6. Clean and sanitary building, grounds and
appurtenances, free from all accumulations of
debris, lth, rubbish, garbage, and infestation by
rats, rodents, and vermin at the commencement
of the rental agreement;
7. An adequate number of appropriate receptacles for
garbage and rubbish;
8. Floors, stairways and railings;
9. Smoke detectors and carbon-monoxide detectors.
The Owner/Agent further agrees to maintain peace
and quiet in those areas of the building(s) not subject
to the Renter’s control.
C) RENTER’S DUTIES
Renter(s) agree to:
1. Keep the premises as clean and sanitary as the
condition of the premises permits;
2. Regularly dispose of all rubbish, garbage, and other
waste in a clean and sanitary manner;
3. Properly use and operate all electrical, gas, and
plumbing xtures and keep them as clean and
sanitary as their condition permits;
4. Not, nor permit anyone on the premises within
her or his control to, willfully or wantonly destroy,
deface, damage, impair, alter, or remove any part
of the structure, facilities, or equipment;
5. Leave the rental in the same condition as when
possession was given to her or him, reasonable
wear, excepted; and
6. Not to cause or allow unnecessary noise especially
during the quiet times under the city or county
noise and/or "party" ordinance(s) (10:00 p.m. to
8:00 a.m.).
D) ADDITIONAL DUTIES
The maintenance of the following additional items shall
be the responsibility of the Renter(s):
E) DESTRUCTION OF THE RENTAL
If, beyond the control of either party, the rental
becomes partially or totally destroyed during the
term of this Agreement, either party may thereupon
terminate this agreement upon reasonable notice.
F) PRIVACY
As required by law, the landlord or principal tenant may
enter only for the following reasons: (a) in case of an
emergency; (b) to make necessary or agreed upon
repairs, decorations, or improvements, supply
necessary or agreed-upon services, or exhibit the
INTEREST:
B) The Owner will pay the Renter interest on all
security deposits, in all areas of Santa Cruz County,
excluding Scotts Valley, pursuant to the current local
ordinance and rates.
C) The Owner and the Renter will conduct a pre-move
out inspection of the rental within two weeks before
the Renter's move-out date at which time the Owner
will inform the Renter of needed cleaning and/or
repairs IN WRITING at the inspection. The Renter
will have the right to make any repairs identied at
the pre-move out inspection at their own expense
before the move out date without deduction from
the security deposit. Within 21 days after the Renter
moves out, the Owner
will return the deposit to the
Renter with accrued interest, less any deductions the
owner is entitled to under the law. If any deductions
are made, the owner
will provide the Renter with a
written itemized statement of expenses and receipts
for cleaning or repairs for which deductions were made
from the deposit.
Renters with pets will pay the Owner an additional
refundable pet deposit of:
$________________________________________.
Total deposit may not exceed legal limits.
No deposit may be charged for any pet which is a
service or emotional support animal necessary for the
management or treatment of a disability.
6. MAINTENANCE OF THE RENTAL PROPERTY
A) COST
The cost of repairing or replacing items damaged
beyond wear and tear will be paid by the Owner/Agent
unless the Renter willfully or through lack of due care
caused or permitted the damage.
B) OWNER’S/AGENT’S DUTIES
The Owner will k e e p t h e r e n t a l p r o p e r t y
tenantable, safe, and sanitary in compliance with
all state and local housing, building, and health
requirements applicable to the rental property; will
have all required inspections and certications, if any,
made; will maintain the mechanical equipment and
utilities in good operating condition; and will maintain
the following in good repair:
1. Effective waterproong and weather protection
of room and exterior walls including windows and
doors;
2. Plumbing xtures and gas facilities;
3. A water supply capable of producing hot and cold
running water, furnished to appropriate xtures and
connected to a sewage disposal system approved
under applicable law;
4. Adequate heating facilities;
5. Electrical lighting;
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