7.
POSSESSION. If there is a failure to deliver possession of the premises at the commencement of this lease, the monthly rental provided
for shall be abated pro-rata on a daily basis and shall not be due until occupancy is available. The tenant, however, may notify the Landlord upon
five (5) days written notice that he elects to terminate the lease for failure to deliver the premises. In such case, the Landlord shall return all prepaid
rent and security deposit.
8.
INSPECTION. It is agreed that inspection will be made within three (3) working days after Tenant has completely vacated the premises
and only between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. No inspection will be made on Holidays or weekends, and UTILITIES TO
BE LEFT ON AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. Tenant has the right to be present during the inspection, and Tenant’s failure to appear at the
inspection shall constitute the Tenant’s agreement to accept the Landlord’s Inspection Report as conclusive and final.
9.
PETS. Tenant shall not keep domestic or other animals on or about the premises without the PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT of the
Landlord. If Landlord does, at his sole discretion, consent, and if Tenant makes payment of any required pet fee, Tenant may keep and maintain the
specified domestic animal upon the leased premises in accordance with the terms hereof, and any special agreements reached between Landlord and
Tenant shall not be in contradiction of these terms. Tenant shall be responsible for the animal, its behavior, and any damage, over and above the pet
fee, done by said animal. The Landlord will have the right to withdraw consent and demand removal of any previously permitted animal upon the
first complaint registered against such animal or upon evidence of injury or damage caused by animal. Any special pet agreement is an integral part
of this lease.
Tenant acknowledges that he has inspected the premises and agrees that the premises and the
10.
CONDITION OF PREMISES.
common areas, if any, are in safe, fit and habitable condition. The electrical, plumbing, heating and air-conditioning system, if any,
and any appliance furnished with the premises are in good working order.
EXCEPTIONS:_______________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
11.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. Landlord agrees to make repairs and do what is necessary to keep the premises in a fit and habitable
condition. The Landlord further agrees to maintain in reasonably good and safe working order and condition, all electrical, gas, plumbing, sanitary,
heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and other facilities and appliances supplied by him. The Landlord agrees to comply with all obligations set
forth in the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act in Article II, Section 21(a).
The Tenant agrees to keep the dwelling unit and all parts of the premises that he uses safe and clean. In the case of a single-family house or
duplex, Tenant shall keep the yard mowed, watered and free of rubbish and to keep the gutters clean and the shrubs neatly trimmed. Tenant shall
dispose of ashes, garbage and other waste in a safe and sanitary manner. Tenant shall not negligently destroy, deface, impair, or remove any part of
the premises or knowingly allow any person to do so.
It is specifically understood that Tenant will, at Tenant’s expense, keep sinks, lavatories and commodes open, reporting any initial malfunction
within five (5) days of occupancy; replace all broken windows and burned-out light bulbs; repair any damage to screens, interior walls and doors.
Tenant agrees to report to the Landlord any malfunction of, or damage to, electrical, plumbing, heating or air-conditioning systems. Tenant agrees to
pay for the cost of all repairs made necessary by negligence or careless use of the premises, including repairs to electrical, plumbing, heating and
cooling systems as well as floor coverings, carpeting and appliances, and to pay for repairs resulting from theft, malicious mischief or vandalism by
Tenant.