Use and Occupancy

The use and occupancy of the Premises are limited to the Lessee and Occupant Dependent, as named herein, and as declared on the Rental Application. The Lessee agrees to the following covenants:

• The Lessee shall use and occupy the Premises as a private residential dwelling.
• The Lessee shall not use any part of the Premises at any time during the Term herein for the purpose of carrying on any business, profession, or trade of any kind, or for any purpose other than as a private residential dwelling except telecommuting, remote work, or telework.
• Lessee or Occupant Dependent shall not allow any other persons such as strangers or unfamiliar persons, other than a Guest, to visit the Premises.
• Lessee acknowledges a person not named within this Agreement and occupies the Premises beyond a reasonable visit are trespassers unless the Lessee requests the Owner's approval for this person as a Lessee, or additional Occupant Dependent. The Owner's possible consent of such person shall include new provisions and reserves the right to increase the rental payment pursuant to the section Communication(s) hereof summarizing completion of such amendments.
• Lessee shall comply with all laws, ordinances, orders, rules, restrictions and regulations of all governmental authorities, or quasi-governmental authorities such as, without limitation, a homeowners association, affecting the use, occupancy, cleanliness and preservation of the Premises.
• If existing, shed or other outbuilding is for the owner’s use.
• Lessee shall not assign this Agreement or sub-let or grant any license or give permission, with or without operation of law, to either use or occupy any part of the Premises.
• Smoking is not allowed on the Premises.

Personal property not Allowable, without Limitation

• Additional large appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, dishwashers, washers and dryers except the existing appliances provided by the owner. Owner may consent to lessee's appliance if requested. For example, an owner does not provide a washer and dryer thereby a lessee may utilize their own.
• Recreational vehicles, boats, four-wheel off road vehicles, unregistered automobiles, undisclosed automobiles at application
• Excessive personal property such as personal property not belonging to Lessee or Occupant Dependent, or property is non-functional or unusable during the term of this agreement
• Waterbeds

Please consider renting a storage unit at a storage facility if the Lessee or Occupant Dependent has a need for managing and maintaining such objects.

Condition

Lessee has visited, inspected and examined the Premises and stipulates, represents and warrants the conditions are in good order and repair, safe, clean and livable, and accepts its present state of cleanliness upon the signing of this Agreement, except any conditions stated within the section Clarify Covenants, Additional Provisions or Other Conditions.

Lessee shall immediately notify Owner pursuant to the section Communication(s) hereof of any issues needing repair, restoration or replacement that if left unattended would result in damage to the Premises, such as, without limitation, water leakage, roof damage, settlement wall cracks, animal or insect infestation or damage, or mechanical failures.

Lessee agrees to return the Premises in the same or better state of cleanliness, otherwise shall initiate the provisions pursuant to the section Damage Deposit hereof.

Alterations and Improvements

The current improvements of the Premises shall remain as is, and Lessee agrees to the following covenants:

• Lessee shall not make any alterations to the buildings or improvements such as, without limitation, either removing or changing or replacing light fixtures, ceiling fans, doors, windows, or any items permanently or semi-permanently attached, or cosmetic such as, with limitation, wall paper or painting to the Premises.
• Lessee shall not make any other improvements or construct any building, with or without operation of law, to the Premises.

Lessee may notify the Owner pursuant to the section Communication(s) hereof if the Lessee wishes any alterations or improvements that may enhance the Lessee's comfort.

Damaged Premises

In the event a fire, storm, earthquake, volcanic eruption or other casualty that is not accidentally or negligently caused by the Lessee or Occupant Dependent or Guest and destroys or severely damages the dwelling on the Premises as completely or partially uninhabitable, Owner and Lessee agrees to the following provisions:

• If such event happens, this Agreement shall terminate except for the intent of applying the claims that may have by then accrued hereunder, such as Rent and Damage Deposit Amount.
• After such event, the Owner shall refund to the Lessee the amount of prepaid Rent and Damage Deposit Amount herein minus the sum of any defaults or to fulfill any obligations resulting from the Lessee's actions and payments made by the Owner. The Lessee may demand and is entitled to a signed receipt of such payments from the Owner. Lessee shall immediately verify such sum as noted on the receipt.
• If the Premises are partially uninhabitable such as, without limitation, stove fire or a limited area from storm damage, the Owner shall have the option of either repairing or restoring or replacing the damaged portion or terminating this Agreement.
• The Rent herein shall abate to a proportionate amount for the area to be either repaired or restored or replaced if the Owner decides to either repair or restore or replace the uninhabitable portion. The proportionate amount is a percentage equal to the percentage of damaged area divided into above grade liveable space.
• The Lessee acknowledges the necessary time to either repair or restore or replace is contingent upon factors beyond the Owner's control, and both the Owner and Lessee shall accommodate each other to minimize the inconvenience.
• After completion of such repair or restoration or replacement, the original agreed Rent hereof shall recommence and continue pursuant to the section Term herein.

Hazardous Materials

Lessee shall not keep on the Premises any materials or substances, whether or not properly contained, that are dangerous, flammable or explosive by nature and may unreasonably increase the danger of either fire or explosion or poison, or that might be considered at any level as hazardous by a governmental authority or any responsible insurance company.

Inspection of the Premises

Lessee acknowledges Owner, or Owner's Licensee, shall be entitled to inspect or exhibit or show the Premises at all reasonable times during the Term herein and, if any, future renewal(s) pursuant to the section Lessee's Holdover Tenancy hereof for the following reasons.

• The purpose of entering the Premises to inspect all buildings, improvements and grounds thereon for any repairs, restoration, replacement, additions or alterations as determined by the Owner as appropriate or necessary for the preservation of the entire Premises, or to display a typical sign For Rent within forty-five (45) days before the End Date of this Agreement.
• Owner agrees not to enter the dwelling or building without a prior Communication(s) hereof sent to the Lessee for the visit except the following reasons:
  • Emergency situations or to protect the property from damage due to unanticipated circumstances.
  • Remove notices such as, without limitation, placards, signs, or boards for advertising, declarations, statements or affiliations, or fixtures, alterations or additions that do not conform to any conditions, covenants, rules, restrictions or regulations affecting the Premises and do not conform to this Agreement after the Owner's Communication(s) hereof is sent to the Lessee and the Lessee has failed to respond.

Pets

Common Courtesy, Safety and Other Rules

The Lessee agrees to the following courtesy and safety covenants, without limiting other sections hereof:

• Driveways, sidewalks, courts, entry ways, stairs, halls, windows and doors for the purpose of ingress and egress or emergency exit must be free of any obstructions or other permanent cover to safeguard the Lessee or Occupant Dependent or Guests, or pursuant to the section Use and Occupancy hereof.
• Windows and doors must be in a closed position during any inclement weather such as a storm, rain or snow.
• Indoor furniture shall remain indoors, and shall not be moved outside of the dwelling for disposal or storage unless the Lessee's own furniture or other personal property shall be disposed of on a scheduled date by a Licensed Trash or Recycling Vendor.
• Lessee is obligated to respect and follow all conditions, covenants, rules, restrictions and regulations affecting areas of the Premises, common areas including all appurtenances or community. Owner, or quasi-governmental authorities such as, without limitation, a homeowners association, or any governmental authorities having control over such areas may prescribe, implement or promulgate thereof these officially.
• Any personal items such as, without limitation, laundry, clothing, sheets, towels or banners shall not be hung from any window, door, rail, porch or balcony to air or air dry, or to make notices such as, without limitation, placards , signs, or boards for advertising, declarations, statements or affiliations.
• Lessee or Occupant Dependent or Guest shall at all times maintain order on the Premises, and shall not make or permit any loud sound or improper noises that annoys, disturbs, or interferes with other area residents outside of the Premises.
• Additional locks or hooks or other hardware shall not be installed or to permit installation on any door or window without the Lessee's Communication(s) to the Owner that returns written consent for such hardware pursuant to the section Communication(s) hereof.
• Number of automobiles is limited to the number affirmed on the Rental Application, and any and all types of Trailers or any and all other non-motorized vehicles are not permitted unless the Lessee communicates with the Owner pursuant to the section Communication(s) hereof.
• Packaging material from new purchases shall be disposed of in an incognito and responsible manner to avoid advertising to criminals look at me I have new purchases in the home.
• Lessee shall not leave garage door opener visible in a vehicle to avoid advertising to criminals this is a way to enter my home so that you may burglarize my home.
• Lessee or Occupant Dependent or Guest shall not use the basement as sleeping quarters such as a bedroom thereon for not conforming to government building codes.

Maintenance and Repair

At Lessee's expense, during the Term herein and, if any, future renewal(s) pursuant to the section Lessee's Holdover Tenancy hereof, the Lessee agrees to the following covenants, without limiting other sections hereof:

1. Maintain and preserve the Premises and appurtenances including all windows, glass, window coverings, doors, locks and hardware in a clean, sanitary, clutter free and good working order condition complimenting the amenities pursuant to the Care Package hereof.
2. All kitchen(s), bathroom(s), lavatory(s), laundry(s), sink(s), toilet(s), bathtub(s) and all other water and plumbing or sewer apparatus are to remain in a clean, good working order, repair and use for the purpose design and construction.
3. Lessee is responsible for frequent inspection of basement floor drain showing no sewer backup.
4. In the event of sewer backup, the Lessee shall immediately notify Owner pursuant to section Communication(s) hereof. Lessee shall reimburse the owner for that expense if tree roots or a mechanical failure does not cause a sewer backup .
5. Lessee shall not dump, throw or deposit any substances such as, and without limitation, automotive fluids, grease, personal wipes or any other solid or semi-solid objects that is beyond the use of the purpose design of sewer pipes constructed for water waste, sewage or toilet tissue. If the Lessee or Occupant Dependent or Guest causes accidental or negligent misuse, clog, block, stop or damage any such plumbing or sewer apparatus, the Lessee shall pay the sum of cost to clean, clear or repair damage resulting from such misuse.
6. Dispose of all trash or garbage in designated containers within a designated location, and the Owner encourages the Lessee to participate with others that care for the environment by recycling and composting. Rinsing out food packaging and composting shall moderate or eliminate offensive smells, insect or animal infestation. Lessee shall move such containers to a designated curb location on a regular pickup schedule.
7. Any required repairs, restoration or replacement caused by accidental or negligent damage by the Lessee or Occupant Dependent or Guest.

At Owner's expense, the Owner agrees to and Lessee acknowledges the following:

• Repair, restore or replace any existing mechanical or non-mechanical fixture(s) or appurtenances caused by normal wear from use or tear by nature. The Lessee acknowledges the time needed to repair, restore or replace is contingent upon factors beyond the Owner's control, and both the Owner and the Lessee shall accommodate each other to minimize inconvenience.
• Maintain all air conditioning filters as needed or as recommended by the Lessee or the Lessee may replace if the Lessee has the understanding and ability to replace such filters. Owner shall pay for one (1) filter every three (3) months, inspect HVAC and replace filter.

Default

If Lessee fails to abide by any and all of the following considerations, the Owner shall provide Communication(s) hereof to the Lessee that specifies the non-compliance(s) and the intention to terminate this Agreement by reason(s) thereof. Such considerations are:

• Terms in this Agreement, which are the term and conditions for and in consideration of respective obligations and covenants ensuring adherence to the provisions, except the obligation to pay Rent hereof as further explained below in this section Default.
• All current rules, restrictions and regulations imposed on the Lessee by the Owner, governmental authorities or quasi-governmental authorities, such as, without limitation, homeowners association, or any thereof, Owner may stipulate after the last signature and date.
• Materially fails to abide by any duties imposed on the Lessee by statute.

The Owner may communicate within seven (7) days after delivery of such Communication(s) the termination of this Agreement if the infraction(s) continues.

If Lessee fails to pay the Rent herein on the due date and the default continues for seven (7) days after the due date, Owner shall initiate any of the following:

• Declare the unpaid rent balance, which is total Rent sum herein minus the rent paid, as immediately due and payable.
• Effect all rights and remedies as provided by law that justifies the Owner's position.
• Redress by fairness or in equity if circumstances warrant such consideration.
• Immediately terminate this Agreement.

The Lessee acknowledges a statement of non-receipt of a bill from the Owner is not admissible pursuant to the section Rent hereof.

Abandonment

If Lessee abandons the Premises, or any part thereof, at any time during the Term herein, the Lessee acknowledges Owner shall be able to effect the following options.

• The Owner may obtain possession of the Premises in a manner provided by law for the Owner, and without becoming liable to the Lessee for whatever damages or payment.
• The Owner may act as an agent for the Lessee by releasing the whole Premises, or any part thereof, during the unexpired Term herein, and such releasing shall hold the Lessee liable for unpaid rent balance, which is the total Rent sum herein minus the rent paid, that would have been payable for the remaining Term herein if the Lessee had not abandon the Premises.
• By virtue of fairness and in equity, the Lessee acknowledges the Owner may immediately advertise the Premises for rent and reconsider the amount of such unpaid rent balance.
• The Owner shall have the right of reentry to survey the Premises and, if any, personal property belonging to and abandoned by the Lessee.
• The Lessee acknowledges such personal property abandonment without the Lessee's Communication(s) hereof concerning such abandonment allows the Owner to remove or dispose of such personal property in any manner, and the Owner is hereby relieved of, if any, all liability for such manner. The expense of such removal or disposal shall be payable by the Lessee, and shall affect the returned amount of the Damage Deposit Amount herein if the Lessee does not reimburse the Owner for such expense. In the event the Owner makes payment(s) for such expense, the Lessee may demand and is entitled to a signed receipt of such payment(s) from the Owner. Lessee shall immediately verify the expense amount as noted on the receipt.

Renter's Insurance

Owner requires Lessee to order and pay for their own Renter's Insurance to insure against accidental losses or damages, or injury or harm, incurred by the Lessee or Occupant Dependent or Guest that may occur on the Premises. The Lessee hereby acknowledges Owner's Insurance does not cover or insure against loss of or damage to any personal property or vehicles, or injury or harm, incurred by the Lessee or Occupant Dependent or Guest.

Owner's Insurance

Owner, or Owner's Licensee, or, if any, the Project's Homeowners Association shall not be liable for or responsible for or insure for Lessee's or Occupant Dependent's or Guest's personal property or vehicles against loss or damage caused by fire, water, rain, criminal activity such as theft or vandalism, or negligent acts by others, or any other cause. The Owner suggests the Lessee to purchase his or her own Renter's Insurance to protect against any such loss or damage. The Lessee shall not do or take any actions that may increase the Owner's insurance premium, if true, the Owner shall communicate with the Lessee to pay for the increase in premium; or cause cancellation of the insurance.

Indemnification

Owner shall not be liable for any injury or harm incurred by Lessee or Occupant Dependent or Guest while on the Premises, in the dwelling, from any appurtenances or anything that becomes a part thereof. The Lessee hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the Owner harmless from, if any, all claims, assertions or allegations of every kind and nature due to the Owner having no control over the behavior of the Lessee or Occupant Dependent or Guest. The Owner suggests the Lessee purchase his or her own Renter's Insurance to protect against any such injury or harm.

Subordination and Sale of Premises

Lessee's interest hereunder and this Agreement are and shall be subordinate, which means the following may apply. Now or after the last signature and date, the Owner, or placed by others, may use the Premises to secure any and all mortgages, liens or encumbrances, which are superior and any of these may include, without limitation, scheduled or future advances, payable interest, modifications, extensions or renewals.

Lessee may have to renegotiate a new Lease Agreement if there is a change of ownership for the Premises thereby this Agreement may become null and void. In the event the Owner intends to sell the Premises, the Owner shall provide a Communication(s) hereof to the Lessee forty five (45) days before sold, and, if known, if this Agreement shall be honored by a new Owner.

Recording of Agreement

In the event Lessee records this Agreement as a real estate filing or any other type of filing at any Public Recorder of Deeds or Documents Department, at Owner's option, the Owner may effect all rights and remedies as provided by law for the Owner or redress by fairness or in equity, or immediately terminate this Agreement.

Entire Agreement and Modification

Owner and Lessee hereby agree this Agreement is the entire agreement, replaces and supersedes all oral agreements, prior writings or promotional material between the Owner and the Lessee. Written modification(s) or amendment(s) including any exhibit(s) or appendix(s) attached hereto may modify, delete, correct or other similar change in any way and shall be enforceable if signed and dated by the Owner and the Lessee.

Non-Waiver

Any indulgence, waiver, exception, election or no course of action by Owner excusing Lessee's non-compliance(s) hereunder shall not affect the Lessee's obligations, duties and liabilities hereunder and the Owner's enforceability of the actual terms of this Agreement.

Attorney Fees and Court Costs

In the event Owner needs to employ an Attorney to enforce any of the terms hereof, or to collect and receive past due rent, or an unpaid rent balance, or to regain possession of the Premises, Lessee hereby agrees to pay all expenses incurred by such actions that includes a reasonable Attorney's fees and court costs.

Governing Law

The State laws or statues for the location of the Premises shall govern, construe and interpret this Agreement.

Severability

If any provision, covenant or clause for this severable Agreement, or the application thereof, for any reason and to any extent shall be invalid, unenforceable or illegal, the remainder of any provisions, covenants or clauses for other persons, entities or circumstances shall be unaffected thereby enforceable for any reason and to the maximum extent provided and approved by law.

Binding Effect

This Agreement containing the terms, which are the term and conditions for and in consideration of respective obligations and covenants ensuring adherence to the provisions, hereunder shall be a legally binding effect upon last signature and date, accustom and adapt for the benefit of Owner and Lessee, and their respective heirs, successors, permitted assigns and legal representatives.

Owner's Home Furnishings

Lessee or Occupant Dependent or Guest or other persons shall not remove any property owned by the Owner, whether or not attached, from the Premises without a written consent from the Owner. If the Lessee fails to obtain such consent, such removal thereof shall represent a default of this covenant thereon and pursuant to the section Default hereof.

Lessee acknowledges Owner's furnishings remaining within the Premises, otherwise none if blank.

Clarify Covenants, Additional Provisions or Other Conditions

Owner or Lessee to explain in greater detail any existing covenant(s) or provision(s) within this Agreement or add other(s) to this Agreement, otherwise none if blank

Communications

Owner and Lessee acknowledge communication requested or required and permitted may be delivered to or received by the Owner, or Owner's Licensee, or the Lessee, or Lessee's Licensee hereby agree as follows:

• authentic email address, and shall be pursuant to the Uniform Electronic Act as adopted by the State for the location of the Premises, or
• telephone including text messaging, your service provider may charge a fee, or
• facsimile document including the correct banner name of the sender, date, time and number of pages, or
• in person, and the receiver adding date and time of receipt for every event, and
• if the original document is requested or required and permitted, the delivery of the original document may be sent using:
  • courier service, or
  • certified mail, returned receipt requested, delivered by the United States Postal Service, or
  • in person, and the receiver marking the date and time of receipt of the document for every event.

If a document requires an original signature(s) and signature date, the signature(s) must match the signature(s) in the section titled Signatures and Dates.

Such communication is delivered or received when date and time are shown on the document sent to the Owner, or Owner's Licensee, or the Lessee, or Lessee's Licensee.

If you provide a photograph concerning your request, Owner shall not share photograph without your consent.

After conclusion of voice or text messaging with a request, Owner may provide an email summarizing Lessee's request, and the Owner's action plan that satisfies the nature of the request.

Telephone number or email address change from the date of signing this Agreement may require a signed and dated Agreement addendum documenting change.

Disclosures

Disclosures given to Lessee as required under Federal, State or City law, or important:

• Disclosure of Wear and Tear
• Disclosure of Mold Control
• Disclosure of Plumbing and Sewer Apparatus
• Disclosure of Partial Rent Payments
• Disclosure of Renter's Insurance
• Disclosure of Fire Prevention and Safety
• Landlord Tenant Guide
• Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards
• EPA Brochure: Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home

Full Disclosure

Lessee's signature represents the Lessee read, studied and fully understands this Agreement hereunder, and answers to all questions are satisfactory. Owner and the Lessee must fulfill their respective obligations and responsibilities written as covenants to ensure the Owner and the Lessee adhere to the provisions hereunder, otherwise shall lead to legal and financial consequences from their actions. The Lessee acknowledges the statement I just signed and did not read it shall not be admissible if the Owner effects legal options for enforceability.

Owner acknowledges the application and credit report contains very sensitive and confidential information thereby its only purpose is for this lease transaction, and shall not be shared with any other non-participating businesses or persons.

Signatures and Dates

Owner and Lessee acknowledge a thorough review of the disclosures, information and terms, which are the term and conditions for and in consideration of respective obligations and covenants ensuring adherence to the provisions within this Agreement benefits both the Owner and the Lessee, and moderate any possible disagreements. The Owner or the Lessee should not sign below if the Owner or the Lessee does not completely understand this Agreement and utilize the information explained within the section Review Opinion. This Agreement becomes legally binding upon the Owner and the Lessee signing below.