Lease Agreement

This agreement is made on …………, between:

the First Party: Mr/Ms ……………… — hereinafter "the Landlord"

the Second Party: Mr/Ms ……………… — hereinafter "the Tenant"

The First Party is the owner of, and entitled to let, the following premises: …………………………

The Second Party has inspected those premises, found them fit for the permitted use, and wishes to take them on lease.

Both parties, being of full legal capacity to contract, have agreed as follows:

Clause 1: The recitals above form an integral part of this agreement and are to be read with its clauses.

Clause 2: Premises: …………………………. The Second Party has inspected the premises and accepts them in their present condition.

Clause 3: Term: 1 year from …………, renewing automatically for a like period unless either party gives written notice of non-renewal at least two months before expiry.

Clause 4: Permitted use: the premises are let for private residence only. The Second Party may not change that use, sublet, or assign the lease in whole or in part without the First Party's prior written consent.

Clause 5: Rent: ………………… per month, payable in advance on or before day 1 of each calendar month. A receipt signed by the First Party is the only proof of payment.

Clause 6: Utilities: electricity, water, gas, refuse and service charges are borne by the Second Party throughout the term.

Clause 7: Maintenance: the Second Party shall keep the premises in good order and carry out routine minor maintenance arising from use; structural repairs and inherent defects are the First Party's responsibility.

Clause 8: Alterations: no alteration, construction or demolition may be carried out without the First Party's written consent; anything done without it shall be removed and the premises reinstated at the Second Party's cost.

Clause 9: Handover: on expiry the Second Party shall deliver the premises vacant and in the condition received, with all sums and utility bills settled to the date of handover.

Clause 10: Termination: if the Second Party fails to pay rent or breaches any clause, the First Party may serve written notice; if the breach is not remedied within the period stated, the First Party may terminate and recover possession, with damages if applicable.

Clause 11: Governing law: this agreement is governed by the law of the place of execution, and the courts of the place where the premises are located have jurisdiction over any dispute.

This document has been executed in 2 original counterparts, one held by each party.

This document is an editable template, not legal advice. Mandatory rules differ between jurisdictions; review it with a lawyer or the competent authority before signing or notarising.