SAMPLE<= /b> LEASE AGREEMENT
This lease h= as been signed on <date> between Backwoods Management Services, LLC the “Owner” and <list of tenants>, referred to as “Tenants” in this lease. The Tenants, agree that Owner leases to Tenants and the Tenants rent from the Owner, the house or apartment designated as <apartme= nt address>, Indiana Pa, 15701 called the “Premises” in this lease. This lease is for the = terms of Fall <year> and Spring= <year>, at a rent of $<amount> per person, per semester. = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; =
&= nbsp; Payment for Fall <year> – <rent amount> Due from each resident by July 01, <year>
&= nbsp; Payment for Spring <year> –= <rent amount> Due from each resident by November 01, <year&g= t;
THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL LEASE. IT IS A LE=
GALLY
BINDING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE LANDLORD AND EACH TENANT. EACH TENANT SHOULD R=
EAD
THIS LEASE CAREFULLY.
THIS RESIDENTIAL LEASE CONTAINS WAIVERS=
OF
YOUR RIGHTS AS A TENANT. EACH TENANT SHOULD NOT SIGN THIS LEASE UNTIL EACH
TENANT UNDERSTANDS ALL OF THE AGREEMENTS IN THIS LEASE.
1. Occupa= ncy of the premises: The Premise= s is to be used as a residence only and only by the Tenants specified on this lease. Moving in will be permitted two days before the first day of classes. Moving out date is the day followi= ng the last day of final exams.
2. No pets: Tenants agree not to = have any dogs or cats on the Premises.
3. No beer kegs: Tenants agree not to have any beer= kegs in excess of five gallons on the premises.=
4. Payment of rent: Tenants agree=
to
pay to the Owner the rent stated above.&nb=
sp;
If tenants are using a refund to pay their rent, they must pay half =
of
the rent by the date stated above and must pay the remainder of the rent wh=
en
the refund is received. If yo=
u are
in this situation, you must fill out the ‘Refund Payment Plan’
policy when signing this lease otherwise, payment in full will be required =
on
July 1, <year> and Novemb=
er 1, <year>.
5. Lease Responsibility: Tenants are responsible for the terms of this lease for the Fall <year> semester and the Spri=
ng <year> semester. If for any reason, the tenant will=
not
be occupying the premise for one or both semesters, they are required to
fulfill the lease agreement unless a replacement tenant is found and an
addendum lease is signed by the new tenant.
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_______ Tenant ________ Tenant _________ Tenant _________ Tenant _________ Tenant
6. Final Inspection:<=
/b> Arrangement for final inspection p=
rior
to vacating premises at lease termination must be made at a time convenient=
to
both Tenants and Owner.
7. Cleaning/Damage deposit: Each = person signing this lease as a Tenant shall pay $250 (two hundred and fifty dollar= s) as a cleaning/damage deposit at the time of signing of this lease. The cleaning/damage deposit shall = be held by the Owner as security for the payment of all rent and other amounts due = from Tenants to the Owner, for terms of this lease, and against any damages caus= ed to the Premises or any other part of the Owner’s property by Tenants, their family and guests. Tena= nts understand and agree that the cleaning/damage deposit may NOT be applied as rent or against any other amount due from Tenants to the Owner, or any other expense incurred by Tenants during the term of the lease, without the Owner’s written consent. Within thirty (30) days following termination of this lease, the Own= er shall return the cleaning/damage deposit to the Tenants, less any deductions from it due to amounts owed by Tenants to the Owner, by check payable to all Tenants signing this lease.
8. Use of Premises: Tenants agree to use the Premises o= nly as the personal residence of Tenants, and not to assign this lease or sublet t= he Premises, without the written consent of the Owner.
9. Alterations to the Premises are prohibited: Tenants agree= not to alter or make additions to the Premises, its painting or its fixtures and appliances without the Owner’s written consent. Tenants agree that they will not d= o or permit others to do any act or practice causing damage to the Premises, or which may be unreasonably disturbing to other Tenants, or which may affect = the insurance on the building, or which is contrary to any law.
10. Cost of utilities: Tenants understand that the equipment for utilities to serve the Premises is instal= led and Tenants agree that the cost of the utilities shall be paid as follows:<= /p>
&= nbsp; Garbage collection charge &n= bsp; to be paid by Owner
&= nbsp; Sewer charge &= nbsp; &nbs= p; to be paid by Owner
&= nbsp; Recycling fees &nb= sp; = to be paid by Owner
&= nbsp; Cable &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; to be paid by Tenants
&= nbsp; Telephone = &nb= sp; to be paid by Tenants
&= nbsp; Gas &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; to be paid by Owner (with the following limitations)
&= nbsp; Electricity &= nbsp; &nbs= p; to be paid by Owner (with the following limitations)
&= nbsp; Water &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; to be paid by Owner (with the following limitations)
Note: Owner will pay for gas, electricit= y and water according to the following limitations. The Tenants will pay the cost of G= as, Electricity and Water exceeding these limitations:
Gas: An average of $65 per month, by averaging the bills for time of occupancy.
Electricity: An average of $40 per month, by averaging the bills for time of occupancy.
Water: An average of $40 per month, by averaging the bills for time of occupancy.
Tenants agre= e that the Owner shall have the right to temporarily stop the service of electrici= ty, water or gas in the event of accidents or emergencies or to facilitate repa= irs or alterations made on the Premises. The Owner shall have no liability for failure to supply heat, electricity, hot water or other services or utilities when such failure is necessary to make repairs, or is beyond the Owner’s control.
11. Inspection/Check-In Check-Out:
Each tenant signing this lease has rece=
ived a
copy of the Inspection Check-In Check-Out sheet:
_________Tenant ________Tenan=
t ________Tenan=
t ________Tenan=
t ________Tenant=
12. P=
arking
- 250 and
Any car parked on the pr=
operty
without a permit may be towed at the car owner’s expense. Any cars parked on the grass or in=
any
area not designated a parking area may be towed at the car owners’
expense. Permits must be displayed on the rear view mirror at all times. Owner will not be responsible for =
towing
if the permit is not displayed.
13. Maintenance and repairs: Major maintenance and repairs of the Premises, not due to Tenants’ misuse, waste, or neglect or that of th= eir family or guests, shall be the responsibility of the Owner. Tenants agree to use due care in t= he use of the Premises, the appliances within the Premises, and all other parts of Owner’s property. Tenan= ts agree to give notice to the Owner of the need for repairs. Tenants will pay for all repairs t= o the Premises, its contents, and to all other parts of Owner’s property wh= ich are necessitated by any act or lack of care on the part of Tenant, members = of Tenant’s family or their guests within five days of being presented w= ith a bill from the Owner. Costs = of repairs due to willful acts, misuse and neglect will include the cost of materials and labor. The Owne= r will make necessary repairs to the Premises and appliances within a reasonable t= ime after Tenants notify the Owner of the need for repairs. All light bulbs will be replaced a= t the expense of Tenants. Tenants w= ill be charged for plumbing repairs if inappropriate objects are found to be in the drains or toilets.
14. Occupancy prior to term of this le= ase: If tenants wish to occupy the prem= ises before the beginning of the term, it will be subject to availability of the= Premises. It is Tenants responsibility to le= t the Owner know in advance if early occupancy will be needed. Such occupancy shall be subj= ect to the terms of this lease. The Tenants shall pay rent for that period in advance of moving in. Rent will be $20.00 per day per pe= rson.
15. Tenants’ property damage or
personal injury: Tenants =
agree
that the Owner shall not be liable for property damage or personal injury
occurring on the Premises or elsewhere on Owner’s property unless the
damage or injury would result directly from the Owner’s negligence.
16. Insurance: Landlord agrees to carry fire and liability insurance on the
building. Landlord strongly
recommends that tenants carry fire and liability insurance in the form of <=
b>Renter’s
Insurance**. Renter’=
;s
Insurance will protect the Tenant, Tenant’s Property, and their
guests. Tenant’s person=
al
property is not insured under landlord’s policy. If there is any loss of property by
fire, theft or any other means, Tenant agrees to relieve Landlord from all
responsibility. Tenant agrees=
to
directly pay for this loss or any claims filed.
**Renter&= #8217;s Insurance: Management strongly encourages e= ach tenant to obtain a Renters Insurance Policy prior to occupying the premise.= The policy should be effective the entire length of the lease. T= he policy needs but is not limited to only having the minimum coverage. Information listed on the policy needs to included, but is not limited to, Tenants name, home address, home phone number, location/address of rental property, Additional interested parties: Backwoods Management Services, LLC. and JD & CD, Inc., 400 Woodland Park Drive, Apollo, PA 15613, Personal Property Protection coverage, Family Liability Protection coverage, and Gue= st Medical Protection coverage.
17. Fire or other casualty: If the Premises are damaged by fir= e or other casualty, the Owner shall make repairs within a reasonable time and r= ent shall continue unless the casualty renders the Premises uninhabitable, in w= hich case this lease shall terminate and Tenants, upon payment of all rent to the date the Premises are surrendered, shall not be liable for any further rent. If only a portion of the Premises are rendered uninhabitable, the Tenants may, with mutual agreement= of Owner, alternatively choose to continue in possession and shall be entitled= to a prorated reduction in the amount of rent.
18. Owner’s entry into the Premi= ses: The Owner, or any person authorize= d by him shall have the right to enter the Premises at reasonable times to inspe= ct, make repairs or alterations as needed, to enforce this lease and to show the Premises to prospective tenants. The Owner will make all reasonable attempts to notify the Tenants in advance of entering the premises, except in emergencies, or in cases of bla= tant lease violations such as the presence of beer keg, cats, dogs and obviously destructive guests, etc.
19. Compliance by Tenants, family memb= ers and guests: Tenants= agree that they will comply with and also ensure compliance by members of their family, and their guests with the occupancy regulations, which are printed within this lease.
20. Fees for late payment of rent:= If the rent and or any other charg= es are not paid by the date agreed upon in this lease, a charge of twenty-five ($2= 5) dollars plus two ($2) dollars per day late charge shall be charged, until r= ent due is paid along with assessments.
21. Nonpayment of rent: If any monies due under this lease
agreement are unpaid when due, the Tenant understands that nonpayment
constitutes a Violation of this lease.&nbs=
p;
The Landlord has the right to pursue legal action to recover unpaid =
rent
and damages against the Tenant for the amount together with costs, interest=
and
attorney’s fees in the amount of 25% in addition to the amount due.
22. Reporting of Past Rent Owed: Tenant is aware that Landlord may report any past rent, damages or ot=
her
costs to credit reporting agencies.
Tenant understands this reporting could affect Tenants ability to ob=
tain
credit or future housing.
23. Notice to Tenants: All notices required to be given by= The Owner to Tenants shall be sufficiently given by mailing first class through= the U.S. Postal system, or by leaving the correspondence with the Tenant on the Premises. Notices given= by Tenants to the Owner must be given by registered mail, and admissible evide= nce that notice has been given by Tenants shall be a registered mail return rec= eipt by the Owner.
24. This lease is the only agreement: = It is expressly understood and agre= ed by and between the Owner and the Tenants that this lease and the Rental Applications signed by each of the Tenants are the only promises, agreement= s, conditions and understandings between Owner and Tenants. There are no promises, agreements, conditions or understandings, either oral or written, between the Owner and= the Tenants other than this lease agreement. It is further understood and agreed= that no other alteration, amendment, change or addition to this lease shall be binding upon Owner or Tenants unless reduced to writing and signed by them.=
25. Transfer of property by the Owner: In the event of the sale of the property during the term of this lease, the new Owner takes the property subject to the terms on this lease.
26. Joint and several liabilities:= The term “Tenant”, use= d in this lease, shall refer collectively to all persons named above and signing this lease. The liability of each Tenant shall be joint and several. Notice given by Owner or Agent to = any person named as Tenant, or any such person to Owner or Agent, shall bind all persons signing this lease as Tenant.
27. Waiver of notice to quit: Residents waive the usual notice t= o quit and agree to surrender said premises at the expiration of said term, or at = the termination of this lease without any notice whatsoever and expressly waives all notices and demands which may or shall be required by any statute of th= is Commonwealth.
28. Damage to Owner’s property: = Any damage to Owner’s propert= y not claimed by a specific Tenant will be equally charged to all Tenants
29. Cleaning the premises: The Premises must be kept clean at = all times. Carpets should be vacu= umed regularly. All trash must be removed on a regular basis. <= /p>
At terminati= on of the lease, Tenants will be provided with two options:
&= nbsp; 1: Cleaning by a professional cleaning service: An estimate of the c= ost will be provided by the Owner for cleaning by a professional cleaning servi= ce which will be paid by the Tenants.
&= nbsp; 2: Tenants clean the premises themselves: Owner will provid= e a list of all cleaning needed to bring the Premises to move in condition. Any cleaning not done properly by = the tenants will be done by a cleaning service of the Owner’s choice. The cost of this will be deducted = from the cleaning/damage deposit.
30. Keys: Keys that are assigned to you may = not be given to anyone else. Entranc= e into your locked Premises is by key only. At termination of lease, Tenants must surrender all keys to the owner. Failure to do so shall result in a $5 charge, which will be withheld, from Cleaning/Damage Deposit= .
31. Tenants abandoning any personal property: When the lease = is terminated, any personal property left on the Premises shall be conclusively deemed abandoned. Tenants may be charged for removal of personal property.<= /p>
32. Snow removal is the responsibi= lity of the Owner.
33. Cutting the grass is the responsibility of the Owner.
34. Tenants’ and their guestR= 17;s behavior and actions: Ten= ants are responsible for his or her behavior or actions as well as for any guest= (s).
35. Noise: Tenants’ must keep the noise= at a tolerable level. If noise disturbances are reported by other tenants or police, tenants will be given= one warning. The second notice by= other tenants or police is cause for immediate termination of this lease and eviction.
36. Violations of the terms of this le= ase will be a cause for immediate termination of this lease and eviction.
37. Posters: Residents should use thumbtacks to hang posters and other items. Tenants are not to use adhesive pr= oducts or tape to hang items from the walls, cabinetry or ceiling. Tenants may be charged for damages= from tapes and adhesive products.
38. Parental guarantee: Residents agree that the parents o= f each Tenant will sign a guarantee to ensure the enforcement of this lease. The guarantee must be signed and returned within 10 days of the signing of the lease. If the Guarantee is not received b= y the Owner within 10 days, the Owner may exercise the option of invalidating the lease agreement.
39. Garbage and recycling: Garbage is the responsibility of the Tenant. Garbage must be prope= rly bagged and placed on the curb the night before pick-up. Between scheduled garbage collection days, garbage must be stored in the large plastic cans t= hat are provided by the Owner. The Owner provides recycling bins but Tenant is responsible for placing recycli= ng items in the proper bin, and placing it on the curb the night before pick-up. If any garbage and/ = or recycling is not taken out on the proper day, owner will pick up the garbage and/or recycling the following day and dispose of garbage and/or recycling = at a cost of $20 per bag, and $10 per recycling bin, payable on the spot.
40. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detector= s: Either battery operated or integra= ted electrical smoke alarms are installed in the Premises and all are in working order. For the battery-operated system, Tenants are responsible for periodically checking to see if battery is in working order. If not, Tenants must replace batte= ry immediately. Carbon Monoxide detectors are installed and it is the responsibility of the Tenants to regularly check the batteries and working condition of the detector.
41. Lead-based paint notice: Tenants must be informed if Landlor= d has any knowledge of the presence of lead based paint or lead based hazards in = the leased premises. Tenant acknowledges having been informed of any lead hazards that may exist in the leased premises.
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