Residential Lease Rental Agreement
Residential Lease Rental Agreement
Copyright
Residential Lease/Rental Agreement 2023
Arkansas
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6. NUISANCE: Tenant acknowledges that should any nuisance abatement or similar proceeding be commenced or
threatened against Tenant, Owner, Management, or the Property by any municipal, county, state or federal nuisance
abatement board or enforcement entity, wholly or partially resulting from the action or inaction of Tenant (or guests
of Tenant) in, on or about the Property, such action or inaction shall constitute a material breach of this Residential
Lease/Rental Agreement by Tenant entitling Management and Owner to all available remedies set forth in this
Residential Lease/Rental Agreement or by applicable laws.
7. DAMAGES: Tenant agrees that the Property and contents shall be kept in good condition including the payment
by Tenant for the maintenance and cleaning of all carpets and drapes. Any damage or excessive service to the
Property caused by Tenant's misuse, neglect, or abuse shall be repaired at the cost of Tenant. Tenant shall give
Management prompt notice of defects in, or accidents to, the water pipes, electric wiring, heating and air conditioning
apparatus, or any other part of the Property in order that the same may be repaired with due diligence.
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8. MAINTENANCE: The _________________________ agrees to maintain the Property in good repair and condition,
including but not limited to the cost of maintenance of the plumbing lines and fixtures, electrical panel, wiring and fixtures,
appliances, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and _____________________________________________
________________________________. The ______________ owner agrees to maintain and pay cost of lawn care and
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landscaping. The _________________ agrees to pay all Property taxes and Property insurance, as well as maintain the
exterior of the Property, the roof, the foundation and the structural stability of the Property. Unless set forth herein, neither
Management nor the Owner of the Property shall have any responsibility to repair or maintain any portion of the Property,
such being the sole responsibility of Tenant. In addition, Tenant is solely responsible for the conduct and safety of all
inhabitants, guests, invitees, licensees, and trespasses. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Management is not
responsible for the condition of the Property and expressly and unconditionally agrees to release, hold harmless and
indemnify Management for any causes of action arising out of this lease, related to the condition of the Property or
regarding damage or injury to persons or property.
Owner
9. UTILITIES: The ________________________ ✖
shall furnish the utilities checked:____None____Water____ Propane
✖ Natural Gas____Electricity___Trash
__ ✖ ✖ ✖
Collection___Pest Control___Other ___________________________.
If Owner agrees to furnish the utilities indicated, then Owner will furnish the utilities at reasonable times in reasonable
amounts but shall not be responsible for failure to furnish such utilities if the failure is beyond Owner's control. Tenant
agrees to exercise reasonable prudence in consuming utilities and to comply with explicit instructions given by
Management and any governing body in regard to utilities conservation and the protection of Management's and
Owner's equipment.
10. PETS: Tenant will not keep or harbor any animal of any kind on the Property without the express written approval
of Management.
11. ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS: Tenant shall not affix, exhibit, attach, or otherwise allow any sign, writing or
printing to be placed in any window or door, or install any wallpaper, erect any structure, make any alteration, attach any
contrivance or antenna or aerial, or operate any additional appliance to or in any part of the Property without the express
prior written permission of Management; except if Tenant reasonably believes a lock, security device, system, or other
measure is needed for the security of Tenant, such permission will not be unreasonably withheld following the written
request of Tenant.
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14. EXTENDED ABSENCE AND ABANDONMENT: Tenant shall give Management written notice of any
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absence from the Property that will exceed ___________ days. Failure to give notice shall leave Tenant
responsible for all damages Management may incur as a result of no notice. If Tenant fails to pay the rental
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installment within _________ days from the due date and Tenant has not given notice of extended absence,
Management will presume the Property abandoned by Tenant and Management may enter the Property and
take possession thereof. In such case, Tenant shall be responsible for all losses and damages sustained by
Owner by such abandonment. Management may further assume in the event of abandonment that any personal
property of Tenant left on the Property may be disposed of by Management as provided by law, and
Management is entitled to apply the proceeds of any sale of such personal property to damages incurred by
Owner or Management.
15. AUTOMOBILES AND OTHER VEHICLES: Tenant agrees that only the automobiles, boats, trailers and any
other vehicle so noted on application shall be allowed on the parking lot. No other vehicle, boat, trailer or
recreational vehicle of any kind may be parked on the Property without the prior written permission of
Management.
16. PROPERTY, FIRE AND CASUALTY: In case of damage to the Property by fire, storm, earthquake or other
casualty not due to the negligence of Tenant, Management will abate the rent installments for the time the
Property remains untenantable and the unused portion of any rent or deposit will be refunded to Tenant.
Management shall by written notice inform Tenant within 60 days whether the damages will be repaired and
this Residential Lease/Rental Agreement continued or whether this Residential Lease/Rental Agreement shall
expire. In the event of such casualty, Owner and Management are released from all claims, losses,
damages and inconveniences incurred by Tenant that arises from said casualty. In any event Tenant shall
be solely responsible for losses, theft, casualty and damage related to the contents of the unit and further
acknowledges that Management advised Tenant to consider securing a contents insurance policy. Tenant is
advised to consider securing liability insurance in the event of accident, injury or death that could occur on the
Property to Tenant, family or guests or any personal property of Tenant or others located within the Property.
Owner and Management shall be held harmless in such events.
17. NOTICES: Tenant shall give a minimum thirty (30)-day written notice from rental due date prior to
Tenant’s vacancy. All notices required and given between the parties of this Residential Lease/Rental
Agreement shall be given in writing to Management at Management's office, located at __________________
303 N James St Jacksonville AR 72076
____________________________________________________ and to Tenant at the Property described.
18. EXTENSION AND RENEWAL: Unless terminated or modified as otherwise agreed, the term of this
Residential Lease/Rental Agreement shall automatically extend at the completion of the initial term for a term of
one month at the aforesaid rental, subject to adjustments as provided by this Residential Lease/Rental
Agreement and payable as provided by Paragraph 2 of this Residential Lease/Rental Agreement. Evidence of
Tenant's intent of extension shall be Tenant's possession of the Property on the first calendar day of the
month and Management's intent by acceptance of the rent due.
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27. GOVERNING LAW: This Residential Lease/Rental Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Arkansas.
28. SEVERABILITY: The invalidity or unenforceability of any provisions of this Residential Lease/Rental
Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Residential Lease/Rental
Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect
29. MERGER CLAUSE: This Residential Lease/Rental Agreement, when executed by both Owner (or
Management) and Tenant, shall contain the entire understanding and agreement between Owner (or Management)
and Tenant with respect to all matters referred to herein and shall supersede all prior or contemporaneous
agreements, representations, discussions and understandings, oral or written, with respect to such matters. This
Residential Lease/Rental Agreement shall not supersede any agency agreements entered into by Owner (or
Management) and Tenant. This Residential Lease/Rental Agreement shall not be modified except by a written
agreement signed by Owner (or Management) and Tenant.
30. ATTORNEY'S FEES: Should Owner (or Management) and Tenant initiate any type of administrative
proceeding, arbitration, mediation or litigation against the other (or against an agent for the initiating party or agent
for the non-initiating party), it is agreed by Owner (or Management) and Tenant (aforementioned agents being third-
party beneficiaries of this Paragraph 30) that all prevailing party (or parties if more than one) shall be entitled to an
award of all costs and attorney's fees incurred in prosecution or defense of such initiated action against the non-
prevailing party (or parties if more than one).
If the presence of a registered sex offender is a matter of concern to Tenant, Tenant understands that Tenant must contact local
law enforcement officials or access the State of Arkansas registered sexual offender website at http://www.acic.org regarding
such information.
If the presence of mold is of concern to Tenant, Tenant understands that Tenant should hire a qualified mold inspector prior to
signing this Residential Lease/Rental Agreement.
Tenant is urged to (i) conduct testing for possible existence of chemical or drug substances in, on or about the Property, as
desired by Tenant, and (ii) to visit with applicable law enforcement authorities about possible prior illegal activity on or about
the Property.
B. Tenant has been informed that the Property, including without limitation, garages, tool sheds, other
outbuildings, fences, signs and mechanical equipment on the Property that were constructed prior to
1978, may contain lead-based paint. Tenant has received and acknowledged receipt of the "Disclosure
of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards," which is attached to this Residential
Lease/Rental Agreement, including any pertinent records or reports available.
32. INCORPORATION OF LAW: Except for any provision which is contractually excluded, Owner and Tenant
agree that all provisions of Acts 535 and 1004 of 2007 are incorporated herein.
33. COUNTERPARTS: This Residential Lease/Rental Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts each
of which shall be regarded as an original hereof but all of which together constitute one in the same.
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THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT WHEN SIGNED BY THE PARTIES BELOW. READ IT CAREFULLY. YOU MAY EMPLOY AN ATTORNEY TO
DRAFT THIS FORM FOR YOU. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE EFFECT OF ANY PART, CONSULT YOUR ATTORNEY BEFORE SIGNING. REAL
ESTATE AGENTS CANNOT GIVE YOU LEGAL ADVICE. THE PARTIES SIGNED BELOW WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY DRAFT THIS FORM
AND HAVE AUTHORIZED THE REAL ESTATE AGENT(S) TO FILL IN THE BLANKS ON THIS FORM.
THIS FORM IS PRODUCED AND COPYRIGHTED BY THE ARKANSAS REALTORS ASSOCIATION. THE SERIAL NUMBER BELOW IS A UNIQUE NUMBER
NOT USED ON ANY OTHER FORM. THE SERIAL NUMBER BELOW SHOULD BE AN ORIGINAL PRINTING, NOT MACHINE COPIED, OTHERWISE THE FORM
MAY HAVE BEEN ALTERED. DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM IF IT WAS PREPARED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2023.
Turkeesaa Sawyer
Printed Name: ____________________________________________
Tenant
Michelle L. Kirk
Printed Name: ____________________________________________ Printed Name: ____________________________________________
Management/Agent Principal or Executive Broker Tenant
Marlena Johnson
Signature: ______________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________
Marlena Johnson
Printed Name: ____________________________________________ Printed Name: ____________________________________________
Management/Agent Tenant
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