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Rental Agreement
THIS LEASE BETWEEN:
Richardson Properties of Southwestern Michigan
1083 Haslett Road
Haslett, MI 48840
(Hereinafter referred to as the Landlord)
AND
(Hereinafter referred to as the Tenant)
IT IS AGREED that the Landlord shall lease to the Tenant and that the Tenant shall lease from the Landlord upon
the terms and conditions set forth below: THIS LEASE CONTAINS SIX (6) PAGES
1. PREMISES
The Premises leased are those Premises located in the TOWNSHIP of SHERRIDAN, COUNTY of MECOSTA and
STATE of MICHIGAN commonly know as 17373 Summit Street, Barryton MI 49305, inclusive of all common areas
(“hereinafter referred to as the “Premises”).
2. TERM
The term shall commence on (date to be determined) at 5:00 PM and shall terminate at 11:00 am (date to be
determined) unless sooner terminated as provided below.
3. RENT
The tenant shall pay the Landlord the sum of $XXXX XXXX To be Determined XXXXXXXX DOLLARS week payable in
advance no later then two weeks before the rental. Rent shall be paid at 1083 Haslett Road Haslett, MI 48840.
4. UTILITIES.
Landlord is responsible for all utilities unless damaged by tenant.
5. USE
The Premises shall be used as a short term lease to be occupied by no more than TEN (10) persons and shall be
used for no other purpose without the written consent of the Landlord.
6. CONDUCT AND PETS.
The conduct of the Tenant, and that of the other occupants and guests, shall never be disorderly, boisterous, or
unlawful, and shall not disturb the rights, comforts or conveniences of others. In this regard, Tenant agrees to have
knowledge of all applicable ordinances and statutes. No pets are allowed.
7. HOUSE RULES.
Tenant shall dispose of all his/her rubbish and garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the garbage
bags, leaving it at end of driveway in the dumpster ALL GARBAGE MUST BE IN BAGS. Tenant shall otherwise
comply with all state and local laws requiring tenants to maintain Premises. In this regard, Tenant agrees to have
knowledge of all applicable ordinances and statutes. If there is damage to the rental unit, which is a direct result of
conduct by Tenant then the Tenant is responsible for all repairs, and any rental loss if unable to occupy the
Premises. Tenant shall be liable for any reasonable expense thereby incurred by Landlord. Tenant agrees that
Tubbs Lake Cottage is “SMOKE FREE” environment, NO SMOKING IN the cottage. A violation of this stipulation, will
forfeit the cleaning deposit.
8. ORDINANCES AND STATUTES.
The Tenant shall comply with all statutes, ordinances and requirements of all municipal, state and federal authorities
now in force pertaining to the use and condition of the Premises. In this regard, Tenant agrees to have knowledge of
all applicable ordinances and statutes and requirements of all municipal, state and federal authorities.
9. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS.
Tenant acknowledges that except as set forth herein the Premises and the related equipment, appliances, furniture,
fixtures and furnishings which are the property of the Landlord are good working order and these items provided with
the unit are not to be removed from this unit or loaned at any time. Tenant shall, at Tenant’s expense, maintain the
Premises in a clean and sanitary manner including all equipment, appliances, furniture, fixtures and furnishings and
shall surrender the same at termination in as good a condition as received, ordinary wear and tear expected. It shall
be the sole duty of the Tenant if discovered and to immediately notify the Landlord via E-Mail or telephone of any
dangerous or unsafe condition and the Tenant shall immediately take such action as may be necessary to prevent
injury to persons using or occupying the Premises. Tenant shall be responsible for damage to the Premises or it’s
contents resulting from the acts, omissions of acts, or negligence of Tenant, Tenant’s family, guests or invitee. The
Tenant shall notify the Landlord prior to making any repairs exceeding per occurrence amount unless an immediate
repair is needed for protection of persons or property.
10. ENTRY AND INSPECTION.
Tenant shall permit Landlord or Landlord’s agents to enter Premises at reasonable times and upon reasonable
notice for the purposes of making repairs.
11. WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury to Tenant or any other person or to any property that may
occur on the Premises or any other part thereof or in common areas thereof. In this regard, Tenant agrees to
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Landlord, its directors, officers, employees, agents, heirs, assigns and any
affiliates against any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, judgments, liabilities, costs and expenses, including
actual attorney’s fees (such fees also to include those in connection with all post-judgment and appellate
proceedings), for any and all injury(ies) to persons (including death) and physical damage to property which stems
from, is caused by, related to, or arising from the negligent acts, willful misconduct, and/or directions/instructions of
Tenant, his/her/their agents, employees, heirs and invitees. In no event, shall Landlord its directors, officers,
employees, agents, heirs, assigns and any affiliates, be responsible for indemnifying, defending and/or holding
Tenant, his/her/their agents, employees, heirs and invitees harmless from any loss and/or claims, actions, damages,
liabilities and expenses, arising from the conduct of Landlord, its directors, officers, employees, agents, heirs,
assigns and any affiliates; or stemming from the condition of the Premises.
12. SECURITY DEPOSIT.
Tenant shall pay deposit of Two Hundred ($200.00) DOLLARS to secure the Tenant’s performance under this lease
prior to renting this unit. The Landlord shall use this security deposit to reimburse Landlord for actual damages to
the Premises and its contents, to any rent, to pay utility bills unpaid by the Tenant and such other purposes as may
be permitted by law. Specifically, the balance, if any, shall be returned to the Tenant upon expiration of the term of
this lease or the Tenant’s renewal; provided, that the Premises is returned to Landord in good condition, ordinary
wear and tear excepted. If, upon inspection of Landlord, and at Landlord’s sole discretion, the Premises is deemed
to have been misused or abused, the security deposit will be withheld for any and all damage sustained by the
Premises. The security deposit shall be held by the Landlord at: Fifth Third Bank OKEMOS, MI 48864. A SEVENTY-
FIVE ($75.00) DOLLAR cleaning deposit is also required and is not refundable, and Tenant is responsible for actual
cleaning cost.
13. WAIVER.
No failure of the Landlord to enforce any term of this lease shall be deemed a waiver nor shall any acceptance of a
partial payment of rent be deemed a waiver of Landlord’s right to the full amount due.
14. HOLDING OVER.
Any holding over by the Tenant after the expiration of this lease shall only be with the new lease or extension of
current lease verbally by the Landlord. Any holding over by the Tenant after the expiration of this lease without the
written or verbal consent of the Landlord shall be a two times the daily or weekly rental payable under this lease and
Tenant shall be responsible for all incidental and consequential damages incurred by the Landlord as a result of
such holding over, including but not limited to all Attorneys fees paid by the Landlord in any action to recover
possession of the Premises from Tenant.
15. MULTIPLE PARTIES.
In the event more than one person or entity executes this lease as Landlord or Tenant, the promises, covenants and
obligations of this lease shall be the joint and several liability of the persons or entities executing this lease as
Landlord or Tenant as the case may be. In this regard, the signature of any party binds all persons using the
Premises as if they had also signed this lease agreement.
16. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
Tenant agrees that Tenant will not allow the possession, use or sale of any controlled or hazardous substance on
the Premises where possession, use, or sale is illegal. In the event that the Tenant violates this provision, the
Landlord may, with or without notice to the Tenant, immediately terminate this lease.
17. SMOKE DETECTOR.
By the Tenant’s signature below, the Tenant agrees to test the operation of the smoke detector by depressing the
test button on the unit(s) upon arrival and agrees that same is functioning properly and has active batteries and if
they are not to contact Landlord. Tenant further agrees to contact the Landlord should there be any malfunction of
the smoke detector at any time in the future.
18. NO WARRANTIES TRANSFERRED.
Tenant agrees that Tenant is leasing the Premises and the same is being leased “AS- IS,” with no express or implied
warranties of any type as to its condition. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXISTING UNDER ANY APPLICABLE LAW
WITH RESPECT TO THE CONDITION OF THE PREMISES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED AND NEGATED
BY LANDLORD. PARTICULARLY, WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE LANDLORD HEREBY NEGATES
AND DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, HABITABILITY AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE/USE. LANDLORD AND TENATN AGREE THAT, TO THE EXTENT
REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW TO BE EFFECTIVE, THE DISCLAIMERS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
IN THIS SECTION ARE “CONSPICUOUS” DISCLAIMERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW, RULE OR
ORDER.
19. ASSIGNMENT; SUBLETTING: Tenant agrees not to assign, sublease, or transfer the leasehold interest in the
Premises granted under this lease without first receiving the prior written consent of Landlord.
20. DEFAULT: If Tenant: (1) defaults in making any payment under this lease when due or violates or fails to
perform any of the terms and provisions contained in this lease, (2) violates any provision of this lease, (3) becomes
insolvent, files a petition in bankruptcy, has a receiver appointed, executes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors, ceases doing business as a going concern, has a writ of attachment, garnishment, execution, or other
legal process issued against Tenant, the Premises, or any of Tenant’s other property, or attempts to remove, sell,
transfer, encumber, sublet, or part with possession of the Premises, then Tenant, or its agents, may, without demand
or notice, terminate this lease agreement and enter, with or without process of law, into the Premises and take
possession of the Premises. Tenant expressly waives all further rights to possession of the Premises and all claims
for injury suffered through or loss caused by the repossession. Tenant shall pay all costs and expenses of retaking
the Premises, including, but not limited to, Landlord’s actual attorney fees and costs.
21. SEVERABILITY: If any provisions or clause of this lease or application thereof to any person or circumstances is
held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the lease which can be given effect
without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this lease are declared to be severable.
22. INTENDED USE: It is understood and agreed that this Premises will be used by the Tenant for the stated period
and solely for the purpose for which said Premises was leased and intended.
23. NO ORAL MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT: This lease may not be modified except by a writing and signed by
both parties to this lease.
24. FORCE MAJEURE: Landlord shall not be liable for its failure to perform or for delay in performance of its
obligations under this lease if such performance is prevented, hindered or delayed by reason of any cause beyond
the reasonable control of Landlord.
25. ATTORNEY FEES: Tenant agrees to pay all actual attorney fees and other expenses incurred by Landlord in
enforcing its rights hereunder.
26. GOVERNING LAW FOR VENUE AND JURISDICTION: This Lease, your rights and obligations, all actions
contemplated by this Lease and performance hereunder shall be governed by the case and statutory laws of the
STATE OF MICHIGAN, as if the Lease was an agreement wholly entered into and wholly performed within the State
of Michigan. Any action to enforce this Lease or any matter relating to your use of the Premises and any action
taken/instituted by either party, shall be brought exclusively in the United States District Court for the Western District
of Michigan, or if there is no jurisdiction in such court, then in a state court in Ingham County.
27. INTERPRETATION: The laws of the State of Michigan shall interpret this Agreement and this lease agreement
shall be construed as if drafted by both parties.
28. HEADINGS: The headings contained in this lease are for convenience only and are not to define, explain,
modify, or aid in interpreting the contents of this lease.
29. BINDING EFFECT: This lease shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of Landlord and Tenant and
their respective heirs, administrators, successors, invitees and assigns.
30. COUNTERPARTS: This lease may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
31. GENDER AND NUMBER: As used in this lease, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, the singular
number shall include the plural, the plural the singular, and the use of any gender or neuter shall be applicable to all
genders and neuters.
32. LEASE ORGINATION
It is agreed that lease was originated in Haslett Michigan, Township of Meridian, County of Ingham.
NOTICE: MICHIGAN LAW ESTABLISHED RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS FOR PARTIES TO RENTAL AGREEMENTS.
THIS AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE TRUTH IN RENTING ACT. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE INTERPRETATION OR LEGALITY OF THIS AGREEMENT YOU MAY WANT TO SEEK ASSISTANCE
FROM A LAWYER OR OTHER QUALIFIED PERSON.
TENANT Date________________
TENANT Date________________
LANDLORD Date_______________