$ Amount Tenant Pays to Landlord in Addition to Rent
Parking $__________
Other (Specify.)
_______________ $__________
_______________ $__________
Additional Total $__________
8. Security/Cleaning/Damage Deposits:
The Tenant has deposited $__________ with the Landlord. The Landlord will hold this
deposit(s) for the period the Tenant occupies the unit. After the Tenant has moved from
the unit, the Landlord will determine whether the Tenant is eligible for a refund of any
or all of the security deposit(s). The amount of the refund will be determined in
accordance with the following conditions and procedures.
a. The Tenant will be eligible for a refund of the security deposit(s)
only if the Tenant provided the Landlord with the 30-day written
notice of intent to move required by paragraph 23.
b. After the Tenant has moved from the unit, the Landlord will
inspect the unit and complete the Condition Report.
The Landlord will permit the Tenant to participate in the
inspection, if the Tenant so requests.
c. The Landlord will refund to the Tenant the amount of the security
deposit plus interest (where law requires) computed at _____%, which
began on ______ , less any amount needed to pay the cost of:
(1) unpaid rent;
(2) damages that are not due to normal wear and tear and are
not listed on the Condition Report;
(3) charges for late payment of rent and returned checks, as
described in paragraph 5;
(4) charges for unreturned keys, as described in paragraph 9;
and
(5) any cleaning required to restore the unit to its original
clean condition as listed in the Condition Report when the Tenant moved in.
d. The Landlord agrees to refund the amount computed in paragraph 8c within _____
(state required) days after the Tenant has permanently moved out of the unit, returned
possession of the unit to the Landlord, and given his/her new address to the Landlord. The
Landlord will also give the Tenant a written list of charges that were subtracted from the
deposit. If the Tenant disagrees with the Landlord concerning the amounts deducted and
asks to meet with the Landlord, the Landlord agrees to meet with the Tenant and informally
discuss the disputed charges.
e. If the unit is rented by more than one person, the Tenants agree
that they will work out the details of dividing any refund among
themselves. The Landlord may pay the refund to any Tenant
identified in Paragraph 1 of this Agreement.
f. The Tenant understands that no part of the Security Deposit(s) is to be view as a
"cushion" to be used for late or the last month's rent.
9. Keys and Locks:
The Tenant agrees not to install additional or different locks or gates on any doors or
windows of the unit without the written permission of the Landlord. If the Landlord
approves the Tenant's request to install such locks, the Tenant agrees to provide the
Landlord with a key for each lock. When this Agreement ends, the Tenant agrees to return
all keys to the dwelling unit to the Landlord. The Landlord may charge the Tenant $
___________ for each key not returned.
10. Maintenance:
a. The Landlord agrees (unless adverse conditions are caused by tenant, family or
visitors) to:
(1) regularly clean all common areas where applicable;
(2) maintain the common areas and facilities in a safe condition where
applicable;
(3) arrange for collection and removal of trash and garbage where applicable;
(4) maintain all equipment and appliances (due to normal wear and tear
failure) in safe and working order;
(5) make necessary repairs (not caused by tenant, family or visitors) with
reasonable promptness;
(6) maintain exterior lighting in working order:
(7) provide extermination services (not caused by tenant) and
(8) maintain grounds and shrubs where applicable.
b. The Tenant agrees to:
(1) keep the unit clean;
(2) use all appliances, fixtures and equipment in a safe manner and only for
the purposes for which they are intended;
(3) not litter the grounds or common areas of the project;
(4) not destroy, deface, damage or remove any part of the unit, common areas,
or grounds;
(5) give the Landlord prompt notice of any defects that may cause further
damage in the plumbing, fixtures, appliances,
heating and cooling equipment or any other part
of the unit or related facilities; and
(6) remove garbage and other waste from the unit in a clean and safe manner.
11. Damages:
Whenever damage is caused by carelessness, accident, misuse, or neglect on the part of
the Tenant, his/her family, or their guests or visitors, the Tenant agrees to remedy at
his own expense. Tenant understands that
If landlord is forced by circumstance to become involved the tenant agrees to pay:
a. the cost of all repairs and do so within 10 days after receipt of the Landlord's
demand for the repair charges caused by tenant; and
b. pay rent for the period the unit is damaged whether or not the unit is habitable.
12. Restrictions on Alterations:
The Tenant agrees not to do any of the following without first obtaining the Landlord's
written permission:
a. change or remove any part of the appliances, fixtures or equipment in the unit;
b. paint or install wallpaper or contact paper in the unit;
c. attach awnings or window guards in the unit;
d. attach or place any fixtures, signs, or fences on the building(s) the common areas, or
the grounds;
e. attach any shelves, screen doors, or other permanent "improvements" in or on
the dwelling;
f. install washing machines, dryers, fans, heaters or air conditioners in the unit; or
g. place any aerials, antennas or other electrical connections on the dwelling.
13. General Restrictions:
The Tenant shall use the premises only as a private dwelling for himself/herself and
the individuals listed on the Application.
The Tenant agrees to permit other individuals to reside in the unit only after obtaining
the prior written approval of the Landlord. The Tenant agrees not to:
a. sublet or assign the unit, or any part of the unit;
b. use the unit for unlawful purposes;
c. engage in or permit unlawful activities in the unit, in the common areas
or on the grounds where applicable;
d. have pets or animals of any kind in the unit without the prior written
permission of the Landlord; or
e. make or permit noises or acts that will disturb the rights or comfort of
neighbors. The Tenant agrees to keep the volume of
any radio, phonograph, television or musical instrument at a
level which will not disturb the neighbors.
14. Rules:
The Tenant agrees to obey the House Rules which may be attached to this Agreement. The
Tenant agrees to obey additional rules established after the effective date of this
Agreement if:
a. the rules are reasonably related to the safety, care and cleanliness of
the building and the safety, comfort and convenience of
neighbors; and
b. the Tenant receives written notice of the proposed rule at least 30
days (or less if a major violation) before the rule is
enforced.
15. Regularly Scheduled Inspections:
Every year around the _____ day of __________ the landlord may inspect the unit.
16. Reporting Changes.
The "Tenant" agrees to advise the Landlord immediately of any household
member (who signed the lease) moves out of the unit.
17. NA
18. NA
19. Size of Dwelling:
The Tenant understands that unit was rented according to the size of the household and
the age and sex of the household members. If the household requires a larger place the
tenant agrees to move within 30 days after the Landlord notifies him/her that the
occupancy is not as agreed to.
20. Access by Landlord:
The Landlord agrees to enter the unit only during reasonable hours, to provide
reasonable advance notice of his/her intent to enter the unit, and to enter the unit only
after receiving the Tenant's consent to do so, except when emergency situations make such
notices impossible or except under paragraph (c) below.
a. The Tenant agrees to permit the Landlord, his/her agents or other persons, when
authorized by the Landlord, to enter the unit for the purpose of making reasonable repairs
and periodic inspections.
b. After the Tenant has given a notice of intent to move, the Tenant agrees to permit
the Landlord to show the unit to prospective tenants during reasonable hours.
c. If the Tenant moves, "skips-out" or Abandons before this Agreement ends
and/or any rent is due, the Landlord may enter the unit to decorate, remodel, alter or
otherwise prepare the unit for re-occupancy.
21. Discrimination:
The Landlord agrees not to discriminate based upon race, color, religion, creed,
national origin, sex, age, handicap, membership in a class, such as unmarried mothers, or
because there are children in the family.
22. Change in Rental Agreement:
The Landlord may change the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any changes will
become effective at the end of the initial term or a successive term of 30 days (less
where conditions are covered by law). The Tenant may accept the changed terms and
conditions or the Tenant may reject the changed terms and conditions by giving the
Landlord written notice that he/she intends to terminate the tenancy. If the Tenant does
not accept the amended agreement, the Landlord may require the Tenant to move, as provided
in paragraph 23.
23. Termination of Tenancy:
a. To terminate this Agreement, the Tenant must give the Landlord 30 days written
notice. If the Tenant does not give the full 30-day notice, the Tenant shall be
liable for rent up to the end of the 30 days for which notice was required or to the date
the unit is re-rented, whichever date comes first.
b. Any termination of this Agreement by the Landlord must be carried out in accordance
with State and local law, and the terms of this Agreement. The Landlord may terminate this
Agreement for:
o the Tenant's material noncompliance with the terms of this Agreement;
o the Tenant's material failure to carry out obligations under any State
Landlord and Tenant Act; or
o criminal activity that threatens the health, safety, or right to
peaceful enjoyment of the premises by other tenants or any
drug-related criminal activity on or near such premises,
engaged in by a tenant, any member of the tenant's household,
or any guest or other person under the tenant's control; or
o other good cause, which includes, but is not limited to, the Tenant's
refusal to accept the Landlord's proposed change to
this Agreement.
o The term material noncompliance with the lease includes: (1) one or more
substantial violations of the lease; (2) repeated
minor violations of the lease that: (a) disrupt the livability of the project, (b)
adversely affect the health or safety of any person or the right of any tenant to the
quiet enjoyment of the leased premises and related facilities, (c) interfere with
the management of the property, or (d) have an adverse financial effect on the property;
(e) knowingly provide incomplete or inaccurate information; and (f) non-payment of
rent or any other financial obligation due under the lease beyond any grace period
permitted under State law. (The payment of rent or any other financial obligation due
under the lease after the due date constitutes a major violation.)
c. If the Landlord proposes to terminate this Agreement, the Landlord agrees to give
the Tenant written notice of the proposed termination. If the Landlord is terminating this
agreement for "other good cause," the termination notice must be delivered to
the Tenant as set forth in State and local law with any notice period required by State or
local law.
All termination notices will:
o specify the date this Agreement will be terminated;
o state the grounds for termination.
24. Hazards:
The Tenant shall not undertake, or permit his/her family or guests to undertake, any
hazardous acts or do anything that will increase the dwelling's insurance premiums. Such
action constitutes a material non-compliance. If the unit is damaged by fire, wind, or
rain to the extent that the unit cannot be lived in and the damage is caused or made worse
by the Tenant, the Tenant will be responsible for the rent.
25 False Information
Giving the Landlord false information regarding factors considered in determining
Tenant's right to lease is reason for termination of tenancy.
26. Contents of this Lease/Agreement:
This Agreement and its Attachments made between the Landlord and the Tenant are
binding. If any Court declares a particular
provision of this Agreement to be invalid or illegal, all other terms of this Agreement
will remain in effect and the Tenant will continue to be bound by them.
27. Attachments to the Lease-Agreement.
The Tenant certifies that he/she has received a copy of this Agreement/lease and the
following Attachments to this Lease and understands that these Attachments are part of
this Agreement/Lease.
a. Condition Report
b. Other ____________________________
28. Signatures:
TENANT
1._________________________ ____/____/____
Date Signed
2__________________________ ____/____/____
Date Signed
LANDLORD
1._________________________ ____/____/____
Date Signed
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