Lease agreement

[jaremedios 1]

Does anyone have a format/copy of a lease agreement that they made with a friend or relative to show re-establishment of domicile? If so, can you post it, pls? Thx.

[leonsgal70 3]

Does anyone have a format/copy of a lease agreement that they made with a friend or relative to show re-establishment of domicile? If so, can you post it, pls? Thx.

I sent the attached document, with signatures of husband and I, with an American money order payable to LandLord, for deposits. Upon the Landlord signing, this was Fed Ex'd back to us. I attached the receipt of the American Money order to the original doxument and am enclosing it within my packet. We opted for a 1-year lease. Might be a little overboard but prefer to assertive.

Using Google, this is what we opted to use and are submitting. Hope this helps.

Residential Lease Agreement

THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") made and entered into this______day of __________. 2010, by and between ___________________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Landlord") and ______________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Tenant").

WHEREAS, Landlord is the fee owner of certain real property having a street address of

__________________________________________(hereinafter referred to as the "Premises").

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and obligations contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

TERM. This Agreement shall be based upon the approval, on the arrival into the United States. Physical presence on taking possession of said rental property , Tenants: jointly commence date begins, ______________________ ("Commencement Date").

__X__ Lease: This Agreement shall continue as a 1-year lease for term. The termination date shall end the last day of the month, based from commencement date listed above and initialed by both parties, upon physical arrival. Lease term to end _______________(date). Upon termination date, a month-to-month tenancy shall be created. Either party may terminate this month-to-month tenancy by following the procedures of a 30-day written notice. Rent shall continue at the rate specified in this Agreement, or as allowed by law. All other terms and conditions as outlined in this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

RENT. Under the terms of this Agreement, "Rent" shall consist of all monetary obligations owed to Landlord by Tenant in accordance with this Agreement. However, the Security Deposit shall not be considered Rent. Tenant shall pay to Landlord ____________________________________________for the Term of the Agreement. Due date for Rent payment shall be the 1st day of each calendar month and shall be considered advance payment for that month. If not remitted on the 1st, Rent shall be considered overdue and delinquent on the 2nd day of each calendar month. In the event that any payment by Tenant is returned for insufficient funds ("NSF") or if Tenant stops payment, Landlord may require in writing that Tenant pay Rent in cash for three months, and that all future Rent payments shall be remitted by Tenant to Landlord by money order or cashier's check.

SECURITY DEPOSIT. The following terms set forth the understanding between Landlord and Tenant regarding the security deposit funds, interest accrued on those funds, the refunding of the security deposit, notices under Texas law concerning security deposits, and permitted deductions under this Agreement.

(a) Security Deposit and Replenishment. Upon the execution of this Agreement by Landlord and Tenant, Tenant shall deposit with Landlord the sum of _________________________________________________________________________.Which is hereby acknowledged by Landlord, as a Security Deposit for any damage caused to the Premises during the term hereof. “Security Deposit” has the meaning assigned to that term in §92.102 of the Texas Property Code. In the event that Landlord shall at any time apply any of such Security Deposit to cover unpaid rent, the late fee, costs to repair damage caused to the Premises, or any other fees or charges owed by Tenant under this Agreement, then, upon the request of Landlord to Tenant specifying the amount so applied, Tenant shall immediately deposit with Landlord, as an additional security deposit, the amount so applied, so that the security deposit held by Landlord shall at all times during the term hereof be equal to the aforementioned amount specified in this section.

(b) Interest. Landlord shall pay no interest to Tenant for the security deposit. Landlord may place the security deposit in an interest-bearing or income-producing account and any interest or income earned will be paid to Landlord.

© Refund. Tenant must give Landlord at least thirty (30) days written notice of surrender before Landlord is obligated to refund or account for the security deposit.

CONDITION OF PREMISES. Tenant stipulates, represents and warrants that Tenant has examined the Premises, and that they are at the time of this Lease in good order, repair, and in a safe, clean and tenantable condition.

ASSIGNMENT AND SUB-LETTING. Tenant shall not assign this Agreement, or sub-let or grant any license to use the Premises or any part thereof without the prior written consent of Landlord.

ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. Tenant shall make no alterations to the buildings or improvements on the Premises or construct any building or make any other improvements on the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF LANDLORD. Landlord shall act with customary diligence to: maintain fixtures, hot water, heating, and A/C equipment; substantially comply with all applicable laws regarding safety, sanitation, and fair housing; keep common areas reasonably clean (if any, and if Landlord is the proprietor of any such common areas); and make all reasonable repairs, subject to Tenant's obligation to pay for damages for which Tenant is liable. After Landlord receives such request, Landlord shall have a reasonable time for repair or remedy. "Reasonable time" takes into account the nature of the problem and the reasonable availability of labor, materials, and utilities. Tenant's rent is required to be current at the time of the request. Landlord shall refund security deposits and prorated rent as required under law.

UTILITIES. Landlord shall be responsible for arranging for and paying for all utility services required on the Premises.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR; RULES. Tenant will, at its sole expense, keep and maintain the Premises and appurtenances in good and sanitary condition and repair during the term of this Agreement and any renewal thereof.

INSPECTION OF PREMISES. Landlord and Landlord's agents shall have the right at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement 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, additions or alterations as may be deemed appropriate by Landlord for the preservation of the Premises or the building.

SURRENDER OF PREMISES. Upon the expiration of the term hereof, Tenant shall surrender the Premises in as good a state and condition as they were at the commencement of this Agreement, reasonable use and wear and tear thereof and damages by the elements excepted.

ANIMALS. Tenant shall be entitled to keep no more than ________________domestic dogs, cats or birds; however, at such time as Tenant shall actually keep any such animal on the Premises, Tenant shall pay to Landlord a pet deposit of ________________________ of which shall be non-refundable and shall be used upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement for the purposes of cleaning the carpets of the building.

QUIET ENJOYMENT. Tenant, upon payment of all of the sums referred to herein as being payable by Tenant and Tenant's performance of all Tenant's agreements contained herein and Tenant's observance of all rules and regulations, shall and may peacefully and quietly have, hold and enjoy said Premises for the term hereof.

INDEMNIFICATION. LANDLORD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY OF OR TO THE TENANT, TENANT'S FAMILY, GUESTS, INVITEES, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON ENTERING THE PREMISES OR ANY BUILDING THAT IS A PART OR LIES UPON THE PREMISES, OR TO GOODS OR EQUIPMENT, OR IN THE STRUCTURE OR EQUIPMENT OF THE STRUCTURE OF WHICH THE PREMISES ARE A PART, AND TENANT HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD LANDLORD HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR ASSERTIONS OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE. THIS INDEMNIFICATION INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY WHICH MAY BE INCURRED BY TENANT, TENANT'S FAMILY, GUESTS, INVITEES, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR DAMAGE OR INJURIES THAT ARISE FROM ANY CONTACT, ATTACK OR INTERACTION FROM OR WITH ANY ANIMALS, DOMESTIC OR WILD, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGE OR INJURY OCCURS ON THE PREMISES OR OFF, AND TENANT HOLDS HARMLESS THE LANDLORD FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR ASSERTIONS OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY TENANT ATTRIBUTES TO ANY ABSENCE OR FAILURE OF FENCING THAT MAY BE ON OR SURROUNDING THE PREMISES.

LATE CHARGE. In the event that any payment required to be paid by Tenant hereunder is not made within three (3) days of when due, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in addition to such payment or other charges due hereunder, an initial “late fee” in the amount of ________________________________________.

GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed, construed and interpreted by, through and under the Laws of the State of Texas.

MODIFICATION. The parties hereby agree that this document contains the entire agreement between the parties and this Agreement shall not be modified, changed, altered or amended in any way except through a written amendment signed by all of the parties hereto.

As to Landlord this ______ day of ____________, 2010.

LANDLORD:

Sign:

Print:

Date:

As to Tenant:

TENANT:

Sign:

Print:

Date:

TENANT:

Sign:

Print:

Date:

Security Deposit paid on ______________, 2010 in the full amount of _______________________. Form of Payment: __________________________.

Pet Deposit paid on ___________________, 2010 in the full amount of _______________________. Form of Payment ___________________________.

[jaremedios 1]

Wow this is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing! Suerte (good luck)!

[leonsgal70 3]

Wow this is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing! Suerte (good luck)!

You are very welcome...just watch the wording...some of the terminology states 'Texas'. Read it through.

Best Wushes!