The Lease

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   MONTHLY RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT  (Sample)

1021 Arrowhead Point, Anderson, South Carolina 29625
Landlords: John R. Berger and Catherine L. Berger

1. Lease Term & Primary Use Period

This is a 30-day residential lease beginning ______________________ and ending ______________________. This is not a short-term rental and is not subject to STR tax rules.

The Tenant’s 14-Day Primary Use Period (the only time overnight stays, lake use, dock use, watercraft use, and gatherings are permitted) will be:

Primary Use Start Date: ______________________
Primary Use End Date: ______________________

Outside of these dates, the Tenant may only check mail, pick up or drop off items, or accept deliveries. No overnight stays, no lake or dock use, and no guest activities are permitted outside the Primary Use Period.

2. Monthly Rent

  • December–April: $1,600
  • May–November: $3,200

No sales or accommodations taxes apply because this is a residential lease.

3. Payments

  • 50% of rent due at booking (non-refundable when within 60 days of Lease Start Date)
  • Remaining 50% due on Day 1 of the lease

4. Security Deposit

A $400 security deposit hold will be placed on the Responsible Tenant’s credit card. This is a hold, not a charge, and may be used for damages, unpaid charges, or policy violations.

5. Occupancy Rules

  • Up to 12 adults may be listed on the lease
  • Only those listed may stay overnight during the Primary Use Period
  • No rotating guests or substitutions
  • No parties, events, or commercial use

6. Pets

No pets are allowed unless approved in writing by the Landlords.

7. Utilities & Services

Utilities are included. Trash pickup, septic care, and basic yard care are provided.

8. Maintenance & Owner Access

Landlords may access the property outside of the 14-Day Primary Use Period with notice for repairs, maintenance, inspections, safety, or any necessary upkeep.

9. Compliance & Use Restrictions

  • This is not a short-term rental
  • No STR taxes or STR activity
  • All lake, dock, and water activities are at tenant’s risk
  • The neighborhood’s quiet residential nature must be respected

10. Liability

Tenants agree to release the Landlords from liability related to lake use, dock use, water activity, accidents, or personal item loss. Tenants will use the property responsibly and safely.

SIGNATURE SECTION

Responsible Tenant (Primary Contact)

Name (print): __________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________

Responsible Tenant Signature: ____________________________________
Date: _______________________

All Adults Listed on This Lease (up to 12 adults)

Each printed name below serves as your signature acknowledging the lease terms, including the 14-Day Primary Use Period and Anderson County compliance.

Name: _______________________________________________
Your name here serves as your signature acknowledging the lease terms.

Name: _______________________________________________
Your name here serves as your signature acknowledging the lease terms.

Name: _______________________________________________
Your name here serves as your signature acknowledging the lease terms.

Name: _______________________________________________
Your name here serves as your signature acknowledging the lease terms.

Name: _______________________________________________
Your name here serves as your signature acknowledging the lease terms.

Name: _______________________________________________
Your name here serves as your signature acknowledging the lease terms.

Name: _______________________________________________
Your name here serves as your signature acknowledging the lease terms.

Name: _______________________________________________
Your name here serves as your signature acknowledging the lease terms.

Name: _______________________________________________
Your name here serves as your signature acknowledging the lease terms.

Name: _______________________________________________
Your name here serves as your signature acknowledging the lease terms.

Name: _______________________________________________
Your name here serves as your signature acknowledging the lease terms.

Name: _______________________________________________
Your name here serves as your signature acknowledging the lease terms.

Landlord Signatures

John R. Berger: ___________________________________    Date: ____________

Catherine L. Berger: ________________________________    Date: ____________