Florida Dwelling Lease Agreement Form (Page 3 of 4) in pdf

Resident initials: ________ ________ ________ ________

11. NOTICES: Any notices from us to you will be deemed delivered when mailed to you at your dwelling by first class mail; or personally handed to

you or anyone in your dwelling; or left at your dwelling in your absence. Delivery of one copy of a notice is sufficient for all residents. Any notice from

you to us will be deemed delivered when received at our office, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or personally delivered to us.

12. RIGHT TO ENTER: You consent to our entering your dwelling during reasonable hours for any inspections (by us or prospective buyers or

renters), maintenance and repairs, pest control, for delivering notices, and for other purposes as provided by law.

13. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE: You acknowledge that you have inspected the dwelling and are fully satisfied and accept it in its “as is”

condition, except as otherwise agreed by you and us in writing. You must maintain your dwelling in a clean and sanitary condition including prompt

removal of trash and garbage. We will maintain air conditioning and heating equipment; plumbing fixtures and facilities; electrical systems; and

appliances provided by us. You are responsible for all minor repairs $50.00 or less after accepting the property. Any repairs over $50.00 are the

total responsibility of the owner, unless caused by tenant negligence, in which case you will be responsible for 100% of repair cost. No

vehicle maintenance or repairs or similar activities may be performed on the premises. You must immediately notify us in writing of any

needed maintenance or repair. You must inspect your smoke detector at least once a month to determine if it is working properly and

notify us of any deficiency. You must change the air conditioning and heating filter monthly, or more often if required.

14. MOLD: You must take steps to limit the growth of mold in your dwelling. This includes operating your heating and air conditioning system as

appropriate to reduce humidity, using appropriate ventilation, limiting evaporation of water, promptly removing any visible mold, and immediately

reporting to us any leaks or other water intrusion into your dwelling or any visible mold that you cannot remove.

15. PEST CONTROL: You must provide for the extermination of rats, mice, roaches, ants, bedbugs, and other vermin.

16. ALTERATION: You may not make alterations or additions, nor install or maintain in the dwelling, or any part of the premises, any fixtures, large

appliances, or water filled furniture without our written consent. Any alterations, additions, or fixtures, which are made or installed, will remain a part

of the dwelling unless we specifically agree otherwise. No adhesives, screws, hooks, nails, or similar things may be may be driven into or applied to

walls or other surfaces except that small nails may be used for hanging wall decorations. You are responsible for the cost of repairing any holes. No

water-filled furniture is permitted.

17. LIABILITY: We will not be liable for any damages, loss, or injury to persons or property occurring within your dwelling or upon the premises. You

are responsible for obtaining your own casualty and liability insurance. With respect to your family or invitees, you agree to hold us harmless and

indemnify us from liability. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU SECURE INSURANCE TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR

PROPERTY. Your successors, heirs, beneficiaries, and personal representatives are bound by the provisions of this lease.

18. DAMAGE: If we determine that your dwelling should not be occupied because of damage or risk to property, health, or safety, we may, at our

option, terminate this lease. If it cannot be occupied due to the fault of you, your family, or invitee, you will be liable for any monetary loss to us

including rent. Nothing may be used or kept in or about your dwelling that would increase our insurance cost, be a violation of law, or otherwise be a

hazard.

19. WAIVERS: Our acceptance of rent after knowledge of a breach of this lease by you is not a waiver of our rights or an election not to proceed

under the provisions of this lease or the law. Our rights and remedies under this lease are cumulative; the use of one or more shall not exclude or

waive our rights to other remedies. Your rights under this lease are subordinate to any present or future mortgages on the premises. We may assign

our interest in this lease. You and we waive any right to a jury trial concerning the litigation of any matters arising between us.

20. POSSESSION: If the dwelling is not ready for your occupancy on the beginning date of this lease, the beginning date may be extended up to 30

days or the lease may be voided at our option. We shall not be liable for any loss caused by such delay or termination.

21. APPLICATION: If any information given by you in your application is false or not complete, we may, at our option, terminate this lease. You must

notify us promptly in writing of any changes in the information provided to us in your application.

22. RADON GAS: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present

health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in

Florida. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your county health department. Florida Statute section

404.056(5) requires that you be provided the preceding notice.

23. CREDIT REPORTS: We have the right to obtain credit and any other reports on you that we may deem appropriate until all of your obligations

under this lease are fulfilled. Upon your written request, we will inform you of the name and address of each agency from which a credit report is

obtained. We have the right to report to others our credit and other experience with you.

24. PARKING: We may restrict the number and type of vehicles that may be parked on the property. All vehicles must be in good operating

condition; be in compliance with all requirements to operate on public streets including insurance; and not be unsightly (within our sole discretion).

Vehicles may not be parked on grass or other places not intended for vehicle parking. Vehicles in violation of the foregoing may be removed without

notice at the owner’s or your expense. We are not liable for any claim arising as a result of removal. It is your responsibility to advise your invitees

of these requirements and to determine that they have complied. You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless for any claims by your invitees for the

removal of their property for violation of these requirements and to pay immediately as additional rent any amount due pursuant to such claim.

25. LAWN AND POOL: You must maintain the lawn and other vegetation in as good or better condition as at the beginning of the lease, including

watering, mowing, trimming, and fertilizing as required. You may not make any alterations. If there is a pool, you must maintain it in good condition

and in compliance with all laws and ordinances.

26. LAWS, ORDINANCES, AND RULES: You must comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, etc. (such as but not limited to homeowner

association) that apply to the dwelling.

Lease form provided by attorney John E. McMillan,

It complies with the requirements of Florida law effective January 2014

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