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COUNTRY GARDENS APARTMENTS
SAMPLE LEASE
STANDARD APARTMENT LEASE
The Landlord, Cityview, LLC. hereby rents to the Tenant(s),
ALL
TENANTS OF THE LEASE NAMED HERE (Jointly and
severally) and the Tenant(s) take from the Landlord apartment #
SPECIFIC APARTMENT ADDRESS NAMED HERE in the Cityview
building at 118 Prospect St. Ithaca, New York 14850 for
SPECIFIC PERIOD
OF TIME STATED HERE months
beginning at 12 pm
(SPECIFIC LEASE START DATE) (Lease Start
Date) and ending at 8am
(SPECIFIC LEASE END DATE) (Lease End
Date) for residential occupancy only, and the Tenant agrees to pay to the
Landlord the total rent of $
(MONTHLY RENT x 12
STATED HERE) to be paid
without offset as follows:
A.
$
(AMOUNT OF MONTHLY
RENT STATED HERE),
equal to one month’s rent, to be paid on or before the Lease Start Date.
B.
$ (AMOUNT
OF MONTHLY RENTED STATED HERE),
the regular monthly payment due by the 1st day of each month of the
tenancy.
Beginning (SPECIFIC
BEGINNING DATE STATED HERE)
through (SPECIFIC
END DATE STATED HERE)
OCCUPANCY. The Tenant
agrees that the apartment shall be occupied by no more than SPECIFIC
NUMBER OF PEOPLE ALLOWED STATED HERE person(s).
SECURITY DEPOSIT. The
Tenant(s) also agree(s) to deposit $(AMOUNT
OF SECURITY DEPOSIT STATED HERE) at the time the lease is signed as
security against any damages sustained to the apartment or the common areas of
the building because of the Tenant’s
actions. This deposit (less any
deductions) shall be returned to the Tenant by mail within thirty days after the
lease end date to the address given by the tenant when returning keys.
The security deposit shall be kept in an interest bearing account at M&T
bank, as required by New York State Law. It is understood by the Tenant that
when the Tenant removes his possessions and leaves the apartment after the lease
end date, the return of the security deposit shall terminate the Landlord’s
obligations to the Tenant. Damage
charges, if any, will be based on the attached page of flat rate damage charges.
Any deductions, no matter how or where caused, will be divided equally
between the tenants named in this lease.
In the event that the tenant fails to take possession of the premises the
security deposit becomes non-refundable.
If the tenant defaults in the payment of rent, or violates the terms of
the lease agreement, the security deposit or any unused portion of it shall be
applied toward the amount owed by the tenant to the landlord.
Nothing stated herein shall restrict the landlord from pursuing any other
available remedy permitted by law.
APARTMENT EXPENSES
SHALL BE PAID AS FOLLOWS:
Paid by Landlord: Heat, water and sewer, hot water,
garbage, basic building maintenance, property taxes.
Paid by Tenant:
Rent, electricity, telephone, TV Cable, any additional rent charged by the
Landlord per this lease.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED.
The following services are not included in the base rent: parking, window
cleaning, additional or exchange furniture, replacement curtains, drapes or
light bulbs, additional keys, or storm windows.
PROMPT PAYMENT.
The provision for installment payment of the rent is made for the
convenience of the Tenant. If the
Tenant defaults in rent payments, the Landlord may resort to any legal remedy to
repossess and enjoy the premises. In the event that it shall become necessary for the Lessor to enforce
any covenant or condition contained herein or any action or proceeding at law or
equity, the Lessee agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Lessor’s attorneys
in connection with the enforcement of the said lease provisions, irrespective of
whether the enforcement requires prosecution of said action in court.
THE LANDLORD COVENANTS AND AGREES AS FOLLOWS:
1.
To furnish necessary heat and hot water.
2.
To provide necessary maintenance during the lease term.
If at the start of the lease there remain minor repairs or painting, the
Landlord may give the Tenant possession and will complete such items within a
reasonable period of time. There will be no abatement or reduction of rent in
such a case. In the event of any
construction during the term of this lease that causes noise, vibration, dust,
or inconvenience to the Tenant, the Tenant shall not hold the Landlord
responsible for any such inconvenience or irritation.
THE TENANT COVENANTS AND AGREES AS FOLLOWS:
1.
To abide by house rules and additional provisions in
this lease.
2.
To supply a completed resident information form supplied
by the rental agent at lease signing.
3.
Not to assign or sublet this lease without prior written
permission of the manager.
4.
To pay immediately for damages caused by Tenant(s) or
his visitor(s).
5.
Not to allow additional persons to live in the apartment
without the permission of the Landlord.
6.
To allow the Landlord an authorized agent of the
Landlord or an inspector of the City of
Ithaca
to enter to make repairs, improvements, for monthly extermination, do code work
or other construction, to show the apartment to rental prospects, or for
business reasons.
7. To
quit, surrender, vacate and deliver the premises to the Landlord peaceably and
quietly at the end of the lease term.
8.
To thoroughly clean the apartment at his own expense before departure and
return all keys.
9.
To supply parent co-signatures for
ALL students and any residents 21
years of age or under.
(The management office will do this by mail with information taken from
completed resident information form.)
10.
To pay a 10%
administrative fee as additional rent of any rents not paid by the fifth (5th)
day of the month. If the Tenant’s check is returned to the Landlord for
insufficient funds, the Tenant shall be charged an administrative fee of $35 for
each check that is returned, which shall be charged as additional rent.
11.
Not to install air conditioners without the landlord’s
approval.
12.
Not to make copies or hand out apartment or front door
keys to anyone other than those people named in this lease.
13.
Not to have pets living or visiting the apartment or
building.
14.
Not to have a piano, waterbed, or other heavy furniture
without the permission of the Landlord.
15.
To purchase
renter’s insurance for the Tenant’s personal property, possessions and contents
of the apartment. Landlord will not be liable for, nor pay for any damages to
the Tenant’s personal property, possessions or contents, however caused.
16.
Not to paint the apartment or any part thereof without
the permission of the Landlord.
17.
Not to park in any parking space unless leased to the
Tenant by the Landlord.
18.
To keep the electric service on for the entire length of
the lease term (from the Lease Start Date until the Lease End Date), which shall
include any sublets that are approved by the Landlord. If the Tenant vacates the
apartment earlier than the Lease End Date as shown on Page 1, the Tenant shall
keep the electric service on in the apartment until the Lease End Date. Failure
of the Tenant to comply with this provision shall result in a deduction to the
Tenant’s security deposit. Tenant must call to cancel service at the end of the
lease term.
19.
Not to use space heaters of any kind.
20.
To comply with all recycling and tagging laws and to be
responsible for all fines incurred for failure to comply with these laws, if it
becomes required for this building.
21.
Not to
participate in illegal drug trafficking, purchase or use. A violation of this
provision shall be considered a substantial violation of this lease, and shall
subject the Tenant to an immediate termination of the lease and all other
applicable penalties.
22.
To only have that number of visitors in the apartment
that is permitted by the Building Department Code. If the Tenant has more than
that number of people for more than two (2) days, the Tenant shall be in breach
of his lease, and Landlord shall be permitted to commence eviction proceedings.
23.
Not to hang any signs of any nature in the windows so
that they are publicly displayed.
SEPARABILITY. If any
section of this lease is invalid, the remainder of the lease shall continue in
full force and effect.
INTEGRATED AGREEMENT. This lease is the entire agreement between the
parties. There is no oral understanding
or changes to the lease. If there are changes to be made to the lease, these
changes shall be made in writing and shall be signed by all parties. The Tenant
will examine the premises within 5 days of taking possession and shall return
the required Move In Inspection sheet to the rental office with any damages or
needed repairs noted. If said Move
In Inspection sheet is not returned to the rental office within 5 days of tenant
taking possession, it is conclusive evidence of receipt of the apartment in good
order and repair. The Tenant agrees that
no representation as to the condition or repair has been made, and that no
promise to decorate, alter, or improve the premises has been made except as
written in this lease. The Tenant
agrees that no representation has been made concerning fitness for intended use
and that it is solely the Tenant’s obligation to use the premises legally, and
that the Tenant’s misuse of the premises shall not be grounds for rent
abatement.
TENANT’S
RESPONSIBILITY. Tenants are responsible for their own safety. Tenants are
advised to keep their doors locked, and to exercise caution before allowing
others to enter the apartment or building. The Landlord and Management make no
representation or warranty concerning safety or security and shall not be held
liable to Tenant, his invitees, visitors, employees, licensees, or agents for
any personal injury, including death, or property damage alleged to have been
caused by any act or omission of safety or security. Buzzer systems, intercom,
building hardware and other items, if any, are provided to the Tenant as a
gratuitous service; no safety or security benefit is expressed or implied. The
Tenant agrees to defend, indemnify, and save harmless the Landlord from and
against any and all liability, damages, expenses, fees, attorney’s fees,
penalties, actions, causes of action, suits, costs, claims and/or judgments
arising from injury to persons or property, occasioned wholly or in part by any
act or omission of the Tenant, his invitees, visitors, employees, licensees, or
agents.
LEASE ASSIGNMENT.
It is agreed between the Tenant and the Landlord that the Landlord may
assign this lease to an affiliated entity in the future. This assignment will
not affect the terms of the lease between the Landlord and the Tenant.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS LEASE AND SIGN WITHOUT DURESS:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Deliver Rents to:
Management Office, 118
Prospect Street Suite 200, Ithaca,
New York 14850
or mail to P.O. Box 642
Ithaca, NY
14851.
Make checks payable to Cityview,
LLC. We can also be reached by E-mail at
downtown@ithacarenting.com and
our web is www.ithacarenting.com.
Pick up
Keys:
Keys may only be picked up during
the normal office hours, Monday through Friday at the Management Office 118
Prospect Street Suite 200 Ithaca, New York 14850. If the
Tenant is unable to pick up the keys at these times, the
Landlord may mail the keys via overnight mail to the Tenant at the
Tenant’s sole cost and expense and only after the lease start date. The
Tenant shall provide to the Landlord in
writing his/her request for keys to be mailed and the mailing address where
the keys are to be sent.
Office
Hours:
607-273-9462: The Office
is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday’s from 9:00
AM to 4:00 PM.
On Site Super:
The Superintendent’s office is
apartment
1F and he can be reached by phone at
607-273-9462 option 7.
Call the Super for maintenance requests, noise complaints and other
building issues. Leave a detailed
message including your name, apartment number and request.
Maintenance:
607-277-0179.
Best to call in the morning, Monday through Friday, for the quickest
service.
Emergency Phone:
607-277-0179
nights, weekends & holidays.
Emergencies are: no electricity, no
water, and no heat.
LOST KEYS ARE NOT AN EMERGENCY.
Telephone
VERIZON:
1-607-890-7100 (no charge to calling party).
WWW.VERIZON.COM
Electricity
NYSEG: 1-800-572-1111 (we
will fax form for you)
WWW.NYSEG.COM
Cable TV
TIME WARNER CABLE:
1-607- 272-3456
WWW.TWCNY.COM
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APARTMENT FURNITURE LIST
Building Address:
Apt. SPECIFIC
APARTMENT ADDRESS NAMED HERE Ithaca, New York 14850
Living/Dining Area:
(Exact number of agreed upon items will be itemized)
Sofa
Easy Chair
Coffee Table
End Table
Dining Table
Dining Chair
Microwave
Air Conditioner(s)
Bedroom:
(Exact number of agreed upon items will be itemized)
Single Bed
Double Bed
Desk
Desk Chair
Dresser
Bookcase
If
there is any exchange or removal of furniture after the lease start date there
will be a $25.00 charge per occurrence for maintenance labor.
Furniture removed after the lease
start date will not reduce the monthly rent.
This includes any sublets.
I have read and agree
to this apartment furniture list.
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Tenant and Agent Signatures
Building:
SPECIFIC
APARTMENT ADDRESS NAMED HERE, Ithaca NY 14850
ADDENDUM TO LEASE
MOLD & MILDEW
The Residential Lease is referred to in the Mold Addendum as the “Lease
Contract”
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MOLD AND MILDEW:
You acknowledge that it is necessary for you to maintain appropriate climate
control, keep your dwelling unit clean, and take necessary measures to
retard and prevent mold from accumulating in the dwelling unit.
You agree to clean and dust the dwelling unit on a regular basis and
to remove visible moisture accumulation on windows, window sills, walls,
floors, ceilings and other surfaces as soon as reasonably possible.
You agree not to block or cover any heating, ventilation or
air-conditioning ducts. You also
agree to report immediately in writing to us: (I) any evidence of a water
leak or excessive moisture in the dwelling unit, common hallways, storage
room, or other common areas. (II) Any
evidence of mold that cannot be removed with a common household cleaner,
(III) any failure or malfunction in heating, ventilation or
air-conditioning, and (IV) any inoperable doors or window.
You further agree that you shall be responsible for damage to the
dwelling unit and your personal property as well as any injury to you and
all occupants of the dwelling unit resulting from your failure to comply
with the terms of this mold addendum.
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VIOLATION OF RULES.
If you or any occupant violates any rule or provision of this Mold Addendum
(based upon our judgment) it shall be considered a material default under
the terms of the Lease Contract. Upon
written notice from us, you must immediately comply with all rules and
provisions of this Mold Addendum. We
also have all other rights and remedies set forth in the Lease Contract,
including damages, eviction, and attorneys’ fees to the extent allowed by
law.
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LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, INJURIES, CLEANING, ETC.
You and all tenants under the Lease contract are fully responsible
and liable for the entire amount of all cleaning expenses incurred by us to
remove mold from the dwelling unit as well as all damages to the dwelling
unit caused by mold. Ithaca Renting
Co. will arrange any cleaning services needed, not you the tenant.
If a part or parts of the dwelling unit cannot be satisfactorily
cleaned or repaired, you must pay for us to replace them completely.
Payment for damages, repairs, cleaning, replacements, etc, is due
immediately upon demand.
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GENERAL.
This Mold Addendum is considered part of the Lease Contract described
above. In the event of any conflict
between the terms of this Mold Addendum and the terms of the Lease Contract,
the terms of this Mold Addendum shall control.
Each Tenant who signs the Lease Contract Must sign this
Mold Addendum. Each Tenant is
jointly and severally liable for damages and all other obligations set forth in
this Mold Addendum. This Mold
Addendum is a legally binding contract.
Read it carefully before signing.
You are entitled to receive an original of this Mold Addendum after it is
fully signed. Keep it in a safe
place.
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Building:
SPECIFIC APARTMENT ADDRESS NAMED HERE, Ithaca NY 14850
FLAT RATE DAMAGE CHARGES
DESCRIPTION
CHARGE
CLEANING:
Dirty Kitchen
$50
Dirty Bathroom
$50
General Cleaning
$25 per room or hallway
Steam Cleaning Excessively Dirty Carpets
$60 per room or hallway
Trash Hauling
$27 per bag
Large items left (furniture, electronics, etc)
$35 per item
MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS:
Replacement of Carpet due
to burns or damages
$475 per bedroom or hall
$625 per living room
Replacement of Damaged Interior Door
$250
Replacement of Damaged Entrance Door
$650
Repair of Split
Door Jambs
$125
Repair/Replacement of Entrance Door Hardware
$250
Repair/Replacement of Interior Door Hardware
$80
Repair of Damaged Walls (Note: Tape will damage walls)
$125 (per wall)
Wall Painting
$80 (per wall)
Wall Painting, Maximum per Room or Hallway
$195
Repair/Replace Window Screens up to 6 Square Feet
$60 (per screen)
Repair/Replace Window Screens 6-12 Square Feet
$110 (per screen)
Repair/Replace Window Screens over 12 Square Feet
$150 (per screen)
Replace Broken Window Glass up to 6 Square Feet
Actual cost+ 25% (minimum of $125)
Replace Broken Window Glass 6-12 Square Feet
Actual cost+ 25% (minimum of $125)
Replace Broken Window Glass over 12 Square Feet
Actual cost+ 25% (minimum of $125)
Repair/Replace Broken Mini-Blinds up to 12 Square Feet
$100 (per blind)
Repair/Replace Broken Mini-Blinds over 12 Square Feet
$200 (per blind)
Replace Broken Mirror
Actual cost+ 25% (minimum of $125)
FURNITURE
(missing or severely damaged)
Sofa
$650
Love Seat
$470
Easy Chair
$395
Coffee Table or End Table
$215
Dining Table
$420
Dining/Desk Chair or
Barstool
$130
Bed
$390
Desk
$480
Dresser
$505
Bookcase
$210
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Building:
SPECIFIC APARTMENT ADDRESS NAMED HERE, Ithaca
NY 14850
DESCRIPTION
CHARGE
APPLIANCES AND FIXTURES
(missing or severely damaged)
Includes removal of
damaged item and installation of new item.
Stove/Oven
$510
Refrigerator
$620
Microwave
$200
Dishwasher
$545
Air Conditioner
$500
Toilet
$500
Toilet Seat
$45
Sink
$275
Tub/Shower
$750
Light Fixture, normal
incandescent
$70
Light Fixture, standard
fluorescent
$100
Light Fixture, special
$125 and up
Cupboard Doors/Countertops
Actual cost+ 25% (minimum of $125)
Repairs to appliances,
fixtures or furniture
Actual cost+25% (minimum of $125)
RENT AND OTHER CHARGES
Unpaid Rent
Actual amount + 10% late fee
Returned Check Fee
$35.00 per check returned
Miscellaneous Charges
Actual amount + 10% late fee
City Fines or Fees
Actual amount + $25 admin Fee
Lost Keys (locks changed
on 2nd occurrence)
$60 per lock
Keys Not Returned at end
of Lease (locks changed)
$60 per lock
Pass Key
$25 (per key)
The rates listed above are
used to calculate any repair/replacement cost only if required.
Normal wear and tear is exempt from repair cost.
Any portion up to the full amount stated per item may be charged based on
Ithaca Renting Company’s evaluation.
Please fill out and return the Move-In Inspection Form that will be issued upon
your arrival to note the condition of your apartment when you take possession.
Ithaca Renting Company
returns the unused portion of Security Deposits by mail within 30 (thirty) days
after the end of the lease.
X Tenant and Agent
Signatures
Building:
APARTMENT ADDRESS NAMED HERE, Ithaca
NY 14850
ADDENDUM TO LEASE:
PORCH/ROOF/BALCONY AND
FIRE ESCAPE STORAGE AND USE
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SAFETY: Tenants shall not
toss or throw any object from the porch/roof/balcony/fire escape, nor permit any
object to be tossed or thrown from the porch/roof/balcony/fire escape.
The
tenant agrees not to go out on the roof for any reason.
Should the tenant go out on the roof, this is a violation of this Lease
and the Landlord may, at its option, terminate the Tenant’s Lease.
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NO PARTIES: Tenant agrees
that he will not have any party on the porch/roof/balcony/fire escape.
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STORAGE: No storage of any
kind is permitted, including, but not limited to recyclables, garbage,
furniture, and clothing, on porch/roof/balcony/fire escape.
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OUTDOOR COOKING: Outdoor cooking on porch/roof/balcony/fire escape is
prohibited by the City of Ithaca Fire
Code.
Residents may not use or store any gas, charcoal, or other type of grill on the
porch/roof/balcony/fire escape.
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RIGHT OF ACCESS: In the
event Tenant stores materials or items on the porch/roof/balcony/fire escape
which the Landlord deems hazardous to the safety of the building or other
tenants, the Landlord reserves the right to remove and store such items at the
tenant’s expense until the end of the lease.
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FIRE DOORS: The Tenant
agrees not to leave fire doors propped open for any reason.
Should the tenant prop open the fire doors at anytime, this is a
violation of the lease and the Landlord may, at its option, terminate the
Tenant’s Lease.
I
have read, understand, and agree to these terms:
X Tenant and Agent
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Building:
SPECIFIC APARTMENT ADDRESS NAMED HERE, Ithaca
NY 14850
HOUSE RULES
The tenant agrees for
himself/herself, his/her visitors, guests and invites:
1.
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR. Be considerate in your use
of radios, stereo, television, in both your room and the commons areas of the
building. Your privilege to have
guests is subject to the rights of other tenants.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR
GUESTS ACTIONS!!
Quiet hours are between 11PM and 8AM.
2.
GARBAGE. Please put all garbage in plastic bags and tie tightly.
It is the tenant’s responsibility to place all garbage in plastic-lined
garbage cans or trash chutes wherever your designated garbage area is located.
3.
MAINTENANCE. Report all malfunctions
during office hours. For fastest
response, please call 277-0179 as early in the day as possible.
The maintenance crew does not work weekends EXCEPT for emergencies.
Emergencies are NO electric, NO heat, NO water.
If you have running toilets, leaking faucets or any other water issue
please let the manager know right away for immediate attention.
4.
To hang wall hangings/posters/prints only with the following: Pushpins,
very small nails, or thumbtacks.
NOT ALLOWED: double-sided tape, scotch tape, duct tape, large nails,
or “bubblegum” adhesive. You will be charged for any wall damage at the end
of your lease. (See Flat Rate Damage
Charge sheet for price information).
5.
NO SMOKING allowed in the common areas of the building. Smoking is permitted in
your apartment ONLY!
Smoke filtering into the hallways or common areas from your apt. is not
acceptable.
6.
NO PERSONAL BELONGINGS TO BE LEFT BEHIND IN YOUR ROOM OR IN THE GARBAGE
AREAS AT THE END OF YOUR LEASE. Charges
will be taken from your Security Deposit (See Flat Rate Damage Charge sheet for
price information). If you have items
you would like to get rid of, contact the Rental Office at 273-9462 for
information on disposal.
7.
NOT TO HAVE OR ALLOW PETS ON THE PREMISES NOT EVEN FOR A VISIT.
8.
NOT TO ALLOW ANYONE ENTRY TO THE BUILDING THAT IS NOT A DIRECT VISITOR
OF YOURS.
9.
NO PARKING ON PREMISES WITHOUT PERMIT.
IF PARKING IS AVAILABLE A FEE AND A PARKING TAG IS REQUIRED (SEE RENTAL
AGENT). NO VISITOR PARKING.
10.
NOT TO PROP OPEN ENTRY/EXIT DOORS FOR ANY REASON OTHER THAN MOVING IN.
I HAVE READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE HOUSE RULES WITHOUT DURESS:
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