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Annual lease apartments and houses are listed below. For our 15 plus day extended stay at the Bayberry House Bed and Breakfast, please look on the Bed and Breakfast Page and scroll down.
To apply you are required to provide the following, for everyone 18+ in the household:
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Photo ID
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Social Security Card
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Proof of Legal Income Sufficient to cover rent, utilities, food, clothing and other household expenses, we follow the national standard that your rent cannot exceed 33-40% of your total gross income (including any assistance).
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The deposit and first months rent, last months rent may also be required in some cases as well as extra deposit and rental amount for service animals/pets or other security reasons, we reserve the right to assign any deposit or rental amount when service animals or pets are involved.
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Utilities must be on in the lease signed tenants name, you cannot put them in someone else's name. And they must be paid in full monthly.
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Rent must be paid on time, no exceptions or excuses for any reason other than your own death.
Utilities: Unless otherwise noted, (heat, electric, water/sewer/trash) are not included and are the tenants responsibility, and must be paid in full monthly.
Tenants are also responsible for their own weekly yard maintenance and snow removal at most properties as part of their rental payment. This will be noted in the description below.
Zero Illegal Drug Activity Tolerated.
No indoor smoking at any of our properties.
Email me to get on our wait list, including name, number of people you are trying to house, phone number and email.
Available rentals are now listed on zillow.com
Bayberry Properties LLC offers several ways to pay your rent, late rent fee of $10 per day starts on the 6th of every month:
Payment can be dropped off at the office at 411 Madison Avenue mail slot at any time. Our office is secured by video monitoring and 24 hour surveillance monitoring security. We would rather not receive cash for monthly rental payments (other than the first months rent and deposit), methods of payment accepted are:
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Money Order
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Personal Check
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Zelle
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Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted at our office for rental payment, just call and arrange a time to make the payment 4% interchange charge applies to use of any credit/debit card.
Get on our Wait List by Email:
We also maintain a waiting list for our other Apartments and Houses. Please send an email to scott@bayberryproperties.com with your name, current address, email and phone number and the size place you want and we will email you should one become available. We have properties in Steubenville and Mingo Junction Ohio:
One year leases are generally as follows:
1, 2, 3 and 4 Bedroom Apartments, $500 - $1200 per month.
2 Bedroom Houses, starting at $800
3 Bedroom Houses, starting at $900
4-5 Bedroom Houses, starting at $1200
3 Bedroom Duplexes, starting at $850
cleaning every six months at a minimum with receipts turned in. Small pets only under 10 pounds, must be spayed or neutered, proof required. The home must be keep clean at all times, all pet waste cleaned from the yard daily, pets are not allowed to be chained up outside unattended. Whether a property accepts pets or not is noted below in the listing and may const additional rent as well as deposit. Service Animals are permitted in every unit, a deposit is required and will vary depending on the property, ask if you want to know.We do allow pets in a few locations, our pet policy requires that you keep the house and yard clean daily, as well as profession carpet
Tenants are responsible for weekly lawn mowing, weed and shrub trimming, and snow removal in the winter. This is part of your rental payment.
Utilities are not included in the rent and are the tenants responsibility in all properties.
Scroll down to to see an
Example Lease
it is always a good idea to read the lease prior to signing.
Leases are require to be completed in person with proper identification. I 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 by appointment during regular
Leases begin on the 1st of the month. Unless otherwise negotiated all leases are for one year self renewable for another year. If get keys or you move in between the 1st and the 6th, you will pay for the entire month that month. If get keys or you move on the 7th or after, your lease will begin on the first of the following month, and we will prorate your partial months rent for the number of days you are actually there.
Scroll down to see an Example Rental Application.
To apply you are required to provide the following, for everyone 18+ in the household:
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Photo ID
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Social Security Card
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Proof of Legal Income Sufficient to cover rent, utilities, food, clothing and other household expenses, rent cannot exceed 33% of your gross income.
Utilities must be on in the lease signed tenants name, you cannot put them in someone else's name.
Rent must be paid on time, no exceptions or excuses for any reason other than your own death.
Bayberry Properties Equal Housing Opportunity Statement: we do not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents of legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), military status, or handicap (disability).
Bayberry Properties LLC has a zero illegal drug tolerance policy and does not allow the use or
sales of illegal drugs on or near our property by tenants or guests. We cooperate fully with the City of Steubenville Police and the Jefferson County Sheriff, Federal Officers, as well as the Prosecutors office for both the City and County if you or your guests intend to have any involvement with illegal drugs you do not want to rent from us. To protect you and the property we inspect all rental units on a monthly basis and all tenants go through a nation wide criminal background check. We have the contractual right under the terms of our lease to do an unannounced inspection of your home or apartment any time, this is recommended by Jefferson County Fair Housing.Bayberry Properties is fully compliant with the City of Steubenville Rental Property Registration Code, Jefferson County and State of Ohio.
Lead, most properties built before 1978 may have lead in older paint, Bayberry Properties has
taken steps to encapsulate all old paint in new paint to cover any potential lead, but you need to protect your family as well here is further information from the US EPA.
Example Application:
No Pets, is our overall policy. We do have a few properties we will allow a small dog or cat. Ask before renting. We reserve the right to require you to get rid of a pet at any time. We also require a pet deposit and rent for a pet.
Bayberry Properties
LLC has a zero drug and illegal activity policy and does not allow the use
or sales of illegal drugs on or off our property by tenants.
Tenants are also held responsible for the actions of guests on or
near our property. We cooperate fully with the City of Steubenville
Police, and the Jefferson County Sheriff, Federal Officers, as well as the
Prosecutors office for both the City and County if you or your guests intend
to have any involvement with illegal drugs or activity you do not want to
rent from us.
Bayberry Properties
does inspections for cleanliness, mechanical, rule and lease compliance.
Bayberry Properties
Equal Opportunity Statement: we do not discriminate on the bases of race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status
(including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal
custodians, pregnant women, and people securing legal custody of children
under the age of 18), military status or handicap (disability).
Lead, most
properties built before 1978 may have lead in older paint, Bayberry
Properties has taken steps to encapsulate all old paint in new paint to
cover any potential lead, but you need to protect your family as well, there
is further information from the US EPA
linked to our web site.
Property
Address:_____________________________________________
Rental Start Date:____________________ Lease Term: _____________
Monthly Rent Payment: $ ___________ Security Deposit: $ __________
# of
Occupants________ Cannot be more than _______
total adults and children.
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Current Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number & Email Address:_____________________ ____________________________________________________
Vehicle make, model and license plate number________________________________________________________________
Landlord Name and Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________
Parents, Brothers and Sisters Living within 50 miles: (use back if necessary)________________________________________
Emergency Contact Name and
Number & Relationship: _________________________________________________________
Personal References (name and phone number, please provide 2):
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All
Applying Adults (18 +) Current Employment Status, you must have income you can
substantiate (pay stub or assistance check stub), or be a full time registered
student with School ID and current class registration:
Your Name: ______________________________ Joint Applicant:__________________________
Occupation: ______________________________ _______________________________________
Employer's Name: ______________________________ _______________________________________
Employer Tel. Number: ______________________________ _______________________________________
Length at this Job ______________________________ _______________________________________
Employer Contact Person______________________________ _______________________________________
Rate of Pay
$_____________________________
$______________________________________
Applicant Financial, Rental & Legal History:
Bank Name: ______________________________
Have you or anyone moving into the premises ever been evicted? ________
Have you or anyone moving into the premises ever been arrested?________ On what charge: _________________________
Have you or anyone moving into the premises ever had a drug related arrest or charge: _____________________________
Has anyone moving into the premises ever been charged with a felony? ______________ Convicted of a Felony? ___________
Do you or any member of your household moving into the premises or visiting friends or family, use, sell or have any involvement with illegal drugs of any kind, or the funds resulting from any such sales: ______________________
CONSENT TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT & CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
As a material inducement to be considered as a tenant for the Premises, I herewith consent to and authorize Scott M. Dressel, Manager, Bayberry Properties LLC, or any agent of same, to contact my employer for employment and payroll information; all references named in this application; and to obtain police or conviction records. Credit check, a credit check may be necessary if your employment is for less than 1 year. I hereby agree to hold all references and anyone else, harmless for providing this information. I declare under penalty of perjury that the information listed in this application is true and correct. Executed on (date)_______________, ______, in the City of Steubenville, state of Ohio.
Signatures of all adult (18+) applicant(s)______________________________________________ ___________________________
$40 non-refundable
deposit per adult applicant must accompany this application. If we include
this in as a portion of your rental deposit, you will not receive this portion
of your deposit back when you move out.
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. 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 have possession of keys.
Residential
Lease
BayBerry
Properties LLC
Property Address:___________________________________________
Summary:
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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.
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No Pets, unless
agreed here in writing, pets require and additional deposit and may require
additional monthly rent as well.
Pet Terms:_______________________________________
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No Waterbeds or
used furniture of any kind is allowed to be brought onto or into the
property. We are not
responsible and will not treat for bedbugs, fleas, mites or any other insect
that you, your guests, pets or by any
other method maybe
brought into and infest your apartment, that treatment is your
responsibility which you will arrange and pay for as soon as any such
infestation is discovered.
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No Cigar, Pipe
or other smoking allowed in multi-family apartment buildings, only
standard cigarettes are allowed in your apartment in multi-family apartment
buildings. No smoking allowed
in common areas of multi-family buildings (porches, hallways, basements,
etc.) Don’t throw cigarette
butts in the yards of any property, all butt’s must be picked up and
disposed of properly. Cigar,
pipe and cigarette smoking is allowed in single-family homes as long as it’s
kept clean.
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No grilling
anywhere on porches or decks, for fire safety grilling allowed in the yard
only.
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Lease is for
____ adults ___ children.
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Tenant is
responsible for all utilities.
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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.
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You must provide
the landlord a contact phone number _____-_______.
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No personal
items, belongings, signs, materials of any kind are allowed in the common
areas of the building or yard.
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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.
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Smoking is not
allowed in the hallways and basement of the premises.
Please do not throw cigarette butts on the porches, on the yard,
sidewalk, or street around the building.
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Please notify
landlord of any problems, leaks, etc. as soon as they are discovered so that
they can be repaired.
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Grease, Toys,
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 any item will be your responsibility.
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Vacuum your
carpets at least once weekly, have them professionally cleaned at least once
every six months. Proof of
profession cleaning will be required.
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Landlord’s
Address: 506 North Fourth
Street.,
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Review House
Rules hereby incorporated into this lease for further rights and
obligations.
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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 31 days (meaning one full calendar month) prior to the expiration of
the current lease term.
Continuation of this lease is up to the new owner if
this property is sold during the lease term.
Rent
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 late 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
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
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
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
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, meaning the official office copy of it, including the
application and 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.
The tenant copy is provided as a courtesy only so any discrepancies
are to be settled by what is in the office copy held in the companies
office.
Executed ____________________, in the City of Steubenville, County of
Jefferson, and State of Ohio.
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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:
Residents, any member of households, or guests or
other person under, or not under, the Resident’s control shall not engage in
the illegal use of a controlled substance, or be convicted of the illegal
manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance, or convicted for the
illegal use of a controlled substance, and shall not engage in illegal acts,
acts of violence or threats of violence including the unlawful discharge of
firearms, on or near the property.
Violation of these provisions shall be a material violation of the
lease and good cause for termination of the tenancy.
Rent:
Your rent consists of several items:
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Your Monthly dollar rental payment,
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Your Weekly Lawn and Yard Maintenance, snow removal, and
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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.
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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.
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Copies will be placed in your tenant file if you should ever need to
reference them I will have them.
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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.
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This is not optional
Keeping your bills up to date is already a requirement of all Bayberry
leases.
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Missing or not completing any of these items is a breach of your lease
contract and grounds for eviction.
Failure to Pay Rent
If the tenant fails to pay
rent 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.
Bayberry Properties is not a
public assistance service. If
you are going to have trouble paying your rent please contact a public
assistance service for help to make sure your rent is paid on time.
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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:
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Pick up all trash in the yard, sidewalk, curb and gutter area of the
property so that it looks neat and clean
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Mow the grass
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Trim with a weed eater around all edges, foundation of house/building,
fences, trees and shrubs, and any other item that has grass/weeds growing
along it, this includes the entire property both inside and outside any
fences and any outbuildings, along alley ways, brick sidewalks and patios.
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Trim Shrubs to maintain current size and shape at all times
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Snow removal from all sidewalks and driveways
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All leaves must be removed from the yard every fall and spring by raking and
disposing of properly
General Rules
1.
All repair costs will be charged to your monthly amount due,
2.
Parking and Automobiles or other Vehicles.
No specific parking spaces are assigned.
Use of spaces, if available, is limited to the automobiles used by
Tenants and their guests.
Storage of boats, trailers, campers, inoperable motor vehicles is prohibited
without the prior written consent of the landlord.
3.
Drapes: all drapes must be
white lined or sheers must be installed facing the outside, blinds must be
either white or ivory to the outside.
No window covering can be used that is not white to the outside.
4.
No
pets without written consent of the Landlord.
5.
Rules and regulations: from
time to time it may be necessary to change or modify these rules for living
in this dwelling. If this
occurs, you agree to comply with these and the modified rules.
6.
Electric light bulbs: You will
supply all replacements during your tenancy.
All replacements must be of the exact same quality, volts, watts,
etc. All light bulbs and fuses
must be left in working order when you leave tenancy.
7.
Smoke and Carbon monoxide Detectors, are provided with new batteries when
you move into your dwelling, please test monthly and replace when needed
this will be your responsibility during your tenancy.
All batteries must be in working order when you leave tenancy.
8.
Cleaning, Trash & Dusting, keep your apartment/home in a clean condition at
all times.
9.
Nothing shall be thrown by anyone in your unit out of the windows or doors.
Nothing is to be place on window sills on the outside nor on balcony
railings etc., nor on fire escapes, hallways, or porches.
10.
No
signs, advertisements or other items shall be placed anywhere on the
building or in your windows.
11.
Name plates can be place on your mail box, but no where else on the
building.
12.
Small nails can be used to hang pictures, not exceeding 4 holes per room.
Please do not use adhesive hangers as they are difficult to remove
and paint.
13.
No
waterbeds or any other furniture that could damage the building are allowed
to be used in your unit. Used
upholstered furniture is not allowed to be purchased and placed anywhere in
the building, this includes beds, bedding, blankets, towels, and clothing.
14.
Groceries, furniture and baby carriages, shall enter and exit the building
through the appropriate doors, any damage caused by moving or carrying any
items will be the tenants responsibility
15.
Cooking and baking can be done only in the kitchen and no where else in your
unit.
16.
Water shall not be left running unattended at any time.
Any dripping or leaking water should be reported to the Landlord
immediately.
17.
Toilets and other water apparatus shall not be used for any purpose other
than that for which they were constructed, and no sweepings, rubbish, rags,
paper, ashes, feminine hygiene products, diapers, baby wipes or other
substances shall be thrown or disposed of therein.
Any damage resulting to toilets, sinks, etc., from misuse of any kind
whatsoever, shall be paid by the tenant.
Toilet cleaners that are mounted or set in the tank are not allowed
as they cause damage to the
flushing components of the toilet, you can use cleaners that are mounted in
the bowl. See #1 above.
18.
Any items in need of repair shall be reported to the Landlord as soon as
they are noticed. Any item
damaged by tenant, including glass,
will be repaired at the tenants expense, see #1 above.
19.
Laundry shall be done in the proper areas as designated and if provided by
the landlord, washers and dryers may NOT be installed in any other area.
No clothing may be hung to dry in any area where water will drip and
damage flooring nor in any area that can be seen by the public, or outdoors.
20.
Children shall not be permitted to play in the hallways or basements.
Children do have access to yards and porches where available.
Reminder that toys and other items cannot be left or stored on front
porches, yards, or hallways at any time.
21.
All common areas of larger complexes are fully available for everyone to
use. No tenant has claim to any
particular portion of common areas.
Children and guests should respect the rights of other tenants while
using the common areas, and keep in mind quite hours, and keep the area
clean at all times.
22.
Do
not let strangers into the building at any time. All tenants have their own
keys and any personnel from the water department, gas, phone, cable or
electric companies will have proper identification.
Keep all entry doors closed and locked at all times.
Your windows should be closed and locked when you leave the building
for security purposes and to keep rain from damaging your apartment/house.
See #1 above.
23.
No
rollerblading, skateboarding, or any type if yard games inside the house.
No ball throwing, Frisbees, etc., any damage caused by such activity
will be the responsibility of the tenant to pay for.
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:
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condition any range, refrigerator, washer, dryer, dishwasher, or
other appliances supplied by the landlord and required to be
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persons on the premises with his consent to conduct themselves in a
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(9) Conduct himself, and require
persons in his household and persons on the premises with his
consent to conduct themselves, in connection with the premises so as
not to violate the prohibitions contained in
Chapters 2925. and 3719. of
the Revised Code, or in municipal ordinances that are substantially
similar to any section in either of those chapters, which relate to
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(B) The tenant shall not
unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord to enter into the
dwelling unit in order to inspect the premises, make ordinary,
necessary, or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or
improvements, deliver parcels that are too large for the tenant's
mail facilities, supply necessary or agreed services, or exhibit the
dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees,
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(C) (1) If the tenant violates
any provision of this section, other than division (A)(9) of this
section, the landlord may recover any actual damages that result
from the violation together with reasonable attorney's fees. This
remedy is in addition to any right of the landlord to terminate the
rental agreement, to maintain an action for the possession of the
premises, or to obtain injunctive relief to compel access under
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(2) If the tenant violates division
(A)(9) of this section and if the landlord has actual knowledge of
or has reasonable cause to believe that the tenant, any person in
the tenant's household, or any person on the premises with the
consent of the tenant previously has or presently is engaged in a
violation as described in division (A)(6)(a)(i) of
section 1923.02 of the Revised
Code, whether or not the tenant or other person has been charged
with, has pleaded guilty to or been convicted of, or has been
determined to be a delinquent child for an act that, if committed by
an adult, would be a violation as described in that division, then
the landlord promptly shall give the notice required by division (C)
of
section 5321.17 of the Revised
Code. If the tenant fails to vacate the premises within three days
after the giving of that notice, then the landlord promptly shall
comply with division (A)(9) of
section 5321.04 of the Revised
Code. For purposes of this division, actual knowledge or reasonable
cause to believe as described in this division shall be determined
in accordance with division (A)(6)(a)(i) of
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1.
Not to assign this Lease, sublet the dwelling, transfer possession of the
unit to accommodate boarders or lodgers and/or not to admit other members to
this household without prior approval of the Landlord.
2.
Not store any household items outside the unit; nor install outside
antennas, nor to keep any gasoline or dangerously flammable materials in the
dwelling, nor park non-operating vehicles (including improperly licensed and
broken vehicles including those with flat tires)in the parking lot, driveway
or on the street near the residence.
3.
Not apply weather stripping, plastic, or any other materials to windows,
doors, etc.If you have an air leak or missing weather stripping, contact the
landlord, and avoid damaging your unit.
4.
Notify the Landlord of any absence over 2 days and agree to allow no one to
stay in the unit while absent, without knowledge and consent of the
landlord.
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:
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(5) When he is a party to any rental
agreements that cover four or more dwelling units in the same
structure, provide and maintain appropriate receptacles for the
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(6) Supply running water, reasonable
amounts of hot water and reasonable heat at all times, except where
the building that includes the dwelling unit is not required by law
to be equipped for that purpose, or the dwelling unit is so
constructed that heat or hot water is generated by an installation
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(8) Except in the case of emergency or
if it is impracticable to do so, give the tenant reasonable notice
of his intent to enter and enter only at reasonable times.
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(9) Promptly commence an action under
Chapter 1923. of the Revised
Code, after complying with division (C) of
section 5321.17 of the Revised
Code, to remove a tenant from particular residential premises, if
the tenant fails to vacate the premises within three days after the
giving of the notice required by that division and if the landlord
has actual knowledge of or has reasonable cause to believe that the
tenant, any person in the tenant's household, or any person on the
premises with the consent of the tenant previously has or presently
is engaged in a violation as described in division (A)(6)(a)(i) of
section 1923.02 of the Revised
Code, whether or not the tenant or other person has been charged
with, has pleaded guilty to or been convicted of, or has been
determined to be a delinquent child for an act that, if committed by
an adult, would be a violation as described in that division. Such
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(B) If the landlord makes an
entry in violation of division (A)(8) of this section, makes a
lawful entry in an unreasonable manner, or makes repeated demands
for entry otherwise lawful that have the effect of harassing the
tenant, the tenant may recover actual damages resulting from the
entry or demands, obtain injunctive relief to prevent the recurrence
of the conduct, and obtain a judgment for reasonable attorney's
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Drug Free Housing
1.
Resident/Participant/Tenant any member of the Resident’s household, or a
guest or other person under the Resident’s control shall not engage in
criminal activity, including drug-related criminal activity, on or near the
property. “Drug-related
criminal activity” means the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, use or
possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, distribute, use of a
controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance
Act (21
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Resident/Participant, any member of the Resident’s household, or a guest or
other person under the Resident’s control shall not engage in any act
intended to facilitate criminal activity, including drug-related criminal
activity, on or near the property.
3.
Resident/Participant, or members of the household will not permit the
dwelling unit to be used for, or to facilitate, criminal activity, including
drug-related criminal activity, regardless of whether the individual
engaging in such activity is a member of the household or a guest.
4.
Resident/Participant or members of the household will not engage in the
manufacture, sale or distribution of illegal drugs at any location, whether
on or near the property or otherwise.
5.
Resident/Participant any member of the Resident’s household, or a guest or
other person under the Resident’s control shall not engage in acts of
violence or threats of violence, including, but not limited to the unlawful
discharge of firearms, on or near the property.
6.
Violation of the these provisions shall be a material violation of the lease
and good cause for termination of the tenancy.
A single violation of any of the provisions of this addendum or the
Lease, shall be deemed a serious violation and a material noncompliance with
the lease. It is understood and
agreed that a single violation shall be good cause for termination of the
lease. Unless otherwise
provided by law, proof of violation shall not require criminal conviction,
but shall be by a preponderance of the evidence.
7.
In
case of conflict between the provisions of this addendum and any other
provisions of the lease, the most recent provision will govern.
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:
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Kitchen
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Stove cleaning burners, rims, and under top
$20.00
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Stove cleaning inside oven, top, sides, bottom, racks
$40.00
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Stove replacing drip pans
$40.00
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Burner Replacement
$30 each
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Stove Replacement
$400.00
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Dishwasher, cleaning
$ 5.00
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Replacement
$400.00
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Refrigerator cleaning
$25.00
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Refrigerator replacing crispers/trays
$50.00
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Refrigerator replacing ice trays
$10.00
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Replacement
$500.00
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Sink cleaning and removing stains
$10.00
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Replacement
$300.00
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Floors cleaning & moping
$40.00
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Floors replacement for cigarette burns, permanent staining
$500.00
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Countertops cleaning and removing stains
$20.00
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Countertops replacement if cigarette burned, or permanently damaged
From burns, stains, knife cuts, other damage
$200.00
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Toilet Cleaned
$10.00
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Replacement
$200.00
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Medicine Cabinet Cleaned
$10.00
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Replacement
$200.00
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Sink, Countertop Cleaned
$10.00
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Replacement
$200.00
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Floor cleaned
$40.00
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Replacement
$500.00
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Tub/Shower cleaned
$20.00
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Replacement
$1000.00
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Removal of stickers etc. on fixtures
$50.00
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Carpet
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Vacuum entire carpeting
$100.00
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Cleaning per room
$50.00
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Replacement per room due to tenant damage
$800.00
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Cigarette burns, tears, rips, holes, etc.
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Mini Blinds per replacement
$10.00
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Walls
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Hole per square foot repaired minimum charge
$50.00
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Stain removal, washing, crayon, market, stickers, per room
$100.00
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Doors
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Replacement per door
$350.00
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Replacing missing door stops each
$ 10.00
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Outside Storage Room, Patio, Yard, Trash Area
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Clean up
$100.00
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Repair as needed due to tenant damage
market price
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Windows, Sills & Water Damage from Rain/Snow let in through open windows
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Cleaning per window
$5.00
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Replacing Glass, all glass replacement is a tenant expense, per sq foot
$20.00
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Wall, Floor/carpet/tile and Ceiling Repair
market price
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Keys & Locks
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New Entrance Lock
$50.00
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Replacement Keys, per set (1 inside door, one outside door)
$ 5.00
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Mailbox replacement
$50.00
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Water & Heating & Air Conditioning
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Replacement of Hot Water heater
$500.00
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Replacement of furnace/boiler
$3000.00
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Replacement of Central Air-Conditioner
$3500.00
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Replacement of Room Air Conditioner
$500.00
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
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.
BayBerry Properties LLC Guest
Registration Form
Per your Lease Agreement, Guests staying more
than 14 days per year must be registered with the landlord:
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Completed by Tenant: ___
Completed by Guest:
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Sign:
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BayBerry
Properties LLC Guest Registration
Form
Per your Lease Agreement, Guests staying more
than 14 days per year must be registered with the landlord:
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Completed by Guest:
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Sign:
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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.
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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.
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All walls and
ceilings are clean no dirt, food, markings,
drawings or damage, please check your kitchen walls especially around the
stove, sink and trash can.
Bathroom walls for hair treatments, mildew etc.
Any nicks or scratches in the paint needs to be kept touched up, we
provide paint.
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floors are
vacuumed, mopped and waxed as appropriate, you have to have a vacuum cleaner
please have it there when we inspect.
All baseboards need to be dusted and washed as necessary
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All carpets are clean, Please note that cleaning by a professional cleaner
is your responsibility at least once a year, more often if you have
heavy dirt build up. Alexander
the Great does a good job 283-3700.
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Kitchen
appliances are clean inside and out and under,
stove, refrigerator, microwave, etc., whatever you have, have your
stove and refrigerator pulled out away from the wall for the inspection
before I get there please.
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Kitchen cabinets
are cleaned and dry inside and out, never put wet
dishes in a cabinet, it will warp the wood and damage the finish.
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Kitchen
countertop is clean
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All trash is
bagged and outside, or in the garage, where it belongs
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Basement if
applicable is clean and nothing is stored within 4
feet of the furnace or hot water heater due to fire hazard.
No cardboard boxes are allowed in basements due to moisture they will
hold and mold will form, and roaches love cardboard box glue.
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If applicable,
the garage must be completely free of anything
other any your car and automotive stuff like oil.
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All bedrooms are
clean and free of trash
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Bathroom is
clean from top to bottom
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If applicable,
your front porch and back porch, steps, sidewalk
and street gutter, are clean and swept free of trash
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The area around
your front and back steps are free of trash and
cigarette butts, don’t let your guests throw cigarette butts in the
yard, please dispose of them properly.
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Yard work, if in
your lease must be up to date.
Please make certain you don’t have any piles of leaves, sticks, trash etc.,
in your yard, bag up all waste and throw it in the trash.
Approved & Suggested Cleaners List
Mr.
Clean Magic Erasers work really well to clean most surfaces, especially
removing crayon and marker from walls, glass and cabinets.
They also clean soap scum off of showers and tubs. They are cheap and
work with any cleaner or just water.
Just try the plain white ones the special ones are not necessary.
Walls & Ceilings,
Washed with
sponge or rag, monthly and as needed for spots, spills and hand prints:
Painted Surfaces
and painted trim, baseboard and doors:
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to touch up all damaged paint monthly, we provide touch up paint, just
ask..
Finished Wood
Surfaces & Trim, baseboard and doors, washed with sponge or rag, monthly and
as needed for spots, spills and hand prints :
Murphy’s Oil Soap is the only approved cleaner on hardwood finished
surfaces, Lemon Pledge or Lemon Oil for polishing.
Floors:
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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.
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Vinyl, and
ceramic tile: washed with sponge or rag, weekly and as needed for spots,
spills as they occur:
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Pinesol, Lysol,
or Greased Lightning. Wax with
Mop and Glow or Holloway House Quick Shine
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Composite vinyl
tile (individual square tiles) needs to be waxed weekly with standard floor
wax, strip with stripper every couple months to get really clean, and apply
3 coats of wax.
·
Wood Floors:
washed with sponge or rag, weekly and as needed for spots, spills as
they occur:
·
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, Fantastic, Original Mr. Clean All Purpose Cleaner, Mr.
Clean Magic Erasers 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 Murphy’s 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 Lowe’s.
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.