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North Carolina -- Lessee Date Lessee Date -------------------- -------------------- ---------------- ------------------ Agent Date Agent Date EXHIBT A BUILDING RULES AND REGULATIONS true and accurate. ------------------ -------------------- -------------------- ------------------ Lessor Date Lessor Date -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------ility to ensure compliance. 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 Protect Your Family From 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 responsibaint and/or lead-based 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 to leadbased paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents): ______________________________________________ (ii)____ Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based pased paint hazards in 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 pertainingead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain): ______________________________________________ (ii) ____ Lessor has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-bso receive a federally 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 lmful to young children 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 alDS Lead Warning Statement 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 har___________ Acknowledged by Landlord: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ RESIDENTIAL LEASE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON LEAD-BASED PAINT OR LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARose noted on this inspection as shown above. The parties further agree that a copy of this Joint Inspection was provided to Tenant. Tenant: ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Landlord and Tenant have inspected the Premises on ________________ (Date). The move in conditions are th_ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ NOTES: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ _______________________ ________________________ MOVE-OUT OK NO Comments ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ _______________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________s Patio Refrigerator Screens Storage Stove Walls Windows Window coverings Yard _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ Commentspected by (for Tenant) 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 Lock MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT The Premises should be inspected immediately before the Lease is signed or the premises are occupied Address of Premises: Move In date Inspected by (for Landlord) Move out date Ins_______________________ [Name] TENANT: ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________ [Name] Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ PREMISES INSPECTION first above written. LANDLORD: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________ [Name] TENANT: ____________________________________________________ ____________ 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 and year 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 "none"] 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 will not__ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 9 [__] MANAGER. The name, address and telephone number of the manager is: __________________________________________________________________________. [__D-FILLED FURNITURE. Tenant shall not use or have any liquid-filled furniture, including but not limited to waterbeds, on the premises without Landlord's prior written consent. Initials Landlord______ entrance doors of the building during such hours as Landlord deems advisable for the safety and protection of the building and its occupants. Tenant shall not prop open any entrance doors. [__] LIQUInated by the Landlord and not in any other parts of the building including the hallways, entrances and lobbies. [__] LOCKING OF ENTRANCE DOORS. Landlord reserves the right to close and keep locked allS. 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 areas desigspose 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. [__] BALCONIEhe 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 shall dihall be entitled to use _____ parking space(s) for the parking of motor vehicle(s) located ___________________________________________________________. The parking space will be used exclusively for tg 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. Tenant sd. [__] 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 or visitinnter 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 of LandlorIONAL 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 Premises and e 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 Lease. ADDITlegal 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 Keys. Tenanthe Premises with Tenant's express or implied consent, except Landlord's act or negligence. Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 8 15.8 Legal Fees. In the event of any ny person, including Tenant, or for damage to property arising from Tenant's use and occupation of the Premises, or from the acts or omissions of any person or persons, including Tenant, in or about textent permitted by law, Tenant will indemnify and hold Landlord and Landlord's property, including the Premises, free and harmless from any and all liability for loss, claims, injury to or death of aental, 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. 15.7 Indemnification. To 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 hold-over rreclude 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 against theal 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 limit or p. 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 monthly rentes 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 said sectionsceipt 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 such address 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 return renowledge 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 shall notither 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 Rent with kion 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 modification by eth 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 any electny, 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 by boring 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, if aither the Landlord nor any agent or representative of the Landlord has made or is making, and the Tenant Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 7 in executing and deliveLandlord. 15. Miscellaneous. 15.1 Entire Agreement. This Lease contains all of the understandings relating to the leasing of the Premises and the Landlord's obligations in connection therewith and nebsequent to the transfer of his interest in the Premises as owner or lessee thereof, and in event of such transfer said obligations shall thereafter be binding upon each transferee of the interest of esentatives, 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 period suthe 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, legal repruld 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 accordance, with alid 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 provision woprovision 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 shall be vf 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 application of such nd 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 provisions os 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 understandings an; 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 this Lease, i, 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, Constructiothe 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 theft, firese 12. Insurance. Page - 6 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 any loss, damage, claim or injury resulting from the failure of any alarm system, security or from the lack of any alarm system or security. Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Leaalarm system is provided, Tenant understands that such alarm system is not warranted to be complete in all respects or to be sufficient to protect Tenant or the Premises. Tenant releases Landlord from needed repairs. 11. Security System. 11.1 Security System. Tenant understands that Landlord does not provide any security alarm system or other security for Tenant or the Premises. In the event any ys, 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 damages andoper 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 ____ consecutive daer 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 shall deem prhis 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 shall considnding 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 terminate tate 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 is outstaease 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 option, terming 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 of this Lrekey 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 in writinive 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, alter or spect, 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, Landlord shall gitions 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 agents to in 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 repairs, add. Inspection. Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 5 8.1 Inspection of Premises. Landlord and Landlord's agents shall have the right at all reasonable times during thers to the whole Premises, and such part so injured shall be restored by Landlord as speedily as practicable, after which the full Rent shall recommence and the Lease continue according to its terms. 8red 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 proportion that the injured parts beao 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 such injuhen 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 Rent up t 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 may have t. 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 rendered wholly 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 equipmentfixtures 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 withoutp 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 Premises and , 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 expense, keeord. 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 Premisesd 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 of Landlave 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 considerevices 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 keep or hd will provide the following: _________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ [list sertials Landlord________ Tenant __________ Apartment Lease Page - 4 7.2 Utilities and Services. Tenant will be responsible for all utilities and services required on the Premises, except that Landlor 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 ordinary wear and tear. Iniitled 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 Lease Term. At the expirationlease 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 Surrender. Tenant shall be entte 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 occupant as tenant, or a reithout 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 Landlord's option, terminabject 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 interest in this Lease wng 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 quietly enjoy the Premises, suliable 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 that upon Tenant payiTenant 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 his option hold Tenant n 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 rent paid by a successive 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 and perform the covenants ion 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/or putting the Premises 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 shall become due thereupr 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 intention to re-enter or institute hall make default in the payment of Rent, then Initials Landlord________ Tenant __________ 4. Apartment Lease Page - 3 Landlord may without notice, as permitted by law, re-enter the Premises eithehe 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 as noted, or if Tenant sor 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 financial obligations under tving 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 which he has been notified, g 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 contrary, and upon Landlord serl 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. Default. 4.1 Event of Default. If Tenant defaults in fulfillinosit, 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 Lease, the Deposit shalncluding 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 shall forfeit the Depereunder. 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 any month's rent, iny 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 Tenant's obligations h 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) use the Deposit or aprovided 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 deposit with Landlord, in 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 $_____ for each check all be paid to Landlord and Landlord's address, at _____________ __________________________________________________ [address for rent payment] ,or at any other address designated by Landlord. 2.3 Lateill 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 United States of America and sh_____ ("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 Rent for the relevant month wrior written consent 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 $____ Term, Tenant shall 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 p 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 during the Leaselaws, 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 fixtures, the grounds, building and, 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 comply with all nd 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 Premises as a residence only 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 to preserve the right to exteof 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 extend the term of this Lease for (the "Premises") [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 s; Term of Lease; etc. 1.1 Leased Premises. Landlord leases to Tenant, and Tenant rents from Landlord, the premises located at: ___________________________ ___________________________________________ltiple Tenants. 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 follows: 1. Leased Premise______________________________ ("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 mue at: http://www.epa.gov. APARTMENT LEASE AGREEMENT This Lease Agreement ("Lease") is entered by and between ________________________________________ ("Landlord") and _____________________ __________ad In Your Home" can 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 sitaint hazards in the dwelling. Tenants must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. The Environmental Protection Agency's pamphlet entitled "Protect Your Family From Le properly. Lead exposure 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 p the entire rental amount 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 managedgns the lease, each 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 forstate, as well as explaining 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 si termination of the 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 ccrued interest be given 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 theon, 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 that any ahat certain property damage predated the tenant's occupancy. Most states have specific laws relating to residential leases, primarily directed at protecting tenants from dishonest landlords. In additit 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 can demonstrate ts 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 not require a joinore 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 condition of itemding the rental of 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 befby 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 rental agreement. Many states consider oral agreements regarInformation Apartment 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 attorney should 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 . gal advice. These 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 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 from state to state. These forms are not a substitute for leu should consult 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 the unit, the 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. Yor furnished apartments. 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 of Information 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 fos 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 "Disclosurey 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 requireformation 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 propertate, and whether an inspection is required prior to funding or returning a security deposit, may be found at the following link: http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/RENT/DEPCHRT.doc For additional innot specifically require a joint inspection, it is nonetheless a good idea to conduct one for the protection of both parties. Additional information about the security deposit requirements for each st 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 the Lease is signed by either party. Even if a state does so requires notarization. The parties should investigate the circumstances under which a Lease will need to be recorded, and the requirements of that recording. Certain states require the Landlord andnd 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 Lease often ale. 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 one Landlord ase; (3) The Lease; (4) Inspection Checklist; (5) Lead Paint Disclosure; and (6) Exhibit A: Building Rules and Regulations Cover Sheet The Landlord must sign the Lease. The Tenant(s) must sign the LeasInstructions & Checklist Apartment Lease Agreement This package includes the following items: (1) Instructions and Checklist for Apartment Lease Agreement (the "Lease"); (2) Information about the Lea North Carolina