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Is this lease legal? Is it fair to tenant?

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Location: Georgia

Is this lease fair to tenant?

Residential Lease Agreement Final page 1 of 8 Residential Lease Agreement THIS LEASE (the "Lease") dated this ________ day of ________________, ________ BETWEEN: Loony Bird (collectively and individually the "Landlord")

  • AND- Angela Wright (the "Tenant") (individually the "Party" and collectively the "Parties") IN CONSIDERATION OF the Landlord leasing certain premises to the Tenant and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: Leased Property
  1. The Landlord agrees to rent to the Tenant the condo, municipally described as (the "Property"), for use as residential premises only.
  2. The leased property also includes Appliances such as Refrigerator, Oven Range, Dishwasher, and microwave.
  3. The air conditioner, water heater, garbage disposal, toilet and bathroom fixtures, ceiling fans, and fixed fixtures are permanently attached to the condo and considered a part of the real property of the landlord.
  4. Subject to the provisions of this Lease, apart from the Tenant, no other persons will live in the Property without the prior written permission of the Landlord.
  5. No guests of the Tenants may occupy the Property for longer than one week without the prior written consent of the Landlord
  6. Tenant may keep one to two maximum domestic cat(s) on the Property with the following terms:Tenant pays a refundable pet deposit of $50.00 or less (amount to be agreed at time tenant decides to keep cat(s) to cover any potential damages caused by the pet beyond normal wear and tear.Cat(s) must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations. Records shall be provided to Landlord upon request.Tenant must clean up after the pet(s) and repair any related damage. Residential Lease Agreement Final page 2 of 8
      1. No additional pets are permitted without Landlord’s written approval. The Tenant and members of the Tenant's household will not smoke anywhere in the Property nor permit any guests or visitors to smoke in the Property. The Tenant and members of the Tenant's household will not vape anywhere in the Property nor permit any guests or visitors to vape in the Property. Term The term of the Lease is a periodic tenancy commencing at XX 2025 and continuing on a year-to-year basis until the Landlord or the Tenant terminates the tenancy. Notwithstanding that the term of this Lease commences on XX 2025, the Tenant is entitled to possession of the Property at XX 2025. Upon the greater of 120 day's written notice and any notice required under the applicable legislation of the State of Georgia (the "Act"), the Landlord may terminate this tenancy if the Tenant has defaulted in the payment of any portion of the Rent when due, and that amount is still due after any grace period required by the Act. Upon the greater of 120 day's written notice and any notice required under the Act, the Landlord may terminate this tenancy if the Tenant has breached any provision of this lease. Upon the greater of 120 day's written notice and any notice required under the Act, the Landlord may terminate this tenancy without cause or reason. Upon the greater of 160 day's written notice and any notice required under the Act, the Tenant may terminate this tenancy without cause or reason. All Notices shall be delivered to the Tenant's mailing or email address provided in this Lease. All Notices shall be delivered to the landlord's mailing or email address provided to the tenant. Rent
    1. Subject to the provisions of this Lease, the rent for the Property is $750.00 per month (the "Rent"). The Tenant will pay the Rent monthly, on or before the eighth of each and every month of the term of this Lease paid by Zelle or Transfer to Landlord Bank Account at Bank. This Residential Lease Agreement Final page 3 of 8 does not include cost to repair any damages to the property.
  9. The Landlord may increase the Rent for the Property at the end of each year of the lease upon providing to the Tenant the greater of 90 days' notice and any notice required by the Act.
  10. At all reasonable times during the term of this Lease and any renewal of this Lease, the Landlord and Management may enter the Property to make inspections or repairs, or to show the Property in compliance with the Act.
  11. Management and Landlord will give as much notice as possible. Parties may enter Unit if Tenant is not available. Landlord will provide at least 72 hours’ prior written notice before entering the Property for inspections. Landlord will provide notice at least 24 hours or less for emergency repairs and at least 42 hours for non emergency repairs before entering the Property. Management and Landlord will enter the unit at reasonable times (Weekdays during business hours of 10am-5pm EST, never during or on holidays). Each non emergency inspection will be a maximum of 30 minutes. Tenant Improvements
  12. The Tenant will obtain written permission (mail and/or email) from the Landlord before doing any of the following: a. applying adhesive materials, or inserting nails or hooks in walls or ceilings other than two small picture hooks per wall; b. painting, wallpapering, redecorating or in any way significantly altering the appearance of the Property; c. removing or adding walls, or performing any structural alterations; d. installing a waterbed(s); e. changing the amount of heat or power normally used on the Property as well as installing additional electrical wiring or heating units; f. placing or exposing or allowing to be placed or exposed anywhere inside or outside the Property any placard, notice or sign for advertising or any other purpose; or g. affixing to or erecting upon or near the Property any radio or TV antenna or tower. Utilities and Other Charges
  13. The Tenant is responsible for the payment of all utilities in relation to the Property. Residential Lease Agreement Final page 4 of 8
  14. Tenant is responsible for all other utilities such as internet and phone services. Insurance
  15. The Tenant is hereby advised and understands that the personal property of the Tenant is not insured by the Landlord for either damage or loss, and the Landlord assumes no liability for any such loss.
  16. The Landlord is responsible for insuring the Landlord's contents and furnishings in or about the Property for either damage or loss, and the Tenant assumes no liability for any such loss.
  17. The Landlord is responsible for insuring the Property for liability insurance, and the Tenant assumes no liability for any such loss.
  18. Landlord shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure and maintain throughout the Lease Term property insurance policy covering the Premises against loss or damage by fire, lightning, windstorm, hail, vandalism, malicious mischief, water damage (excluding flood), and other perils commonly insured. Landlord shall pay all deductibles, premiums, and assessments, and shall not seek reimbursement from Tenant. Attorney Fees
  19. In the event that any action is filed in relation to this Lease, the unsuccessful Party in the action will pay to the successful Party, in addition to all the sums that either Party may be called on to pay, a reasonable sum for the successful Party's attorney fees. Governing Law
  20. This Lease will be construed in accordance with and exclusively governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. Severability
  21. If there is a conflict between any provision of this Lease and the Act, the Act will prevail and such provisions of the Lease will be amended or deleted as necessary in order to comply with the Act. Further, any provisions that are required by the Act are incorporated into this Lease.
  22. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provisions of this Lease will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Lease. Such other provisions remain in full force and effect. Amendment of Lease
  23. This Lease may only be amended or modified by a written document executed by the Parties. Residential Lease Agreement Final page 5 of 8 Assignment and Subletting
  24. The Tenant will not assign this Lease, or sublet or grant any concession or license to use the Property or any part of the Property. Any assignment, subletting, concession, or license, whether by operation of law or otherwise, will be void and will, at Landlord's option, terminate this Lease. Additional Clauses
  25. Tenant will have access to all common spaces and all amenities available to tenants in Building, including the pool, gym area, etc.
  26. Tenant must abide by all rules and regulations of the Building and Building Management and HOA.
  27. Teanant is assigned and given a key to Mailbox
  28. Parking Space is for Unit. This Parking Space can not be given away, sold, leased, or rented out, at any time, during length of this lease. The landlord will utilize the parking space during the length of the lease until such time the Tenant uses it for parking their vehicle. Damage to Property
  29. If the Property should be damaged other than by the Tenant's negligence or willful act or that of the Tenant's employee, family, agent, or visitor and the Landlord decides not to rebuild or repair the Property, the Landlord may end this Lease by giving appropriate notice. Care and Use of Property
  30. Tenant must keep unit clean which include keeping floors clean of debris and free of excessive moisture. This also includes cleaning of bathroom and removing excessive moisture from kitchen and bathroom areas especially kitchen and bathroom countertops. Tenant must regularly remove trash, boxes, and other garbage from unit and dispose in trash chutes or other appropriate locations as designate by Building.
  31. The Tenant will promptly notify the Landlord of any damage, or of any situation that may significantly interfere with the normal use of the Property or to any furnishings supplied by the Landlord.
  32. The Tenant must notify in writing to the Landlord of any property repairs and/or maintenance issues request. The landlord will determine if the repairs and/or maintenance request are needed and justified for the upkeep of the property. If repairs and or maintenance issues are determined to be needed, the landlord will make the necessary repairs. Non emergency repairs and/or maintenance issues will be addressed within 60 days. Emergency repairs and/or maintenance issues will be addressed as soon as possible and within 30 days or less.. Residential Lease Agreement Final page 6 of 8
  33. The Tenant will not engage in any illegal trade or activity on or about the Property.
  34. The Parties will comply with standards of health, sanitation, fire, housing and safety as required by law.
  35. The Parties will use reasonable efforts to maintain the Property in such a condition as to prevent the accumulation of moisture and the growth of mold. The Tenant will promptly notify the Landlord in writing of any moisture accumulation that occurs or of any visible evidence of mold discovered by the Tenant. The Landlord will promptly respond to any such written notices from the Tenant.
  36. If the Tenant is absent from the Property and the Property is unoccupied for a period of 4 consecutive days or longer, the Tenant will arrange for regular inspection by a competent person. The Landlord will be notified in advance as to the name, address and phone number of the person doing the inspections.
  37. At the expiration of the term of this Lease, the Tenant will quit and surrender the Property in as good a state and condition as they were at the commencement of this Lease, reasonable use and wear and tear excepted. Rules and Regulations
  38. The Tenant will obey all rules and regulations of the Building, HOA and Landlord regarding the Property. Address for Notice
  39. For any matter relating to this tenancy, the Tenant may be contacted at the Property or through the phone number below: a. Name: Angela Wright b. Phone: 555-555-5555 or 555-555-5555 c. Email:
  40. For any matter relating to this tenancy, whether during or after this tenancy has been terminated, the Landlord's address for notice is: a. Name: Loony Bird b. Address: Loony Bin Way c. Phone: 555-555-5555 d. Email: Residential Lease Agreement Final page 7 of 8 General Provisions
                    1. All monetary amounts stated or referred to in this Lease are based in the United States Dollar. Any waiver by the Landlord of any failure by the Tenant to perform or observe the provisions of this Lease will not operate as a waiver of the Landlord's rights under this Lease in respect of any subsequent defaults, breaches or non-performance and will not defeat or affect in any way the Landlord's rights in respect of any subsequent default or breach. This Lease will extend to and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, as the case may be, of each Party. All covenants are to be construed as conditions of this Lease. All sums payable by the Tenant to the Landlord pursuant to any provision of this Lease will be deemed to be additional rent and will be recovered by the Landlord as rental arrears. Where there is more than one Tenant executing this Lease, all Tenants are jointly and severally liable for each other's acts, omissions and liabilities pursuant to this Lease. Locks may not be added or changed without the prior written agreement of both Parties, or unless the changes are made in compliance with the Act. Headings are inserted for the convenience of the Parties only and are not to be considered when interpreting this Lease. Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine mean and include the feminine and vice versa. This Lease may be executed in counterparts. Facsimile signatures are binding and are considered to be original signatures. This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties. Time is of the essence in this Lease. IN WITNESS WHEREOF Angela Wright and Loony Bird have duly affixed their signatures on this ________ day of ________________, ________. Landlord

Loony Bird

Tenant Residential Lease Agreement Final page 8 of 8

Angela Wright The Tenant acknowledges receiving a duplicate copy of this Lease signed by the Tenant and the Landlord on the ________ day of ________________, ________. Tenant

Angela Wright

Posted Oct 6, 2025, 7:16 PM UTC

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