This Rental Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on [Document.CreatedDate] by and between [Landlord.FirstName] [Landlord.LastName] (herein, the "Landlord") and [Tenant.FirstName] [Tenant.LastName] (herein, the "Tenant").
Property: The Landlord agrees to rent to the Tenant the following property: (insert property address).
Term: The term of this Agreement shall be (Number) months, beginning on (Start Date) and ending on (End Date).
Rent: The Tenant shall pay the Landlord rent in the amount of (Dollar Amount) per month, due on the (insert specific day) day of each month.
Security Deposit: The Tenant shall pay the Landlord a security deposit in the amount of (Dollar Amount) to be held as security for the Tenant’s performance of all obligations under this Agreement. The security deposit shall be refunded to the Tenant at the end of the tenancy, minus any deductions for damages or unpaid rent.
Utilities: The Tenant shall be responsible for paying all utilities for the property, including electricity, gas, water, and any other services.
Maintenance: The Tenant shall be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and order of the property, and the (Landlord/Tenant — choose one) shall make all necessary repairs at the (Tenant/Landlord's) own expense.
Termination: This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon (Number) days’ written notice.Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of [Landlord.State] .
The legally acceptable reasons for terminating a contract vary from state to state. Write your state and adapt the terms of this agreement accordingly.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have indicated their agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement by affixing their signatures below on the dates indicated.
Consider using a more detailed rental agreement template for long-term rentals or larger properties. This can help protect your interests and provide a clear understanding of the terms and conditions for both you and your tenants.