275 Berea #7, Jefferson, TX 75657

Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath house. Brand new construction in a quiet neighborhood available October 1st. Convenient location, just 5 minutes from town. $1100/month and $1100 deposit. No animals. Want to tour the property? Here is what we need from you! 1.Last 6 months of pay stubs ($3,300 a month minimum) 2.Previous 2 landlords you rented from and dates for references 3. Picture of valid ID RENTAL AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made this ______Day of ___________,20____by ___________________, herein called "Landlord," and ______________________________ herein called "Tenant." Landlord hereby agrees to rent to Tenant the dwelling located at ___________________under the following terms and conditions. 1. FIXED-TERM AGREEMENT (LEASE): Tenants agree to lease this dwelling for a fixed term of one year. Upon expiration, this Agreement shall become a month-to-month agreement AUTOMATICALLY, UNLESS either Tenants or Owners notify the other party in writing at least 30 days prior to expiration that they do not wish this Agreement to continue on any basis. 2. RENT: Tenant agrees to pay Landlord as base rent the sum of $________.00 per month, due and payable monthly in advance by the 1st of each month during the term of this agreement. 3. FORM OF PAYMENT: Tenants agree to pay their rent in the form of a personal check, a cashier's check, cash or a money order made out to the Landlord. No Saturday meetings for payment. 4. RENT PAYMENT PROCEDURE: Tenants agree to pay their rent by mail addressed to the landlord, 304 Berea 7 Jefferson, TX 75657, or hand delivered. 5. RENT DUE DATE: We allow for a 3 day grace period. In the event rent is not received prior to the 5th of the month, Tenant agrees to pay a $50 late fee. 6. BAD-CHECK SERVICING CHARGE: In the event Tenant's check is dishonored and returned unpaid for any reason to landlord, Tenant agrees to pay a returned check charge of $50 AND accepts whatever consequences there might be in making a late payment. If for any reason a check is returned or dishonored, all future rent payments will NOT be accepted by check. 7. SECURITY DEPOSIT: Tenants hereby agree to pay a security deposit of $________.00 to be refunded upon vacating, returning the keys to the Landlord and termination of this contract according to other terms herein agreed. This deposit will be held to cover any possible damage to the property. It will be held intact by Landlord until at least thirty (30) working days after Tenants have vacated the property. At that time Landlord will inspect the premises thoroughly and assess any damages and/or needed repairs. This deposit money minus any necessary charges for repairs, cleaning, etc., will then be returned to Tenant with a written explanation of deductions, within 30 days after they have vacated the property. If Tenant moves out of Premises before the agreement is up, all security deposit will be forfeited by Tenant and Landlord will not return any of the security deposit. 8. TENANT INSURANCE: Landlord will not be liable for any loss of Tenant's property. Tenant hereby acknowledges this and agrees to make no such claims for any losses or damages against Landlord. Tenants agree to purchase insurance-at their own expense-sufficient to protect themselves and their property from fire, theft, burglary, breakage, electrical connections. They acknowledge that if they fail to procure such insurance, it is their responsibility and they alone shall bear the consequences. 9. OCCUPANTS: The number of occupants is limited to _________primary tenants & ________child(ren). Only the Tenants may live in this building. 10. UTILITIES: Resident will be responsible for payment of utilities, telephone, electric, or other bills incurred during their residency. They specifically authorize Landlord to deduct amounts of unpaid bills from their Security Deposits in the event they remain unpaid after termination of this agreement. 11. REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIRS: Upon being notified by Tenants that there is some building defect in which is hazardous to health, life, or safety, Landlord shall undertake repairs as soon as possible. Should there be a delay of more than seventy-two (72) hours in making repairs, due to difficulty in scheduling the work or obtaining parts or for any other reason beyond the Landlords control, Landlord agree to keep Tenants informed about the progress of work. 12. ACCESS TO PREMISES: The Landlord reserves the right to enter the residence at reasonable times to inspect, make necessary repairs, supply services, or show it to prospective residents, workmen, or contractors. Whenever practical, a one-day notice of the Landlord's intent to enter shall be given to the Resident. 13. SUBLETTING & ASSIGNMENT: Tenants shall not sublet the entire premises or any part of the premises, nor shall they assign this Agreement to anyone else without first obtaining Landlords' written permission. 14. PETS: No pets or animals allowed. 15. WAIVER: All rights given to Landlord by this agreement shall be cumulative in addition to any laws which exist or might come into being. Any exercise of any rights by Landlord or failure to exercise rights shall not act as waiver of those or any other rights. No statement or promise by Landlord, as to tenancy, repairs, amount of rent to be paid, or other terms or conditions shall be binding unless it is put in writing and made a specific part of this agreement. 16. TERMS: In this agreement the singular number where used will include the plural, the masculine gender will include the feminine, the Owner will include Landlord, Lessor; and the term Resident will include Tenant, Lessee. 17. TENANTS RESPONSIBILIES Yard to be mowed and upkept at minimum once a month. NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN/OR ON PREMISES Not leave windows or doors in an open position during inclement weather Keep AC filters clean and free from dirt No satellite dishes to be mounted on building. (pole in yard is fine) 18. SURRENDER OF PREMISES Upon the expiration of the term hereof. Tenant shall surrender the Premises in as good of state and condition as they were at the commencement of this Texas Lease Agreement, reasonable use and wear and tear thereof damages by the elements excepted. 19. INDEMNIFICATION Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury of or to the Tenant, Tenants family, guests, invitees, agents, or employees, or to any person entering the premises or the building of which the premises are a part or to goods or equipment, or in the structure or equipment of the structure of which the premises are apart, and Tenant herby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Landlord harmless from any and all claims or assertions of every kind and nature. 19. FULL DISCLOSURE: The Tenants signing this Rental Contract hereby state that all questions about this Rental Agreement have been answered, that they fully understand all the provisions of the agreement and the obligations and responsibilities of each party, as spelled out herein. They further state that they agree to fulfill their obligations in every respect or suffer the full legal and financial consequences of their actions or lack of action in violation of this agreement. Signature by the Tenant on this Rental Agreement is acknowledgement and he/she has received a signed copy of the Rental Agreement. Accepted this _________________day of _____________,20______. _______________________________ ______________ Tenant Date _______________________________ ______________ Tenant Date _______________________________ ______________ Landlord-Manager Date