Month-To-Month Residential Rental Agreement Template (Page 4 of 5) in pdf

the premises to conduct an annual inspection to check for safety or maintenance problems. Except

in cases of emergency, Tenant's abandonment of the premises, court order or where it is impractical

to do so, Landlord shall give Tenant __________ notice before entering.

Clause 16. Extended Absences by Tenant

Tenant will notify Landlord in advance if Tenant will be away from the premises for _______ or

more consecutive days. During such absence, Landlord may enter the premises at times reasonably

necessary to maintain the property and inspect for needed repairs.

Clause 17. Possession of the Premises

a. Tenant's failure to take possession.

If, after signing this Agreement, Tenant fails to take possession of the premises, Tenant will still be

responsible for paying rent and complying with all other terms of this Agreement.

b. Landlord's failure to deliver possession.

If Landlord is unable to deliver possession of the premises to Tenant for any reason not within

Landlord's control, including but not limited to partial or complete destruction of the premises,

Tenant will have the right to terminate this Agreement upon proper notice as required by law. In

such event, Landlord's liability to Tenant will be limited to the return of all sums previously paid by

Tenant to Landlord.

Clause 18. Tenant Rules and Regulations

Tenant acknowledges receipt of, and has read a copy of, tenant rules and regulations, which are

attached to and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference.

Clause 19. Payment of Court Costs and Attorney Fees in a Lawsuit

In any action or legal proceeding to enforce any part of this Agreement, the prevailing party [ ]

shall not [ ] shall recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs.

Clause 20. Disclosures

Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has made the following disclosures regarding the premises:

[ ] disclosure of information on lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards

[ ] other disclosures: _________________________.

Clause 21. Authority to Receive Legal Papers

The Landlord, any person managing the premises and anyone designated by the Landlord are

authorized to accept service of process and receive other notices and demands, which may be

delivered to:

[ ] the Landlord, at the following address:

______________________________________________________.

[ ] the manager, at the following address:

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