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. 

 

II.  UTILITIES

            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.

 

III.  RENT PAYMENT

            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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