Pets
The landlord may approve or deny any pet request in the landlord’s reasonable discretion, subject to applicable law. Each pet requires prior written approval.
Tenants must keep pets under control and prevent excessive noise, property damage, or interference with others. Aggressive behavior includes biting, attacking, attempting to bite or attack, or threatening a person or another animal. If a pet demonstrates aggressive behavior, the landlord may require its permanent removal within seven calendar days after written notice.
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Utilities Not Included
The term of this lease or its renewal or renewals if any: The landlord will pay all taxes and assessments against said property; The landlord will pay for the garbage pickup on said premises; the tenant will pay Electric, Gas, Water, Sewage, and Media services on said premises. All other expenses in and about the use and Occupation of the demised premises, not in this instrument, otherwise provided for, shall be paid by the tenant.
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Renters Insurance
The landlord does Not carry insurance on Tenants personal property; any coverage the Tenant would desire is the responsibility of the tenant.
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Cleanliness
Tenant will maintain the premises in clean and habitable condition and acceptthe premises as being the same. Tenant will deliver premises in as good order and condition as they were at the commencement of this lease.
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Subletting
Tenant will not assign, transfer, or sublet this lease to any person or persons, or make or allow to be made any alterations or additions, without prior written approval from the landlord.
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Permission to Enter
Tenant agrees to allow landlord or his agent permission to enter the house at any reasonable time to inspect, repair, maintain, or show the premises.
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Tenant Responsibility For Repairs
Tenant agrees to pay for all repairs at his own cost and expense, whenever damage to premises shall have resulted from misuse, accident, or neglect.
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Basement Water Intrusion Disclosure
The tenant acknowledges that the basement may leak during or after heavy rainfall and is not considered a dry storage area. The tenant accepts the risk of storing personal property in the basement and agrees that the landlord is not responsible for resulting water or moisture damage. The tenant must promptly report any significant water intrusion or worsening condition.
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Breach
In the event of default or breach of this agreement, Tenant agrees to any appropriate action by the owner or agent or to legal action, and agrees to pay all costs incurred, including court costs due to eviction.
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Each Tenant Equally Responsible
Landlord does not sign individual leases when roommates occupy the house. Each person signing this lease is equally responsible, for the
full amount of the monthly rent.
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Garbage
Tenant agrees to keep their entrance and yard free of litter and possessions, and agrees all garbage will be placed in a heavy grade trash bag and disposed of either in the house trash cans.
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Late Fees
Rents are due and payable on the first day of each month. Payments received by the 5th will not be considered late. Payments received after the 5th will have a late rent charge of $25.00, starting with the first day of the month. The tenant will be charged $35.00 for any checks returned from the bank.
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Lawn Maintenance
The tenant must mow the lawn as needed during the growing season and keep grass and weeds below eight inches. The tenant must remove clippings from sidewalks and driveways.
If the tenant fails to comply, the landlord may provide written notice allowing five calendar days to correct the violation. If it is not corrected, the landlord may arrange lawn service and charge the tenant the reasonable actual cost, as permitted by law. Repeated or uncured violations may constitute a material breach of this lease and may result in termination through lawful procedures.
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Lock Modification
Tenant agrees to not change their locks for any reason. If the Tenant forgets their house code, there will be a charge of $50.00 to change the locks.
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Lock Out Fee
In case of a lock out, there will be a charge of $10.00 to let you back in.
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Modifications
Tenant agrees to put no holes in walls. No awnings, shelters, or outbuildings shall be permitted without consent of the landlord.
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Overnight Guests
Tenant agrees only the persons listed on the “Rental Application” may live on the premises. No overnight guests are permitted without prior permission by the landlord.
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Parties/Noise
Tenant will not hold parties of any kind in the house or on the premises at any time. Tenant agrees to keep TV’s, Stereo’s, etc. turned down to a minimal volume so as not to disturb neighbors. Hours between 11 P.M. and 7 A.M. are designated sleep times.
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Security Deposit Dedecutions
Landlord will deduct from the Security Deposit for the following reasons:
1) Payment of accrued rent or rent in arrears including late fees
2) Any excessive damage or unusual use and wear
3) Unpaid utilities tenant is responsible for according to lease
4) Cost to remove, store, or dispose of personal property
5) Landlord allows 3 hours to prepare each premise for a new tenant. Any time that exceeds 3 hours for cleaning, maintenance, or touch up painting will be billed at $25.00 per hour plus cost of materials.
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Tenant and Visitors Abide By Law
Tenant agrees to assume all legal responsibility for the acts and conduct of any visitors, and agrees to not violate any laws on the premises.
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Termination
The tenancy is month to month. Each rental period begins on the first day and ends on the last day of the calendar month.
Either party may terminate the tenancy by giving written notice at least one full rental period in advance. To terminate on the last day of a month, notice must be received on or before the first day of that month. The tenant remains responsible for rent through the termination date, even if the tenant moves out earlier.
The security deposit, less lawful deductions, will be returned with an itemized statement within the period required by West Virginia law.
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