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d.___damage for which no single co-tenant can be blamed

e.___general maintenance and upkeep

f.___repairs and improvements (subject to paragraph 9 below)

g.___other:________________________________________________________

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4. Terminating Tenancy: Each co-tenant agrees to remain a resident of the premises during the

full term of the tenancy with the landlord, and to continue to pay his/her share of all of the

payments under this agreement unless either of the following conditions occur:

a. The co-tenant (to be called from now on in this agreement "the old tenant"), at

his/her own expense, locates another tenant (to be called from now on in this

agreement "the new tenant") to take over the old tenant's share. The new tenant

will not be permitted unless the new tenant is acceptable to all the other co-

tenants. But the co-tenants agree that they will not be unreasonable in refusing to

consent to a new tenant. The new tenant must sign all copies of this agreement

he/she is asked to and be bound by the terms of this agreement.

b. The other co-tenants agree in writing to release the old tenant from this

agreement.

5. Damage Claim: Each co-tenant is responsible for his/her proportionate share of any claim for

damages made by the landlord.

6. Security or Damage Deposit: The co-tenants agree that their claim to the security deposit or

any remainder that the landlord may refund is to be shared pro rata.

7. Damage by Co-Tenant: Each co-tenant shall be totally liable for damage he/she causes or is

caused by his/her guest or his/her pet, subject to paragraph 10 of this agreement.

8. Long Distance Telephone: Each co-tenant shall keep a record of his/her own long distance

telephone calls and shall pay for his/her own long distance telephone calls.

9. Repairs and Improvements: No repairs or improvements to the dwelling in excess of

$___________ shall be undertaken unless unanimously agreed to in writing by the co-tenants.

10. Pets: Co-tenants shall abide by the pet rules established by the landlord and the locality where

the dwelling is located.

11. House Rules: The co-tenants agree to be bound by the house rules attached to this agreement.

(Attached house rules dealing with anything, e.g., rules regarding overnight guests, electronic

equipment, and parties.)

12. Agreement with Landlord: This agreement in no way modifies the agreement between the

landlord and the co-tenants. This agreement only defines the relationship among or between the

co-tenant.

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