Tenant Handbook: Rules & Regulations
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FIRES, FIRE PITS, OUTDOOR FIRES: All outdoor fires, with the exception of small charcoal grills, are prohibited. Charcoal grills must not be used on wood decks. BACK TO THE TOP KEEPING PIPES FROM FREEZING: Pipes can freeze and burst causing water damage to your property and the Landlord's property. If the temperature drops below freezing turn your heat up. Do not turn off the heat or the breakers when you leave the house during the heating season which normally runs from mid-October mid-through April. Christmas break/vacation is a common time for pipes to freeze. When you leave your unit for the holidays, leave the heat on at least between 50 and 55 degrees to keep the house warm. Also, open the cabinet doors below the sinks in the kitchen and bathroom(s) for heat circulation. If the pipes do freeze, locate the cutoff valve at the top of the hot water heater where the hot water line comes onto the dwelling unit and turn the valve to the right to cut the water completely off, then call the Landlord immediately. BACK TO THE TOP FUEL TANKS: Landlord will deliver property to Tenant with full fuel tank(s) with the expectation that such tank(s) will be refilled by Tenant and returned to Landlord full at the end of the Lease. Should Tenant not return full fuel tank(s) at the end of the Lease, Landlord will have tank(s) filled at Tenant expense and will impose a refill administration fee consisting of the greater of $50.00 (Fifty Dollars) or 15% (Fifteen Percent) of the cost of the fuel. BACK TO THE TOP GARBAGE: No garbage or other refuse shall be stored or allowed to accumulate on the premises for extended periods of time. On-site containers should not be unsightly. No garbage shall be thrown out of windows, doors or from any other part of the property. All garbage and refuse shall be disposed of in a timely manner county green boxes. BACK TO THE TOP HEATING & COOLING: Only persons employed by the property owners or his agents shall operate or have anything to do with any heating plant on the premises. The tenant shall not install or use any electrical or other type of space heater without the express prior written consent of the property owner. The tenant shall not use cooking appliances to heat the premises. Lessor provides routine heating and cooling checks and changes of filters and reserves the right to access during normal business hours to conduct routine, preventative maintenance on heating and cooling equipment. BACK TO THE TOP HOLD HARMLESS: You covenant and agree to release and indemnify the Landlord and hold him and his agents from, and shall defend the Landlord against any injury, cost, remedy, claim, damage, expense, loss, liability or cause of action to or of anyone for yourselves, your employees, family, guests, invitees, roommates, servants, agents, property and anyone claiming under them or to the public generally from any cause whatsoever resulting from the use, nonuse, or condition of the dwelling unit, grounds, and premises during the term of this Lease Contract, except only such personal injury or property damage cause by the negligent or intentional acts of the Landlord or his agents. BACK TO THE TOP HOUSEKEEPING: You shall keep the house in a clean, safe, sanitary and presentable condition including, but not limited to, all plumbing fixtures, facilities, floors and appliances, and any common areas and yards used by you in connection with the premises. You agree that the Landlord may conduct an inspection at any reasonable time and he may require you to clean the dwelling unit if, in the Landlord's opinion, it is dirty. You further agree if the Landlord gives you notice that the dwelling unit needs to be cleaned, you have three (3) days to complete such cleaning and have a re-inspection. If you fail to clean the dwelling unit to the condition it was when you moved in, the Landlord has the right to have the dwelling unit cleaned by a cleaning professional at your expense. You will pay the bill for such cleaning promptly. BACK TO THE TOP ILLEGAL ACTIVITY: If the landlord observes any activity of a suspicious nature on the part of the tenant, employees, guests or family members of the tenant in the leased premises, or any areas adjoining the premises, the landlord shall inform the police and the activity may be cause for immediate termination of the lease. Illegal activities on the premises will not be tolerated. Any arrest of a tenant, or guests of the tenant or suspicion of any illegal activity, regardless of whether it results in a conviction, may be cause for termination of tenancy. BACK TO THE TOP INSPECTION: The Landlord may enter your house at reasonable times to inspect for your compliance with terms of this Lease Contract, make sure damage is not occurring, clean, stop waste, exterminate, repair, show the dwelling unit to prospective tenants, lending institutions or purchasers, or do any type of maintenance. You agree to allow access and occupancy to workers for painting, redecoration, cleaning carpet(s), repairing or remodeling of the dwelling unit as the Landlord may deem appropriate for such time as it is necessary. The Landlord may display "for rent" or "for sale" signs on the leased dwelling unit. When possible, at times, the Landlord will attempt to notify the Tenants of any of the above. BACK TO THE TOP KEYS: Keys shall be provided upon payment of the first month's rent and security deposits, and shall be deemed a part of this Agreement. The tenant shall not change, reproduce or add any keys and/or locks without the express prior permission of the property owner The tenant shall provide the property owner with copies of every key for the premises. If the tenant shall lose the keys to the dwelling, then he shall be responsible for a fee of $10.00 in addition to the cost of replacement keys or locksmith charges. BACK TO THE TOP LIGHT BULBS: Before occupancy of the rental property, all light bulbs will be installed and in good working order. Thereafter, tenants are required to provide and change all bulbs within or switch controlled from their premises, no matter where located, at their own expense. BACK TO THE TOP LOCKOUT: In the event that the tenants lock themselves out of their premises, they may obtain a key from the property owner at a time convenient to the owner. The tenant must pay for any damage to the property as the result of a lockout. BACK TO THE TOP LOITERING AND USE OF PUBLIC AREAS: No persons shall congregate, lounge, play, sit, or unnecessarily obstruct any of the common areas. The sidewalks, entrances, passages, courts, vestibules, stairways, corridors and halls must not be obstructed or encumbered or used for a purpose other than ingress and egress to and from the demised premises. No baby carriages, vehicles, bicycles or portable barbecues shall be allowed to stand in the halls, passageways, porches, decks or courts of the building. Children shall not play in any common areas not designated as play areas. BACK TO THE TOP LONGTERM GUESTS: If the rental unit is occupied by other than the parties specified on the Lease Contract or written addendum, you are subject to a $50.00 fine per person, payable to the Landlord for each day or night the unnamed party occupies the dwelling unit in violation of the terms of this Lease Contract. This does not apply to a guest who spends an occasional weekend or night. If you have a guest(s) who wants to stay more than occasional night or weekend, please check with the Landlord for special written permission. BACK TO THE TOP MAINTENANCE: You agree to maintain the house, grounds and property in as good condition as you find them; reasonable wear and tear is expected. Repairs for damage done beyond that reasonable wear and tear will be done at your expense. You agree to keep tub, sink and lavatory drains, shower, commodes, and sewer lines open at your expense. (All drains will be considered to be open and in good working order if not reported within four (4) days of the occupancy date stated in your Lease Contract.) You are responsible for all window, door, light, lock, fixture, screen or glass damage to your rental unit, whether caused by wind, negligence, abuse, vandalism, weather or an accident. This includes, but is not limited to items such as storm windows, storm doors, screens, windows, doors, locks and interior or exterior light fixtures. BACK TO THE TOP. MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES: In addition to said rent, you agree to pay, when due, electricity, telephone, cable and other charges accrued or payable in connection with the leased house. You understand that if your plumbing fixtures leak or burst because you did not leave your heat or electricity on or the heat set high enough to prevent the plumbing fixtures from freezing, that you are responsible for paying to have the plumbing or fixtures repaired and for any damage that occurs due to the plumbing or fixtures leaking or bursting from freezing. BACK TO THE TOP MISREPRESENTATION: Any statements made by you to the Landlord in your application to rent are considered as inducements to execute this Lease Contract. Misrepresentations shall entitle the Landlord to terminate this Lease Contract and/or terminate your right of occupancy and possession at any time and to collect from you any damages as stated in the Lease Contract. BACK TO THE TOP MOVING AND/OR DAILY MOVEMENT: All tenant property and equipment shall be brought into and taken from the premises promptly, and nothing shall be permitted to remain in any public areas. BACK TO THE TOP NOISE: You shall not make or cause to be made, excessive noise, meaning noise which disturbs the peace and quiet of other tenants and neighbors. You are required to be considerate of your neighbors by not playing your stereo, radio, or television so loud that they are objectionable to your neighbors or Landlord. In addition, you should avoid making noise that annoys the neighbors such as jumping up and down while exercising, singing or bouncing a ball. You are not allowed to play or practice musical instruments of any kind in your dwelling unit or on the premises without the written permission of the Landlord. This includes but is not limited to horns, drums, electric guitars, pianos, organs, etc. Politely ask neighbors to refrain from being so loud if they disturb you and if the excessive noise continues, notify the Landlord. If you cause excessive noise, you may be fined $50.00 per time, payable to the Landlord and/or you may have your occupancy terminated. The Landlord determines whether the noise is excessive. BACK TO THE TOP OCCUPANCY: Only occupants listed on the application for tenancy and lease shall occupy the rental property. Any deviation from this requirement may result in termination of the lease/rental agreement. Under this agreement, an occupant is defined as anyone who spends more than three nights in the property during any one-month period. BACK TO THE TOP |