TXR 1910 — Seller's Temporary Residential Lease

Identifies the landlord (buyer) and tenant (seller) who are the parties to this lease.

States that the landlord (buyer) leases the property described in the contract to the tenant (seller), and identifies the tenant as the seller known as a specific name at a specific address.

Defines the lease term, which commences on the closing/funding date and terminates on a specified date, unless terminated earlier.

Specifies the daily rental rate. The full rental amount for the entire lease term is paid at closing/funding. Tenant is not entitled to a refund if the lease terminates early due to default or voluntary surrender.

Establishes a security deposit paid by the tenant (seller) to the landlord (buyer) at funding. The deposit secures performance of the lease. The landlord must return unused portions with an itemized deduction list within 30 days after the tenant surrenders possession and provides a forwarding address.

The tenant pays all utility charges except those specified as the landlord's responsibility.

Restricts the use of the property to residential purposes only. Tenant may not assign the lease or sublet.

Prohibits pets on the property except as specified.

Tenant accepts the property as-is at lease commencement. Upon termination, tenant must surrender the property in the condition required under the contract, except for normal wear and tear and casualty loss.

Tenant may not alter the property or install improvements or fixtures without the landlord's prior written consent. Any improvements or fixtures placed on the property during the lease become the landlord's property.

Blank space for additional terms agreed upon by the parties that are not addressed elsewhere in the lease.

Landlord may enter the property at reasonable times to inspect. Tenant must provide door keys and access codes.

Paragraphs 13-18 cover standard lease provisions: tenant must comply with all laws (13); tenant bears all repair/maintenance costs including yard, trees, shrubs (14); tenant indemnifies landlord from third-party claims including attorney's fees (15); both parties must maintain insurance -- POSSESSION BY SELLER AS TENANT MAY CHANGE INSURANCE COVERAGE (16); tenant has 24-hour cure period after landlord notice before default (17); lease terminates at term expiration or upon tenant default (18).

If the tenant remains after termination, it creates a tenancy at sufferance (not a renewal). The tenant must pay a specified daily holdover rate as damages, in addition to any other remedies available to the landlord.

Paragraphs 20-23 cover: prevailing party recovers attorney's fees and costs in any legal proceeding (20); landlord must install smoke alarms per Texas Property Code at landlord's expense, tenant waives landlord's inspection/repair duty (21); Texas Property Code security device requirements do NOT apply to leases of 90 days or less (22); real estate licensees cannot give legal advice, parties should consult an attorney (23).

All notices must be in writing and are effective when mailed, hand-delivered, or transmitted by facsimile or electronic transmission. Provides contact information for both parties.

Signature lines for two landlords and two tenants.