Agreement. The parties acknowledge that Landlord will be permitted to deduct from the Security Deposit
any
amounts allowable under the Act. The parties acknowledge that upon expiration or termination of
this
Agreement Landlord will return the Security Deposit, less any proper deductions, to an address agreed
upon
between Landlord and Tenant or before 14 days after the expiration of the
agreement.
Animals
The parties agree the total num
ber of animals on the Premises by all Tenants of the Premises may not
exceed
1 dog or cat. Tenant acknowledges exclusively responsible for any and all damage caused to the
Premises
by such animal. In the event Tenant does have either animal allowed hereunder, the security deposit
stated
above shall be increased by an additional
$
.
Residential
Duties
Tenant shall, at its own expense, comply with all obligations imposed upon tenants by applicable provisions
of
building, housing, and health codes; keep the Premises clean and sanitary; remove all garbage from
the
dwelling unit in a clean and sanitary manner; keep all plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit clean,
sanitary,
and in repair; replace (or clean, if permanent type) air conditioning filters as and when needed, but at
least
once every other month; and use and operate in a reasonable manner all electrical, plumbing,
sanitary,
heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and other facilities and
appliances.
Damage to
Premises
If the Premises is damaged or destroyed other than by wrongful or negligent acts of Tenant or persons on
the
Premises with Tenant consent, so that the use of the Premises is substantially impaired, Tenant
may
ter
minate
the Agreement within 30 days after the damage or destruction and Tenant will immediately
vacate
the Premises. If Tenant vacates, Tenant is not liable for rent that would have been due after the date
of
termination. Tenant may vacate the part of the Premises rendered unusable by the damage or destruction,
in
which case Tenant liability for rent shall be reduced by the fair rental value of the part of the Premises
that
was damaged or
destroyed.
Improvements by
Tenant
Tenant may not make any alterations or improvements to the Premises (including the application of
paints,
stains, nails or screws to the woodwork, walls, floors or furnishings) without first obtaining Landlord’s
written
consent to the alteration or improvement and all such alterations or improvements shall become the
property
of
Landlord.
Quiet
Enjoyment
Tenant
will have quiet enjoyment of the Premises for the term of this Agreement provided that
Tenant
dutifully pays rent and performs the covenants in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in
this
Agreement.
Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based
Paint
Housing built before 1978 may contain lead based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can
pose
health hazards if not taken care of properly. Before renting pre-1978 housing, Before renting
pre-1978
housing, lessors must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees
must
also receive a Federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning
prevention.
Surrender of
Premises
At the expiration of the Agreement Term, Tenant shall immediately surrender the Premises in the
same
condition as at the start of the Agreement, reasonable use and wear thereof and damages by the
elements
excepted; and Tenant shall return to Landlord a complete set of keys to the Premises and provide Landlord
in
writing, Tenant's forwarding address. If Tenant remains on the Premises after the expiration or termination
of
the Agreement without Landlord written permission, Landlord may recover possession of the Premises in
the
manner provided for by
law.
Legal
Expenses
Should Tenant breach this Agreement, Landlord
shall be indemnified by Tenant for any reasonable
attorneys
fees and out-of-pocket cost which in any way relate to, or were precipitated by, the breach of this
Agreement.
Non-Waiver
Any failure by Landlord to exercise any rights under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of
rights.
Binding
Effect
The Agreement shall be binding upon and for the benefit of the heirs, personal representatives,
successors, and
permitted assigns of
Landlord and Tenant, subject to the requirement specifically mentioned in
the
Agreement.
Whenever used, the singular number shall include the plural or singular and the use of any
gender
shall include
all appropriate
genders.