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Example Lease We can email you your lease, however, leases are require to be completed in person with proper identification. We require that you or a representative visit the house or apartment before renting to make a final decision. Keys and paperwork completion must be done during regular business hours 9 to 5 Monday through Saturday, by appointment on Sunday's and between between 5 and 10 pm any day. We are not available after 10 pm and before 9 am. Leases begin on the 1st of the month. Unless otherwise negotiated all leases are for one year self renewable for another year. If you move in between the 1st and the 5th, you will pay for the entire month that month. If you move in after the 6th or after, your lease will still begin on the first, however, we will prorate your first months rent for the number of days you are actually there. Residential
Lease BayBerry
Properties LLC Property
Address:___________________________________________
Summary: §
Rent is due on the 1st of every month, in full, no exceptions,
grace until the 5th, late fees apply for every day late after that,
for any portion unpaid. §
No Pets,
unless agreed here in writing, pets require and additional deposit and may
require additional monthly rent as well. Terms:___________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ §
No
Waterbeds. §
No
grilling anywhere on porches or decks, for fire safety grilling allowed in the
yard only. §
Lease is
for ____ adults ___ children. §
Tenant is
responsible for all utilities. §
Appliances
provided include: ____________________________________
provided appliances must be treated properly and kept spotlessly clean.
Tenants will be held responsible for damage to provided appliances.
Any other appliances are the tenant’s responsibility. §
You must
provide the landlord a contact phone number _____-_______. §
No
personal items, belongings, signs, materials of any kind are allowed in the
common areas of the building or yard. §
Renters
insurance is recommended to cover yourself and your property Bayberry Properties
LLC does not insure your property or yourself or guests for personal liability
or injury. § Smoking is not allowed in the hallways and basement of the premises. Please do not throw cigarette butts on the porchs, on the yard, sidewalk, or street around the building. § Please notify landlord of any problems, leaks, etc. as soon as they are discovered so that they can be repaired. § Grease, Personal hygiene, baby diapers/wipes and feminine hygiene products must not be flushed down the toilet; any costs incurred to unclog a stoppage caused by such items will be your responsibility. § Vacuum your carpets at least once weekly, have them professionally cleaned at least once every six months. Proof of profession cleaning will be required. § Landlord’s Address: 506 North Fourth Street., Steubenville OH 43952, 740-632-2899 § Review House Rules hereby incorporated into this lease for further rights and obligations. § If applicable see your HUD HAP Contract addendum. You are responsible for your full rent if HUD stops whatever portion they pay, you are always responsible for any difference between the portion HUD pays and the full rental amount. This lease is entered into by and between Bayberry Properties, LLC Scott M. Dressel Manager (hereinafter "Landlord"), and ________________________________________, (hereinafter "Tenant"), on the date set forth on the signature page below. Landlord hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant leases from Landlord, those premises commonly referred to as the above noted address (hereinafter "Premises").
Term This lease shall commence on ______________________________, and shall continue for a term of ____________________________, (hereinafter "Term"), unless terminated at an earlier date in accordance with the provisions of this lease dealing with default. After this initial term, this lease is self-renewable for an additional term of the same length, with any changes to be renegotiated at least 30 days prior to the current lease term. Continuation of this lease is up to the new owner if this property is sold during the lease term.
Rent RENT IS DUE ON
THE FIRST OF EVERY MONTH. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord rent for the use and occupancy of the Premises in the amount of $____________________ per month. Rental payments are due and payable in advance on or before the first day of each month. This rent shall be mailed (cashiers checks or money orders only do not mail cash) to Bayberry Properties LLC, 506 North Fourth Street, Steubenville OH, 43952, 740-632-2899, in a timely fashion to ensure receipt thereof on or before the due date. Cash payment can be delivered in person if prior arrangement is made with the landlord. If rent is not paid in full by the 5th of the month, there will be a $10 charge on the 6th and a $2 per day late charge for every day that any amount remains ate after the 6th. Eviction proceedings may start on or before the 6th for any portion of your rent in arrears.
Security Deposit Upon execution of this lease, and in addition to the first month's rent as set forth above, Tenant shall pay Landlord a security deposit in the amount of $__________________ no additional tenants allowed to be added to the rental unit without prior agreement from the landlord, for any reason. Landlord will hold this security deposit for the fulfillment of Tenant's obligations under this lease, including and for late payment fees, the cleaning and repairing of the Premises, payment of unpaid water bill created by the tenants tenancy or brought to the property bill, if necessary, after Tenant vacates the Premises. Landlord will return the full amount of the security deposit to Tenant within four weeks after Tenant has vacated the Premises, minus any amounts that are reasonably necessary to rectify any defaults in the payment of rent, to repair damages to the Premises caused by Tenant, other than ordinary wear and tear, and to clean the Premises if required. Upon returning the security deposit to Tenant, Landlord will provide Tenant with an itemized written statement detailing the full amount of the security deposit received, the charges made by Landlord against the security deposit, and the disposition made or to be made of the security deposit. Tenant must provide a forwarding address with their 30 day notice in order to receive any remaining balance from the security deposit. Notice must be in writing and at least 1 full calendar month prior to the departure date. Please note that if you violate this lease in any way or create excessive damages or cleaning requirements you may not receive your deposit back when you leave. If you want your full deposit back make sure you leave the rental unit in move in ready condition as good or better than when you moved in, and provide proof of professional carpet cleaning that took place on or after the day you moved out. If any portion of the deposit is used to cover any damage or fees during your tenancy the deposit must be brought back to full balance by the 1st of the next month.
Utilities Tenant will be responsible for their own utilities and their share of any common area utilities. Room Air-conditioners if installed, must be approved by the landlord and be plugged into approved outlets only, and be no larger than 8 AMPs. Trash must be placed in the appropriate place as required by the City, Please remove trash from your at least apartment at least weekly.
Occupancy of Premises No persons other than Tenants signing this lease are to move into the Premises. If you want to add a person to your lease contact the landlord in advance. Any violation of this provision shall constitute a material default under this Lease. Overnight guests are not allowed without prior approval.
Pets Tenant shall not keep any pet, nor permit any pet to be kept on the Premises.
Use of Leased Premises Tenant agrees that the Premises are to be used exclusively as the living quarters of Tenant and shall not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, any business that would bring people to the building. Tenant shall not do or permit anything to be done on the leased premises that will in anyway interfere with the rights of other tenants, occupants, or neighbors, or to injure or annoy such persons. Tenant shall not use, nor allow the Premises to be used, for any improper, unlawful, or objectionable purpose. Additionally, Tenant shall not cause, maintain, or permit any nuisance in, on, or about the Premises, or commit any waste in or on the Premises. Furthermore, Tenant shall not put the Premises to any use that violates any local zoning ordinance or any other law applicable to the Premises. Butchering or storage of wild game in not allowed anywhere on the premises.
Rules and Regulations Tenant and any guests of Tenant shall obey all of the laws of the State of Ohio, as well as all local laws, at all times while they are on the Premises. Tenants shall respect the rights of other tenants and neighbors for quiet and cleanliness. Quiet hours will be followed between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m., 7 days a week. No personal property of tenant will be stored in the common areas of the building or property, all personal property must be stored within tenants house/apartment, or storage locker. Any other storage arrangement will require prior approval from landlord. Condition of Premises & Inspections Both Landlord and Tenant have rights and responsibilities with respect to the condition of the Premises. These rights and responsibilities include the following: A random or announced inspection may be done at any time, including the use of drug sniffing dogs, the landlord reserves the right to invite the police or housing inspector to join any inspection. Tenant does not need to be present for an inspection to take place. Tenant will have three days to correct the problem to correct any lease, house rule or legal law violations. The Landlord will, put and maintain the Premises in a safe, habitable and sanitary condition and shall comply with all laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the condition of Premises. Tenant shall remedy, at Tenant's expense, any and all damage or deterioration to the Premises caused by Tenant's acts, whether intentional or through lack of ordinary care. Tenant shall keep the Premises, including bathroom, kitchen, living room, bedrooms, hallways, stairways, basements, garages, or any other areas in a clean condition at all times to avoid the attraction of pests and insects. All areas and surfaces will be thoroughly cleaned when moving out including using a professional carpet cleaning service any cleaning not completed will be done by the landlord at the tenants expense and any expense in excess of the security deposit will be billed to the tenant and the tenant hereby agrees to pay that bill. Tenant acknowledges that Tenant has inspected the Premises and agrees that the Premises are in satisfactory condition, except as indicated by Tenant on this lease or any other document provided to landlord prior to move in, if any, attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Additionally, Tenant has inspected any supplied appliances on the Premises, and has found same to be in satisfactory condition and good working order. The Premises are rented unfurnished with the exception of any appliances noted on the first page, which will remain property of the Landlord and must be kept in clean undamaged condition by the tenant. The tenant will alert the landlord of any appliance or structural problems in the apartment. Smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors will not be disabled and tenant will be responsible to have the batteries changed at least annually, the supplied fire extinguisher must be replaced by the tenant if used. Alterations and Repairs by Tenant Tenant shall make no alterations of any kind to the Premises without first obtaining the prior written consent of Landlord. Any alterations made to the Premises by Tenant after such consent is obtained, and any fixtures installed as a part of that alteration, will at Landlord's option become the Landlord's property on the expiration or the earlier termination of this lease; provided, however, that Landlord shall have the right to require Tenant to remove any such fixtures at Tenant's cost on termination of this lease. The tenant will not be paid for any cost or labor that is part of any approved tenant alteration and tenant will not expect any payment of any kind improvements cannot be offset against the monthly rental payment or security deposit. Entry by Landlord During your tenancy, landlord and employees of landlord may enter the Premises under the following circumstances: in case of emergency; to make necessary or agreed upon repairs, alterations, or improvements; supply necessary or agreed upon services; show the Premises to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, prospective tenants, workers, or contractors; in the event that Tenant abandons or surrenders the Premises; or pursuant to Court order; immediate entry allowed if use of a drug sniffing dog at the doors indicates that drugs are present and the police will be allowed to enter after the door is opened by the landlord. See also the inspection paragraph above and entry allowed for inspections announced or random. Landlord will provide Tenant with at least 24 hour notice, by phone or in writing, of Landlord's intent to enter except in case of an emergency or random inspection or in the event that Tenant has abandoned or surrendered the Premises. Each unit will be subject to a monthly inspection for cleanliness, rule violation, legal violation and damages as noted above. Further, Landlord will enter only during normal business hours unless an emergency exists, illegal activity is suspected, or Tenant has surrendered or abandoned the premises, or Tenant consents to the entry. Locks and Keys Tenant may not change or add any lock to the Premises, including basement storage lockers, or any part thereof, without obtaining Landlord's prior written consent, and, after changing any lock with such consent, must then provide Landlord with a key to the changed or added lock. The landlord will provide one set of keys to the property, replacement keys are $5 each. If you get locked out of your unit, you can call to be let in during normal business hours 8 am to 5 pm, one free per year, after that $5 per entry. After hours entry at any time is charged at a rate of $20 and it is not guaranteed that you will reach the landlord to get in after hours. Assignment and Subletting Tenant may not assign this Lease or sublet all or any portion of the leased premises. Default by Tenant Landlord and Tenant agree that every condition, covenant, and provision of this lease is material. A breach of any condition, covenant, or provision of this lease by Tenant will constitute a material breach. For any material breach by Tenant, Landlord may provide Tenant with a written 30 day notice for a material breach other than rental payment, three-day notice for failure to pay rent or failure to leave after the 30 day notice for other breaches, notices will describes the breach and demands that Tenant cure the default. If Tenant does not cure the default within the time allowed, or if a cure is not possible, this Lease will be terminated. In the event of breach by Tenant, Landlord reserves all rights and remedies conferred under the laws of the State of Ohio, including the right to terminate the lease, the right to immediate possession of the premises, and the right to all damages. Additionally, the parties agree that the following provisions apply to a breach of this lease by Tenant: If Tenant breaches this lease and abandons the property before the end of the term, or if Landlord terminates Tenant's right to possession because of Tenant's breach of this lease, Landlord may recover from Tenant: (1) The worth at the time of award of the unpaid rent that had been earned at the time of termination; (2) The worth at the time of the award of the amount by which the unpaid rent that would have been earned after termination until the time of award exceeds the amount of the rental loss that Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; (3) The worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the term after the time of award exceeds the amount of the rental loss for the period that Tenant proves could be reasonably avoided; and (4) Any other amount necessary to compensate Landlord for all the detriment proximately caused by Tenant's failure to perform Tenant's obligations under this lease, or that in the ordinary course of things would be likely to result from that failure. (5) All legal fees incurred for the eviction action and the cost of recovering any rent, damage payment or legal fees. Name and Address of Manager or Contact Person All payment of rent, delivery of notices, repair requests, demands, complaints, and other contact from Tenant to Landlord shall be directed to as follows: By mail or in person, and by check payable, (cash is only acceptable when delivered in person) to Scott M. Dressel, Bayberry Properties LLC, at 506 North Fourth Street, Steubenville OH 43952, and by telephone at 740-632-2899.
Notices Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, any and all notices or other communications required or permitted by this lease or by law to be served on or given to either party to this lease by the other party shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be served when personally delivered to the party to whom the notice is directed or, in lieu of personal service, when deposited in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, addressed to Tenant at the address of the Premises as set forth in the first paragraph of this lease, or to Landlord at the address provided in the paragraph above. Waiver If the Landlord waives any breach by Tenant of any provisions of this lease, such waiver shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach by Tenant of that same provision, or of any other provision, of the lease. Landlord's acceptance of rent following a breach by Tenant of any provision of this lease will not be deemed to be a waiver of Landlord's right to enforce any provision of this lease.
Attorney's Fees If any legal action or proceeding arising out of, or relating to, this lease is brought by either Tenant or Landlord, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive from the other party, in addition to any other relief that may be granted, the reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses incurred in the action or proceeding by the prevailing party.
Binding on Heirs and Successors This lease shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of Landlord and Tenant. Nothing in this section shall be construed as a consent by Landlord to any assignment of this Lease or any interest in it by Tenant. Time of Essence Time is of the essence in this lease. Sole Agreement This document, including any attachments incorporated by reference herein (house rules and HUD contracts), constitutes the entire and sole agreement between Landlord and Tenant respecting the leased Premises, the leasing of the leased Premises to Tenant, and the lease term created under this Lease, and correctly sets forth the obligations of Landlord and Tenant to each other as of its date. Any agreements or representations respecting the leased premises or their leasing by Landlord to Tenant not expressly set forth in this lease agreement are null and void. Executed ______________, ______, in the City of ______________, County of ___________________, and State of Ohio. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Landlord Tenant(s) Bayberry Properties LLC House Rules Lease Addendum
In consideration of the execution or renewal of a Lease of the dwelling unit identified in the Lease, Landlord and tenant agree as follows, and which from time to time may be amended or changed as needed:
Illegal Drugs, Illegal Activity, Acts of Violence
Rent: Your
rent consists of several items: q
Your
Monthly dollar rental payment, q
Your
Weekly Lawn and Yard Maintenance, snow removal, and q
Your
Weekly Cleaning and Keeping Clean of the House and any out buildings, this
includes having your carpets professionally cleaned at least every six months
and providing a copy of that receipt to Bayberry Properties. q
Monthly
Proof Of Water Bill Payment Required, please include your choice of the
following options with your rental payment: 1.
Copy of or actual most recent water bill showing that it’s paid
up to date. 2.
Copy of or actual receipt from the water department showing that
you water bill is paid and up to date. 3.
Bring your water bill or receipt with you when you make your rental
payment in person (or I pick up the rent) and show me that it is paid and up to
date, no copy is required if you show me in person. q
Copies
will be placed in your tenant file if you should ever need to reference them I
will have them. q
You
can also contact the City and ask if they can send me a duplicate copy if you
would rather have them do that, I’m not sure if they can, but you can ask.
283-6000 x1400. q
This
is not optional as the City of Steubenville is now requiring landlords to be
responsible for collections of past due water bills and to ensure that everyone
is paying. Keeping your bills up to
date is already a requirement of all Bayberry leases. q
Missing
or not completing any of these items is a breach of your lease contract and
grounds for eviction.
Failure to Pay Rent
Failure to Pay & Maintain Utilities If the tenant fails to pay for and maintain ongoing operations of utilities that they are responsible for as provided for in the lease a three day written Notice to Vacate will be issued to the tenant as provided by the Ohio Tenant and Landlord Act. There is a $50 charge for returned checks, plus any fees incurred by Bayberry Properties. Yard Maintenance If yard maintenance is your responsibility as part of your lease agreement you must maintain the yard in the following manner to assure a neat and clean appearance of the property at all times, in compliance with your lease and city code. If yard maintenance is included with your rent you still need to keep all trash picked up from your yard, sidewalk, curb and gutter at all times, and snow shoveled from sidewalks, steps and parking areas in the winter. If you are required to do yard maintenance, please do the following, please note that snow removal is your responsibility even if the yard maintenance is not: Weekly:
General Rules
Obligations of the Tenant and Landlord: Obligations of the Tenant (Lessee) All tenants who are a party to this rental agreement shall abide by all of the following obligations:
Obligations of the Landlord (Lessor) The Landlord who is a party to this rental agreement agrees to the following provisions, within the terms of the lease:
Drug Free Housing
Lead Warning Statement Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in this housing. If you have any peeling paint please contact the landlord so that it may be corrected. Estimated Cleaning and Damage Charges The following cleaning and damage charges may apply during and at the end of your lease term for damage that was caused by you, anyone in your household, a guest or anyone else visiting your rental unit that are not repaired by you after discussion with the management. These charges will also reduce the amount of your deposit and could result in an amount due when your tenancy ends according to your lease terms. By taking care of your unit, cleaning on a weekly basis and when you are moving out you can avoid these charges:
Bath
Carpet
Mini Blinds per replacement $30.00 Walls
Doors
Outside Storage Room, Patio, Yard, Trash Area
Windows, Sills & Water Damage from Rain/Snow let in through open windows
Keys & Locks
Water & Heating & Air Conditioning
Cleaning and damage charges not limited to those or the amounts listed above, other charges will apply as appropriate for labor, materials and parts. Automobile/Truck WASHING and REPAIRING in Any Way and CHANGING OIL is PROHIBITED If your vehicle leaks oil or fluids, please either repair the problem or remove the vehicle from the property. Cleaning up of leaked oil will be at the market rate for professional spill clean up and concrete/asphalt replacement at market price.
Per your Lease Agreement, Guests staying more than 14 days per year must be registered with the landlord:
Please Check One: Completed by Tenant: ___ Completed by Guest: ___ Sign: _____________________________________________________
Per your Lease Agreement, Guests staying more than 14 days per year must be registered with the landlord:
Please Check One: Completed by Tenant: ___ Completed by Guest: ___ Sign: _____________________________________________________
Example Inspection Memo: I will be at your unit for an inspection at _______. If everything is as it should be this should take 10 minutes. You need to be here for this inspection. . So you are prepared, here is what is expected: The unit is as spotlessly clean from top to bottom. This is to ensure that we don’t get bugs or roaches, and that all surfaces are maintained in move in condition. Please Check the Boxes Below and Provide this to me when I arrive for your inspection, I will sign off on each item as inspection shows completion, items that don’t pass inspection will be given 3 days for completion and a follow up inspection on Tuesday, April 24th. This means:
Walls & Ceilings ,Washed with sponge or rag, monthly and as needed for spots, spills and hand prints:
Floors: Carpets, vacuumed daily and as needed for dirt and spills, sweeping with a broom is NOT sufficient as it does not remove any soil or dirt. Professional cleaning or cleaning with steam and extraction machine is necessary every 6 months. We recommend Alexander the Great, pre-treat your stains if any. Vinyl, and ceramic tile: washed with sponge or rag, weekly and as needed for spots, spills as they occur: Pinesol, Lysol, or Greased Lightning. Wax with Mop and Glow or Holloway House Quick Shine
Murphy’s Oil Soap is the only approved cleaner on hardwood finished surfaces Lemon Pledge or Lemon Oil Floor Polish for polishing. Holloway House Quick Shine can be used on wood floors that are sealed, check with me. Bathroom fixtures: Toilet bowl, cleaned weekly with cleaner like Lysol Toilet bowl cleaner and a toilet brush or rag, inside and out side the bowl down to the floor. (In the tank cleaners are not allowed as they eat and destroy the rubber fittings, please don’t use them). Showers and Tubs: Cleaned weekly with Tilex Soap Scum and Tilex Mildew Cleaner, or other spray cleaner, make sure to rinse afterwards, do NOT use Comet or other abrasive cleaners on fiberglass tubs and showers as it will scrub off the finish and destroy the unit. (Daily shower sprays are not allowed on fiberglass as they are acidic and will also eat through the unit). Other approved cleaners for glass coated fiberglass shower/tub units are Spic N Span Powder, Top Job, Fantastik, Original Mr. Clean All Purpose Cleaner, and Glass Plus. Kitchen Fixtures: Stoves and Ovens: Clean weekly and as spills occur, clean surface, elements, drip pans, and under elements and drip pans to remove all oil , grease and food, use Easy Off oven cleaner or other cleaner in oven to clean the oven at least monthly. Make sure to clean under your stove. Refrigerator: Clean inside and out of refrigerator weekly and as spills occur, use a mild dish soap to clean with. Make sure to clean under your refrigerator. Cabinets need to be cleaned and dried, do not put wet dishes in your cabinets, wipe all water off cabinets immediately, treat cabinets like fine furniture, use Murphys Oil Soap to clean. Stairs: See walls and floors above, take special care of hardwood spindles and trim if any. Windows & Doors: Windows need to be washed with Windex or other appropriate window cleaner. If you smoke in your unit your windows need to be washed at least monthly on the inside. Doors need to be cleaned as noted above in Walls and Ceilings. Exterior entrance doors and storm doors need to be kept clean as well. Special note on your furnace: Don’t forget to change your furnace filter at least monthly, especially if you smoke in the unit. A clean filter costs about 50 cents and is available at Lowes. Get the measurements off the old one. A clean furnace filter will cut your heating expenses by up to 10% and will increase your airflow. It will also remove more dust from your air. Call if you need assistance changing your filter.
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