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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.
All Parties Agree That
Landlord:
Tenant:
For A Term
Beginning:
& Ending:
(a) Joint and Several Tenancy
If more than one person signs this lease as Tenant, their obligations are joint and several. This
means that each person is responsible not only for his or her individual obligations, but
also for the obligations of all other Tenants. This includes paying rent and performing all
other terms of this lease. A judgment entered against one or more persons that make up the
Tenant does not bar an action against the others. Each Tenant person must initial this paragraph:
(1) ____________, (2) ____________, (3) ____________, (4) ____________
(b) Rent Amount
Tenant must pay Landlord, as rent for the entire term, a total of $xxxx. The amount of $xxxx
is due xxxxx and covers the prorated period through xxxx. Afterwards, $xxxx is due on the first
day of each month. Rent must be paid to the Landlord by direct deposit into the following
financial institution: Chase Bank Account xxxxxxx & Routing xxxxxx
(1) __________, (2) __________, (3) __________, (4) __________ (Each Tenant person must initial)
Residential Lease Agreement pg2
NOTICE:
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.
(e) Nonrefundable Cleaning Fee
Tenant must pay a nonrefundable cleaning fee of $xxx at the beginning of the lease term.
(f) Occupancy
Only the persons who sign this lease may reside at the premises. If more than ______ persons
occupy the premises, the Landlord may terminate this tenancy or assess additional rent of $xx
each month for each additional person. Occupancy must not exceed the number mandated
by local ordinance. Tenant may accommodate guests for reasonable periods (up to 2 weeks);
other arrangements require Landlord’s consent.
(g) Sleeping Rooms
Basements, attics, and other rooms must not be used as sleeping rooms if they do not
comply with the local ordinance for windows, minimum square footage, exits, and ventilation.
This is meant to protect Tenant’s health and safety. The following areas may not be used as
sleeping rooms: Attic
(1) __________, (2) __________, (3) __________, (4) __________ (Each Tenant person must initial)
Residential Lease Agreement pg3
1) __________, (2) __________, (3) __________, (4) __________ (Each Tenant person must initial)
Residential Lease Agreement pg4
1) __________, (2) __________, (3) __________, (4) __________ (Each Tenant person must initial)
1) __________, (2) __________, (3) __________, (4) __________ (Each Tenant person must initial)
Residential Lease Agreement pg6
This RESIDENTIAL-LEASE AGREEMENT is signed on
____________ ____, 2010.
Each person who signs it acknowledges, by their signature, that
they have read it, understand it, and voluntarily agree to it.
Further, each person is mentally competent and 18 years or older.
Landlord's Signatures
Tenant's Signatures
Contacts:
Landlord - xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
GAS - DTE Energy - 800.477.4747
ELECTRICITY - Consumer's Energy - 1-800-477-5050
WATER & SEWAGE - Gaines Charter Twp - (616) 698-6640
TRASH PICKUP - Bob's Disposal - (616) 455-1155
1) __________, (2) __________, (3) __________, (4) __________ (Each Tenant person must initial)