General Terms and Conditions Applicable to All Leases

1. Quiet Enjoyment

Lessor covenants that on paying the rent and performing the covenants herein contained, Lessee shall peacefully and quietly have, hold, and enjoy the demised premises for the agreed term.

2. Use of Premises

The demised premises shall be used and occupied by Lessees exclusively as a private single family residence, and neither the premises nor any part thereof shall be used at any time during the term of this lease by Lessee for the purpose of carrying on any business, profession, or trade of any kind, or for any purpose other than as a private single family residence. Lessees shall comply with all the sanitary laws, ordinances, rules, and orders of appropriate governmental authorities affecting the cleanliness, occupancy, and preservation of the demised premises, and the sidewalks connected thereto, during the term of this lease. Lessees shall maintain all lawn care including, but not limited to: Mowing grass, weed trimming, and weed management throughout landscaping. Lessees shall also maintain snow removal of front sidewalks throughout the winter months.

3. Condition of Premises

Lessee stipulates that they have examined the demised premises, including the grounds and all buildings and improvements, and that they are, at the time of this lease, in good order, repair, and a safe, clean, and tenant-able condition.

4. Keys

Lessee will be given 1 key to the premises. If all keys are not returned to Lessor following termination of lease, Lessee shall be charged Ten Dollars ($10.00) per key.

5. Locks

Lessee agrees not to change locks on any door without first obtaining Lessor’s written permission. Having obtained written permission, Lessee agrees to pay for changing the locks and to provide Lessor with two duplicate key per lock.

6. Lockout

If Lessee becomes locked out of the premises and Lessor cannot be contacted is not available Lessee will be required to secure a private locksmith to regain entry at Lessee’s sole expense and provide Lessor with 2 keys.

7. Parking

Any parking that may be provided is strictly self-park and is at owner’s risk. Lessor is not responsible for, nor does Lessor assume any liability for damages caused by fire, theft, and casualty or any other cause whatsoever with respect to any vehicle or its contents. Snow removal is the respon¬sibility of the vehicle owner.

8. Assignment and Subletting

No assign¬ment, subletting, concession, or license without the prior written consent of Lessor, or an assignment or subletting by operation of law, shall be void and shall, at Lessor’s option, terminate this lease.

9. Alterations and Improvements

Lessees shall make no alterations to the buildings on the demised premises or construct any building or make other improvements on the demised premises without the prior written consent of Lessor. All alterations, changes, and improvements built, constructed, or placed on the demised premises by Lessees, with the exception of fixtures removable without damage to the premises and movable personal property, shall, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between Lessor and Lessee, be the property of Lessor and remain on the demised premises at the expiration or sooner termination of this lease.

10. Damage to Premises

If the demised premises, or any part thereof, shall be partially damaged by fire or other casualty not due to Lessee’s negligence or willful act or that of his employee, family, agent, or visitor, the premises shall be promptly repaired by Lessor and there shall be an abatement of rent corresponding with the time during which, and the extent to which, the leased premises may have been untenantable; but, if the leased premises should be damaged other than by Lessee’s negligence or willful act or that of his employee, family, agent, or visitor to the extent that Lessor shall decide not to rebuild or repair, the term of this lease shall end and the rent shall be prorated up to the time of the damage.

11. Dangerous Materials

Lessee shall not keep or have on the leased premises any article or thing of a dangerous, inflam-mable, or explosive character that might unreasonably increase the danger of fire on the leased premises or that might be considered hazardous or extra hazardous by any responsible insurance company.

12. Utilities

Lessee shall be responsible for arranging for and paying for all utility services required on the premises except for the utilities outlined in your rental agreement.

13. Right of Inspection

Lessor and his agents shall have the right at all reasonable times (at all reasonable times (with a 24 hour notice given to Lessees) during the term of this lease and any renewal thereof to enter the demised premises for the purpose of inspecting the premises and all building and improve-ments thereon.

14. Maintenance and Repair

Lessee will, at his sole expense, keep and maintain the leased premises and appurtenances in good and sanitary condition and repair during the term of this lease and any renewal thereof. Lessee shall keep the fixtures in the house or on or about the leased premises in good order and repair; keep the furnace clean; keep the electric bills in order; keep the walks free from dirt and debris; and, at his sole expense, shall make all required repairs to the plumbing, range, heating, apparatus, and electric and gas fixtures whenever damage thereto shall have resulted from Lessee’s misuse, waste, or neglect or that of his employee, family, agent, or visitor. Major maintenance and repair of the leased premises, not due to Lessee’s misuse, waste, or neglect or that of his employee, family, agent, or visitor, shall be the responsibility of Lessor or his assigns. Lessee agrees that no signs shall be placed or painting done on or about the leased premises by Lessee or at his direc¬tion without the prior written consent of Lessor. Lessee is responsible for repairing any clogged drains including toilets and kitchen sinks. Lessee is responsible for maintaining functionality, including battery replacement, of smoke detectors. Lessee is also responsible for supplying and maintaining a carbon-monoxide detector if they choose.

15. Painting

Lessor reserves the right to determine when the dwelling will be painted unless there is any law to the contrary.

16. Display of Signs

During the last 30 days of this lease, Lessor or his agent shall have the privilege of displaying the usual “For Sale” or “For Rent” or “Vacancy” signs on the demised premises and of showing the property to prospective purchasers or tenants.

17. Subordination of Lease

This lease and Lessee’s leasehold interest hereunder are and shall be subject, subordinate, and inferior to any liens or encumbrances now or hereafter placed on the demised premises by Lessor, all advances made under any such liens or encumbrances, the interest payable on any such liens or encumbrances, and any and all renewals or extensions of such liens or encumbrances.

18. Holdover by Lessee

Should Lessee remain in possession of the demised premises with the consent of Lessor after the natural expiration of this lease, a new month-to-month tenancy shall be created between Lessor and Lessee which shall be subject to all the terms and conditions hereof but shall be terminated on 30 days’ written notice served by either Lessor or Lessee on the other party.

19. Notice of Intent to Vacate

Lessor shall advise Lessee of any changes in terms of tenancy with advance notice of at least 30 days. Changes may include notices of termination, rent adjustments, or other reasonable changes in the terms of this Agreement.

20. Surrender of Premises

At the expiration of the lease term, Lessee shall quit and surrender the premises hereby demised in as good state and condition as they were at the commencement of this lease, reasonable use, and wear thereof and damages by the elements accepted.

21. Default

If any default is made in the payment of rent, or any part thereof, at the times hereinbefore specified, or if any default is made in the performance of or compliance with any other term or condition hereof, the lease, at the option of Lessor, shall terminate and be forfeited, and Lessor may re-enter the premises and remove all persons. Lessee shall be given written notice of any default or breach, and termination and forfeiture of the lease shall not result if, within 7 days of receipt of such notice, Lessee has corrected the default or breach or has taken action reasonably likely to affect such correction within a reasonable time.

22. Abandonment

If at any time during the term of this lease Lessee abandons the demised premises or any part thereof, Lessor may, at his or her option, enter the demised premises by any means without being liable for any prosecution therefore, and without becoming liable to Lessee for damages or for any payment of any kind whatever, and may, at his or her discretion, as agent for Lessee, re-let the demised premises, or any part thereof, for the whole or any part of the then unexpired term, and may receive and collect all rent payable by virtue of such re-letting, and, at Lessor’s option, hold Lessee liable for any difference between the rent that would have been payable under this lease during the balance of the unexpired term, if this lease had continued in force, and the net rent for such period realized by Lessor by means of such re-letting. If Lessor’s right of re-entry is exercised fol¬lowing abandonment of the premises by Lessee, then Lessor may consider any personal property belonging to Lessee and left on the premises to also have been abandoned, in which case Lessor may dispose of all such personal property in any manner Lessor shall deem proper and is hereby relieved of all liability for doing so.

23. Binding Effect

The covenants and conditions herein contained shall apply to and bind the heirs, legal representatives, and assigns of the parties hereto, and all covenants are to be construed as conditions of this lease.

24. Lead Paint Disclosure

As required by law, Lessor makes the following disclosure: “Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, lessors must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.”

25. Severability

If any portion of this lease shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable

26. Insurance

Lessees will obtain insurance to cover fire damage to the building itself and liability insurance to cover certain personal injuries occurring as a result of property defects or Lessor’s negligence.

27 Renter's Insurance

Should Lessee fail to maintain renter’s insurance at any time, Lessee shall be solely responsible for all liability, claims, damage, theft, and vandalism to Property (the premises), Lessee’s person, and Lessee’s personal property from any cause whatsoever.

28. Eviction

In the event the Lessee(s) violate the lease agreement and the property owner has to seek legal assistance to evict tenant(s) from said property, the Lessee’s agree to pay all cost associated with said eviction process, including but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees.

29. No Smoking Rule

No Tenant shall smoke, nor permit anyone to smoke, in the Tenant’s home. Smoking shall be prohibited throughout the entire home, including but not limited to, hallways, stairways, foyers, common rooms and facilities, decks, patios, exterior landings, front steps, entrance ways, roof tops, fire escapes, basements, storage areas, parking areas, driveways, walkways, lawns, and gardens.

30. Security Deposits

We will charge a security deposit for each home rented in the amount deemed appropriate (typically equal to one month's rent). Deposits are held to protect the property owner from damages including uncleanliness. The Lessee is responsible for damage done by the Lessee and others while leasing the unit. If you fulfill your lease, clean your unit to its original condition and there are no damages, your deposit will be refunded in full. Deposits are the only payment available for refund according to the above policy. Rent, pet fees, late charges and all other money received is non-refundable. Under no circumstance will the Lessee and/or resident(s) be permitted to apply security deposit in lieu of or as partial payment for rent due.