LEASE AGREEMENT

This agreement, hereinafter referred to as the 'contract,' dated _______________________________,

20_____, by and between an individual or entity known as ________________, hereinafter referred to as
refers to as the "owner,"
Y
an individual known as ______ _______ ________, hereinafter referred to as "Tenant"
(s) ' , accept the following:

A. LOCAL : The owner hereby offers to rent a dwelling,

located in _ ____________________________ __________________________ ,
what it consists of of ___ bathroom(s) y ____ bedroom (s) , in
hereinafter referred to as 'Property', for the Tenant(s), subject to the following
terms and conditions of this contract. The landlord will send a copy of all notices
regarding the premises at this address, along with another address (is) identified
by the tenant(s).

B. OCCUPANT(S): The property must be occupied strictly as a

residential housing by the tenant(s). Please list the additional occupants below
from the following premises:
a. ________________________________________________
b.
c. ________________________________________________
d. ________________________________________________
e.

C. OBJECTIVE: The property cannot be used for storage,

Production of any food or to provide professional service(s), or for any
commercial use, unless stated otherwise in this contract.

D. APPLIANCES: The landlord must provide the following

appliances

All other appliances must be provided by the tenant(s). Any damage to

The landlord's appliances will be the responsibility of the tenant(s), except for wear and tear.
reasonable, which will be invoiced directly or less the security deposit.

E. LEASE TERM: This contract will be a fixed-term agreement.

that begins on _________ ___ ____________ and ends on _________ ___ ______, in the
hereinafter referred to as "Lease Term," with the tenant(s) having the option to
continue renting the property under the same terms and conditions of this contract.
 in a month-to-month agreement ("Voluntary Contract") with the owner or tenant who has
the option to cancel the lease with at least sixty (60) days' notice. In order to
the Tenant continues under month-to-month tenancy upon expiration of the term
leasing, the Owner must be notified within sixty (60) days before the
end of the lease term.

F. RENT: The tenant will pay the landlord in equal monthly installments of
$ _____ _ ____(US dollars), referred to as the 'rent.' The rent will be
will be paid on the 1st (first) of each month and will be paid through
The first rent payment under this
the rent must be paid to the landlord at the time of the execution of this contract.

G. DELAY IN PAYMENT: If the rent is not paid by the due date,

The owner can charge an extra amount for the delay in payment.
of five percent (5%) of the rent, per occurrence, for each month that the payment is received
after the fifth (5th day) °of the month.

H. SECURITY DEPOSIT: The security deposit for the

installations for an amount of $ _____ _____ ____ __ _ __ (United States dollars)
will be required by the Tenant(s) from the Landlord in the execution of this Agreement for the
faithful compliance with all terms and conditions. The security deposit must be
returned to the tenant(s) within 45 days of the termination of this Agreement, less
any damage, charges and no interest. This security deposit will not be credited to the rent
unless the owner gives their written consent.

I. POSSESSION: The tenant(s) have examined the condition of the property, and taking
the possession of it and acknowledges that it has been accepted in good condition, unless stated otherwise
contrary. If the Landlord does not deliver the property at the beginning of the lease term to
Tenant(s), this contract will be terminated at the option of the Tenant(s). Furthermore, by virtue of this breach
of the delivery of possession by the owner and if the tenant(s) cancels this agreement, the deposit
The security deposit (if it exists) will be returned to the tenant(s) along with any other pre-
payment of rent fees, even if the tenant(s) paid a fee during the application process before
from the execution of this Agreement.

J. MOVE-IN INSPECTION: Before the Tenant(s) accepts the

Property, or shortly after, the owner and the tenant(s) must conduct an inspection.
that documents the current condition of all appliances, accessories, furniture and
any existing damage within the facilities.
K. SUBLET: Tenants will not have the right to sublet the property or part of it.
from them without the prior written consent of the owner. If consent is
granted by the owner, the tenant(s) shall be responsible for all actions and
liabilities of the Subtenant(s), including but not limited to: damage to the premises, the lack of
of rent payment, and any eviction process. In the case of an eviction, the tenant
(s) will be responsible for all court filing fees, representation, and
any other charges associated with the revocation of the subcontractor(s). The
the landlord's consent to sublet will not be considered as consent
for any subsequent subletting not approved.

L. RIGHT OF ENTRY: The landlord shall have the right to enter the property
during normal working hours, from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, through a
notification of compliance with the state's minimum requirement for inspection,
repairs, renovations or improvements, for the provision of services in accordance with the agreed terms
or for any reasonable purpose. The owner may also display the Property to
possible buyers, mortgagees, or tenants with reasonable notice to the tenant(s).

M. PUBLIC SERVICES: The services

public expenses will be the total responsibility of the Tenant(s).

N. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS: The tenant

You must keep the property clean and hygienic and return the facilities
in the same manner at the end of the contract, under the same conditions in which they were received,
except for normal wear and tear. The tenant(s) cannot make any modifications to the
property without the written consent of the owner. The landlord will be responsible
of the repairs inside and outside the property. If the premises include a washing machine,
dryer, freezer, dehumidifier unit and/or air conditioning unit, the
Owner does not guarantee the repair or replacement of the units if one or all do not.
They work. The owner will install new batteries in all the smoke detectors that
they work with batteries when the tenant(s) move in. After the
first installation of batteries, which will be the tenant's responsibility to replace them
when necessary. A monthly 'superficial' inspection will be required by the
owner for all fire extinguishers to ensure they are
completely loaded.

O. EARLY TERMINATION: Tenants may not be able to

cancel this contract unless the tenant is a victim of domestic violence, and in such
in this case, the tenant can do so in accordance with local, state, or
federal.
P. PETS: Pets are not allowed in the property or in the areas.
common. The animals that are necessary for people with disabilities are
welcome.

Q. SMOKING: It is prohibited to smoke inside and outside the facilities, including the
individual units, common areas, each building and attached properties. The medication
What is necessary for people with disabilities is welcome.

R. LEGAL REQUIREMENT: The tenant(s) agrees to comply immediately with

any law, ordinance, order, regulation, and requirements present or future of
federal, state, county, city, and municipal government or any of its
departments, offices, meetings, committees, and their officials regarding the
property or the use or occupancy thereof, whether such compliance is ordered or
address against the Tenant(s), the Owner, or both, during the term of this
contract. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maryland.

S. SEVERITY: if any provision of this contract or its application,

for any reason and to any extent invalid or unenforceable, nor the rest of this
the contract nor the application of the provision to other people, entities, or circumstances is
will be affected, but instead they will be made effective to the maximum extent allowed by the
law.

T. RETALIATION: the owner is prohibited from taking retaliatory actions against the
tenants, including but not limited to, the restriction of access to the premises,
decreasing or cancellation of services or utilities, the lack of repair devices or
accessories, or any other type of act that could be considered unjustified.

U. FAIR HOUSING: If the tenant(s) has(have) any disability,

The owner must provide reasonable accommodation and modifications to the premises, to
less than said requests mean an excessive financial and administrative burden. It is
the Owner's policy complies with Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968,
(commonly known as the Fair Housing Act) by ensuring that all units
be available to all people without distinction of race, color or religion, place of
origin, disability, family status and gender. The landlord will also comply with the
local ordinances that ensure that all units are available to everyone
people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,
age, descent, or source of income. These laws mean that, among other things, the
Owner must not discriminate against any qualified applicant or tenant with
regarding the rental of housing. Tenants can call the Office of Rights
Civilians of the City of Baltimore at (410) 396-3141 if you feel that you have been
 discriminated by a housing provider. Tenants can also report the
housing discrimination to the Department of Housing and Urban Development of
the U.S. To (800) 669-9777.

V. NOTICES: Any notice sent by the owner or tenant(s) to each other

will use the following postal addresses:

Owner/agent postal address

Tenant(s) postal address

W. AGENT / MANAGER: The owner does not have an Agent or Manager and all
communication related to repair, maintenance, or complaints should be addressed to
owner through the following contact information:

Landlord's phone: ____________________

X. UNINHABITABLE PROPERTIES: if the premises are considered uninhabitable due to

For damages beyond reasonable repair, the tenant(s) may terminate this contract.
by written notification to the owner. If such damage was due to the negligence of the
Tenant(s), the Tenant will be responsible to the landlord for all repairs and losses
of income due to the restoration of the property, in addition to any other loss that may be
tested by the owner.

Y. LEAD PAINT: The building was constructed before 1978 and, therefore,
Lead-based paint clause is attached to this contract.

Z. FULL AGREEMENT: This contract contains all the agreed terms.

by the Tenant(s) and the landlord, including any annex. This Agreement replaces
all previous discussions and oral agreements. The owner and the tenant(s) agree
the terms and conditions that must be fulfilled by the end of the term of the
lease.
 The owner and the tenant(s) agreed and executed this contract on
_______________________________, 20_____.

SIGNATURE OF OWNER(S)

Signature of the Landlord

SIGNATURE OF THE TENANT(S)

Tenant's Signature
Security deposit receipt
Dear ________________ [Tenant(s)],

The landlord will keep the security deposit in a separate account at a bank located in
[Address] in the city of
___________________, State of ____________________.

The security deposit in the amount of $ __________________ (United States dollars) is

has deposited in _______________ [Bank Name] with the account number of
_____________________ for the full compliance of the executed lease term
the ___ day of ____________________, 20__.

According to § 8 –203.1 of the Code from Maryland, the following terms are
will apply to the Security Deposit:

The right for the property to be inspected by the owner in the presence of the tenant
with the purpose of making a written list of the existing damages at the beginning of
lease if the tenant requests it by certified mail within 15 days of the
occupation of the property.

(2) The right to be present when the owner inspects the property at the end of the
contract to determine if any damage to the property occurred and if the owner was notified
certified mail at least 15 days before the termination date of the contract, the date of the
move, and the new address of the landlord.

It is the owner's obligation to carry out the inspection within 5 days before or after
the date of move anticipated by the landlord;

The obligation to notify the landlord in writing of the date of the inspection;

(5) The landlord has the right to receive, by mail to the last known address, a list by
writ of the charges against the security deposit claimed by the owner and the
actual costs, within 45 days after the end of the contract;

The landlord's obligation to return any unused portion of the deposit

security, by mail, addressed to the last known address of the Tenant within 45
days following the termination of the contract; and

(7) A statement that the landlord is not complying with the security deposit law may
result in the landlord being liable to the tenant for a fine of up to 3 times
the security deposit withheld, plus the reasonable attorneys' fees. (b) The
Owner will retain a copy of the receipt for a period of 2 years after termination
of the lease, the abandonment of the facilities or the eviction of the Tenant, as applicable
case. (c) The owner shall be liable to the tenant for the sum of $25 if the owner
does not provide a written receipt for the security deposit
Sincerely,

Landlord's signature____________________

AMOUNT ($) AT SIGNING

________________

__________________________
Moving checklist
Property Address:
Unit number:
Moving inspection date: _______________ Moving inspection date:
_______________

Write the condition of the space along with any specific damages or repairs.
necessary. Make sure to write down any necessary repairs, such as chipping paint, damages
on the wall or any area that may be considered as necessary maintenance at the end of the
contract and, therefore, it will be deducted at the end of the lease term.

Room
_______________
_________________
_______________
___________
_____________
Condition of the electrical outlets
Another condition _____________ Specific damage__________________________
Another condition _____________ Specific damage __________________________

Dining room
_________________
_____________
Roof condition _____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
Another condition _____________ Specific damage__________________________
Another condition _____________ Specific damage__________________________

Kitchen area
Stove/Oven Condition _____________ Specific Damage __________________________
_____________
Condition of the sink / faucet _____________ Specific damage_________________________
_____________
_____________
____________________
_____________
_____________
_____________
Condition of the cabinets
Condition of the cabinets
Exhaust fan condition _____________
_______________
Another condition _____________ Specific damage __________________________
Another condition

Bedroom(s)
Condition of doors / locks _____________
Condition of the cabinets
Floor condition _____________
Condition of the walls
_______________
_____________
_____________
_____________
Another condition _____________ Specific damage__________________________
Another condition _____________ Specific damage __________________________

Bathroom(s)
Condition of the sink / faucet _____________ Specific damage______________________
_______________
Curtain / Door condition _____________ Specific damage__________________________
Condition of the towel rack
Condition of the bathroom
_____________
Floor condition
_____________
_______________
_____________
Lighting condition
_______________
Another condition
Another condition

Another
_____________________
___________ Specific Damage ___________
Hot water heater condition _____________
_____________
Condition of the doorbell
Another condition _____________ Specific damage__________________________
Other condition

I, tenant of this lease agreement, have inspected the property and confirm it
mentioned above. (only 1 tenant is required)

Tenant's signature_______________________
I, the owner in this lease agreement, have sufficiently inspected the
property and I confirm the information mentioned above.

Owner's signature_______________________
Disclosure of lead-based paint
Disclosure of information about lead-based paint and/or dangers of lead-based paint
Lead Warning Statement: Houses built before 1978 may contain lead.
contains lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can
present health risks if not properly managed. Theexposure to lead is
especially harmful to children and pregnant women. Before renting properties
Built before 1978, owners must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint.
of lead and/or danger of lead-based paint in the home. Tenants must also
receive a brochure approved by the federal government about poisoning prevention
lead.

Disclosure of the landlord

Presence of lead-based paint and/or risks of lead-based paint.
(mark (i) or (ii) below)

(i) ______ The known risks of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint are
presents in the case
(explain). ______________________________________________________________

(ii) _____ The landlord is unaware of lead-based paint and/or the risks of
lead-based paint in the home.

Files and reports available to the tenant.

(mark (i) or (ii) below)

(i) ______ The landlord has provided the tenant with all records and reports.
available related to lead-based paint and/or the risks of lead-based paint
in the housing the documents a
continuation). __________________________________________________________________
____

(ii) _____ The landlord has no reports or records related to lead-based paint.
or the risks of lead-based paint in the home.

Tenant acknowledgment (initial)

The tenant has received copies of all the information mentioned above.

The tenant has received the brochure Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home.

Owner recognition (if applicable) (initial)

The owner has informed the lessor of the obligations of the lessee under 42
USC 4852 (d) and is aware of his responsibility to ensure compliance.
Accuracy certification: the following parties have reviewed the above information and certify,
to know and understand that the information they have provided is true and accurate.

Tenant's signature___________________________