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Standard Residential Lease Agreement
Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
Standard Residential Lease

Residential Lease Agreement: Templates & More

This Residential Lease Agreement is a legal contract between a landlord and a tenant that outlines the terms and conditions for renting residential property.

Also known as: Another name for a Residential Lease Agreement is a "Rental Agreement." This term is commonly used interchangeably with Residential Lease Agreement and refers to the legally binding contract between a landlord and a tenant that outlines the terms and conditions for renting residential property.

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Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Residential Lease Agreement is a legal contract between a landlord and a tenant that outlines the terms and conditions for renting residential property. Here are some key elements typically included in such an agreement: 1. Parties Involved: The agreement identifies the landlord (or property manager) and the tenant(s) entering into the lease. 2. Property Description: It provides a detailed description of the rental property, including its address and specific unit number if applicable. 3. Lease Term: The duration of the lease is specified, whether it's a fixed term (such as one year) or a month-to-month arrangement. 4. Rent Details: This includes the amount of rent, due dates, payment methods, and any penalties for late payments. 5. Security Deposit: The agreement outlines the amount of the security deposit required, terms for its return, and conditions under which it may be withheld (e.g., property damage). 6. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities for property maintenance and repairs are defined, specifying what the landlord will handle and what the tenant is responsible for. 7. Rules and Regulations: This section covers rules regarding noise levels, pet policies, subletting policies, and other regulations pertinent to the property. 8. Utilities: The agreement specifies which utilities (electricity, water, gas, internet, etc.) are included in the rent and which are the tenant's responsibility.

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Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

A Month to Month Rental Agreement is a legal contract between a landlord and a tenant that outlines the terms and conditions for renting residential property. This particular template is a month to month agreement.

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Courtney M. Prado, Esq.

Courtney M. Prado, Esq.

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Courtney graduated from the University of California at Davis with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with an emphasis in the intersection between law and society. She went on to graduate with honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2021 as a Diversity Scholarship Foundation award recipient and as a board member of the Disability Advocacy Law Student Association. She worked for Chicago-Kent’s in-house legal clinic in the civil litigation department throughout law school and she holds a specialty certification in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution in addition to being a certified mediator for the court systems in Illinois. Along with mediating, Courtney maintains a business as a solo freelance attorney providing litigation, research, strategy, and drafting services to lawyers around the country.

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Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Residential Lease Agreement is a legal contract between a landlord and a tenant that outlines the terms and conditions for renting residential property. Here are some key elements typically included in such an agreement: 1. Parties Involved: The agreement identifies the landlord (or property manager) and the tenant(s) entering into the lease. 2. Property Description: It provides a detailed description of the rental property, including its address and specific unit number if applicable. 3. Lease Term: The duration of the lease is specified, whether it's a fixed term (such as one year) or a month-to-month arrangement. 4. Rent Details: This includes the amount of rent, due dates, payment methods, and any penalties for late payments. 5. Security Deposit: The agreement outlines the amount of the security deposit required, terms for its return, and conditions under which it may be withheld (e.g., property damage). 6. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities for property maintenance and repairs are defined, specifying what the landlord will handle and what the tenant is responsible for. 7. Rules and Regulations: This section covers rules regarding noise levels, pet policies, subletting policies, and other regulations pertinent to the property. 8. Utilities: The agreement specifies which utilities (electricity, water, gas, internet, etc.) are included in the rent and which are the tenant's responsibility.

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