Georgia Month To Month Lease Agreement

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Georgia Month to Month Lease Agreement

This Rental Agreement or Residential Lease shall evidence the complete


terms and conditions under which the parties whose signatures appear below
have agreed. Landlord/Lessor/Agent, _____________________________, shall
be referred to as "OWNER" and Tenant(s)/Lessee,
_____________________________, shall be referred to as "RESIDENT." As
consideration for this agreement, OWNER agrees to rent/lease to RESIDENT
and RESIDENT agrees to rent/lease from OWNER for use solely as a private
residence, the premises located at
_____________________________________________in the city of
__________________________________.

I. Rent: Rent and/or other charges are to be paid at such place or method
designated by the owner as follows
_____________________________________. All payments are to be made by
check or money order and cash shall be acceptable. OWNER acknowledges
receipt of the First Month's rent of $__________, and a Security Deposit of
$__________, and additional charges/fees for
______________________________, for a total payment of $__________. All
payments are to be made payable to __________________________________.

II. Lease Duration Length: RESIDENT agrees to pay in advance $______ per
month on the ____ day of each month and shall continue until ______________,
20____ on a month-to-month tenancy until either party shall terminate this
agreement by giving a written notice of intention to terminate at least 30 days
prior to the date of termination.

III. Security Deposit: The total of the above deposits shall secure compliance
with the terms and conditions of this agreement and shall be refunded to
RESIDENT within _____ days after the premises have been completely vacated
less any amount necessary to pay OWNER; a) any unpaid rent, b) cleaning
costs, c) key replacement costs, d) cost for repair of damages to premises and/or
common areas above ordinary wear and tear, and e) any other amount legally
allowable under the terms of this agreement. A written accounting of said
charges shall be presented to RESIDENT within _____ days of move-out. If
deposits do not cover such costs and damages, the RESIDENT shall
immediately pay said additional costs for damages to OWNER.

IV. Services and Utilities: RESIDENT agrees to pay all utilities and/or services
based upon occupancy of the premises except
____________________________________.
V. Late Fees: A late fee of $_____, (not to exceed ___% of the monthly rent),
shall be added and due for any payment of rent made after the ____________ of
the month. Any dishonored check shall be treated as unpaid rent, and subject to
an additional fee of $_________.

VI. Occupants: Guest(s) staying over 15 days without the written consent of
OWNER shall be considered a breach of this agreement. ONLY the following
individuals and/or animals, AND NO OTHERS shall occupy the subject residence
for more than 15 days unless the expressed written consent of OWNER obtained
in advance __________________________________________________.

VII. Pets: No animal, fowl, fish, reptile, and/or pet of any kind shall be kept on or
about the premises, for any amount of time, without obtaining the prior written
consent and meeting the requirements of the OWNER. Such consent if granted,
shall be revocable at OWNER'S option upon giving a 30-day written notice. In the
event laws are passed or permission is granted to have a pet and/or animal of
any kind, an additional deposit in the amount of $_________ shall be required
along with additional monthly rent of $_______ along with the signing of
OWNER'S Pet Agreement. RESIDENT also agrees to carry insurance deemed
appropriate by OWNER to cover possible liability and damages that may be
caused by such animals.

VIII. Liquid-Filled Furnishings: No liquid filled furniture, receptacle containing


more than ten gallons of liquid is permitted without prior written consent and
meeting the requirements of the OWNER. RESIDENT also agrees to carry
insurance deemed appropriate by OWNER to cover possible losses that may be
caused by such items.

IX. Parking: When and if RESIDENT is assigned a parking area/space on


OWNER'S property, the parking area/space shall be used exclusively for parking
of passenger automobiles and/or those approved vehicles listed on RESIDENT'S
Application attached hereto. RESIDENT is hereby assigned or permitted to park
only in the following area or space ____________________________. The
parking fee for this space (if applicable is $________ monthly. Said space shall
not be used for the washing, painting, or repair of vehicles. No other parking
space shall be used by RESIDENT or RESIDENT'S guest(s). RESIDENT is
responsible for oil leaks and other vehicle discharges for which RESIDENT shall
be charged for cleaning if deemed necessary by OWNER.

X. Noise: RESIDENT agrees not to cause or allow any noise or activity on the
premises which might disturb the peace and quiet of another RESIDENT and/or
neighbor. Said noise and/or activity shall be a breach of this agreement.

XI. Destruction of Premises: If the premises become totally or partially


destroyed during the term of this Agreement so that RESIDENT'S use is
seriously impaired, OWNER or RESIDENT may terminate this Agreement
immediately upon three-day written notice to the other.

XII. Condition Of Premises: RESIDENT acknowledges that he has examined


the premises and that said premises, all furnishings, fixtures, furniture, plumbing,
heating, electrical facilities, all items listed on the attached property condition
checklist, if any, and/or all other items provided by OWNER are all clean, and in
good satisfactory condition except as may be indicated elsewhere in this
Agreement. RESIDENT agrees to keep the premises and all items in good order
and good condition and to immediately pay for costs to repair and/or replace any
portion of the above damaged by RESIDENT, his guests and/or invitees, except
as provided by law. At the termination of this Agreement, all of above items in
this provision shall be returned to OWNER in clean and good condition except for
reasonable wear and tear and the premises shall be free of all personal property
and trash not belonging to OWNER. It is agreed that all dirt, holes, tears, burns,
and stains of any size or amount in the carpets, drapes, walls, fixtures, and/or
any other part of the premises, do not constitute reasonable wear and tear.

XIII. Alterations: RESIDENT shall not paint, wallpaper, alter or redecorate,


change or install locks, install antenna or other equipment, screws, fastening
devices, large nails, or adhesive materials, place signs, displays, or other
exhibits, on or in any portion of the premises without the written consent of the
OWNER except as may be provided by law.

XIV: Property Maintenance: RESIDENT shall deposit all garbage and waste in
a clean and sanitary manner into the proper receptacles and shall cooperate in
keeping the garbage area neat and clean. RESIDENT shall be responsible for
disposing of items of such size and nature as are not normally acceptable by the
garbage hauler. RESIDENT shall be responsible for keeping the kitchen and
bathroom drains free of things that may tend to cause clogging of the drains.
RESIDENT shall pay for the cleaning out of any plumbing fixture that may need
to be cleared of stoppage and for the expense or damage caused by stopping of
waste pipes or overflow from bathtubs, wash basins, or sinks.

XV. House Rules: RESIDENT shall comply with all house rules as stated on
separate addendum, but which are deemed part of this rental agreement, and a
violation of any of the house rules is considered a breach of this agreement.

XVI. Change of Terms: The terms and conditions of this agreement are subject
to future change by OWNER after the expiration of the agreed lease period upon
30-day written notice setting forth such change and delivered to RESIDENT. Any
changes are subject to laws in existence at the time of the Notice of Change of
Terms.

XVII. Termination: After expiration of the leasing period, this agreement is


automatically renewed from month to month, but may be terminated by either
party giving to the other a 30-day written notice of intention to terminate. Where
laws require "just cause", such just cause shall be so stated on said notice. The
premises shall be considered vacated only after all areas including storage areas
are clear of all RESIDENT'S belongings, and keys and other property furnished
for RESIDENT'S use are returned to OWNER. Should the RESIDENT hold over
beyond the termination date or fail to vacate all possessions on or before the
termination date, RESIDENT shall be liable for additional rent and damages
which may include damages due to OWNER'S loss of prospective new renters.

XVIII. Possession: If OWNER is unable to deliver possession of the residence to


RESIDENTS on the agreed date, because of the loss or destruction of the
residence or because of the failure of the prior residents to vacate or for any
other reason, the RESIDENT and/or OWNER may immediately cancel and
terminate this agreement upon written notice to the other party at their last known
address, whereupon neither party shall have liability to the other, and any sums
paid under this Agreement shall be refunded in full. If neither party cancels, this
Agreement shall be prorated and begin on the date of actual possession.

XIX. Insurance: RESIDENT acknowledges that OWNERS insurance does not


cover personal property damage caused by fire, theft, rain, war, acts of God, acts
of others, and/or any other causes, nor shall OWNER be held liable for such
losses. RESIDENT is hereby advised to obtain his own insurance policy to cover
any personal losses.

XX. Right of Entry And Inspection: OWNER may enter, inspect, and/or repair
the premises at any time in case of emergency or suspected abandonment.
OWNER shall give 24 hours advance notice and may enter for the purpose of
showing the premises during normal business hours to prospective renters,
buyers, lenders, for smoke alarm inspections, and/or for normal inspections and
repairs. OWNER is permitted to make all alterations, repairs and maintenance
that in OWNER'S judgment is necessary to perform.

XXI. Assignment: RESIDENT agrees not to transfer, assign or sublet the


premises or any part thereof.

XXII. Partial Invalidity: Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed


as waiving any of the OWNER'S or RESIDENT'S rights under the law. If any part
of this Agreement shall be in conflict with the law, that part shall be void to the
extent that it is in conflict, but shall not invalidate this Agreement nor shall it affect
the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.

XXIII. No Waiver: OWNER'S acceptance of rent with knowledge of any default


by RESIDENT or waiver by OWNER of any breach of any term of this Agreement
shall not constitute a waiver of subsequent breaches. Failure to require
compliance or to exercise any right shall not be constituted as a waiver by
OWNER of said term, condition, and/or right, and shall not affect the validity or
enforceability of any provision of this Agreement.

XXIV. Attorney Fees: If any legal action or proceedings be brought by either


party of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be reimbursed for all
reasonable attorney's fees and costs in addition to other damages awarded.

XV. Jointly and Severally: The undersigned RESIDENTS are jointly and
severally responsible and liable for all obligations under this agreement.

XVI. REPORT TO CREDIT/TENANT AGENCIES: You are hereby notified that a


nonpayment, late payment or breach of any of the terms of this rental agreement
may be submitted/reported to a credit and/or tenant reporting agency, and may
create a negative credit record on your credit report.

XVII. Lead Notification Requirement: For rental dwellings built before 1978,
RESIDENT acknowledges receipt of the following: (Please check)
☐ Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form
☐ EPA Pamphlet

XVIII. Additions and/or Exceptions.


________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________.

XXIX. Notices: All notices to RESIDENT shall be served at RESIDENT'S


premises and all notices to OWNER shall be served at
_______________________________________________________________.

XXX. Inventory: The premises contain the following items that the RESIDENT
may use.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________.

XXXI. Keys and Addendums: RESIDENT acknowledges receipt of the following


which shall be deemed part of this Agreement: (Please check)

☐ Keys # of keys and purposes


___________________________________________

☐ House Rules ☐Pet Agreement ☐Other


________________________________
XXXII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement
between OWNER and RESIDENT. No oral agreements have been entered into,
and all modifications or notices shall be in writing to be valid.

XXXIII. Receipt of Agreement: The undersigned RESIDENTS have read and


understand this Agreement and hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of this
Rental Agreement.

RESIDENT'S Signature: ____________________________________________

Printed Name: __________________________________Date____________

RESIDENT'S Signature: ____________________________________________

Printed Name: __________________________________Date____________

OWNER'S or Agent's Signature: ______________________________________

Printed Name: __________________________________Date____________

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