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(iv)

notify Landlord in writing upon discovery of any damages, defects or dangerous conditions in and about

the premises; and

(v)

reimburse Landlord for the cost of any repairs to the premises of damages caused by misuse or negligence

of Tenants or their guests or invitees.

Tenants acknowledge that they have examined the entire interior and exterior of the premises, including plumbing,

heating and electrical appliances, smoke detector(s), fixtures, carpets, drapes and paint, and have found them to be in

good, safe and clean condition and repair, with the following exceptions: (Specify “none” if there are no exceptions)

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15. REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS AND DAMAGES Except as provided by law or as authorized by the prior written consent

of Landlord, Tenants shall not make any repairs or alterations to the premises, including but not limited to, painting the

walls, installing wallpaper, murals, paneling, tile, or hanging posters or pictures weighing in excess of twenty pounds.

If the premises are damaged or destroyed as to render them uninhabitable, then either Landlord or Tenants shall have

the right to terminate this Agreement as of the date on which such damage occurs, through written notice to the other

party to be given within fifteen days of occurrence of such damage. However, if such damage should occur as the

result of the conduct or negligence of Tenants or Tenants’ guests or invitees, Landlord only shall have the right to

termination and Tenants shall be responsible for all losses, including, but not limited to, damage and repair costs as

well as loss of rental income.

16. EMERGENCY ENTRY AND INSPECTION Tenants shall make the premises available to Landlord or Landlord’s

agents for the purposes of making repairs or improvements, or to supply agreed services or show the premises to

prospective buyers or tenants, or in case of emergency. Except in case of emergency, Landlord shall give Tenants

reasonable notice of intent to enter. For these purposes, twenty-four (24) hour written notice shall be deemed

reasonable, and reasonable hours shall be defined as _______ to _______ Monday through Friday and _______ to

_______ on Saturdays. In order to facilitate Landlord’s right of access, Tenants shall not, without Landlord’s prior

written consent, add, alter or re-key any locks to the premises. At all times Landlord shall be provided with a key or

keys capable of unlocking all such locks and gaining entry. Tenants further agree to notify Landlord in writing if

Tenants install any burglar alarm system, including instructions on how to disarm it in case of emergency entry.

17. EXTENDED ABSENCES AND ABANDONMENT In the event Tenants will be away from the premises for more than

______________ consecutive days, Tenants agree to notify Landlord in writing of the absence. During such absence,

Landlord may enter the premises at times reasonably necessary to maintain the property and inspect for damages and

needed repairs.

Abandonment is defined as absence of the Tenants from the premises, for at least ______________ consecutive days

without notice to Landlord. If the rent is outstanding and unpaid for fourteen (14) days and there is no reasonable

evidence, other than the presence of the Tenants’ personal property, that the Tenants are occupying the unit, Landlord

may at Landlord’s option terminate this agreement and regain possession in the manner prescribed by law.

18. INSURANCE DISCLAIMERS Tenants assume full responsibility for all personal property placed, stored or located on

or about the premises. Tenants’ personal property is not insured by Landlord. Landlord recommends that Tenants

obtain insurance to protect against risk of loss from harm to Tenants’ personal property. Landlord shall not be

responsible for any harm to Tenants’ property resulting from fire, theft, burglary, strikes, riots, orders or acts of public

authorities, acts of nature or any other circumstance or event beyond Landlord’s control.

19. HOLD HARMLESS Tenants expressly release Landlord from any and all liability for any damages or injury to

Tenants, or any other person, or to any property, occurring on the premises unless such damage is the direct result of

the negligence or unlawful act of Landlord or Landlord’s agents.

20. SMOKE DETECTORS The premises are equipped with a smoke detection device(s), and Tenants shall be responsible

for reporting any problems, maintenance or repairs to Landlord. Replacing batteries is the responsibility of Tenants.

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