Apartment Rental Contract

APARTMENT RENTAL CONTRACT

THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this ______day of ______, 20 ______, by and between

______, hereinafter referred to as OWNER/AGENT, and

______, jointly and severally, hereinafter referred to as RESIDENT, for the rental of apartment No. ______at ______.

OCCUPANCY GRANTED TO: ______Adults and ______Children.

Resident agrees to pay monthly rental of ______Dollars ($ ______)

Additional rent of $ ______, if paid after the ______of the month. The term of this contract shall be month to month commencing on the ______day of ______, 20 ______.

Rent and all notices to Owner/Agent shall be given at ______

A. A SECURITY, DAMAGE, CLEANING DEPOSIT OF ______dollars ______($______),

HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND SHALL BE DEPOSITED IN ______BANK.

B. The parties hereby agree that tenant shall be charged $ ______as a non-refundable fee.

The parties further agree that if tenant remains longer than ______( ) calendar months in the same apartment, the landlord shall place $ ______of said non-refundable fee in ______bank for the benefit of tenant as a security, damage and cleaning deposit.

1. Owner/Agent in consideration of the rent, covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth to be paid and performed by resident, does hereby rent and transfer unto said resident; and said resident does accept, rent and take from said owner/agent the residence described above and hereinafter referred to as the Apremises@, to be occupied as and for a private dwelling and for no other purpose, solely by the persons above mentioned.

2. Resident agrees to pay the amount stipulated above as monthly rental amount computed on a 30-day monthly basis each and every month on or before the ______day of each month in lawful money of the United States of America, and every month during the term of this contract. When checks are returned for NSF, owner/agent reserves the right to make an additional charge of $ ______.

3. Resident has examined the described premises, accepts them in their present condition, said condition being indicated on the checklist or statement of condition, designated as Schedule A attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof, and covenants to keep said premises at all times in as good order and condition as the same are now in or may be put in by said owner/agent, ordinary wear and tear excepted.

4. Resident agrees: a. Not to make any alterations or improvements to said premises or any equipment or fixtures therein, nor to do any painting or decorating nor to construct any fence or wall, nor change landscaping, plant any hedge or mass planting or change locks without first obtaining written consent from the owner/agent.

b. Upon the expiration of this rental contract to surrender to owner/agent with notice or demand, peaceable possession of said premises, and to deliver the owner/agent all keys to said premises.

c. Owner/Agent shall pay for the following utilities: ______and provide for the cleaning of the grounds, walks, entrances, parking areas, and other portions of the property outside the apartment of the resident. Resident shall use utilities supplied by the owner/agent only for ordinary household uses unless written permission is obtained in advance for other uses. Resident shall pay for all other utilities including utility deposits where demanded by utility companies and shall keep said utility payments paid currently. The expense of removing packing boxes, crates and all garbage in excess of ordinary household garbage shall also be paid by the resident. AResident shall not permit a nuisance or common waste.@ (R.C.W. 59.18).

d. A security, cleaning and damage deposit/fee in the amount shown above shall be made by resident upon execution of this rental contract, said money to be held by owner/agent until expiration of this rental contract. The term Asecurity@ shall mean and cover, but not be limited to; any and all rent due, utilities owed by resident, to defray any unpaid bills incurred by resident against said premises other than normal wear and tear as provided in this contract, lost keys, unpaid late charges and NFS charges, or any other costs as provided in any of the provisions of this contract; specifically, but not limited to, 4 a. of this contract. AUpon vacation of premises resident shall restore the premises to their original condition except for reasonable wear and tear, A(R.C.W. 59.18). The Owner/Agent shall refund said deposit within 21 days after termination of rental agreement or landlord learning of a resident vacating the premises. If all or any portion of said deposit is retained by Owner/Agent he will provide to resident an itemized list of the costs. ANY INTEREST OR DIVIDEND WHICH MAY BE EARNED OR RECEIVED ON ANY DEPOSITS MADE BY RESIDENT OR ANY PREPAID RENT SHALL BE THE PROPERTY OF THE OWNER/AGENT.

e. TERMINATION OF TENANCY SHALL BE BY WRITTEN NOTICE OF TWENTY (20) DAYS OR MORE PRECEDING THE END OF THE RENTAL PERIOD GIVEN BY EITHER PARTY TO EACH OTHER.

f. Resident shall pay $ ______per day for each guest residing in unit after the ______day.

5. The resident shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the owner/agent to enter into the dwelling unit in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, alterations, or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, residents, workmen or subcontractors. The owner/agent may enter the dwelling unit without consent of the resident in case of emergency or abandonment. Should resident require workmen or contractors on overtime hours, resident shall be responsible for all overtime charged by same, except in case of emergency.

6. Resident shall not assign this rental contract or any interest therein, nor sub-let said premises or any part thereof. The owner/agent reserves the right to assign his interest in this rental contract, and any sums received hereunder, on sale or release of the property covered under this rental contract.

7. Owner/agent shall not be liable in any manner for or on account of any loss or damage to personal property of the resident which may not be sustained by fire or water, or for loss of any articles by burglary, theft or any other cause from said premises. OWNER/AGENT STRONGLY URGES ALL RESIDENTS TO OBTAIN INSURANCE ON PERSONAL PROPERTY, RESIDENTS ARE NOT COVERED BY OWNER/AGENT INSURANCE FOR ANY LOSS. And resident covenants to keep owner/agent harmless for all claims, demands, causes of action, judgments, attorney=s fees, costs and expenses arising from or connected with resident=s use or occupancy of said premises while it is in resident=s care, custody and control and not directly due to owner/agent intentional neglect.

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8. It is the responsibility of the resident to inform the owner/agent of any needed repair in writing. Repairs will be made at the discretion of the owner/agent and if a repair is determined to be the responsibility of the resident, resident agrees to pay for such repair. BEFORE EXERCISING ANY OF THE REMEDIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LANDLORD-TENANT LAW, R.C.W. 59.18 RESIDENT MUST BE CURRENT IN HIS RENT.

9. If any rent shall be due and unpaid, or if default shall be made in any of the covenants here contained, or should the resident fail to pay any of the obligations herein mentioned, the owner/agent or his attorneys shall give the resident proper written notice, commence with lawful eviction and have all persons and property removed therefrom as provided in the Landlord-Tenant Act (R.C.W. 59.18). If the resident abandons any personal property, owner/agent shall remove same at resident=s expense. Personal property with a cumulative value of $50 or less may be sold by the landlord within 7 days after notice of the sale is mailed to the tenant at his last known address. The rent reserved in this contract shall be due and payable in all events, whether or not the resident is evicted as herein provided, or whether or not the resident remains to the end of the term.

10. The resident shall not permit any act or thing deemed extra-hazardous by owner/agent on account of fire or that which will increase the rate of insurance on said premises. In case the premises shall be damaged by fire, rain, wind, or other cause beyond the control of the owner/agent, then the premises shall be repaired within a reasonable time at the expense of the owner/agent, unless the same shall occur for any reason for which the resident is responsible. In case the damage be so extensive as to render the premises unfit for human habitation, the rent shall cease until such time as the premises shall be put completely in repair. In case of total destruction of the premises by fire or otherwise, the rent shall be paid up to the time of such destruction, and thenceforth this agreement shall cease and come to an end. In the event that damage is caused by act of resident, or someone on property by reason of resident=s permission or consent, there shall be no reduction of rent and resident shall be liable and pay all costs of repair.

11. Waiver of any default or the breach of any of the covenants, conditions or rules contained herein shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent default or of any subsequent breach of the same, or of any other covenant, condition or rule herein contained.

12. If by reason of any default on the part of the resident it becomes necessary for the owner/agent to employ an attorney in case owner/agent shall bring suit to recover any rent due hereunder, or for breach of any provision of this rental contract or to recover possession of the premises, or if resident shall bring any action for any relief against owner/agent, declaratory or otherwise, arising out of this rental contract and owner/agent shall prevail in such action, then and in any of such events resident shall pay owner/agent a reasonable attorney=s fee and all costs and expenses expended or incurred by owner/agent, in connection with such default or action. Any such action may be commenced and maintained in ______County, Washington, regardless of resident=s residence or place of business.

13. The provisions of this rental contract shall apply to and bind the executors, administrator and successors of the respective parties hereto.

14. This instrument embodies whole contract between the parties hereto, and no representation or agreement has been made by either of such parties that is not embodied herein.

15. Resident agrees to return all personal property leased herewith in as good condition as when accepting possession and in accordance with Schedule B, reasonable wear and tear excepted, and agrees to pay all costs of repairs and cleaning to place the same in such condition.

16. The resident agrees to accept and abide by the following rules and regulations: a.Play is not allowed in the public halls, stairways, utility wash rooms, in the storage area, or around garbage containers. b.No baby carriages, tricycles, wagons or other wheeled items shall be allowed in halls, passageways, areas or courts of the building. c. No animals or pets of any kind shall be kept or harbored on the premises without written permission (Schedule C) of the owner/agent. No pets allowed with visitors. d. Parking of automobiles or any motor vehicles on lawns or sidewalks is strictly forbidden. e.No wires, cables or aerials for radio or television purposes shall be installed upon the roof or other parts of the building without the owner/agent written permission. f. No changes in any fixtures or wiring or alteration to premises will be permitted without written permission of owner/agent. g.Nothing shall be thrown by the residents, their employees or visitors from the windows or doors in the passageways, hallways or courts h.Resident shall keep the premises clean and sanitary and shall properly dispose from his dwelling unit all rubbish, garbage, and other organic or flammable waste, in a clean and sanitary manner at reasonable and regular intervals, and assume all costs of extermination and fumigation for infestation caused by the resident. All garbage shall be wrapped or bagged and placed in the garbage containers provided by the owner/agent. i. Nothing shall be placed upon the outer window sills or windows. Dust mops, clothing, table cloths, rugs, etc. shall not be shaken or cleaned in any of the public halls or from any of the windows, doors, or landings. Nothing shall be draped over patio walls or deck railings. j. Resident shall report promptly all leaking faucets or toilets. Water shall not be left running in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry or elsewhere. Resident shall be required to pay for any damage due to his/her negligence. k. Resident shall properly use all electrical, gas, heating, plumbing and other fixtures and appliances supplied by the landlord. l. Resident shall not intentionally or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove any part of the structure or dwelling, with the appurtenances thereto, including the facilities, equipment, furniture, furnishings, and appliances, or permit any member of his family, invitee, licensee, or any person acting under his control to do so. Any person intentionally damaging a rental unit may be criminally prosecuted for malicious mischief. (R.C.W. 59.18) m. All furniture, personal items or other bulky articles shall be stored in the resident=s store room or apartment. n. No combustible materials of any kind shall be allowed in the storage area. o. Resident shall see that the conduct of himself, his family and his guests is never disorderly, boisterous or unlawful; that it does not disturb or interfere with the rights, comforts, or convenience of other persons on or around the premises and that visits by the police to the premises for any of the above is grounds for eviction. Occupancy is solely for private dwelling purposes and no business operation shall be conducted on or in the premises. Radios, televisions and stereos shall be turned down to a degree not bothering other residents. Practicing of musical instruments shall be confined to the hours of ______a.m. to ______p.m. p.Any goods or property stored shall be at the sole risk of the resident. q.Any personal property destroyed or damaged due to fire, flood, or vandals will be the sole responsibility of the resident. OWNER/AGENT STRONGLY URGES ALL RESIDENTS TO OBTAIN INSURANCE ON PERSONAL PROPERTY. RESIDENTS ARE NOT COVERED BY OWNER/AGENT INSURANCE FOR ANY LOSS. r. When vacating premises, a charge will be made for cleaning and/or damage of the same unless left in like condition at possession. (See Schedule A). s. Keys must be surrendered when vacating premises or resident with be charged $______for each key. ______keys issued. t. Tape of any description shall not be used to place pictures, posters, cards, etc., on the walls or wood surfaces in the apartment. Posters shall not be put on walls unless they are framed. Small nails may be used. u.No decals or contact paper are to be put on any woodwork, cabinets or walls. v.Absolutely no water beds shall be used in or on the premises without written permission of the owner/agent. w. Pool rules and recreation facility rules, as posted, shall be adhered to. x.No car repairs on site shall be allowed without written permission of the owner/agent. y. The use of charcoal burners shall not be permitted on the terrace, patio or balconies without written permission of the owner/agent. z. Resident shall notify owner/agent when resident is leaving premises for a period of time exceeding ______days.

Violation by the resident, his family, guests or agents of any of the terms of this contract shall give the owner/agent the right to terminate the contract and commence eviction procedures as provided by law. Residents are hereby mutually and individually responsible for all of the provisions of this rental contract.

SPECIAL CLAUSES (Copies of applicable schedules have been provided to the resident) 1. See Schedule AA@ attached hereto, and hereby made a part hereof, regarding Property Condition Report. 2. See Schedule AB@ attached hereto, and hereby made a part hereof, regarding Furniture. 3. See Schedule AC@ attached hereto, and hereby made a part hereof, regarding Pets. 4. See Lead Disclosure and pamphlet attached and hereby made a part hereof. 5. See Smoke Detector/Fire Safety form attached and hereby made a part hereof. 6. See Mold & Mildew Addendum attached and hereby made a part hereof. 7. See No Smoking Addendum attached and hereby made a part hereof.

______Owner/Agent Resident

______Resident Date Signed ______, 20 ___ Rev. 7/16