Tenant Handbook: Rules & Regulations
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TENANT: ________________________________________ TENANT: ________________________________________ TENANT: ________________________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________ This addendum to the lease agreement executed between the parties contains additional rules and regulations intended to help secure the comfort and safety of residents and their neighbors. ALTERATIONS: Tenant shall not make any alterations to the premises, including but not limited to installing aerials, lighting fixtures, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers or other items without first obtaining written permission from the Landlord provided, however, that notwithstanding such consent, all alterations including items affixed to the premises shall become the property of the Lessor upon the termination of the lease. Tenant shall not change or install locks without Landlord's prior written consent. Tenants shall not paint or wallpaper any part of the interior or exterior of the house. Tenant shall not place placards, signs, or other exhibits in a window or any other place where they can be viewed by other residents or by the general public. BACK TO THE TOP AMENITIES: The following checked items are furnished by Management as a courtesy to Tenant and are not to be construed in any manner as a part of the rental paid by the Tenant: [ ]Refrigerator [ ]Stove/Oven [ ]DishWasher [ ]Washer [ ]Dryer [ ]Microwave [ ]Ceiling Fan(s) [ ]Window Coverings [ ]Lawnmower [ ]Weed Eater [ ]Air Conditioner [ ]Portable Heater BACK TO THE TOP ANIMALS: Birds, dogs, cats, reptiles or other animals will not be permitted in, upon or about the premises without the express prior written consent of the property owner. Consent, if given, shall be revocable by the property owner at any time. BACK TO THE TOP ANTENNAS: Any antenna or satellite dish placed or attached on the roof or exterior walls of the building without consent of the property owner in writing is liable to removal without notice. BACK TO THE TOP APPLIANCES, FIXTURES, ETC.: Any fixtures, appliances, furnishings or equipment that are shown on your inventory list for your dwelling unit at move-in, are to be considered part of the premises. You are responsible for any damage that occurs to the fixtures, appliances, furnishings or equipment during the term of your Lease Contract except ordinary wear and tear. The condition of the fixtures, appliances, furnishings or equipment is as stated on the inventory list completed at move-in. It is further understood that, if damages occur to the fixtures, appliances, furnishings or equipment, you are responsible for paying the cost of restoring the damaged items to the condition they were in at the beginning of your Lease term. This means either making needed repairs or, if it is not practical to repair, then you are responsible for paying the cost of replacing the item(s) damaged. If the item(s) requiring repair or replacement is part of a matched set then you are responsible for paying the cost of replacing the entire matched set. Ordinary maintenance is not considered damage. The Landlord will pay the cost of keeping any fixtures, appliances, furnishings or equipment in good working order and for replacement when they wear out. You should be careful not to overload shelves and the crisper in the refrigerator. You further agree not to remove any of the fixtures, appliances, furnishings or equipment from the rental house or take them outside. If they are taken outside and damaged, you will be responsible for replacing them. BACK TO THE TOP. AUTO REPAIRS: No auto repairs are allowed at any of the rental houses. This includes changing of oil filters, lubricating, washing your car or putting in anti-freeze. Car washing is permitted if outside faucets are available. No vehicle can be placed on jacks or blocks. Also, disabled or junk vehicles are not permitted to be left on grounds or premises for more than 24 hours. In case of a flat tire, you will be given 24 hours to have the tire repaired. If you are in violation the car will be towed at your own expense. BACK TO THE TOP CLEANING AND DAMAGE CHARGES: A $350.00 cleaning charge may be deducted if the rental property is not returned clean, including appliances and carpet. Other necessary repair, painting or damage charges may be deducted from the deposit. If the property owner must perform painting, carpet cleaning, or other cleaning within the initial one-year lease term, the tenant will be responsible for any costs incurred. BACK TO THE TOP COURTESY: Profane, obscene, loud or boisterous language, or unseemly behavior and conduct are absolutely prohibited. The tenant agrees not to permit to be done, anything that will annoy, harass, or inconvenience any other tenants, neighbors, or occupants in adjoining or neighboring premises. BACK TO THE TOP CURTAINS, DRAPES AND BLINDS: If blinds are provided by the Landlord, It is your responsibility to keep these in good working order or they should be replaced if broken by you. You are welcome to use any curtains that are in the dwelling unit when you move in. These have been left by previous tenants. Any curtains, drapes or blinds installed by the tenants must meet the approval of the Landlord. Blankets, sheets, towels or bedspreads are not to be used as curtains or drapes. Any curtain rods installed by you must meet with the approval of the Landlord and the rods become the property of the Landlord. BACK TO THE TOP DECKS/BALCONIES/PATIOS: Private decks, balconies, and patios are not intended for storage. Bicycles and patio furniture are the only items that may be placed or stored on the deck, balcony or patio. Other personal items, including, but not limited to boxes and general clutter, must be stored elsewhere or disposed of properly. No upholstered furniture is to be stored or used on decks, balconies and patios. No barbecue grills are to be stored or used on wooden decks, balconies and patios. BACK TO THE TOP DISTURBANCES: At all times during the lease term, residents shall conduct themselves, and require other persons on the Premises with their consent to conduct themselves, in a manner that does not unreasonably disturb his neighbors or constitute a breach of the peace. Tenants shall not make or permit any disturbing noises in the building by a tenant or tenant's family, employees, agents, visitors or licensees, nor do or permit any thing by such persons that will interfere with the rights, comforts or convenience of other tenants. Tenants shall not play or allow to be played, any musical instrument or operate audio-visual equipment in the demised premises, or on the exterior of said premises, if it disturbs or annoys other occupants of the building. BACK TO THE TOP DRUG-FREE HOUSING: Drug-related criminal activity will not be tolerated on or near the property, whether on the part of the tenant, any member of the household, any guest or any other person. Acts of violence or threats of violence, including but not limited to, brandishing weapons or the unlawful discharge of firearms, on or near the property will not be tolerated. The parties agree that violation of any or all of these provisions shall be a material violation of the lease and may be cause for immediate termination of the lease. BACK TO THE TOP EMERGENCIES: If you have an emergency such as fire, flooding, no water, no heat, no refrigeration, call (828) 266-3866 which is the emergency service number for Custom Maintenance and Repair. For fire and/or police emergencies call: Police/Fire Emergencies 911 Police Non-Emergencies 262-4500 Fire Non-Emergencies 262-4520 BACK TO THE TOP EMINENT DOMAIN AND CASUALTIES: The Landlord shall have the option to terminate the Lease Contract if the property, or any part thereof is condemned or sold in lieu of condemnation or damaged by fire or other casualty. BACK TO THE TOP EXTERIOR: Nothing shall be placed or kept on the outer sill or on the outside of any window, and nothing shall be thrown out of any window, door or from any porch into any attached courtyard, yard, sidewalk or alley. No awnings or other projections shall be attached to the outside walls of the building, and no blinds, shades or screens shall be attached to or hung in, or used in connection with any window or door of the demised premises, without prior written consent of the property owner. Nothing shall be hung from the windows or balconies or placed upon the windowsills. BACK TO THE TOP FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: You are provided with a smoke alarm and a fire extinguisher in each rental unit. It is your responsibility to check the smoke alarm periodically to make sure it is working properly. If it isn't let the Landlord know as soon as possible. The fire extinguisher is for your protection. If you have a fire, use the extinguisher and, if possible, call the fire department immediately and then call the Landlord even if you think the fire is extinguished. If the fire extinguisher is discharged, it is your responsibility to notify the Landlord that it needs to be recharged. |