LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HAGER
RENTAL
468 Eastern By-Pass
Richmond, KY 40475
phone: 859-623-8482 fax: 859-623-2493
RESIDENT(S):_________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
___________________________________________________________ __1__2__3__H
MONTHLY
RENT: _____________ DEPOSIT:
_____________ PET DEPOSIT:
_____________
This
agreement made and entered into this date, _____________________________,
________
is for the term of one year from said date at a monthly rental of $_____________. Hager Rental leases to resident the above address on terms and conditions set forth in this Rental Agreement. The term of the lease is from ___________________ to ____________________.
I.DAMAGE AND PET DEPOSITS:
1. Damage Deposit: Tenant hereby makes a deposit of $____________ against any damage except reasonable wear and tear to the dwelling unit caused by the TENANT, his family, guests, or agents; and agrees to pay when billed the full amount of such damage in order that the deposit will remain intact. Within two weeks, after termination of the lease and delivery of possession of the leased premises to manager, whenever that should occur, manager shall either refund the deposit or shall give TENANT an accounting of Manager’s claim to the deposit. If costs for repairing damages exceed the amount of the security deposit, TENANT shall be responsible for all such excess costs. If TENANT vacates the premises without a thirty (30) day notice, or before the lease has expired, or fails to vacate in a timely manner in response to an eviction notice for cause, or judgment, TENANT automatically forfeits ALL deposits to the LANDLORD and will be charged the next month’s rent.
2.
PETS: TENANT and/or guests shall
not allow any pets upon the premises, without prior written consent of
Management. LANDLORD agrees to consider
permitting TENANT to have a pet provided it is a cat or dog that weighs less
than twenty (20) pounds when fully grown.
Pet deposit is $500 and an addition $15.00 is added to the rent per
month. No animal, bird, or fish of any
kind will be kept on the premises, even temporarily, without the consent of
management. Refer to Pet Addendum. All damage caused to the premises due to
pets, including smells and pet fur, whether to the carpet, linoleum, walls,
door or furnace filters is not considered ordinary wear and tear.
1.
TENANT is responsible for all utility charges, except for the following
(indicated with a check mark) which will be paid by the LANDLORD: ___trash ___water
___sewer ___electric.
2. TENANT agrees not to waste
utilities furnished by the LANDLORD and not to use utilities or equipment for
any improper or unauthorized purposes such as washing cars. Waste is defined as any usage in excess of
the average monthly utility usage for the same or similar units.
3.
All garden hoses must be disconnected from outside bibs during cold
weather so as not to freeze the pipes.
Failure to do so will result in TENANT being responsible for all costs
to repair resulting damage to the apartment or surrounding units, buildings or
improvements.
1.
The monthly rent shall be payable by check, money order, or exact cash
on or before the first calendar day of each month. Payment may be delivered by hand or mail, or placed in the drop
box at the rental office located at 468 Eastern By-Pass.
2.
Any dishonored check shall be treated as unpaid rent, is subject to a
handling fee of $25.00, and must be made good by cash or money order within 24
hours of notification.
3.
A grace period of five days is given to pay rent. On the sixth day of the month, a late fee of
$5.00 will be charged each day until the rent is fully paid. Late fees contained in this agreement are
subject to change upon a 30 day written notice from the LANDLORD.
4.
All
handling, late or service fees are deemed to be additional rent owed by the
TENANT to LANDLORD.
5.
If rent is not paid by the 14th of the month, TENANT may be given a
7-day eviction notice.
6.
If rent is not paid by the 21st of the month, the lease terminates
automatically, without notice, and TENANT agrees to vacate before the 1st day
of the next month. See sections VII--5,
6, and 7.
IV. CONDUCT:
1.
CRIMINAL LAWS: TENANT shall not
violate any applicable local, state, or federal criminal laws or regulations in
their use of the premises. Refer to
Crime Free Lease Addendum. TENANTS
breaking this rule will be IMMEDIATELY evicted, and may not reside overnight in
their unit after eviction. TENANT will
be permitted to return for the sole purpose of vacating the premises, which
must be accomplished within seven (7) days.
2.
NOISE AND PARTIES: TENANT and
TENANT’S family and guests shall not make nor allow unreasonable noise or
sound, including loud parties. The
volume on all sound systems, radios, televisions, etc. shall be reduced so as
not to disturb neighbors. TENANT shall
not practice on musical instruments at any time, nor give music lessons (vocal
or instrumental). TENANTS will not
conduct or allow large parties, nor any parties which spill onto grounds of the
apartment complex.
3.
WARNINGS: If TENANT breaks any
rules agreed to in this Lease, including Noise or Parking, LANDLORD will give
one warning, either verbal or written. The
second offense will result in a seven (7) day eviction notice.
V. OCCUPANTS AND ADDITIONAL RESIDENTS:
1.
Only the occupants named in this lease shall occupy the above
premises. Additional residents cannot
occupy the premises without first being approved by management and are subject
to full screening. If additional
residents are accepted, this is also subject to additional rent and security
deposit being required. Unauthorized
residents are a violation of this agreement and are grounds for termination of
this agreement.
2.
Without prior written approval of the LANDLORD, the TENANT shall not
assign this lease, sublet the dwelling unit, give accommodation to any roomers
or lodgers nor permit the use of the dwelling unit for any purpose other than
as a private dwelling solely for the TENANT.
VI. PARKING:
Vehicles must be parked in
designated parking areas (no parking on the grass or so as to block or obstruct
the sidewalk). One-bedroom apartments
are allowed one parking space; two bedroom apartments have two parking spaces;
three bedroom apartments have three parking spaces. Exceptions are made in a few building that have limited or extra
parking space. Unauthorized and/or
inoperable vehicles will be towed at the vehicle’s owner’s expense. Authorized vehicles for this address are as follows:
______ _____________________ ___
______________
___________________________
year
car model and color license number owner
______ _____________________ ___
______________
___________________________
year
car model and color license number owner
______ _____________________ ___
______________
___________________________
year
car model and color license number owner
VII. ADDITIONAL TERMS.
TENANT for himself, his heirs,
executors, and administrators further agrees:
1.
TENANT will pay the rent herein stated promptly when due, without any
deductions whatsoever, and without any obligation on the part of the LANDLORD
to make any demand for the same.
Failure to pay rent when due is grounds for eviction without further
notice, which notice of defalcation and default is waived by TENANT.
2.
TENANT has personally inspected the premises, and finds it satisfactory
at the time of execution of this agreement.
TENANT acknowledges that said dwelling has been satisfactorily
completed, and that the LANDLORD will not be required to repaint, re-plaster,
or otherwise perform any other work or service which has already been performed
for the TENANT.
3.
LEASE RENEWAL: Unless terminated
as provided herein, this lease shall be automatically renewed for successive
terms of one month each at the aforesaid rent, subject to adjustment as herein
provided, payable in advance without demand on the first day of each month.
4.
TERMINATION NOTICES: Either
party may terminate this lease at the end of the initial term or any successive
term by giving a 30-day written notice in advance to the other party. TENANT’S
failure to provide appropriate written notice to terminate tenancy will
result in TENANT’S continuing obligation under this Agreement for up to 30 days
and the forfeit of all deposits. No
termination notice is necessary on the part of the landlord for non-payment of
rent.
5.
VACATING PREMISES AND CHANGING LOCKS:
TENANT agrees to vacate and remove all personal property no later than
the last day of the lease, the last day of any notice of eviction for cause,
last day permitted by Judgment, or the last day for which TENANT has agreed to
remain liable for the rent. TENANT
acknowledges, agrees and anticipates that LANLORD will change the lock on the
apartment the day following the last day of possession.
6.
LANDLORD’S LIEN ON PESONAL PROPERTY:
TENANT acknowledges and agrees that in order to secure to LANDLORD
payment of all rents, late fees, service fees, damages, and landlord’s legal
expenses due under this contract TENANT hereby gives to LANDLORD a possessory
lien interest on all personal property, including automobiles, which TENANT
brings upon the premises or parks in the lot provided for the TENANT, and
further agrees that TENANT will take no action, cirminal or civil, to defeat
said lien. LANDLORD may take all
reasonable steps necessary to take possession of TENANT’S personal property to
perfect LANDLORD’S lien interest including changing the locks, removing
property into storage, or towing and impounding of any vehicle.
7.
ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY:
TENANT acknowledges and agrees that any and all personal property left
at or upon the premises after any date requiring the TENANT’S vacating the
premises, or any date by which the TENANT has agreed to vacate the property and
cease his obligation for further rent, shall be considered abandoned or
forfeited property to which TENANT abandons or forfeits any legal
interest. For all such property, no
matter its value or condition, LANDLORD is specifically permitted and allowed
to remove it from the premises, to keep it, to sell it and keep the proceeds,
or to place it along the street, curb, or in the trash, for which LANDLORD will
bear no liability or to TENANT or any third party claiming an interest in said
property.
8.
USE OF PREMISES: TENANT shall
use the premises as a dwelling unit and for no other purpose. TENANT shall use, in a reasonable manner,
all facilities, utilities and appliances on the premises and shall maintain the
premises and facilities in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. TENANT will comply with all laws,
regulations and requirements of all governmental bodies with respect to said
dwelling. TENANT will save the LANDLORD
harmless from all fines, penalties, and costs for TENANT’S violation or
non-compliance with said laws, requirements, or regulations, and from all
liability arising out of any such violations or non-compliance. Upon termination of the tenancy, TENANT
shall surrender the premises in as good condition as when received, ordinary
wear and tear and damage excepted.
9. PLUMBING: Expenses for damages to LANDLORD’S real
property caused by stoppage of water pipes, overflow of bathtubs, toilets or
washbasins, frozen or burst pipes caused by TENANT’S conduct or failure to
protect the property shall be the TENANT’S responsibility.
10.
ALTERATIONS: TENANT shall not
tamper with or make alterations to the premises nor change any partition, door,
or window. TENANT shall not add locks
(request work order from LANDLORD) nor paint, wallpaper, or place screws in the
door, walls, ceilings, floors, or woodwork.
TENANT will keep whole all glass, locks, trimmings, blinds, and screens
on doors and windows, and assume the cost to replace or repair immediately such
thereof as may be broken or out of order.
11.
LANDLORD’S RIGHT TO ACCESS:
LANLORD, h is agents, or persons authorized by him shall have the right
to enter the premises in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or
agreed repairs, alterations, or improvements, supply necessary or agreed
services, or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers,
mortgages, workers, or contractors.
LANDLORD may enter dwelling only at reasonable times, or in emergencies
at any time, and will be permitted to show the dwelling to prospective TENANT
during the last thirty days of the term of this lease. Supervisor shall also have the right to
enter the Premises when TENANT has abandoned or surrendered, or appears in
LANDLORD’S sole discretion to have abandoned or surrendered the premises or, if
reasonably necessary, during any absence of TENANT in excess of 7 days. TENANT shall not unreasonably withhold
consent for LANDLORD to enter the premises.
12.
DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION: In the
event the premises are damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, LANDLORD
may terminate the lease or elect within 30 days after the damage occurs to
repair the damage and continue the lease.
Any damage to the unit that is caused by TENANT’S acts or neglect, the
LANDLORD shall make repairs at the TENANT’S expense: materials plus $20 per
hour labor. If LANDLORD elects to
repair damaged premises, LANDLORD shall have exclusive possession of as much of
the premises as may be required to effect the repairs.
13.
UNLOCKING DOORS: TENANT will pay
the LANDLORD $20.00 for the service of sending an agent to TENANT’S dwelling to
unlock a door.
14.
TRASH: TENANT shall keep all
trash in a can or cans with a lid and the TENANT’S address written on the
can. Trashcan is to be kept in the back
of the building and set out only on trash day.
LANDLORD will charge $20.00 to $25.00 per apartment to pick trash up out
of the yard. TENANTS whose trash is in
a can will not be charged.
15.
SMOKE DETECTOR: It is the
TENANT’S responsibility to test and maintain all smoke detectors in his/her
dwelling. Notify LANDLORD monthly about
the working condition of said detector.
16. RENTER’S INSURANCE:
TENANT is required to have renter’s insurance and provide LANDLORD with
proof of insurance.
17.
BUILD YOUR CREDIT: TENANT
understands that his/her rental performance while residing in our property will
be reported to a national tenant-reporting agency. Reporting your performance can have positive benefits that help
TENANT establish and keep a good credit report and tenant rating. Please note: a poor performance record can hurt a TENANT’S credit/tenant
report and will be made available to future landlords, banks mortgage
companies, and other creditors with whom they may want to do business in the
future. Therefore, it is important that
you understand that the performance reports TENANTS establish during the rental
term (good or bad) will be with TENANTS for many years.
18.
LANDLORD’S RESPONSIBILITIES: The
LANDLORD shall maintain the dwelling in tenantable condition, except in case of
damage arising from the acts or neglect of the TENANT or his agents. If TENANT has a problem with the dwelling
during the day, he should call 623-8482, the rental office. If there is an evening or weekend emergency,
see the emergency numbers listed below.
After the beep, TENANT shall say his name, address, and phone number and
state the emergency and the LANDLORD’S agent will return the call. TENANT shall not tamper with or seek to
repair the heating/air conditioning, plumbing or any other electrical problem.
19.
TENANT’S ENJOYMENT: In return
for the TENANT’S continued fulfillment of the terms and conditions of this
lease, the LANDLORD covenants that the TENANT may at all times while the lease
remains in effect, have and enjoy for his sole use and benefit the dwelling
unit heretofore described.
20.
TERMS READ BY TENANT: TENANT has
read all the terms and conditions contained in the rental agreement, agrees to
comply with said terms and conditions, and has received a copy thereof.
21.
LEGAL ACTION: TENANT permits
LANDLORD or his agents to bring any appropriate legal action in the event of a
breach or threatened breach by the TENANT of any of the terms and conditions of
this lease. TENANT will be liable for
any court costs, attorney fees, witness fees, and expenses incurred by LANDLORD
because of TENANT’S breach of terms and conditions of this lease or in
regaining possession of the premises.
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Date Hager Rental, Inc. Landlord
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TENANT
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TENANT
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TENANT
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