Set terms for a short-term rental agreement: Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
What is a Month-to-Month Rental Agreement?
A Month-to-Month Rental Agreement is a rental agreement that renews automatically on a monthly basis, without a set end date, until either the landlord or the tenant provides notice. Month-to-Month Rental Agreements offer flexibility to both parties, allowing tenants to rent a property without committing to a long-term lease, while landlords benefit from the potential for higher rent payments.
Month-to-Month Rental Agreements are similar to other lease agreements in that they explain the rights and responsibilities of the landlord and tenant regarding a rental property, whether for a residential rental or a commercial rental. However, Month-to-Month Rental Agreements have different terms relating to the monthly term and renewal process, and, in many states, a 30-day notice is required to terminate the tenancy.
When to use a Month-to-Month Rental Agreement:
- You are a landlord and want to rent out your property on a month-to-month basis.
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. APPLICABLE LAW. This lease is governed by the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Virginia Code Title 55, Chapter 13.2). Tenants have been advised to read the Act as well as Virginia Code Title 55, Chapter 13, before signing this lease.
THIS LEASE IS NOT GOVERNED BY THE VIRGINIA RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT (§ 55-248.2 et seq.Virginia Code).
NOTICE. Michigan law establishes rights and obligations for parties to rental agreements. 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 assistance from a lawyer or other qualified person.
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If any payment is returned for non-sufficient funds or because Tenant stops payments, then, after that, (i) Landlord may, in writing, require Tenant to pay Rent in cash for three months and (ii) all future Rent shall be paid by
Upon the vacating of the premises for termination of the lease, Landlord shall have sixty (60) days to return the security deposit to Tenant, minus any deductions for damages or other charges, together with an itemized list of any such deductions. Within fourteen days (14), excluding Saturdays, Sundays or other legal holidays, after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession and demand by the tenant the landlord shall provide the tenant an itemized list of all deductions together with the amount due and payable to the tenant, if any. Unless other arrangements are made in writing by the tenant, the landlord shall mail the itemized list and any amount due, by first class mail, to the tenant's last known place of residence. Upon the vacating of the premises for termination of the lease, Landlord shall have thirty (30) days to return the security deposit to Tenant, minus any deductions for damages or other charges, together with an itemized list of any such deductions. Upon the vacating of the premises for termination of the lease, Landlord shall have forty-five (45) days to return the security deposit to Tenant, minus any deductions for damages or other charges, together with an itemized list of any such deductions. In accordance with Kansas law, the Landlord shall have 14 days from determination of amount of deposit withholding to return the security deposit to Tenant and should not exceed 30 days from termination of tenancy and demand for deposit by Tenant to return the security deposit. In accordance with Kentucky law, if Tenant leaves last month's rent unpaid and does not demand the deposit, Landlord may retain deposit after 30 days and apply excess to debt owing. If Tenant leaves not owing rent and has a refund due, Landlord must notify Tenant of amount of refund due. If Landlord does not receive a response from Tenant within 60 days, Landlord may retain deposit. The Security Deposit will be administered in accordance with North Carolina Gen. Stat. § 42-50 et. seq. It may, in the discretion of the Landlord, be deposited in an interest-bearing account with the bank or savings institution named below. Any interest earned upon the Security Deposit will accrue for the benefit of, and will be paid to, the Landlord, or as the Landlord directs. Such interest, if any, may be withdrawn by Landlord from such account as it accrues as often as is permitted by the terms of the account.The Landlord shall return to the Tenant the security deposit or the portion of the security deposit that the Landlord does not claim not later than thirty-one (31) days after the tenancy terminates and the Tenant delivers possession to the Landlord. Upon the vacating of the premises for termination of the lease, Landlord shall have twenty-one (21) days to return the security deposit to Tenant, minus any deductions for damages or other charges, together with an itemized list of any such deductions. The 21-day period can be shortened or extended by an agreement between the Tenant and landlord, but it may not be longer than 30 days. The security deposit will be held in account no. at: , , , . The security deposit will be held in an account at: , , , .
Upon any termination of the tenancy herein created, the Landlord may deduct from the Tenant Security Deposit amounts sufficient to pay: (1) any damages sustained by the Landlord as a result of the Tenant's nonpayment of rent or nonfulfillment of the initial term or any renewal periods, including the Tenant's failure to enter into possession; (2) any damages to the Property for which the Tenant is responsible; (3) any unpaid bills which become a lien against the Property due to the Tenant's occupancy; (4) any costs of re-renting the Property after a breach of this Lease Agreement by the Tenant; (5) any court costs incurred by the Landlord in connection with terminating the tenancy; and (6) any other damages of the Landlord which may then be a permitted use of the Tenant Security Deposit under the laws of the State of North Carolina. No fees may be deducted from the Tenant Security Deposit until the termination of the tenancy.
After having deducted the above amounts, the Landlord shall, if the Tenant's address is known to him, refund to the Tenant, within thirty (30) days after the termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession, the balance of the Tenant Security Deposit along with an itemized statement of any deductions. If the extent of Landlord's claim against the security deposit cannot be determined within 30 days, Landlord will provide Tenant with an interim accounting no later than 30 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession of the Property to Landlord and shall provide a final accounting within 60 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession of the Property to Landlord. If the Tenant's address is unknown to the Landlord, the Landlord may deduct the above amounts and shall then hold the balance of the Tenant Security Deposit for the Tenant's collection for a six-month period beginning upon the termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession by the Tenant. If the Tenant fails to make demand for the balance of the Tenant Security Deposit within the six-month period, the Landlord shall not thereafter be liable to the Tenant for a refund of the Tenant Security Deposit or any part thereof.
To the Tenant: You must notify your Landlord in writing 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 and the penalties adherent to that failure.
Landlord may withhold only that portion of the security deposit necessary to (1) remedy any default in the payment of rent, (2) repair damage to the premises, except ordinary wear and tear, caused by Tenant, and (3) clean the premises if necessary.
Within twenty-one (21) days after the termination of the rental agreement and vacation of the premises or, if the Tenant abandons the premises as defined in RCW 59.18.310, within twenty-one (21) days after the Landlord learns of the abandonment, the Landlord shall give a full and specific statement of the basis for retaining any of the deposit together with the payment of any refund due the Tenant under the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. The Landlord complies with this section if the required statement or payment, or both, are delivered to the Tenant personally or deposited in the United States mail properly addressed to the Tenant's last known address with first-class postage prepaid within the twenty-one (21) days.
(a)(1) Within sixty (60) days of termination of the tenancy, property or money held by the landlord as security shall be returned to the Tenant.
(2) However, the money may be applied to the payment of accrued unpaid rent and any damages which the landlord has suffered by reason of the tenant's noncompliance with the rental agreement, all as itemized by the landlord in a written notice delivered to the tenant, together with the remainder of the amount due sixty (60) days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession by the tenant.
(b)(1) The landlord shall be deemed to have complied with subsection (a) of this section by mailing via first class mail the written notice and any payment required to the last known address of the tenant.
(2) If the letter containing the payment is returned to the landlord and if the landlord is unable to locate the tenant after reasonable effort, then the payment shall become the property of the landlord one hundred eighty (180) days from the date the payment was mailed.
a non-interest an interest The Tenant will be entitled to all interest accrued on the security deposit. In signing this Lease the Tenant waives the right to any interest accrued on the security deposit.
Interest will be paid on this account as follows: percent, .
In accordance with the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, the security deposit will be returned to the Tenant within forty-five (45) days after the end of the lease, without interest, excluding any portion retained due to payment for damages or moneys owed by the Tenant. The Landlord must provide the Tenant with an itemization of the actual or estimated cost of repairs within thirty (30) days of vacating the premises. If the Tenant fails to provide a forwarding address to the Landlord to enable the Landlord to make a refund of the security deposit, upon the expiration of one year from the date of the end of the forty-five (45) day time period, the Landlord shall, within a reasonable period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days, escheat the balance of such security deposit and any other moneys due the Tenant to the Commonwealth, which sums shall be sent to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, payable to the State Treasurer, and credited to the Virginia Housing Trust Fund.
. SECURITY DEPOSIT. At the time of the signing of this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in trust, a security deposit of to be held and disbursed for Tenant damages to the Premises or other defaults under this Agreement (if any) as provided by law.
. SURETY BOND. Tenant shall purchase a surety bond in the amount of from , , , , the purpose of which shall be:
| (1) | To reimburse the landlord for actual damages caused to the premises by the Tenant which exceed normal wear and tear, or which cannot be corrected by painting and ordinary cleaning; and/or |
| (2) | To pay the landlord for all rental arrearage due under the rental agreement, including late charges and rental due for premature termination or abandonment of the rental agreement by the Tenant; and/or |
| (3) | To reimburse the landlord for all reasonable expenses incurred in renovating and rerenting the premises caused by the premature termination of the rental agreement by the Tenant. |
The Landlord shall provide the Tenant with an itemized written accounting of the disposition of the surety bond and return any remaining portion of the security to the Tenant no later than 30 days after the termination of the tenancy by handing it to the Tenant personally at the place where the rent is paid, or by mailing it to the Tenant at the Tenant's present address or, if that address is unknown, at the Tenant's last known address.
SURETY BOND DISCLOSURE.
| (1) | Except under the circumstances outlined in subsection (c) of this section, payment for a surety bond is nonrefundable; |
| (2) | The surety bond is not insurance for the Tenant; |
| (3) | The surety bond is being purchased to protect the landlord against loss due to nonpayment of rent, breach of lease, or damages caused by the Tenant; |
| (4) | The Tenant may be required to reimburse the surety for amounts the surety paid to the landlord for any claim made by the landlord against the surety bond; |
| (5) | Even after a Tenant purchases a surety bond, the Tenant remains responsible for the following: |
| a. | To reimburse the Landlord for actual damages caused to the premises by the Tenant which exceed normal wear and tear, or which cannot be corrected by painting and ordinary cleaning; |
| b. | To pay the landlord for all rental arrearage due under the rental agreement, including late charges and rental due for premature termination or abandonment of the rental agreement by the Tenant; and |
| c. | To reimburse the landlord for all reasonable expenses incurred in renovating and rerenting the premises caused by the premature termination of the rental agreement by the Tenant, which includes termination pursuant to § 5314 of this title, providing that reimbursement caused by termination pursuant to § 5314 of this title shall not exceed 1 month's rent. |
| (6) | Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the Tenant to pay, as between the landlord and the surety, more than the total amount owed to the landlord under subsection (a) of this section. |
Note: The Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act prohibits a landlord from demanding or receiving security (however denominated) including, but not limited to, prepaid Rent in an amount or value in excess of one and a half months' Rent; however, the ARLTA does not prohibit a Tenant from voluntarily paying more than one and a half months' Rent in advance. The breakdown of the deposit amounts shown below is solely for the purpose of showing how such amounts were calculated and does not limit Landlord's right to use all deposit amounts as permitted by the ARLTA. Deposits may be placed in interest-bearing accounts, which interest shall be retained by the Landlord.
REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS SHALL NOT BE USED AS A CREDIT TOWARDS LAST MONTHS RENT.
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If the Tenant fails to provide notice of any extended absence (longer than 7 days) the Landlord may enter the unit to protect the rental unit or deem the rental unit to be abandoned. If the Tenant abandons, is removed from the unit for cause, quits or vacates the Premises, voluntarily or involuntarily, the Landlord may exercise any of the following options at his sole election:
-Enter the rental unit for the purpose of re-letting;
-Enter the property and accept Tenant's abandonment thereby terminating the lease;
-Refuse to accept the abandonment and do nothing.
The Tenant will be liable to the Landlord for any damages that the Landlord may suffer due to the abandonment or vacation of the unit and breach of Lease including all cost of repainting, fix up and the like to restore the unit for a new rental. In the absence of any express statement by the Landlord that he is accepting the abandonment and terminating the Lease, it is presumed that he is entering to re-let and the liability of the tenant under the Lease shall continue less credit for any rental received from a new tenant. All notices required by § 55-224 Va. Code are hereby waived by the parties. Landlord may reenter without notice to Tenant.
The following furnishings or appliances will be provided by Landlord: No pets, dogs, cats, birds, fish or other animals shall be allowed on the Premises, even temporarily or with a visiting guest. As required by law, Service Animal(s) are the only exception to this rule. No pets, dogs, cats, birds, fish or other animals shall be allowed on the Premises, even temporarily or with a visiting guest, without prior written consent of Landlord. As required by law, Service Animal(s) are the only exception to this rule. Landlord's consent is also conditioned upon Tenant completing and signing Landlord's Pet Addendum which shall become part of this Agreement. If a pet has been in a Tenant's apartment or allowed into the building, even temporarily (with or without Landlord's permission) Tenant may be charged for cleaning, de-fleaing, deodorizing or shampooing any portion of the building or Premises at the discretion of Landlord. Tenant is permitted to have: At the time of signing this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in trust, a deposit of , to be held and disbursed for pet damages to the Premises (if any) as provided by law. This deposit is in addition to any other security deposit stated in this Lease. Landlord confirms that all locks, locking devices and deadbolts are in compliance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code and Virginia Code Title 55-248.13.1.
If Landlord fails to comply and Tenants provide fifteen days written notice of the non-compliance to Landlord, Tenants may have such devices installed by a professional at a reasonable cost and deduct such cost from the next month's rent. Tenant shall provide Landlord a copy of each related bill and a copy of each key. Tenants shall not install any other locks on the premises. Once installed, Tenants may not remove the locks and Landlord shall not require Tenants to pay for removal.
Smoking is permitted inside the leased Premise and throughout the Property. The Tenant will be liable for any damages caused to the Premises or Property due to Tenant or Tenant's visitors or guests smoking in the Premises or Property. Smoking is permitted inside the leased Premises. Smoking is authorized only in designated smoking areas specifically identified throughout the Property, including:Smoking is not permitted inside the leased Premises. Smoking is authorized only in designated smoking areas specifically identified throughout the Property, including: Smoking is prohibited in any area in or on the Premises and on the Property, both private and common, whether enclosed or outdoors. This policy applies to all owners, tenants, guests, employees, and servicepersons. The Tenant will be liable for any damages caused to the Premises or Property due to Tenant or Tenant's visitors or guests smoking in the Premises or Property. Any violation of this policy will be seen a breach of this contract and Landlord will be entitled to all remedies allowable by law including eviction.
The Tenant will be liable for any damages caused to the Premises or Property due to Tenant or Tenant's visitors or guests smoking in the Premises or Property.
The Tenant will be liable for any damages caused to the Premises or Property due to Tenant or Tenant's visitors or guests smoking in the Premises or Property.
. STORAGE. Storage is permitted as follows: tenant shall be entitled to store items of personal property in during the term of this Lease. The right to storage space included in the Rent charged pursuant to "Rent; Lease Payments." Tenant shall store only personal property Tenant owns, and shall not store property claimed by another or in which another has any right, title or interest. Tenant shall not store any improperly packaged food or perishable goods, flammable materials, explosives, hazardous waste or other inherently dangerous material, or illegal substances. Landlord shall not be liable for loss of, or damage to, any stored items.
. STORAGE. No additional storage space outside the Premises is provided or authorized by this Lease. Tenant shall not store any property in any area outside of the rented Premises at any time.
. PARKING. Parking is permitted as follows: tenant shall be entitled to use parking space(s) for the parking of motor vehicle(s). The parking space(s) provided are identified as . The right to parking included in the Rent charged pursuant to "Rent; Lease Payments." Parking space(s) are to be used for parking properly licensed and operable motor vehicles, except for trailers, boats, campers, buses or trucks. Tenant shall park in assigned space(s) only. Parking space(s) shall be kept clean at all times. Vehicles leaking oil, gas, or other motor vehicle fluids shall not be parked on the Premises. Mechanical work or storage of inoperable vehicles is not permitted in parking space(s) or elsewhere on the Premises.
. PARKING. This Lease does not include or provide for parking spaces for motor vehicles or motorcycles anywhere in or about the Premises and or Building.
except that Tenant will be responsible for: . except that Tenant will be responsible for: except that Tenant will be responsible for: .. UTILITIES AND SERVICES. Landlord shall be responsible for all utilities and services incurred in connection with the Premises.
. UTILITIES AND SERVICES. Tenant shall be responsible for all utilities and services incurred in connection with the Premises.
. UTILITIES AND SERVICES.
Landlord shall be responsible for the following utilities and services in connection with the Premises:
- electricity
- water and sewer
- gas
- heating
- garbage and trash disposal
- telephone services
- cable
- internet
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Tenant shall be responsible for the following utilities and services in connection with the Premises:
- electricity
- water and sewer
- gas
- heating
- garbage and trash disposal
- telephone service
- cable
- internet
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Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has fully explained to Tenant the utility rates, charges and services for which Tenant will be required to pay (if any), other than those to be paid directly to the utility company furnishing the service.
. NEW YORK HEAT SEASON AND HOT WATER. Landlord will provide cold and hot water and heat as required by law. New York also requires that heat be provided by the Landlord from October 1 through May 31 (Heating Season) of each year. The heating must be sufficient to raise the temperature to at least 55ºF between ten p.m. and six a.m. and at least 68ºF between six a.m. and ten p.m.
Landlord shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments for the Premises.Tenant shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments which are assessed against the Premises during the term of this Lease.Landlord Tenant Landlord and Tenant shall each be responsible to maintain appropriate insurance for their respective interests in the Premises and property located on the Premises.Tenant shall maintain casualty insurance on the Premises in an amount equal to Landlord shall be named as an insured in such policies. Tenant shall deliver appropriate evidence to Landlord as proof that adequate insurance is in force issued by companies reasonably satisfactory to Landlord. Landlord shall have the right to require that the Landlord receive notice of any termination of such insurance policies. Tenant shall also maintain any other insurance which Landlord may reasonably require for the protection of Landlord's interest in the Premises. Tenant is responsible for maintaining casualty insurance on its own property.The Landlord is not responsible for and will not provide fire or casualty insurance for the Tenant's personal property. . . LATE PAYMENTS. For any payment that is not paid within 5 days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee of . The 5 days includes the date the payment was due. LATE PAYMENTS. For each payment that is not paid within 5 days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee of per day, beginning with the day after the due date. The 5 days includes the date the payment was due. LATE PAYMENTS. For each payment that is not paid within 5 days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee equal to % of the required payment. The 5 days includes the date the payment was due. . LATE PAYMENTS. For any payment that is not paid within 5 days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee of . The 5 days includes the date the payment was due. At any rate the late fee shall not exceed 10% of the amount of rent past due. LATE PAYMENTS. For each payment that is not paid within 5 days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee of per day, beginning with the day after the due date. The 5 days includes the date the payment was due. At any rate the late fee shall not exceed 10% of the amount of rent past due. LATE PAYMENTS. For each payment that is not paid within 5 days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee equal to % of the required payment. The 5 days includes the date the payment was due. At any rate the late fee shall not exceed 10% of the amount of rent past due.It is Tenant's responsibility to remove all personal property items at the time of vacating the Premises. In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes 704.5 (5), if the Tenant leaves any property on the Premises the Landlord may remove the property and place the same in storage. The Landlord must provide the Tenant with written notice of the storage location within 10 days including a notice of any charge associated with removing the property and rental of the storage unit. If the Tenant fails to retrieve the property within 30 days after the date of mailing, the Landlord may sell or dispose of the property by any other appropriate means. The Landlord may deduct any fees for storage and moving from the proceeds of any sale. If the Tenant does not claim any remaining funds within 60 days of the date of sale, the Landlord is no longer accountable to the Tenant for any funds or the property. The Landlord must send the remaining proceeds to the Department of Administration for deposit in the appropriation under Section 20.505(7)(h).In accordance with RCW 59.18.310, it is Tenant's responsibility to remove all personal property items at the time of vacating the Premises. In the event of such abandonment of tenancy and an accompanying default in the payment of rent by the tenant, the landlord may immediately enter and take possession of any property of the tenant found on the premises and may store the same in any reasonably secure place. A landlord shall make reasonable efforts to provide the tenant with a notice containing the name and address of the landlord and the place where the property is stored and informing the tenant that a sale or disposition of the property shall take place pursuant to this section, and the date of the sale or disposal, and further informing the tenant of the right under RCW 59.18.230 to have the property returned prior to its sale or disposal. including reasonable attorney fees, whether in the Premises, garage, storerooms or any other location in or about the Premiseswith respect to common areas of the dwelling unitany cause whatsoever, including but not limited to rain, plumbing leakage, fire or theftfire, theft, or breakage. ASSIGNABILITY/SUBLETTING. Tenant may not assign or sublease any interest in the Premises, nor assign, mortgage or pledge this Lease, without the prior written consent of Landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
. ASSIGNABILITY/SUBLETTING. Tenant may not assign or sublease any interest in the Premises, nor assign, mortgage or pledge this Lease. This is a blanket prohibition, meaning no replacement tenant(s) will be permitted and no additional tenant or occupant will be allowed in the Premises even if a Tenant leaves the Premises. This prohibition applies to each and every term of this Lease in regard to space leased to Tenant. Any waiver of this prohibition must be secured from the Landlord in writing, and the consent of which Landlord may withhold in its sole and absolute discretion. In the event the prohibition is invalidated or lifted, Tenant, Landlord and any subtenant or assignee agrees to be bound by each and every provision contained in this Lease.
not NOT To the best of Landlord's knowledge methamphetamines have not been manufactured, used or stored in the Premises. This serves as notice to the Tenant that Landlord has knowledge of prior methamphetamine use, manufacturing, or storage inside the Premises. All necessary steps have been taken to restore the Premises.
The name and address at which notice required under the Truth-in-Renting Act may be given to the Landlord is:
LANDLORD:
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Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation. If mediation is not successful in resolving the entire dispute or is unavailable, any outstanding issues will be submitted to final and binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator's award will be final, and judgment may be entered upon it by any court having proper jurisdiction.
Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be resolved by binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, and any judgment may be entered upon it by any court having proper jurisdiction.
Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation. If mediation does not successfully resolve the dispute, then the parties may proceed to seek an alternative form of resolution in accordance with any other rights and remedies afforded to them by law.
LANDLORD:
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If any payment is returned for non-sufficient funds or because Tenant stops payments, then, after that, (i) Landlord may, in writing, require Tenant to pay Rent in cash for three months and (ii) all future Rent shall be paid by
is the property manager in charge of the Property. Should the tenant have any issues or concerns the Tenant may contact at , , , . is the property manager in charge of the Property. Should the tenant have any issues or concerns the Tenant may contact at , , , . is the property manager in charge of the Property. Should the tenant have any issues or concerns the Tenant may contact at , , , . is the property manager in charge of the Property. Should the tenant have any issues or concerns the Tenant may contact at , , , .The following furnishings or appliances will be provided by Landlord: No pets, dogs, cats, birds, fish or other animals shall be allowed on the Premises, even temporarily or with a visiting guest. As required by law, Service Animal(s) are the only exception to this rule. No pets, dogs, cats, birds, fish or other animals shall be allowed on the Premises, even temporarily or with a visiting guest, without prior written consent of Landlord. As required by law, Service Animal(s) are the only exception to this rule. Landlord's consent is also conditioned upon Tenant completing and signing Landlord's Pet Addendum which shall become part of this Agreement. If a pet has been in a Tenant's apartment or allowed into the building, even temporarily (with or without Landlord's permission) Tenant may be charged for cleaning, de-fleaing, deodorizing or shampooing any portion of the building or Premises at the discretion of Landlord. Tenant is permitted to have: No additional pets shall be allowed without the prior written consent of Landlord. At the time of signing this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in trust, a deposit of , to be held and disbursed for pet damages to the Premises (if any) as provided by law. This deposit is in addition to any other security deposit stated in this Lease.
Strays shall not be kept or fed in or about the Premises. Strays can be dangerous and Landlord must be notified immediately of any strays in or about the Premises.
Storage is permitted as follows: tenant shall be entitled to store items of personal property in during the term of this Lease. Landlord shall not be liable for loss of, or damage to, such stored items. The right to storage space included in the Rent charged pursuant to "Rent; Lease Payments." Tenant shall store only personal property Tenant owns, and shall not store property claimed by another or in which another has any right, title or interest. Tenant shall not store any improperly packaged food or perishable goods, flammable materials, explosives, hazardous waste or other inherently dangerous material, or illegal substances. No additional storage space outside the Premises is provided or authorized by this Lease. Tenant shall not store any property in any area outside of the rented Premises at any time.
. PARKING. Parking is permitted as follows: tenant shall be entitled to use parking space(s) for the parking of motor vehicle(s). The parking space(s) provided are identified as . The right to parking included in the Rent charged pursuant to "Rent; Lease Payments." Parking space(s) are to be used for parking properly licensed and operable motor vehicles, except for trailers, boats, campers, buses or trucks. Tenant shall park in assigned space(s) only. Parking space(s) shall be kept clean at all times. Vehicles leaking oil, gas, or other motor vehicle fluids shall not be parked on the Premises. Mechanical work or storage of inoperable vehicles is not permitted in parking space(s) or elsewhere on the Premises.
. PARKING. This Lease does not include or provide for parking spaces for motor vehicles or motorcycles anywhere in or about the Premises and or Building.
except that Tenant will be responsible for: .
. UTILITIES AND SERVICES. Landlord shall be responsible for all utilities and services incurred in connection with the Premises.
. UTILITIES AND SERVICES. Tenant shall be responsible for all utilities and services incurred in connection with the Premises. Tenant agrees to comply with any environmental, waste management, recycling, energy conservation, or water conservation programs implemented by Landlord. Tenant shall provide Landlord with proof of accounts established in Tenant's name for all utilities to be paid by Tenant. If utilities at Premises are metered by one or more Master Meters, Landlord reserves the right to measure Tenant's utility consumption through one or more sub-meters, and to bill Tenant for such utility use either directly or through a third party. Tenant understands that the rent paid by all residents is partially determined by the cost of utilities. Nothing contained herein prevents Landlord from passing through to Tenant utility costs as provided by law.
Landlord shall provide one working telephone line and one working telephone jack into the Premises if required by local regulations or state law. Tenant shall be responsible for any repairs required or charges for service calls on any utility line, accessory or fixture.
. UTILITIES AND SERVICES.
Landlord shall be responsible for the following utilities and services in connection with the Premises:
- electricity
- water and sewer
- gas
- heating
- garbage and trash disposal
- telephone services
- cable
- internet
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Tenant shall be responsible for the following utilities and services in connection with the Premises:
- electricity
- water and sewer
- gas
- heating
- garbage and trash disposal
- telephone service
- cable
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Tenant agrees to comply with any environmental, waste management, recycling, energy conservation, or water conservation programs implemented by Landlord. Tenant shall provide Landlord with proof of accounts established in Tenant's name for all utilities to be paid by Tenant. If utilities at Premises are metered by one or more Master Meters, Landlord reserves the right to measure Tenant's utility consumption through one or more sub-meters, and to bill Tenant for such utility use either directly or through a third party. Tenant understands that the rent paid by all residents is partially determined by the cost of utilities. Nothing contained herein prevents Landlord from passing through to Tenant utility costs as provided by law.
Landlord shall provide one working telephone line and one working telephone jack into the Premises if required by local regulations or state law. Tenant shall be responsible for any repairs required or charges for service calls on any utility line, accessory or fixture.
Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has fully explained to Tenant the utility rates, charges and services for which Tenant will be required to pay (if any), other than those to be paid directly to the utility company furnishing the service.
Landlord shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments for the Premises.Tenant shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments which are assessed against the Premises during the term of this Lease.Landlord Tenant Landlord and Tenant shall each be responsible to maintain appropriate insurance for their respective interests in the Premises and property located on the Premises.Tenant shall maintain casualty insurance on the Premises in an amount equal to Landlord shall be named as an insured in such policies. Tenant shall deliver appropriate evidence to Landlord as proof that adequate insurance is in force issued by companies reasonably satisfactory to Landlord. Landlord shall have the right to require that the Landlord receive notice of any termination of such insurance policies. Tenant shall also maintain any other insurance which Landlord may reasonably require for the protection of Landlord's interest in the Premises. Tenant is responsible for maintaining casualty insurance on its own property.. LATE PAYMENTS. Tenant and Landlord agree that Landlord will incur costs and damage as a result of any late payment of lease payments. Due to the difficulty involved in assessing the exact amount of damages, Tenant and Landlord agree to the following set late fee. For any payment that is not paid within days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee of .LATE PAYMENTS. Tenant and Landlord agree that Landlord will incur costs and damage as a result of any late payment of lease payments. Due to the difficulty involved in assessing the exact amount of damages, Tenant and Landlord agree to the following set late fee as a fair and reasonable estimate of the cost and damages that Landlord incurs due to late payment. For each payment that is not paid within days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee of per day, beginning with the day after the due date.LATE PAYMENTS. Tenant and Landlord agree that Landlord will incur costs and damage as a result of any late payment of lease payments. Due to the difficulty involved in assessing the exact amount of damages, Tenant and Landlord agree to the following set late fee. For each payment that is not paid within days after its due date, Tenant shall pay a late fee equal to % of the required payment.The Premises may contain asbestos or have original construction materials that contain asbestos. The Premises contains asbestos in the following known locations: . Copies of any available reports are attached hereto for your reference and information.. ASSIGNABILITY/SUBLETTING. Tenant may not assign or sublease any interest in the Premises, nor assign, mortgage or pledge this Lease, without the prior written consent of Landlord, which may be unreasonably withheld. No person other than the named Tenant shall be permitted to regularly or continuously use or occupy the Premises unless Tenant notifies Landlord in writing, signed by every Tenant, stating a request to have a new person occupy the Premises; the prospective occupant completes and provided Landlord with Landlord's rental application; Landlord approves the prospective occupants creditworthiness and references from prior landlords; and the new occupant signs Landlord's standard form Sub-Tenancy Agreement for such occupancy before occupying the Premises, which agreement will include a provision that the new occupant will abide by and perform all the obligations of this Agreement. In the event that Landlord consents to any sub-tenancy, Original Tenant may not charge more to the sub-tenant(s) than that proportional share of the rent which is being charged by and paid to Landlord. No action or inaction or acceptance of rent or knowledge on the part of Landlord shall be deemed to be a waiver of the provision of this Paragraph on the part of Landlord and shall not be deemed an approval of any person as a sub-tenant for any purpose.
. ASSIGNABILITY/SUBLETTING. Tenant may not assign or sublease any interest in the Premises, nor assign, mortgage or pledge this Lease. This is a blanket prohibition, meaning no replacement tenant(s) will be permitted and no additional tenant or occupant will be allowed in the Premises even if a Tenant leaves the Premises. This prohibition applies to each and every term of this Lease in regard to space leased to Tenant. Any waiver of this prohibition must be secured from the Landlord in writing, and the consent of which Landlord may withhold in its sole and absolute discretion. In the event the prohibition is invalidated or lifted, Tenant, Landlord and any subtenant or assignee agrees to be bound by each and every provision contained in this Lease.
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Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement, other than those excepted above, will be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation. If mediation is not successful in resolving the entire dispute or is unavailable, any outstanding issues will be submitted to final and binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The arbitrator's award will be final, and any judgment may be entered upon it by any court having jurisdiction within the State of California.
Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement, other than those excepted above, will be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The arbitrator's award will be final, and judgment may be entered upon it by any court having jurisdiction within the State of California.
Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement, other than those excepted above, will be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation for the State of California. If mediation does not successfully resolve the dispute, then the parties may proceed to seek an alternative form of resolution in accordance with any other rights and remedies afforded to them by law.
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Prorated Rent: for the period of to
Pre-Paid Rent: for the Month of
MICHIGAN RESIDENTS:
You should complete this checklist, noting the condition of the rental property, and return it to the Landlord within seven days after obtaining possession of the rental unit. You are also entitled to request and receive a copy of the last termination inventory checklist which shows what claims were chargeable to the last prior tenants.
WASHINGTON RESIDENTS:
This checklist shall be signed and dated by the landlord and the tenant, and the tenant shall be provided with a copy of the signed checklist. No such deposit shall be withheld on account of normal wear and tear resulting from ordinary use of the premises. The tenant has the right to request one free replacement copy of the written checklist. If the landlord collects a deposit without providing a written checklist at the commencement of the tenancy, the landlord is liable to the tenant for the amount of the deposit, and the prevailing party may recover court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
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(i) __X__ Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain):
(ii) _____ Landlord has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.
(i) _____ Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain): ______________________________________________
(ii) __X__ Landlord has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.
(i) __X__ Landlord has provided the tenant with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents):
(ii)_____ Landlord has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.
(i) _____ Landlord has provided the Tenant with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents): ______________________________________________
(ii)__X__ Landlord has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.
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(i) is commingled with the security deposits of other tenants and is held in a separate, non-interest bearing account with a Florida banking institution for the benefit of Tenant; and therefore there is no applicable interest rate or timing of payment of interest thereon of which to advise, (i) is not commingled with the security deposits of other tenants and is held in a separate interest bearing account with a Florida banking institution for the benefit of Tenant, and as such Landlord will provide Tenant with periodic payments of interest as accrued in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 83.49(3)
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The Landlord and Tenant (and any Agent) must sign the Disclosure of Lead-Based Paint (for pre-1978 Properties).
The Inspection Checklist should be signed by the Landlord and Tenant after conducting the inspection.
A copy of Florida Statutes, Chapter 83 must be attached to this Lease agreement and provided to the Tenant. A copy can be found on the Florida Legislature website at: http://leg.state.fl.us/STATUTES/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0083/0083.html
Florida law requires a Notice Regarding Security Deposit be included with the Lease or provided to the Tenant within 30 days of signing the Lease. This Notice has been included with your Lease. The Landlord can hand deliver this form to the Tenant at the time of signing the Lease or mail the Notice to the Tenant within 30 days of the signing of the Lease.
The Landlord is limited to asking for no more than 2 times the rental amount as a security deposit. Landlords should keep in mind that Iowa law allows the Landlord to decide whether or to put the security deposit in an interest bearing account. Any interest accrued during the first 5 years of the lease is the property of the Landlord.
Keep in mind the total of all deposits including any security deposit, pet deposit, key or other deposit, cannot exceed 1 month's rent when combined.
Make sure the security deposit, if any, does not exceed 1 month's rent. An additional fee of a month's rent may be charged if pets are being kept on the Premises.
The Landlord is required to give the Tenant a copy of the Environmental Protection Agency's pamphlet entitled "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home."
All Landlords must register with the local agency responsible for enforcing building codes. The Agency will provide the required form.
The Landlord is required by federal law to keep the signed copy of the Disclosure of Lead-Based Paint for a minimum of three years as proof of compliance with the rules.
The Landlord must return any security deposit or any itemization of how the security deposit was used within 14 days of terminating the lease agreement.
Landlords should be aware that the Disposition of Personal Property Landlord and Tenant Act explains the requirements for disposing of a Tenant's personal property should it be abandoned on the Premises.
Keep in mind the security deposit collected, if any, cannot exceed 1 month's rent. Within 20 days of terminating the lease, the security deposit or an itemization of how the security deposit was used must be sent to the Tenant.
Landlord should verify the security deposit does not exceed 1 month's rent. In addition, the security deposit plus any other pre-rent payments (i.e. pet deposit) may not exceed 2 month's rent or $2,500.00, whichever is larger.
Landlords should verify the security deposit requested does not exceed 1 month's rent unless special circumstances exist and the Tenant agrees to pay the increased security deposit. At the end of the lease term the Landlord has 45 days to return any remaining funds from the security deposit along with an itemization of the use of the security deposit.
Landlord should verify the security deposit and all other prepaid rents (i.e. pet deposit) do not exceed 2 month's rent.
Landlords should have the Tenant read and initial the included provisions for the Water-Heater and Smoke Detector.
About Month-to-Month Rental Agreements
Learn how to set terms for a short-term rental agreement
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How to write a Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
A Month-to-Month Rental Agreement is a written agreement between a landlord and a tenant establishing the rights and responsibilities of each party. The landlord is the owner of real estate who rents that property to a tenant. A "residential" lease applies to real estate used as a place to live, while a "commercial" lease applies to business property.
A written lease can be prepared and signed whenever property is rented to reduce the likelihood of misunderstandings between the tenant and landlord regarding the rental arrangement. One of the many issues that are defined in a lease is the lease term. Leases often have a set duration, such as one year. However, some leases are month-to-month, and automatically renew each month unless either the landlord or tenant provides notice that they are terminating the lease.
The details of many lease provisions, such as security deposits and specific disclosures, are tied to state laws, so it’s important to check in with a lawyer to make sure your lease complies with state and local requirements. Here are some terms to watch for when you are preparing your own Month-to-Month Rental Agreement:
Effective Date of the Lease
All parties involved should have a clear understanding of the exact date that the lease comes into effect. This is often the date that the lease is signed, but this is not always the case. The date that the lease comes into effect can influence payment terms and dates and other provisions provided in the lease.
Access to Premises
A lease should generally allow the landlord to have access to the premises for necessary purposes, like making repairs or showing the premises to prospective tenants. Many states require that the landlord must provide either one or two days, or "reasonable" advance notice to the tenant, unless there is an emergency.
Amount of Rent
Unless the property is subject to rent control laws, there are no restrictions on the amount of rent charged. Certain cities in California, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York, however, do have rent control laws.
Security Deposit
A security deposit is an amount of money given to the landlord by the tenant that can be used by the landlord for several reasons, including: (a) to make up for a tenant's failure to pay rent, (b) to make up for rent if a tenant leaves the property before the end of the lease term, or (c) for necessary repairs and cleaning. Most states limit the amount that can be collected to one or two months' rent. This cap may differ depending on factors like whether or not the property is furnished or if the tenant will have a pet, etc.
In addition, some states require that the security deposit be held in a separate account and sometimes in an interest-bearing account. A few states require that the landlord inform the tenant of the name of the banking institution where the funds will be held.
A landlord may not want to accept a personal check for the security deposit or the first month's rent. The reason is that once the tenant moves in (even if the tenant only moves in a few things), the landlord must go through the expensive and time-consuming eviction process to have the tenant involuntarily removed. If the tenant's security deposit check bounces, the landlord has nothing with which to offset these costs.
Default
State laws vary widely regarding the number of days that a tenant will have to correct (or cure) a default after receiving notice of such default from the Landlord. Furthermore, some states provide different periods to cure depending on the type of default, distinguishing between the failure to pay rent on time and all other defaults. For example, a landlord may be entitled to repossess an apartment seven (7) days after notifying the tenant about missing a rent payment, but may have to wait 30 days if the complaint involves the tenant's failure to keep the premises clean. It is highly advisable that you check with your local housing authority about the length of time that must pass before taking steps to regain possession after serving any notice of default.
Casualty Insurance
Casualty Insurance is liability coverage against loss of property, damage, or negligent acts or omissions. Either party can be assigned the responsibility to obtain and pay for casualty insurance on the property and its contents. In residential leases where the tenant occupies only one apartment in the building, it is common for the landlord to insure the building and the tenant to insure his or her belongings (if desired). If the tenant occupies an entire building, however, the tenant may be required to maintain the insurance coverage at levels specified by the landlord and to name the landlord as an "additional insured." In any event where the tenant must supply the insurance, the landlord should be provided with proof of insurance and a commitment from the insurance company to notify the landlord prior to any lapse of coverage.
Disclosure of Lead Paint
Federal regulations require that landlords who lease residential property built prior to 1978 must disclose to the potential tenant any information known to the landlord about lead paint hazards on the property. The landlord must also give the potential tenant the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) pamphlet entitled "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home."
Some types of rental property are exempt from this rule. These include short-term leases (less than 100 days), renewals of leases for which disclosure has already occurred, and leases of housing previously inspected and found to be free from lead-based paint. Because the purpose of the rule is to protect children from exposure to lead, the rule also does not apply to leases of housing for the elderly (unless children under six are expected to reside there), or properties in which the living area is not separated from the sleeping area (for example, efficiencies, lofts and dormitories).
It is important to note that this regulation does not require the landlord to have the property inspected, but only to disclose any information already known.
Our lease provides the required disclosure form at the end of this document regarding the landlord's knowledge of lead paint hazards on the property. In addition to this disclosure form, the landlord must provide the potential tenant with the EPA pamphlet described above. This pamphlet may be obtained by contacting the National Lead Information Clearinghouse (NLIC) using any of the following methods:
- PHONE: 1-(800)-424-LEAD
- FAX: 1-(301)-585-7976
- WEBSITE: www.epa.gov
Bulk copies of the pamphlet may be ordered from the Government Printing Office by phoning 1-(202)-512-1800. The stock number is 055-000-00507-9 for pamphlets printed in English and 055-000-00537-1 for pamphlets printed in Spanish. In addition, the pamphlets may be photocopied for distribution, as long as the text and graphics are not altered in any way.
The disclosure statement and EPA pamphlet must be provided to each potential tenant and each renewing tenant, but not to existing tenants. In fact, these obligations also apply to tenants who are subletting part of the property to others. Landlords (and qualifying tenants) who fail to comply with this regulation can face civil and criminal penalties including, potentially, triple damages.
The landlord, tenant and any agent involved in the lease are required to sign the acknowledgment at the end of the disclosure form. The Federal regulations require that the landlord must keep the signed acknowledgment form for at least three (3) years as proof of compliance with the rules.
Note that other disclosures may be required under applicable state laws. Landlords may consult with a Rocket Lawyer network attorney to confirm which disclosures apply to their specific properties.
Guests on the Premises
Some jurisdictions may have regulations on the maximum number of people that can stay in the unit and limit how many days that guests (people who are not named on the lease, overnight guests, etc.) can stay on the premises. Be sure to check if your state and local housing laws have provisions and definitions for guests on the premises.
Pet Policy
A Pet Policy should clearly state whether no pets are allowed or if the property is pet-friendly.
List of Furnishings
It is important for both parties to inventory any furnishings that are already on the premises and have a mutual understanding about their existing condition. This is done to avoid any potential discrepancies and arguments between the tenant and the landlord.
Utilities and Other Services
It is important to specify which party will be responsible for each utility and/or service that benefits the property. The lease should also address how and when the utilities will be paid and provide specific instructions if necessary. For example, "the tenant is responsible for two-thirds of the electric bill, payable to the landlord within five days after receipt of the statement from the utility company."
Some services must be supplied by the landlord, at the landlord's expense, by state law. For example, some states require that the landlord make available receptacles for garbage and other waste. Check with an attorney or a local housing authority if you have questions about what utilities or services the landlord must provide.
Maintenance
In nearly every state, the landlord is responsible for providing the tenant with a safe and livable residence and thus the landlord has certain duties to maintain and care for the premises. For example, it is the landlord's obligation to make sure that the electrical wiring in an apartment complex is sound and is not a fire hazard. In order to assure that these responsibilities are met, most states prohibit the landlord from delegating these responsibilities to the tenant, even if the tenant is willing to assume them.
As another example, it would be inappropriate for the landlord to shift the obligation for roof maintenance to the tenant. The tenant may be unable to pay for necessary repairs, and the landlord is ultimately responsible anyway because of the landlord's duty to provide a livable residence. On the other hand, it is not uncommon for the landlord to delegate minor repair responsibilities to the tenant, especially for a single-family dwelling.
Subordination of Lease
A "subordination of lease" is consent from the tenant that its rights to enjoy possession of the property are lower ("subordinate") in priority than the rights of a bank holding a mortgage on the leased property. The landlord's bank usually requires this arrangement for the bank's protection. Without it, the bank might be limited in enforcing its mortgage (upon the landlord's default) because of the tenant's superior right of possession.
Who to Contact for Issues
Even though it is generally the responsibility of the landlord to address issues or concerns, sometimes the landlord may request someone who is more qualified to address a specific issue to be the initial point of contact. This can be done to expedite the process of getting issues resolved.
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Month-to-Month Rental Agreement FAQs
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What does it mean to rent month-to-month?
Renting month-to-month gives tenants and landlords a flexible end date. The lease is renewed automatically each month and continues indefinitely until either party provides notice. Most states require a 30-day notice. Tenants with short-term or unclear rental needs may prefer a month-to-month lease to a one-year commitment. As a landlord, though, monthly leases may provide less income stability.
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How does a Month-to-Month Lease work?
A Month-to-Month Lease renews automatically each month, with no scheduled end date. The landlord or tenant may terminate the contract at will as long as either party provides proper notice.
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Why should a landlord use a Month-to-Month Rental Agreement form?
Whether you are renting to an acquaintance or a stranger, your Month-to-Month Rental Agreement is a step that should never be missed. The following benefits may help to inform your decision to use one:
- The landlord and tenant(s) understand their responsibilities
- There is no confusion about the rent payment schedule
- Both parties agree to the required notice period to end the arrangement
Without a Month-to-Month Lease Agreement, you may experience one or more of the following outcomes: difficulty getting paid, unplanned property damage, and almost no ability to make demands when something goes wrong.
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How do I write a simple Month-to-Month Rental Agreement?
Making a free Month-to-Month Rental Agreement online is simple. Just answer a few questions, and Rocket Lawyer will build your document for you. However, key details that you might want to cover in your Month-to-Month Lease are:
- What is the address and description of the property?
- What is the legal name of each inhabitant?
- What amount of rent will be charged?
- Will a security deposit be collected? If so, how much?
- When are rent payments due and when is rent considered late?
- Are there penalties for late rent payments?
- How can payments be made?
- What payment methods will be accepted?
- What happens if the rent is late or a tenant's check bounces?
- Who will pay for utilities?
- Are there pet and guest policies?
- Are there added perks, such as tenant parking, available?
- What happens if the tenant causes property damage?
- How much notice is required to end the lease and how should notice be given?
- Will the lease automatically renew (common with month-to-month agreements)?
As usual, this agreement from Rocket Lawyer includes legal language around policies about smoking and/or narcotics, visitors, pets, and property damage. While building your Month-to-Month Agreement, you'll also have the ability to include more specifics about maintenance procedures, insurance requirements, and furnishings. With the Rocket Lawyer document tool, you have the power to implement more customization, as necessary.
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Will this Month-to-Month Lease Agreement be legally binding under state law?
As with any other legal contract, Month-to-Month Rental Agreements will not be legally binding until they are signed by all parties. Different from a Month-to-Month Rental Agreement template or blank PDF file that you may come across on another website, your rental contract comes with the option of Document Defense®, so an attorney can review the situation and take action if you don't get paid or face another issue.
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How much might I typically pay to get a Month-to-Month Lease Agreement prepared by an attorney?
Luckily, you will not have to pay an expensive attorney to put your contract in writing. When using the document tools on Rocket Lawyer, you are able to create a free Month-to-Month Rental Agreement today. Your contract will be assembled step by step, so you can be certain that it has all of the appropriate information that you'll need. Simply click on the button that says "Make document" to begin.
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Will there be any additional actions that I should take after a Month-to-Month Rental Agreement has been created?
In order to make a Month-to-Month Rental Agreement truly legal, both parties must sign it, electronically or otherwise. You'll want to be sure that all signers receive a copy of your final agreement. RocketSign® makes this process very easy. As a Rocket Lawyer member, you also can save it as a Word or PDF document, print it, and/or copy it as necessary. Also, feel free to check out our collection of landlord-tenant legal documents.
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How will local property rental laws affect my lease?
Laws are continually evolving and they may differ by city. If you have any concerns related to local property rental laws, you can always ask an attorney. Having a lawyer double-check your document may take a long time if you attempt to do it alone. Another approach to consider is to go through attorney services at Rocket Lawyer. Rocket Lawyer members are able to ask for a contract review from an attorney with experience in landlord-tenant matters or pose other legal questions. As a property owner, you can be confident that Rocket Lawyer is by your side.
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Is a 30-day notice required to end a month-to-month lease?
Many states require a 30-day notice to end a month-to-month tenancy. Exceptions exist, so make sure to check your state laws in order to remain compliant.
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How much more can I charge for a month-to-month lease?
Landlords are more likely to charge higher rent for month-to-month leases to offset the higher risk for vacancy. Extra charges can range anywhere from $30 to $200 per month, depending on the surrounding market.
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