Residential Lease Agreement Page 4

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LANDLORD MAY TOW, AT TENANT’S EXPENSE, ANY VEHICLE DETERMINED BY LANDLORD TO HAVE BEEN
ABANDONED, STORED OR PARKED IN VIOLATION OF THE PROVISION.
9.
CONDITION OF UNIT: TENANT accepts the unit and property in its present condition. The unit is in good and livable condition.
LANDLORD rents furnished apartments “as is”.
Within 48 hours of taking possession of the unit, TENANT must give LANDLORD a list of defects or damages to the unit. As part of
this list, TENANT must test all smoke detectors and batteries and include any problems on the list. LANDLORD agrees to sign this
list upon receipt from TENANT and mail a signed copy back to the TENANT for their records and for the acknowledgment that the
LANDLORD has had receipt of said list. The purpose of the list is to show the condition of the unit at the time of the LEASE.
The list should be delivered to the LANDLORD in person or by certified mail. TENANT should also keep a copy of the list until the
signed copy is returned to TENANT by LANDLORD.
If TENANT does not give LANDLORD a list within the time given, TENANT acknowledges that there are no defects or damages.
TENANT must return the property to LANDLORD in the same condition as it was provided, reasonable wear and tear accepted.
TENANT is responsible for all damage to the property that occurs after acceptance, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
10. MAINTENANCE: TENANT must clean and maintain the unit. Conditions caused by TENANT’S failure to clean and maintain the
unit are TENANT’s responsibility. The following apply:
a)
WINDOWS: TENANT must keep windows covered with blinds, curtains, or other appropriate covering. TENANT
may not use sheets, blankets, or other makeshift coverings. LANDLORD may remove them if after requesting that
the TENANT do so, it remains in place. LANDLORD will provide screens only if available
b)
CLOTHES: TENANT may not hang clothes from windows or balconies.
c)
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED: TENANT may not have waterbeds, space heaters and hotplates. TENANT may not
have refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, laundry machines or air conditioners that LANDLORD did not provide.
d)
ROOF: TENANT may not go onto the roof of the building.
e)
CLEANING: TENANT must have cleaning equipment such as a vacuum cleaner, mop, broom, toilet brush, etc.
TENANT must clean range and oven regularly. Tenant must clean and defrost refrigerator regularly. TENANT
must clean and scrub floors regularly.
f)
BATHROOMS: TENANT must keep bathrooms clean. TENANT may not throw disposable diapers, cigarette
butts, tampons, sanitary pads, ext. in toilets. TENANT must pay for any damage from clogging drain or commode.
g)
STORAGE: TENANT may only store items in specified storage locations. LANDLORD may remove anything
stored in hallways, basements, or other common areas and charge TENANT. LANDLORD is not responsible for
anything removed. LANDLORD considers property of TENANT stored in common areas abandoned.
h)
CHANGES TO UNIT: TENANT may not mark any surface on the premises, use picture hooks or adhesives, or
make any changes of any kind.
i)
FILTERS: TENANT must change furnace and air conditioning filters and do other normal and routine maintenance.
j)
DRAPERY LINERS: Where LANDLORD provides drapery liners, TENANT may not clean, repair or adjust them
in any way. LANDLORD does not promise that drapery liners will last through the term of the LEASE or for any
period of time.
k)
LIGHT BULBS: TENANT must replace light bulbs within the unit.
l)
SATELLITE DISHES: TENANT may not use or install any satellite dishes inside or outside the unit.
m)
ANTENNA: TENANT may not install any outside antenna.
n)
MISCELLANEOUS: TENANT may not bring onto the property:
1)
above ground swimming pools or play pools
2)
sand boxes
3)
portable or permanent basketball hoops
4)
swing sets or gyms
5)
playhouses
In addition to the above, LANDLORD may disallow the use of any equipment or appliance that, in the opinion of LANDLORD:
a)
is unsafe; or,
b)
would make unreasonable use of utilities, supplied by Landlord
Landlord Initials__________
Tenant Initials__________ __________ __________ __________
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