Cosigner Agreement

1. This Cosigner Agreement (Agreement) is entered into on ______, ____, between _____________ (Tenant), _____________ (Landlord), and _____________ (Cosigner).
2. Tenant has leased from Landlord the premises located at 715 High St., Petersburg, VA 23803 (Premises). Landlord and Tenant signed a lease or rental agreement specifying the terms and conditions of this rental on ______, ____. A copy of the lease or rental agreement is attached to this Agreement.
3. Cosigner agrees to be jointly and severally liable with Tenant for Tenant's obligations arising out of the lease or rental agreement described in Paragraph 2, including but not limited to unpaid rent, property damage, and cleaning and repair costs. Cosigner further agrees that Landlord will have no obligation to give notice to Cosigner should Tenant fail to abide by the terms of the lease or rental agreement. Landlord may demand that Cosigner perform as promised under this Agreement without first using Tenant’s security deposit.
4. If Tenant assigns or subleases the Premises, Cosigner will remain liable under the terms of this Agreement for the performance of the assignee or sublessee, unless Landlord relieves Cosigner by written termination of this Agreement.
5. Cosigner appoints Tenant as his or her agent for service of process in the event of any lawsuit arising out of this Agreement. 
6. If Landlord and Cosigner are involved in any legal proceeding arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party will recover reasonable attorney fees, court costs, and any costs reasonably necessary to collect a judgment.
7. Cosigner is required to submit a photocopy of their driver’s license and social security number.
Landlord:	____________________________	Date: ____________________
Tenant:	____________________________	Date: ____________________
Cosigner:	____________________________	Date: ____________________