RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

THIS LEASE is made as of [DATE], between [LANDLORD NAME] ("Landlord") and [TENANT NAME] ("Tenant").

1. PREMISES

• Address: [FULL ADDRESS INCLUDING UNIT NUMBER]
• Type: [APARTMENT / HOUSE / CONDO / ROOM]
• Bedrooms: [NUMBER]
• Bathrooms: [NUMBER]
• Parking: [INCLUDED / $AMOUNT/month / N/A]
• Storage: [INCLUDED / $AMOUNT/month / N/A]

2. TERM

• Start Date: [DATE]
• End Date: [DATE or "month-to-month"]
• Type: [FIXED TERM / MONTH-TO-MONTH / WEEK-TO-WEEK]

3. RENT

• Monthly Rent: $[AMOUNT]
• Due Date: [DAY] of each month
• Payment Method: [E-TRANSFER / CHEQUE / DIRECT DEPOSIT]
• Late Fee: $[AMOUNT] if not received within [NUMBER] days of due date
• NSF Fee: $[AMOUNT] per returned payment
• Rent Deposit: $[AMOUNT] (last month's rent)
• Security/Pet Deposit: $[AMOUNT] [IF APPLICABLE]

4. UTILITIES

| Utility | Responsibility | |---------|---------------| | Electricity | [LANDLORD / TENANT] | | Gas | [LANDLORD / TENANT] | | Water | [LANDLORD / TENANT] | | Internet/Cable | [LANDLORD / TENANT] | | Heat | [LANDLORD / TENANT] | | Trash/Recycling | [LANDLORD / TENANT] |

5. TENANT OBLIGATIONS

The Tenant shall:

1. Pay rent on time.
2. Keep the premises clean and sanitary.
3. Not damage the property or allow guests to damage it.
4. Not disturb other tenants or neighbours.
5. Not make alterations without written consent.
6. Not assign or sublet without written consent.
7. Notify the Landlord promptly of needed repairs.
8. [ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS]

6. LANDLORD OBLIGATIONS

The Landlord shall:

1. Maintain the premises in a good state of repair.
2. Comply with all health, safety, and housing standards.
3. Provide essential services (heat, hot water, electricity).
4. Respect the Tenant's right to reasonable privacy.
5. Give proper notice before entering ([NUMBER] hours, except emergencies).
6. [ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS]

7. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

• Tenant responsibilities: Day-to-day cleanliness, minor maintenance (light bulbs, smoke detector batteries)
• Landlord responsibilities: Structural repairs, plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC
• Repair request process: [HOW TO REPORT REPAIRS]
• Emergency repairs: [CONTACT NUMBER AND PROCEDURE]

8. RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. [SMOKING / NO SMOKING] in the premises.
2. Pets: [ALLOWED / NOT ALLOWED / WITH CONDITIONS]
   • [PET TYPE/BREED/SIZE RESTRICTIONS]
   • Pet deposit: $[AMOUNT]
3. Guests: [LIMITS ON OVERNIGHT GUESTS]
4. Noise: [QUIET HOURS - TIME RANGE]
5. [ADDITIONAL RULES]

9. ENTRY BY LANDLORD

• The Landlord may enter with [NUMBER] hours written notice for:
  • Repairs and maintenance
  • Inspections
  • Showing to prospective tenants/purchasers
• The Landlord may enter without notice in emergencies.

10. TERMINATION

• Fixed term: This lease ends on [END DATE]. Tenant must vacate by [TIME].
• Notice to end: [NUMBER] days written notice required for month-to-month.
• Early termination: [CONDITIONS AND PENALTIES]
• Eviction: Per [RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT / STATE LAW] for cause.

11. SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• [ANY ADDITIONAL TERMS SPECIFIC TO THIS TENANCY]

12. GENERAL

• Governing Law: [JURISDICTION / RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT REFERENCE]
• Attachments: Move-in inspection report, lead paint disclosure [IF US], [OTHER]
• This lease is subject to all applicable tenancy laws.

Landlord: _______________________ Date: __________

Tenant: _______________________ Date: __________

Guarantor (if any): _______________________ Date: __________