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OpenDocumentThe Arizona Month-to-Month lease agreement is a legal contract that allows a tenant to rent a property from a landlord on a monthly basis. As stipulated by Arizona law, this flexible arrangement can be terminated by either party with a notice period, making it a convenient option for those seeking short-term rental arrangements.
Lease Terms and Financials
The agreement outlines the lease’s start date, monthly rent amount, and payment due date. A security deposit may also be required from the tenant, which can be used to cover any damages or unpaid rent at the end of the lease term. The agreement also specifies the rules for guests, stating that the tenant cannot have anyone other than themselves live in the premises for the lease term, and guests cannot stay any longer than two days at a time unless approved by the landlord.
Utilities and Property Rules
The tenant is responsible for certain utilities, including electricity, water, trash collection, cable/internet, and heat. The agreement also outlines rules for smoking and parking. The tenant cannot sublease the premises or assign the agreement without the landlord’s prior written consent.
Legal Provisions and Governing Law
The agreement includes several legal provisions, such as the conditions under which the landlord or tenant can terminate the agreement and the procedures for handling disputes. The tenant agrees to surrender and deliver the premises in the same condition as they were at the beginning of the term, with reasonable wear and tear accepted. The agreement is governed by the laws of the state of Arizona, and any changes to the agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties.
Overview of this Lease
- Parties Involved (Page 1): The agreement identifies the landlord, tenant, and their respective addresses.
- Property Description (Page 1): The agreement provides a detailed description of the property being leased.
- Lease Term (Page 1): The agreement specifies the lease as a month-to-month lease, with the lease term starting and ending upon notice of a certain number of days from either party.
- Rent (Page 1): The agreement outlines the rent to be paid by the tenant to the landlord throughout the lease term.
- Late Fee (Page 1): The agreement details the conditions under which a late fee will be charged if rent is not paid by the due date.
- Security Deposit (Page 1): The agreement specifies whether a security deposit is required and the conditions under which it will be returned to the tenant.
- Returned Checks (Page 2): The agreement outlines the fee to be paid if the tenant’s check bounces due to insufficient funds.
- Occupants (Page 2): The agreement specifies whether there are any additional occupants besides the tenant.
- Furnishings (Page 2): The agreement specifies whether the premises are furnished.
- Utilities (Page 2): The agreement outlines the responsibilities for utilities.
- Parking (Page 2): The agreement specifies whether the tenant is allotted parking space(s) and the conditions for the same.
- Pets (Page 2): The agreement outlines the policy regarding pets on the premises.
- Smoking Policy (Page 2): The agreement specifies the areas where smoking is permitted or if it is prohibited on the premises.
- Notices (Page 3): The agreement provides the addresses to be used for sending any landlord or tenant notices to each other.
- Inspection of Premises (Page 3): The agreement outlines the rights of the landlord and landlord’s agents to enter the premises for the purpose of inspecting the premises and all buildings and improvements thereon.
- Attorneys’ Fees (Page 3): The agreement specifies the conditions under which the tenant agrees to pay all expenses incurred by the landlord, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
- Waiver (Page 3): The agreement specifies that no delay or failure of the landlord to enforce any part of this agreement shall be deemed as a waiver thereof.
- Maintenance, Repair, & Alterations (Page 4): The agreement outlines the responsibilities of the tenant to keep and maintain the premises in good, clean, and sanitary condition and repair during the lease term.
- Severability (Page 4): The agreement specifies that if any provision of this agreement or the application thereof shall, for any reason and to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, neither the remainder of this agreement nor the application of the provision to other persons, entities or circumstances shall be affected thereby.
- Default (Page 4): The agreement outlines the conditions under which the tenant would be in default and the remedies available to the landlord.
- Abandonment (Page 5): The agreement specifies the conditions under which the premises would have been abandoned.
- Condition of Premises (Page 5): The agreement specifies the condition in which the tenant accepts the premises.
- Possession & Surrender (Page 5): The agreement outlines the conditions under which the tenant shall be entitled to possession of the premises and the conditions for surrendering the premises upon termination of the agreement.
- Insurance (Page 5): The agreement outlines the responsibilities of the landlord and tenant for maintaining appropriate insurance for their respective interests in the premises and property located on the premises.
- Assignment and Subletting (Page 5): The agreement specifies that the tenant shall not assign this agreement or sublet any portion of the premises without the landlord’s prior written consent.
- Joint and Several (Page 5): The agreement specifies that if the tenant comprises more than one person, each person shall be jointly and severally liable under this agreement.
- Hazardous Materials (Page 5): The agreement specifies the restrictions on the tenant regarding the possession of any personal property that could be considered a fire hazard.
- Retaliation (Page 5): The agreement specifies that the landlord is prohibited from making any retaliatory acts against the tenant.
- Indemnification (Page 5): The agreement specifies that the landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury to the tenant, nor any other person, or to any property, occurring on the premises, and the tenant agrees to hold the landlord harmless from any claims or damages unless caused solely by the landlord’s negligence.
- Governing Law (Page 5): The agreement specifies that the laws of the state of Arizona shall govern it.
- Lead-Based Paint (Page 5): The agreement specifies whether the premises was built prior to 1978 and the requirements for disclosure of information on lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards.
- Entire Agreement (Page 6): The agreement specifies that it contains all of the terms agreed to by the parties and may be modified or amended only by a written agreement signed by the landlord and tenant.
- Signatures (Page 6): The agreement requires the signatures of both the landlord and the tenant, indicating their acceptance of the terms and conditions of the lease. The signatures may be notarized for added legal protection.