about this Michigan security deposit requirement may be found at the following link: http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/RENT/DEPCHRT.doc For information about specihat recording. Michigan law requires that the Landlord and Tenant(s) conduct an inspection of the premises to be rented, at both the commencement and the termination of the Tenant(s)' occupancy of thehat that Lease be recorded. Recording a Lease often also requires notarization. The parties should investigate the circumstances under which a Lease will need to be recorded, and the requirements of tal signed Lease. Therefore, if there is one 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 t must sign the Lease. The Tenant(s) must 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 origine; (3) The Lease; (4) Inspection Checklist; (5) Lead Paint Disclosure; (6) Exhibit A: Building Rules and Regulations Cover Sheet; and (7) Exhibit B: Michigan Notice of Address Requirement The LandlordInstructions & 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 Michigan