Texas Real Estate Form.

This agreement of lease, entered into this _________ day of _________[year], by and between _________, Lessor, and _________, Lessee,

WITNESSES:

1. Lessor does hereby rent and lease unto Lessee that certain furnished/unfurnished apartment designated as Apartment _________, within an Apartment House known as _________, located at _________ in _________, County, Texas for the term of _________ commencing _________[year], and ending _________[year], to be used by Lessee as a private residence and not otherwise, Lessee paying therefor the sum of $_____, payable $_____ per month in advance on the _________ day of each month, as the same shall fall due to Lessor at _________, _________, _________ County, Texas.

2. The rental from the date of execution of this contract to the _________ day of the following month is $_____ payable upon tenant's taking possession.

3. (Interiors) At the end or other expiration of the terms, Lessee shall deliver up the demised premises in good order and condition, reasonable deterioration, damage by fire, tornado, or other casualty and the elements only excepted.

4. (No sublet) That the Lessee shall not assign this agreement or underlet the premises, or any part thereof (except as may be mentioned herein) or make any improvements or alterations in or to the demised premises without the consent of the Lessor or Lessor's agent in writing; or occupy or permit or suffer the same to be occupied for any purpose deemed extra hazardous on account of fire.

5. (Fire) In the event the demised premises are partially damaged or destroyed or rendered partially unfit for occupancy by fire, tornado, or other casualty, Lessee shall give immediate notice to Lessor or Lessor's agent, who may thereupon cause the damage to be repaired, but if the premises be by the Lessor deemed so damaged as to be unfit for occupancy, or if the Lessor shall decide not to rebuild, the lease shall cease and the rent shall be paid to the time of such destruction or casualty.

6. (Default) That in case of default in any of the covenants herein, Lessor may enforce the performance of this lease in any modes provided by law, and this lease may be forfeited at Lessors discretion if such default continues for a period of three days after Lessor or Lessor's agent notifies Lessee of such default and Lessor's intention to declare the lease forfeited, such notice to be sent by the Lessor or Lessor's agent by mail or otherwise to the demised premises; and thereupon (unless the Lessee shall have completely removed or cured the defaults) this lease shall cease and come to an end as if that were the day originally affixed herein for the expiration of the term hereof, and Lessor, Lessor's agent, or attorney shall have the right, without further notice or demand, to re-enter and remove all persons and Lessee's property without being deemed guilty of any manner of trespass, and without prejudice to any remedies for arrears of rent or breach of covenant; or Lessor, Lessor's agent, or attorney, may resume possession of the premises and relet the same for the remainder of the term at the best rent Lessor, Lessor's agent, or attorney may obtain for account of the Lessee, who shall make good any deficiency. In the event of cancellation or termination of this lease by Lessor under the option provided for herein, any deposit made by Lessee shall be forfeited as liquidated damages; but should the Lessor resume possession for the account of Lessee, such deposit shall be credited to the account of Lessee. If on account of breech or default by Lessee's obligations hereunder, it shall become necessary for the Lessor to employ an attorney to enforce or defend any of Lessor's rights or remedies hereunder, then, in any such event any reasonable amount incurred by Lessor or as attorney's fees shall be paid by the Lessee.

7. (Liability) Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee or to any other person or persons for or on account of any loss, damage or injury to persons or property, occasioned by any defects in the building by water, fire, steam heat, defective insulation of the electric wires, or by the bursting, leaking, or overflowing of any waste pipes, tanks, drains, plumbing fixtures or radiators, or any other cause, any act, omission, or neglect of Lessee or any other tenant of the demised premises, and Lessee agrees to hold Lessor harmless from all claims from any such damage.

8. (Holdover) It is agreed and understood that any holding over by the Lessee of the hereby demised premises after the expiration of this lease shall operate and be construed a tenancy from month to month at a rental rate of $_____

9. (Furniture Deposit) If the demised premises include any furniture, furnishings, and/or equipment, a deposit of $_____ shall be deposited with the undersigned agent to guarantee that such furniture, furnishings, and/or equipment as per the attached inventory, which becomes a part of this lease, shall be surrendered to agent in original condition, normal wear and tear only excepted, at the termination of this lease. In case of damage or loss, excepting fires, it is agreed and understood that the deposit shall be applied to the cost of repair or replacement of the damaged article(s) and Lessee shall be liable for any additional sums necessary for the repair or replacement. Should the repair or replacement not require all of the deposit or if there is no damage or loss to the furniture, furnishings, and/or equipment, the balance or all of the deposit, whichever it shall be, shall be refunded.

10. (Disturbance) It is understood demised premises constitute a part of the entire building containing two or more apartments occupied or to be occupied for dwelling purposes and Lessee expressly covenants and agrees that the demised premises shall at all times be used and occupied in such manner as will not disturb, interfere with, or affect the comfort, convenience, and quiet enjoyment of any other of the occupants of the building. It is expressly agreed that if at time Lessor shall determine any conduct on the part of the Lessee or of any other occupants of the demised premises to be objectionable or improper, Lessor shall have the right at his option, to terminate this lease upon three days notice to the Lessee of the intention to do so, and in such event Lessee shall have no claim against Lessor or Lessor's agent for damage by reason of such termination.

11. (Pets) No animals or pets are to be permitted in the house or the outhouses or on the premises unless expressly agreed to by the Lessor or Lessor's agent in writing.

12. (Painting) Lessee agrees not to paint any portion of the property without Lessor's or agent's written consent as to colors, material and workmen.

13. (Protect walls) Pictures are to be hung with standard picture hooks using brass sprigs. No nails to be driven in the walls, woodwork, or floors. No holes to be drilled in the walls, woodwork or floors.

14. (Access) Lessee agrees to give access to Lessor or Lessor's agent within reasonable hours in order to show the premises for rent, sale, repair or inspection, as well as access to repairmen for the purpose of maintaining and repairing the property, which shall be done solely at the discretion of the Lessor or Lessor's agent.

WITNESS, THE SIGNATURE OF THE PARTIES HERETO IN DUPLICATE, THIS _________ DAY OF _________[year].

Lessee: _________

Lessor: _________

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By: _________



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