RESIDENTIAL LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this _________ day of (mo.)_______________ (yr.)________by and
between ______________________ hereinafter called Lessor and ______________________ and/or assigns,
hereinafter called Lessee: The Lessor, for and in consideration of the sum of ____________ dollars in hand paid by the
Lessee, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, hereby leases to Lessee, his/her heirs or assignees, the premises
situated in the City of ____________ County of ____________ State of ____________, legally described as:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
(If the legal description is not included at the time of execution, it may be attached to and incorporated herein afterward.)
(Street Address: ________________________________) and consisting of _____________________upon the following
TERMS and CONDITIONS:
1. Personal Property: Said lease shall include the following personal property: _____________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Term: The term hereof shall commence on (month/day)____________________,
(yr.)
_________,
and continue
for a period ________ months thereafter.
3.
Rent:
Rent shall be $_____________ per month, payable in
advance,
upon the first day of each calendar month
to Lessor or his/her authorized agent at the following
address: _______________________________
__________________________________, or at such other places as may be designated by Lessor from time to
time. In the event that rent is not paid
within
five (5) days after due
date,
Lessee agrees to pay a late charge of
$_______________ plus interest at _________________% per annum on the delinquent amount.
4. Utilities: Lessee shall be
responsible
for the payment of
all
utilities and services except ________________
_________________________________________________ which shall be paid by the Lessor.
5. Use: The premises shall be used as a residence and for no other purpose without prior written consent of Lessor.
6. House Rules: In the event that the premises are in a building containing more than one unit, Lessee agrees to
abide by any and all house rules, whether promulgated before or after the execution hereof, including but not
limited
to, rules with respect to noise, odors, disposal of refuse,
pets,
parking, and use of common areas.
7. Assignment and Subletting: Lessee may not assign this agreement or sublet any portion of the premises without
prior written consent of the Lessor.
8. Maintenance, Repairs, Or
Alterations:
Lessee shall maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary manner
including all equipment,
appliances,
furniture and
furnishings
therein, and shall surrender the same at
termination
thereof,
in as good condition as received, normal wear and tear accepted. Lessee shall be
responsible for damages caused by his/her negligence and that of
his/her
family, or
invitees
or
guests.
Lessee
shall maintain any surrounding grounds, including lawns and shrubbery, and keep the same clear of rubbish and
weeds,
if such grounds are part of the premises and are exclusively for use of the Lessee.
9. Entry and
Inspection:
Lessee shall permit Lessor or
Lessor's
agents to enter the premises at reasonable times
and upon reasonable notice for the purpose of inspecting the premises or for making necessary repairs.
Washington Landlord Association
WLA 65
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