Florida Residential Lease Form (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

If either party institutes an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to adjudicate his right to the security deposit, the prevailing party is entitled

to receive his court costs plus a reasonable fee for his attorney. The court shall advance the cause on the calendar.

Compliance with this subsection by an individual or business entity authorized to conduct business in this state, including Florida-licensed real

estate brokers and salespersons, shall constitute compliance with all other relevant Florida Statutes pertaining to security deposits held

pursuant to a rental agreement or other landlord-tenant relationship. Enforcement personnel shall look solely to this subsection to determine

Security

compliance. This subsection prevails over any conflicting provisions in chapter 475 and in other sections of the Florida Statutes.

deposit refunds if any shall be made by mail only, as provided by law, made out in names of all TENANTS in one check, and,

may not be picked up in person from LANDLORD.

ASSIGNMENTS: TENANT shall not assign this lease or sublet the premises or any part thereof. Any unauthorized transfer

of interest by the TENANT shall be a breach of this agreement.

APPLICATION: If TENANT has filled out a rental application, any misrepresentation made by the TENANT in same will be

a breach of this agreement and LANDLORD may terminate the tenancy.

FIXTURES AND ALTERATIONS: TENANT must obtain prior written consent from LANDLORD before painting, installing

fixtures, making alterations, additions or improvements and if permission granted, same shall become LANDLORD'S property and

shall remain on the premises at the termination of the tenancy.

USE OF PREMISES: TENANT shall maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary condition and not disturb surrounding

residents or the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of the premises or surrounding premises. TENANT shall install window shades or

draperies (no foil, sheets, paper etc. allowed) within 15 days of taking occupancy if not already provided. Premises are to be

used and occupied by the TENANT for only residential, non business, private housing purposes only. TENANT shall not operate

any type of day care or child sitting service on the premises. TENANT shall secure insurance immediately for any water filled

devices with a loss payable clause to LANDLORD. No trampolines, athletic equipment, recreational equipment, or any items or

activities which can cause interference with the insurance coverage on the premises will be permitted.

RISK OF LOSS: All TENANTS' personal property shall be at the risk of the TENANT or owner thereof and LANDLORD shall not

be liable for any damage to said personal property of the TENANT arising from criminal acts, fire, storm, flood, rain or wind

damage, acts of negligence of any person whomsoever, or from the bursting or leaking of water pipes. TENANT is strongly

urged to secure insurance for personal property.

DEFAULT: (1) Failure of TENANT to pay rent or any additional rent when due, or (2) TENANT'S violation of any other term,

condition or covenant of this lease (and if applicable, attached rules and regulations), condominium by-laws or neighborhood

deed restrictions or (3) failure of TENANT to comply with any Federal, State and/or Local laws, rules and ordinances, or (4)

TENANT'S failure to move into the premises or tenants abandonment of the premises, shall constitute a default by TENANT.

Upon default, TENANT shall owe LANDLORD rent and all sums as they become due under the terms of this lease and any

addendums attached hereto and any and all amounts owed to LANDLORD as permitted by Florida law. If the TENANT abandons

or surrenders possession of the premises during the lease term or any renewals, or is evicted by the LANDLORD, LANDLORD

may retake possession of the premises and make a good faith effort to re-rent it for the TENANT account. Retaking of

possession shall not constitute a rescission of this lease nor a surrender of the leasehold estate. If TENANT(s) breach this lease

agreement, in addition to any other remedies available by law and this lease agreement, TENANT(s) shall be responsible for any

leasing fee or commission charge which OWNER may incur in attempting to re-lease the premises through a licensed real estate

company. If TENANT'S actions or inactions result in any fines, attorneys fees, costs or charges from or imposed by a condo

association or homeowners association if in place, TENANT shall be in default of this lease and shall be immediately required to

pay such sums as additional rent.

ATTORNEY'S FEES: If LANDLORD employs an attorney due to TENANT's violation of the terms and conditions of this lease,

TENANT shall be responsible for all costs and reasonable attorney's fees as incurred by the LANDLORD whether or not suit is

filed. LANDLORD and TENANT waives the right to demand a jury trial concerning any litigation between LANDLORD and

TENANT.

UTILITIES: LANDLORD is responsible for providing the following utilities only: NONE. The TENANT agrees to pay all charges

and deposits for all other utilities and TENANT agrees to have all accounts for utilities immediately placed in TENANT name

with accounts kept current throughout occupancy.

If the utilities

Garbage and or trash removal is considered a utility under this lease.

which TENANT is responsible for are still in LANDLORD's name at the time TENANT takes occupancy, TENANT agrees that

LANDLORD shall order such utilities to be terminated.

VEHICLES: Vehicle(s) must be currently licensed, owned by TENANT, registered, operational and properly parked. TENANT

agrees to abide by all parking rules established now or in the future by LANDLORD or condo /homeowner association's rules, if

applicable. No trailers, campers, vehicles on blocks, motorcycles, boats or commercial vehicles are allowed on or about the

premises without Landlord's prior written approval. TENANT is not to repair or disassemble vehicles on the premises. Vehicles

not meeting the above requirements and additional rules of LANDLORD are unauthorized vehicles subject to being towed at

TENANT expense. Parking on the grass is prohibited. TENANT agrees to indemnify LANDLORD for any expenses incurred due

to the towing of any vehicle belonging to the guest or invitee of TENANT. TENANT agrees that only the following vehicles will

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