Utah Residential Lease Agreement
This Residential Lease Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on the ____ day of ______________, 20____ ("Effective Date"), between __________________________ ("Landlord") and _____________________________ ("Tenant"). The premises leased under this Agreement are located at ______________________________________, Utah ("Premises").
By signing this Agreement, both parties agree to abide by the landlord-tenant laws of Utah. It is understood that this Agreement does not contravene any aspect of the Utah Fit Premises Act or any other relevant state legislation.
1. Lease Term
The lease term shall commence on ______________, 20____, and shall expire on ______________, 20____, unless renewed or terminated in accordance with this Agreement.
2. Rent
The monthly rent for the Premises is $__________, payable on the first day of each month. The Tenant shall pay the rent to the Landlord at the following address or via a method mutually agreed upon by both parties: ______________________________________.
3. Security Deposit
Upon execution of this Agreement, the Tenant agrees to pay a security deposit of $__________ to the Landlord. This deposit will cover any damages or unpaid rent. The Landlord agrees to return the deposit, minus any deductions for damages or unpaid rent, within 30 days after the end of the lease term.
4. Use of Premises
The Premises shall be used exclusively for residential purposes by the Tenant and immediate family members. The Tenant agrees not to engage in any illegal activities on the premises and to comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
5. Maintenance and Repairs
The Tenant shall keep the Premises in a clean and sanitary condition, making all necessary repairs resulting from their own negligence or misuse. The Landlord is responsible for maintaining the structural aspects of the Premises, ensuring it remains habitable and complies with the Utah Fit Premises Act requirements.
6. Alterations
No alterations, improvements, or modifications shall be made by the Tenant to the Premises without the prior written consent of the Landlord. Any authorized alterations shall become property of the Landlord upon the termination of this Agreement.
7. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah.
8. Signatures
Both the Landlord and Tenant agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date first above written.
Landlord's Signature: __________________________ Date: ______________
Tenant's Signature: __________________________ Date: ______________