Texas Residential Lease Agreement Template
This Texas Residential Lease Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is entered into on the ____ [month] ____ [day], ____ [year] (the "Effective Date"), between ____ [Landlord's full name], herein referred to as the "Landlord," and ____ [Tenant's full name(s)], herein referred to as the "Tenant(s)." This Agreement is subject to the Texas Property Code (Title 8, Chapter 92), which governs the leasing of residential properties in the State of Texas.
1. Premises
The Landlord agrees to rent to the Tenant(s) the premises located at ____ [full address of rental property], Texas (the "Premises"), for residential purposes only.
2. Term
The term of this Lease Agreement shall commence on ____ [start date] and shall terminate on ____ [end date] unless earlier terminated according to the provisions herein or extended or renewed by mutual written agreement of the parties.
3. Rent
Rent shall be $____ [rent amount] per month, payable on the first day of each month during the term of this Lease. The first month's rent shall be payable upon the execution of this Agreement.
4. Security Deposit
The Tenant(s) shall pay the Landlord a security deposit of $____ [security deposit amount] upon execution of this Agreement. The security deposit shall be held and may be used by the Landlord for the purposes permitted under the Texas Property Code.
5. Use of Premises
The Premises shall be used for residential purposes only and shall not be used for any illegal activities. The Tenant(s) agrees not to engage in any conduct that is a nuisance to neighbors or other residents.
6. Maintenance and Repairs
The Tenant(s) shall keep the Premises in a clean and sanitary condition and shall promptly notify the Landlord of any damage, need for repairs, or maintenance issues. The Landlord is required to make necessary repairs to essential services and maintain the Premises in a habitable condition as defined by the Texas Property Code.
7. Alterations and Improvements
Without the prior written consent of the Landlord, the Tenant(s) shall not make any alterations, additions, or improvements to the Premises.
8. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas.
9. Binding Effect
This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, their assigns.
10. Acknowledgment
By their signatures below, the parties hereby agree to all terms and conditions set forth in this Texas Residential Lease Agreement.
Landlord's Signature: __________________________________ Date: ______
Tenant's Signature: __________________________________ Date: ______
Co-Tenant's Signature (if applicable): _____________________________ Date: ______