8. Renter’s Insurance. Tenant agrees to obtain insurance, at Tenant's expense, to insure against theft,
property damage/loss, personal injury and other normal insurable risks that expose Tenant to financial
liability. Landlord shall not be responsible for any of YOUR personal property that is lost, stolen,
damaged or destroyed, regardless of the cause; Tenant hereby assumes the risk of all said losses.
9. Tenant Maintenance. The party responsible for specific types of maintenance is specified above.
a. Pool Maintenance.
i. If Landlord is responsible for (or arranging and paying for) pool and/or spa (“Pool”) maintenance,
Tenant is nevertheless responsible for maintaining the proper water level in the Pool and for
cleaning of the Pool after storms and “as needed” between regularly scheduled maintenance.
ii. If Tenant is responsible for pool and/or spa (“Pool”) maintenance, then Tenant shall be responsible
for all Pool cleaning and maintenance, including purchasing and adding chemicals when needed.
Tenant shall keep the Pool and Pool equipment clean and free from dirt, debris, algae, and any
other condition that detracts from the function or appearance of the Pool.
b. Yard Maintenance.
i. If Landlord is responsible for (or arranging and paying for) yard maintenance, Tenant is
nevertheless responsible for cleaning and/or maintaining of the yard after storms and “as needed”
between regularly scheduled maintenance.
ii. If Tenant is responsible for yard maintenance, then Tenant shall be responsible for all yard
maintenance, including trimming and maintaining (as applicable) grass, flowers, bushes, shrubs
and trees. Tenant shall remove weeds from (as applicable) grass, desert landscaped areas and
other areas of the yard.
c. In addition to the foregoing, Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, shall: keep the Premises and surrounding
grounds clean, safe, in good order and in sanitary condition; if applicable, Tenant shall keep the yard,
grounds, garden and all vegetation on the Premises well watered and neatly groomed; exercise
extreme care to prevent mold from forming (i.e., not allowing areas to become and remain wet/moist,
etc.); have repaired any damages resulting from misuse or neglect caused by YOU; have removed
any stoppage in plumbing lines that YOU caused; replace furnace and air conditioning filters monthly;
be responsible for ensuring that smoke alarm(s) and carbon monoxide alarm(s) (if present) is/are
operable at all times and shall test each unit monthly; replace dead batteries throughout the Premises
(e.g., smoke alarm, remote controls, etc.); and replace unusable light bulbs.
d. Tenant is responsible for the cost of maintenance, repairs or replacement parts that are the result of
negligence, recklessness, gross negligence or intentional acts of Tenant and/or Occupants.
10. No disturbances. YOU shall not disturb neighbors or others. Tenant shall not play loud music,
percussion, audio, video equipment, instruments, or otherwise cause any loud or offensive sounds that
can be heard outside the Premises. The time period 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. is considered normal
sleeping hours (local ordinances may vary; the local ordinance shall be controlling) and Tenant agrees
not to cause any disturbances during such time. Moving of furniture and household goods into or out
of the rental unit is restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Recurring disturbances shall be deemed a
material noncompliance with this Agreement.
11. Compliance with HOA requirements. If indicated above, then the Premises are part of and subject
to a Homeowners Association ("HOA") and use of the Premises is restricted by the Covenant,
Conditions and Restrictions ("CC&R's") and any HOA rules and regulations (collectively referred to
in this paragraph as "HOA Rules") adopted by the HOA. Tenant's signature below acknowledges
receipt of a copy of the HOA Rules. Tenant agrees to comply with and abide by the HOA Rules.
Landlord shall pay for the periodic HOA dues/fees.
12. Compliance with Applicable Laws. Tenant agrees to comply with all Applicable Laws. Tenant
agrees to supervise Occupants and all other persons on the Premises.
13. Flammables/Explosives/Hazardous Substances. YOU shall not bring onto the Premises any
flammable liquids, explosives and/or hazardous materials of any kind, except commonly used and
readily available household cleaners and fuels. Fuel of any kind (i.e., for cars, fireplaces, etc.) must
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