Manufactured Home Site Rental Agreement
THIS RENTAL AGREEMENT is made this day of , 20, between the Landlord, , and the Resident, .
The Landlord hereby agrees to lease to the Resident, and the Resident agrees to lease from the Landlord, a residential lot for the placement of a manufactured home according to the terms of this agreement. The address of this lot is , located at , in County, North Carolina.
This Rental Agreement shall begin on the day of , 20, and shall continue on a month-to-month basis thereafter until or unless either party gives thirty (30) days advance written notice of termination to the other party.
The Resident shall pay the following monthly rent and other charges:
The Resident shall not assign this Rental Agreement, or sublet any part of the premises or the manufactured home, without the advance written consent of the Landlord.
The Resident shall faithfully observe the Rules, Regulations and Services of the community, which may change from time to time and which are hereby incorporated by reference. By signing this agreement, Resident agrees that a copy of the current Rules, Regulations and Services has been provided. If the Resident violates the Rules and Regulations, or if there is improper conduct on the part of the Resident or his/her guest, the Landlord shall have the right to terminate this rental agreement and shall have the right of re-entry.
The Resident shall use this lot for a residence only. The following is a listing of the approved occupants and a description of the home. No other occupants are permitted without the Landlord's written authorization.
| Occupant Name | Date of Birth |
|---|---|
| Make of Home | Size | Year | Serial Number |
|---|---|---|---|
The Resident hereby acknowledges that this Rental Agreement has been read and a copy received by the Resident, and agrees to abide by all terms and conditions contained in this document, including all Additional Terms below, unless modified or deleted in the space provided.
Additional Terms of Manufactured Home Rental Agreement
The Resident shall deposit with the Landlord the sum of $ as a security deposit. Landlord may deposit the security deposit in an interest-bearing account; any interest earned shall accrue for the benefit of, and shall be paid to, the Landlord. Landlord shall return the security deposit to the Resident within thirty (30) days of the termination of this Rental Agreement unless the Resident fails to comply with its terms, in which case the Landlord may apply the security deposit to unpaid rent or to repair damages to the Landlord's property.
The Resident shall also pay to the Landlord the sum of $ as a non-refundable pet fee. The Resident shall not keep any animals or pets of any kind except the following: . A service animal or help animal is not considered a pet. The Resident acknowledges the amount is agreeable and the Landlord shall not be required to refund the pet fee in whole or in part, and further agrees to reimburse the Landlord for any damages resulting from the keeping of such pet(s). The Resident shall remove any pet within hours of written notification from the Landlord that the pet is, in the Landlord's opinion, undesirable. If a pet is removed under this paragraph the pet fee is not refunded, but the Resident may acquire and keep another pet of the type previously authorized.
Upon termination of this Rental Agreement, the Resident shall: (1) vacate the residential lot and remove from it the manufactured home and all his/her property of whatever nature, such that the lot is in the same condition as when this Agreement was executed, ordinary wear and tear excepted; and (2) notify the Landlord of the address to which the balance of the security deposit, if any, may be returned.
If the Resident does not pay rent when due, Resident agrees to pay Landlord its reasonable fees incurred in the event that collection of said charges is made by an attorney at law and/or collection agency, or in the event that Landlord brings an action for Summary Ejectment to obtain possession of the property.
If the Resident's home is abandoned for more than thirty (30) days, Resident authorizes Landlord to store the home for Resident and charge a monthly storage fee equal to the current rate of rent. Resident agrees the Landlord will have a storage lien on the home under N.C.G.S. §44A-2 for the amount of the storage fee. The home will be declared abandoned if left vacant for more than thirty (30) days, or if electric service is disconnected or a change of address is submitted to the post office or the Landlord and the home is not moved within seven (7) days of any of these events.
Resident shall make no exterior alterations, additions, or improvements to the home, nor any alterations, additions, or improvements to the lot, without the Landlord's prior written consent. Landlord or his/her agent shall have free access at all reasonable hours to the lot for the purpose of examining and exhibiting same.
The Resident shall pay all charges made against the home for gas, heat, electricity, and all other utilities during the term of this Rental Agreement as they become due; such charges shall be based on meters. Under no circumstances shall Resident live in or otherwise occupy a home or premises before utilities are connected and inspected, nor after utilities have been disconnected for any reason.
It is a condition of this Rental Agreement that the Resident shall have title to any manufactured home placed on the leased premises; any violation of this provision shall result in immediate termination of this Rental Agreement.
Landlord, its employees, and agents shall not be responsible or liable to Resident for any loss or damage occasioned by or through the acts or omissions of other residents, their guests or invitees, or of any trespassers, nor for any loss or damage resulting from bursting, stoppage, backing up, or leaking of pipes or lines carrying water, gas, electricity, or sewage, or caused in any other manner whatsoever, except as imposed on the Landlord by law. Resident agrees that Landlord shall not be liable for damages or injury to person or property occurring on the premises, playground, or recreational facilities. In the event of injuries to the Resident or his/her family through the negligence of the Landlord, the Resident agrees to give the Landlord written notice of the occurrence within five (5) days, delivered to the Landlord at his office.
If the leased premises are damaged by fire or other cause due to the acts, omissions, neglect, and/or negligence of Resident, his/her family, guests, or invitees, Resident covenants and agrees to pay for any and all damages so caused, using contractors, mechanics, painters, and other workers selected and approved by the Landlord. There shall be no abatement of rent if the premises are damaged or destroyed partially or wholly by fire or other cause due to such acts.
Whenever repairs to be made by the Landlord are delayed because of factors beyond the Landlord's control, the obligations of the Resident shall not be affected, nor shall any claim accrue to the Resident against the Landlord by reason thereof. There shall be no abatement of rent under any circumstances when repairs to be made by the Landlord are delayed because of factors beyond its control.