This lease is made and accepted on this express condition, that in case the part___ of the second part should assign this lease or underlet the said premises, or any part thereof, without the written consent of the part__ of the first part, that then the part__ of the first part, his heirs or assigns, in his option, shall have the power and the right of terminating and ending this lease immediately, and be entitled to the immediate possession of said premises, and to take summary proceedings against the part___ of the second part, or any person or persons in possession as tenant, having had due and legal notice to quit and surrender the premises, holding over their term.
It is further agreed between the parties, that in case said premises should be destroyed by fire before or during said term, that then this lease is to cease and determine; the rent ________ to be paid up to that time.
In witness whereof, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
In the presence of _______ ______ _______
Farm Lease
This indenture, made the ___ day of ______ in the year of our Lord, 19, between A.B., of the city of _______, party of the first part, and C.D., of the same place, party of the second part, witnesseth:
That the said party of the first part, in consideration of the rents, covenants, and agreements hereinafter mentioned, reserved, and contained on the part of the said party of the second part, his executors, administrators, and assigns, to be paid, kept, and performed, has demised and to farm let, unto the said party of the second part, his executors, administrators, and assigns, all (insert description), with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part, his executors, administrators, and assigns, from the ___ day of ______, 19, for the term of ten years then next ensuing, yielding and paying therefor, unto the said party of the first part, his heirs or assigns, yearly and every year during the said term hereby granted, the yearly rent or sum of $_______, in equal half-yearly payments, to-wit: on the 1st days of October and April in each and every year; provided, that if the yearly rent above reserved, or any part thereof, shall be unpaid on any day of payment whereon the same ought to be paid as aforesaid; or if default shall be made in any of the covenants or agreements herein contained, on the part of the said party of the second part, his heirs or assigns, to re-enter upon the said premises, and the same to have again, as in their first and former estate.
And the said party of the second part does covenant and agree, with the said party of the first part, his heirs and assigns, that he, the said party of the second part, his executors, administrators, or assigns, will yearly and every year during the said term, pay unto the said party of the first part, his heirs or assigns, the yearly rent above reserved, on the days and in manner limited and prescribed as aforesaid, for the payment thereof, without any deduction or delay. And that the said party of the second part, his executors, administrators, or assigns, will, at his own proper costs and charges, bear, pay, and discharge all taxes, duties, and assessments, as may, during the said term hereby granted, be charged, assessed, or imposed upon the said demised premises. And that on the determination of the estate hereby granted, the said party of the second part, his executors, administrators, or assigns, shall and will leave and surrender unto the said party of the first part, his heirs or assigns, the said demised premises in as good stage and condition as they are now in, ordinary wear and damages by the elements excepted.
And the said party of the first part does covenant and agree, with the said party of the second part, his executors, administrators, and assigns, that the said party of the second part, his executors, administrators, and assigns, paying the said yearly rent above reserved, and performing the covenants and agreements aforesaid on his part, the said party of the second part, his executors, administrators, and assigns, shall and may at all times during the said term hereby granted, peaceably have, hold, and enjoy the said demised premises, without any manner of trouble or hindrance of or from the said party of the first part, his heirs or assigns, or any other person or persons whomsoever.
In witness whereof, the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals.
Sealed and delivered in the presence of
________ A.B. (L.S.)
Lease of Furnished Rooms
Memorandum. It is agreed by and between A.B. and C.D., as follows, viz.: The said A.B., in consideration of the rent hereinafter mentioned and agreed to be paid to him, hath letten to the said C.D. one room, up two flights of stairs forward, part of the now dwelling-house of the said A.B. situate on _______ Street, in the city of ______, together with the furniture at present standing therein--that is to say: (insert furniture). To hold to the said C.D. for the term of two years, to commence from ______, 19_, at the yearly rent of $100, to be paid quarterly to the said A.B.
The said C.D., in consideration hereof, agrees to pay the aforesaid yearly rent of $100, at the times above limited for payment thereof; and at the end of the term, or in case of any default in the payment, shall and will, on the request of the said A.B., or his assigns, immediately yield and deliver up to him or them, the peaceable and quiet possession of the said room, together with the whole furniture he, from the first entrance thereon, there found and possessed, in good, and sufficient plight and condition, reasonable wear and tear only excepted.
In witness whereof the parties have signed this agreement, this ___ day of ______, 19_.
A.B. C.D.
Assignment of Lease
For and in consideration of the sum of $_______, to me in hand paid by E.F., I hereby assign and transfer to said E.F. a certain lease, bearing date ______, 19_, and made by A.B. to me, C.D., for (describe the premises), together with all and singular the buildings and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining, subject, however, to the rents hereafter to accrue and the covenants and conditions contained in said lease.
C.D.
Assignment of Lease--Another Form
Know all men by these presents, that I, A.B., the within-named lessee, for and in consideration of $50, to me in hand paid by C.D., of the town of Franklin, County of Albany, at and before the sealing and delivery hereof, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, assigned and set over, and by these presents do grant, assign and set over, unto the said C.D., his executors, administrators, and assigns, the within indenture of lease, and all that house and farm therein described, with the appurtenances, and also my estate, right, title, term of years yet to come, claim and demand whatsoever, of, in, to, or out of the same. To have and to hold the said house and farm, and the appurtenances thereof unto the said C.D., his executors, administrators, and assigns, for the residue of the term within mentioned, under the yearly rent and covenants within reserved and contained, on my part and behalf to be done, kept and performed.
Witness my hand and seal, this June 20, 19__.
A.B. (L.S.)
(Acknowledgment.)
Notice to Quit
To C.D.:
I hereby notify you to leave the premises now occupied by you, to-wit: (Lot 8 in Block 144, in the city of _______, ______ county, _______.) If you fail to comply with this notice within three days after its service, I shall instigate legal proceedings to obtain possession of said premises.
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