Rental Contract
Rental Contract
7. Utilities. Tenant shall pay for all utilities and services supplied to the premises including power, gas, water/sewer, etc. Tenant has 3 calendar days to transfer all utilities into the renters name or There will be a $10 charge for every day that the utilities havent been transferred. Upon move-out Tenant shall also pay a $30.00 lock change fee upon termination of the Lease. 8. Late Fees. In the event rent is not paid within five (5) days after the due date, Tenant shall pay Landlord a $50.00 late fee. In the event rent is not received and delivered with CERTIFIED FUNDS OR CASH (cashiers check, money order, etc) there will be a non-negotiable $25 late charge for every calenday day that rent has not been delivered to Landlord. Interest shall accrue on all past due amounts, including late penalties, at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum. All payments by Tenant shall be applied first to late fees, interest and other charges due hereunder prior to being applied to past due rent. 9. Bad Checks. If both Landlord and Tenant agree to accept and pay rents via personal check, in the event of a dishonored check for rent or late fees, Tenant must thereafter tender only cash or certified funds for all future payments. In addition, Tenant shall pay a dishonored check fee of $100.00. Tenant _______ _______ Landlord ________ to initial if personal checks will be accepted at the signing of this lease. 10. Use and Occupants. The premises are for residential use only, and shall be occupied by the undersigned. Other authorized occupants include: ________________________ _______________________. Occupancy by Tenants guests staying over seven (7) days without Landlords consent shall be in violation of this agreement and will result in an immediate rent increase of $________ per month for each additional person. 11. Parking. Only vehicles that are currently operational, currently registered in Tenants name in the State of Utah, and which are not leaking any substance may be parked on the premises. 12. Assignment and Subletting. Tenant shall not lease, sublease or assign the premises without the prior written consent of the Landlord. 13. Condition of the Premises. Tenant acknowledges that the premises have been inspected, including window and floor coverings, appliances, paint, fixtures, and appurtenances, and Tenant has found them to be clean and in complete working order, except as noted below:
Tenant promises to maintain the premises in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner, and to return the premises in a condition identical to that which existed when Tenant took occupancy, excepting normal wear and tear. Tenant shall immediately reimburse Landlord for any sums necessary to repair or replace any item, fixture, or appurtenance in or around the premises that needs service due to Tenants own misuse or negligence or that of Tenants guests or other occupants. 14. Alterations. Tenant shall not make any material or structural alterations, additions, or improvements to the premises, including antennas, satellite dishes, lighting fixtures, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, without the prior written consent of Landlord. Tenant shall not change locks, replace flooring or carpet, paint, or wallpaper without Landlords prior written consent. Tenant shall indemnify and hold harmless Landlord from any liens arising out of any work performed, materials supplied, or obligations incurred at the request of Tenant. Any alterations made to the premises shall become the property of the Landlord at the end of the lease term and shall be surrendered with the premises.
15. Noise and Nuisance. Tenant and Tenants guests and invitees shall not disturb, annoy, or otherwise interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of the neighbors. Tenant shall not violate any law, ordinance, or health code, or commit or permit waste or nuisance in or about the premises. 16. Pets. No pet or animal of any kind may be brought on the premises by Tenant or Tenants family, guests or invitees without the express written consent of Landlord. In the event Tenant breaches this provision, Landlord may charge and collect a fee of $20.00 per day, in addition to actual damages caused by the animal, and Tenant will be subject to forfeiture of this lease. 17. Landlords Right of Entry and Inspection. Landlord and his agents may enter the premises during normal business hours and upon reasonable advance notice of at least 24 hours to Tenant, for the purpose of inspection or repair of the premises, or to show the premises to prospective tenants, purchasers, lenders, appraisers, or other product or service suppliers. In case of an emergency, no notice need be given. Tenant shall not unreasonably deny access to, or withhold consent to enter the premises. 18. Repairs by Landlord. Except in an emergency situation, Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing of all requests for service and repairs. Landlord shall act with reasonable diligence in making repairs that are the responsibility of Landlord. Rent shall not abate, and Tenant shall not withhold rent during such period necessary to effect Landlords repairs. Pursuant to Utah Code Ann. 57-22-4, Landlord may refuse to correct or remedy any condition caused by Tenant or Tenants family, guests, or invitees by inappropriate use or misuse of the property during the rental term or any extension of it. 19. Tenants Insurance. Tenant is admonished to secure a personal property insurance policy to cover any losses sustained to Tenants personal property or vehicles. It is hereby acknowledged that Landlord does not maintain insurance to cover losses to Tenants personal property which may be caused by theft, vandalism, fire, rain, water overflow/leakage, acts of God, or any other causes, and Landlord bears no liability for such losses. 20. Subordination. Upon request of the Landlord, Tenant will subordinate its rights hereunder to the lien of any mortgage or mortgages, or the lien resulting from any other method or financing or refinancing, now or hereafter in force against the premises or any part thereof. 21. Termination of Lease. This agreement will automatically continue on a month-to-month basis unless written notice of termination is given by either party at least thirty (30) days before the end of the initial fixed term. If this lease is based on or becomes a month-to-month tenancy, (a) Tenant shall provide written notice of termination at least thirty (30) days before the end of the month or rental period and/or (b) Landlord shall provide notice of termination at least fifteen (15) days or more prior to the end of the rental period. 22. Attorney Fees. In the event that legal action is undertaken by any party to enforce the terms of this lease or to recover possession of the premises, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party all costs incurred in connection with such action, including reasonable attorney fees and collection costs, with or without suit. 23. Severability. Should any provision of this lease be held to be unenforceable or invalid, the remainder of the lease shall not be affected thereby. 24. Rent Increase. Landlord reserves the right to increase the rent on the subject premises during the initial term of the lease by a maximum of 10% upon thirty days written notice, if required as a result of an increase in utilities, insurance, taxes, or other operating expenses. 25. Smoking. Smoking is absolutely forbidden in or around the premises, and a violation of this provision may result in forfeiture of this lease.
26. Joint Responsibility. Tenant and each co-signer and/or guarantor expressly understands and agrees that each will be jointly and severally responsible for the faithful fulfillment of the terms of this lease agreement. By signing this lease, each co-signer and/or guarantor has a right of possession as a Tenant of the premises, and shall be named parties in any action necessary to enforce the lease. 27. Radon Gas Disclosure. Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when accumulated in sufficient quantities in a dwelling, may present health risks to persons exposed to it over time. Levels of radon gas that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings within the State of Utah. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your county public health department. 28. Lead Paint Disclosure. Every purchaser or lessee of any interest in residential real property on which a residential dwelling was built prior to 1978 is notified that such property may present exposure to lead from lead-based paint that may place young children at risk of developing lead poisoning. Lead poisoning in young children may produce permanent neurological damage, including learning disabilities, reduced intelligence quotient, behavioral problems, and impaired memory. Lead poisoning also poses a particular risk to pregnant women. The seller or lessor of any interest in residential real estate is required to provide the buyer or lessee with any information on lead-based paint hazards from risk assessments or inspections in the sellers or lessors possession and notify the buyer or lessee of any known lead-based paint hazards. A risk assessment or inspection for possible lead-based paint hazards is recommended prior to purchase. 29. Additional Terms. The below additional terms are hereby incorporated into this agreement: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 30. Entire Agreement. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written representation or understanding. Tenant acknowledges having relied solely on Tenants own judgment in entering into this agreement. Dated ________________ Dated ________________ Dated ________________ Dated ________________ Landlord _________________________________ Tenant Tenant Tenant _________________________________ _________________________________ ________________________________