OF DEPOSITS SPECIFIED IN ARTICLE 5, IF MADE. If the Lease is not terminated, rent shall abate
until the approval is obtained from the association. Tenant agrees to use due diligence in applying for
association approval and to comply with the requirements for obtaining approval
Landlord Tenant
shall pay the security deposit required by the association, if applicable.
17. USE OF THE PREMISES. Tenant shall use the Premises for residential purposes. Tenant shall have
exclusive use and right of possession to the dwelling. The Premises shall be used so as to comply with all
state, county, municipal laws and ordinances, and all covenants and restrictions affecting the Premises and
all rules and regulations of homeowners’ associations affecting the Premises. Tenant may not paint or make
any alterations or improvements to the Premises without first obtaining the Landlord’s written consent to
the alteration or improvement.
However, unless this box is checked, Tenant may hang pictures and
install window treatments in the Premises without Landlord’s consent, provided Tenant removes all such
items before the end of the Lease Term and repairs all damage resulting from the removal. Any
improvements or alterations to the Premises made by the Tenant shall become Landlord’s property. Tenant
agrees not to use, keep, or store on the Premises any dangerous, explosive, toxic material which would
increase the probability of fire or which would increase the cost of insuring the Premises.
18. RISK OF LOSS/INSURANCE.
Landlord and Tenant shall each be responsible for loss, damage, or injury caused by its
own negligence or willful conduct.
Tenant should carry insurance covering Tenant’s personal property and Tenant’s liability
insurance.
19. PROHIBITED ACTS BY LANDLORD. Landlord is prohibited from taking certain actions as
described in Section 83.67, Florida Statutes, the provisions of which can be found in the attachment to this
Lease.
20. CASUALTY DAMAGE. If the Premises are damaged or destroyed other than by wrongful or
negligent acts of Tenant or persons on the Premises with Tenant’s consent, so that the use of the Premises
is substantially impaired, Tenant may terminate the Lease 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’s liability for rent shall be reduced by the fair rental
value of the part of the Premises that was damaged or destroyed.
21. DEFAULTS/REMEDIES. Should a party to the Lease fail to fulfill their responsibilities under the
Lease or need to determine whether there has been a default of the Lease, refer to Part II, Chapter 83,
entitled Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act which contains information on defaults and
remedies.
A copy of the current version of this Act is attached to the Lease.
22. SUBORDINATION. The Lease is automatically subordinate to the lien of any mortgage encumbering
the fee title to the Premises from time to time.
23. LIENS. THE INTEREST OF THE LANDLORD SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO LIENS FOR
IMPROVEMENTS MADE BY THE TENANT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 713.10, FLORIDA
STATUTES. Tenant shall notify all parties performing work on the Premises at Tenant’s request that the
Lease does not allow any liens to attach to Landlord’s interest.
24. RENEWAL/EXTENSION. The Lease can be renewed or extended only by a written agreement
signed by both Landlord and Tenant, but the term of a renewal or extension together with the original Lease
Term may not exceed one year. A new lease is required for each year.