This lease has been signed this date (_____________________) between Carl Ostach and Robin Ostach, the “Owners,” and (_____________________________), referred to as “Tenant” in this lease.
The Tenant agrees that the Owners lease to Tenant and the Tenant rents from the Owners a portion of the apartment designated as 1330 Strangford Road, Suite (_______), Blairsville, PA 15717 called the “Premises” in this lease. The portion of the apartment consists of an individual bedroom and common areas (kitchen, living room, and bathroom areas), which the Tenant rents and shares in conjunction with three additional tenants. This lease is for the term from ___________________ to__________________ (approximately a 9 month period) and the total cost for this period of stay is $3,555.00 U.S. Dollars, at a rate to be collected as $395 per tenant per month.
1. Payment of rent: Tenant agrees to pay to the Owners the first month’s rent stated above due upon signing lease.
Each subsequent monthly rent is due on the first day of each month for the current month.
2. Fees for late payment of rent: If the rent and or any other charges are not paid by the date agreed upon in this lease, s lease,this this lease, a charge of twenty ($20) dollars plus two ($2) dollars per day late charge shall be charged, until rent due is paid along w p pa paid along with assessments.
3. Nonpayment of rent: If any monies due under this lease agreement are unpaid when due, the Tenant authorizes any prothonotary, clerk of court, or any attorney of record, to appear for and confess judgment against the Tenant for the amount together with costs, interest and attorney’s fees in the amount of 25% of the amount due. This means that a judgment will be entered against the Tenant(s) without a hearing. Judgment may be confessed against the Tenant, as many times as rent or monies due to the Owners under this lease agreement is unpaid. The Owners will then have the right to proceed through legal action to collect monies due.
4. Parental Guarantee: Tenant agrees that his/her parent(s) will sign a Guarantee to ensure the enforcement of this lease. The Guarantee must be signed and returned within 10 days of the signing of the lease. If the Guarantee is not received by the Owners within 10 days, the Owners may exercise the option of invalidating the lease agreement.
5. Security Deposit: The Tenant signing this lease shall pay $250 (two hundred fifty dollars) as a security deposit at the time of signing of this lease. The security deposit shall be held by the Owners as security for the payment of all rent and other amounts due from Tenant to the Owners, for terms of this lease, and against any damages caused to the Premises or any other part of the Owners’ property by Tenant, their family and guests. Tenant understands and agrees that the security deposit may not be applied as rent or against any other amount due from Tenant to the Owners, or any other expense incurred by Tenant during the term of the lease, without the Owners written consent. Within thirty (30) days following termination of this lease, the Owners shall return the security deposit to the Tenant, less any deductions from it due to amounts owed by Tenant(s) to the Owners.
6. Cost of utilities: Tenant understands that the equipment for utilities to serve the Premises is installed and Tenant agrees that the cost of the utilities shall be paid as follows:
Cable to be paid by Tenants
Telephone to be paid by Tenants
Garbage collection charge to be paid by Owners
Sewer charge to be paid by Owners
Gas to be paid by Owners (with limitations)
Electricity to be paid by Owners (with limitations)
Water to be paid by Owners (with limitations)
Note: Owners will pay for gas, electricity and water according to the following limitations per apartment per month. The Tenants will pay the cost of gas, electricity and water exceeding these limitations:
Gas: An average of $100 for the apartment per month, by averaging the apartment’s gas bills for time of occupancy.
Electricity: An average of $100 for the apartment per month, by averaging the apartment’s electricity bills for time of occupancy.
Water: An average of $20 for the apartment per month, by averaging the apartment’s water bills for time of occupancy.
Tenant agrees that the Owners shall have the right to temporarily stop the service of electricity, water or gas in the event of accidents or emergencies or to facilitate repairs or alterations made on the Premises. The Owners shall have no liability for failure to supply heat, electricity, hot water or other services or utilities when such failure is necessary to make repairs, or is beyond the Owners’ control.
7. Occupancy of the premises: The Premises is to be used as a residence only and only by the Tenant(s) who has/have entered into a current Lease Agreement for the specified apartment. Moving in will be permitted on the day that the lease takes effect. Moving out day is the last day the lease is in effect.
8. Use of Premises: Tenant agrees to use the Premises only as the personal residence of Tenant, and not to assign this lease or sublet the Premises, without the written consent of the Owners.
9. Alterations to the Premises are prohibited: Tenant agrees not to alter or make additions to the Premises, its painting or its fixtures and appliances without the Owners’ written consent. Tenant agrees not to do or permit others to do any act or practice causing damage to the Premises, or which may be unreasonably disturbing to other Tenants, or which may affect the insurance on the building, or which is contrary to any law.
10. Maintenance and repairs: Major maintenance and repairs of the Premises, not due to Tenants’ misuse, waste, or neglect or that of their family or guests, shall be the responsibility of the Owners. Tenant agrees to use due care in the use of the Premises, the appliances within the Premises, and all other parts of Owners’ property. Tenant agrees to give notice to the Owners of the need for repairs. Tenant will pay for all repairs to the Premises, its contents, and to all other parts of Owners’ property which are necessitated by any act or lack of care on the part of Tenant, members of Tenant’s family or guests within five days of being presented with a bill from the Owners. Costs of repairs due to willful acts, misuse and neglect will include the cost of materials and labor. The Owners will make necessary repairs to the Premises and appliances within a reasonable time after Tenant(s) notify the Owners of the need for repairs. All light bulbs will be replaced at the expense of Tenants. Tenants will be charged for plumbing repairs if inappropriate objects are found to be in the drains or toilets.
11. Tenant property damage or personal injury: Tenant agrees that the Owners shall not be liable for property damage or personal injury occurring on the Premises or elsewhere on Owners’ property unless the damage or injury would result directly from the Owners’ negligence. The Owners are not responsible for the loss of personal property caused by fire or theft. The Tenant should check their own insurance or their parents’ homeowner insurance policy for this type of coverage.
12. Fire or other casualty: If the Premises are damaged by fire or other casualty, the Owners shall make repairs within a reasonable time and rent shall continue unless the casualty renders the Premises uninhabitable, in which case this lease shall terminate and Tenant, upon payment of all rent to the date the Premises are surrendered, shall not be liable for any further rent. If only a portion of the Premises are rendered uninhabitable, the Tenant may, with mutual agreement of Owners, alternatively choose to continue in possession and shall be entitled to a prorated reduction in the amount of rent.
13. Owner’s entry into the Premises: The Owners, or any person authorized by him or her shall have the right to enter the Premises at reasonable times to inspect, make repairs or alterations as needed, to enforce this lease and to show the Premises to prospective tenants. The Owners will make all reasonable attempts to notify the Tenants in advance of entering the premises, except in emergencies, or in cases of blatant lease violations such as excessive noise, beer or alcohol parties, presence of illegal drugs, cats, dogs and obviously destructive guests, etc.
14. Compliance by Tenant, family members and guests: Tenant agrees to comply with and also ensure compliance by members of his/her family, and his/her guests with the occupancy regulations, which are printed within this lease.
15. Tenant’s and his/her guest’s behavior and actions: Tenant is responsible for his/her behavior or actions as well as for the behavior and actions of his/her guest(s).
16. Parking -- Parking for one vehicle per Tenant will be provided at no cost. One Parking Permit will be given to each Tenant, which entitles the Tenant to one assigned parking space near the entry of the Tenant’s assigned apartment.
Any vehicle parked on the property for an extended period of time (more than 18 hours) without a valid permit may be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense. Any vehicle or trailers parked on the grass or in any area not designated a parking area may be towed at the vehicle or trailer owner’s expense. Permits must be displayed on the vehicle’s rear window at all times. The Owners will not be responsible for towing charges if the permit is not displayed on the Tenant's vehicle and the vehicle gets towed. The Owners will not be responsible for towing charges if an unauthorized vehicle or trailer is on the Premises and it gets towed.
17: Safe Driving: For the safety of the Tenant, other Tenants, and neighbors, Tenant agrees to drive cautiously and safely through the neighborhood and in the Parking Lot.
18. Major snow removal from the Parking Lot is the responsibility of the Owners. Snow removal from the sidewalks and around each Tenant's vehicle is the responsibility of each Tenant.
19. Cutting the grass is the responsibility of the Owner.
20. No pets: Tenant agrees not to have any pets on the Premises.
21. No beer parties, alcohol parties or illegal drugs: Tenant agrees not to have any beer parties, alcohol parties or loud parties on the Premises. Underage drinking and illegal drugs are not permitted on the Premises.
22. Quiet Hours: Tenant agrees to abide by quiet hours and not to create any loud or nuisance noise between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
23. Posters: Tenant may only use soft putty to hang posters and other items. Thumbtacks, adhesive products or tape is not permitted to hang items from the walls, cabinetry or ceiling. Tenant will be charged for damages from thumbtacks, tapes and adhesive products.
24. Garbage: Garbage is the responsibility of the Tenant. Garbage must be properly bagged and placed in the trash bin. Between scheduled garbage collection days, garbage must be stored in the large plastic cans that are provided by the Owners and then placed in the trash bin as often as needed. If any garbage is not taken out on the proper day, Owner will pick up the garbage and dispose of garbage at a cost of $20 per bag, payable on the spot. Porch entry areas must be kept clean and free of garbage or a $50 cleaning fee will be charged.
25. No Smoking: For the health and safety of all Tenants, smoking is not permitted in the apartment. Smoking is only permitted outside of the apartment. Tenants and guests must place spent cigarette butts in the provided outside receptacle or they will be charged for clean up costs to remove spent cigarette butts.
26. Smoke detectors: Integrated electrical smoke alarms are installed in the Premises and all are in working order. If Tenant becomes aware that a smoke detector is not functioning, the Tenant must immediately inform the Owners. The Tenant(s) must immediately evacuate the Premises when a smoke alarm activates.
27. Grilling: Grills are permitted to be used on the 2’ x 2’ concrete pad only at the front of each apartment and next to the picnic table at the rear of the building. Grills may not be used on porches or near the apartment building for cleanliness and safety reasons.
28. Fireworks: The presence or use of fireworks on the Premises is not permitted.
29: Firearms and Guns: The presence or use of firearms, paint ball guns, bee-bee guns, or pellet guns on the Premises is not permitted.
30. Storage Restriction: Due to limited space, Tenant is not permitted to store vehicle parts, equipment, wheels, tires or similar components in the apartment, on the porch, in the Parking Lot, or on the apartment grounds.
31. This lease is the only agreement: It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the Owners and the Tenant that this lease and the Rental Application signed by the Tenant are the only promises, agreements, conditions and understandings between Owners and Tenant. There are no promises, agreements, conditions or understandings, either oral or written, between the Owners and the Tenant other than this lease agreement. It is further understood and agreed that no other alteration, amendment, change or addition to this lease shall be binding upon Owners or Tenant unless reduced to writing and signed by the Owners and Tenant.
32. Joint and several liability: The term “Tenant”, used in this lease, shall refer individually to the person named above and signing this lease, as well as collectively to all persons who have entered into a current Lease Agreement for the specified apartment. The liability of each Tenant shall be joint and several. Notice given by the Owners to any person named as Tenant, or any such person to the Owners, shall bind all persons who have entered into a current lease for the apartment.
33. Waiver of notice to quit: Tenant waives the usual notice to quit and agree to surrender said premises at the expiration of said term, or at the termination of this lease without any notice whatsoever and expressly waives all notices and demands which may or shall be required by any statute of this Commonwealth.
34. Damage to Owners’ property: Any damage to Owners’ property not claimed by a specific Tenant will be equally charged to all Tenants.
35. Cleaning the premises: The Premises must be kept clean at all times by the Tenant(s). Dishes must be washed regularly. Carpets must be vacuumed regularly. Vinyl floors and bathrooms must be cleaned regularly. All trash must be removed regularly. Porches must be kept clean. Used motor oil must be properly disposed of by the Tenant(s).
At termination of the lease, Tenant(s) has/have two options:
1: Cleaning by a professional cleaning service: The cost will be provided by the Owners for cleaning by a professional cleaning service which will be paid by the Tenants.
2: Tenant(s) clean the premises themselves: Owners will provide a list of all cleaning needed to bring the Premises to move in condition. Any cleaning not done properly by the Tenant(s) will be done by a cleaning service of the Owners’ choice. The cost of this will be deducted from the security deposit.
36. Keys: Keys that are assigned to you may not be given to anyone else. Entrance into your locked Premises is by key only. At termination of lease, Tenant(s) must surrender all keys to the owner. Failure to do so shall result in a $25 charge, which will be withheld from Security Deposit.
37. Tenant abandoning any personal property: All personal property owned by the Tenant must be removed by the Tenant prior to expiration of the lease. When the lease is terminated, any personal property left on the Premises shall be conclusively deemed abandoned. Tenant(s) will be charged for removal of personal property.
38. Final inspection: Arrangements for final inspection at lease termination must be made between Tenant(s) and Owners.
39. Violations of any term of this lease will be a cause for immediate termination of this lease and immediate eviction.
40. Notice to Tenant: All notices required to be given by the Owners to Tenant shall be sufficiently given by mailing first class through the U.S. Postal system, or by leaving the correspondence with the Tenant on the Premises. Notices given by Tenant to the Owners must be given by registered mail, and admissible evidence that notice has been given by Tenant shall be a registered mail return receipt by the Owners.
Owners: Carl Ostach _______________________ Date: _________________
Robin Ostach_______________________ Date: _________________
162 Meadow Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Cell Phone 724-462-5230
Phone and Fax: 724-384-0275 (call before faxing)
E-Mail: Costach@comcast.net
Tenant Name (Print): ____________________________________ Date_____________________________
Tenant Signature: ______________________________________________________________________
Home address: ___________________________________________________________________________
E-mail address: ______________________________Home phone: _________________________________
Tenant Cell phone: _____________________________________ |
