Warren Rentals LLC
3128 Walton Blvd.
Box #134
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Office 248-766-1752; Fax 248-656-7566
E-Mail –
1. The Parties.
The parties to this agreement are Warren Rentals LLC, hereinafter called "Property Manager" and, xxxhereinafter called "Tenants".
2. The Property.
The property is located atxxx, MI 48091. PropertyManager hereby rents the property to Tenant.
3. Term.
This lease shall be amonth- to- month lease. The Property Manager has given the tenant actual physical possession of the property on June 28, 2016. This lease may be terminated by either party if a 30 day written notice is provided.
4. Rent.
The rental amount for said property shall be $750.00per month, payable in advance, on or before, the 1st day of each month. Payments are to be mailed to: Warren Rentals, 3128 Walton Blvd,Box #134, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 or Deposited to: Chase Bank, Warren Rentals Business Account ending in 30. After giving one bad check or if a stop payment is put on a personal check, the property owner may require all future payments in cash or by money order and, a $75 Non Sufficient Fund Fee will be charged to the tenants account.
5. Occupation of Premises
The premises shall be occupied by only the following individuals xxxThe Tenant leases from Landlord the real property as referenced in section 2 (the premises), together with any furnishings, fixtures, personal property and appurtenances furnished by Landlord for Tenant’s use. Only properly insured motor vehicles may be parked the Tenant’s space. The appliances on the premises include: NONE.
6. Utilities.
The tenants shall be responsible for payment of any and all electricity, gas, water, telephone and cable television expenses incurred during the occupancy of the property. Consumers Power provides the natural gas, and can be reached at 1-800-477-5050, and DTE provides the electrical service and they may be contacted at 1-800-477-4747. The tenant shall not use any method of heating other than normal methods provided for without special agreement with the property manager in writing.
7. Water. The tenant is responsible for paying the water bill. If the past due amount for the water exceeds $50.00, the water may be shut off and at the at the property managers discretion, may terminate the lease. Any unpaid utilities (including water, gas and electric) may be considered as unpaid rent.
8 . Security Deposit.
A security deposit of $1,125.00has been paid. The tenant must inform the property manager in writing within four (4) days after moving of a forwarding address where you can be reached and where you will receive mail; otherwise the property manager shall be relieved of sending you an itemized list of damages and the penalties adherent to that failure. The security depositshall not, under any circumstances, be applied by Resident/Tenant for payment of final month’s rent or any other rent.
9. Tenant's Duty to Maintain Premises
The tenant will take good care of the premises, fixtures, and appurtenances, make all repairs on the premises and fixtures whenever they have been damaged as a result of fault, misuse, or neglect of the tenant, his/her family, and visitors all at the sole expense of the tenant. The tenant will receive a bill for damages once the repairs are made. Failure to pay the repair bill within 30 days, will be cause for lease termination.
10. Lawn Maintenance:
It is the responsibility of the tenant to maintain the lawn, weeds and shrubs. The city will issue up to a $1,000.00 ticket for lawns or weeds that are over grown. If the property manager cuts the lawn as a result of being notified by the city of an over grown lawn or weeds, the tenant will be charged $ 75.00.
11. Maintenance Clauses:
Pest Control: After 5 days of tenancy, the tenant is responsible for any rodent and/or pest control treatments, including bed bugs.
Plumbing: Management warrants that the dwellings sewage drains are in good working order. The drains will not accept things such as papers, diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons, wads of paper, paper towel, balls of hair, etc. The tenant is responsible for any stoppages after 5 days of occupancy. If the plumbing system becomes clogged after this date, the tenant is responsible for notifying management, and management will call a plumber to clear the drain at the tenant’s expense. Tenants agree to pay for clearing of any and all stoppages except those which the plumber deems were caused by defective plumbing, i.e., tree roots. No reimbursement will be made for plumbing charges not pre-approved by management.
Broken Windows and Screens: The home is provided with screens on all windows, and all windows are free of cracks. Any broken windows or damaged or missing screens are the responsibility of the tenant.
Lockouts: If the tenant is locked out of the premises there will be a $75.00 charge to make a service call. Additional charges will apply if the keys are lost and locks must be changed.
Air Conditioning: There will be no service on air conditioning units. ______
12. Rules and Regulations
a) The tenant shall notify the property manager in writing when any repairs are needed to the property.
b) No additional awnings or other projections shall be attached to or protrude beyond the outside walls of the premises.
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c) No radio or television aerials or wires shall be erected about any part of the property.
d) The tenant is responsible for cutting grass, weeds, and shrubbery and removing snow and/or ice from the sidewalk and driveway. The city will issue a ticket of up to $1,000 for un-shoveled snow, un-cut lawn or excessive weeds. If the property manger shovels the snow, mows the lawn, or removes weeds as a result of tenant neglect, the tenant will be charged $75.00.
e) The tenant shall dispose of the rubbish and garbage in a clean and sanitary manner and shall not be visible from the street. Garbage must be inside the garage or around to the back of the home. All garbage containers must have lids.
f) The tenant shall not alter any lock or install a new lock on any door of the house without the prior written consent of the property manager, and a duplicate key delivered to the property manager.
g) Do not pour grease into the sinks or toilets.
h) The tenant shall supply a telephone number for convenience of making appointments, for necessary inspections and/or repairs.
i) The property manager, by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the tenant, may alter the lease (pursuant to Act No. 454 of the Public Acts of 1978, i.e., The truth in renting act) to reflect changes required by federal, state or local law or rule or regulation: to ensure the physical health, safety.
j) Swimming pools of any size are NOT allowed.
k) “A tenant who has a reasonable apprehension of present danger to him or her or their child from domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, may have special statutory rights to seek a release of rental obligation under MCL 554.601b.”
13. Alterations
No alteration, addition, or improvement, that would not reasonably be expected in the normal course of habitation of the rental unit and which would cause the Property Manager to incur costs to restore the unit to original condition prior to this tenancy, shall be made by Tenant in, or to the dwelling unit without the prior written consent of Property Manager. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
14. Noise
Tenant agrees not to allow on his/her premises any excessive noise or other activity, which unduly disturbs the peace and quiet of other tenants in the building or nearby neighbors. Property Manager agrees to prevent other persons in the building or common areas from similarly disturbing Tenant's peace and quiet.
15. Inspection of Property by Manager
Property Manager or his/her agent may enter the dwelling unit during reasonable hours only for the following purposes: to inspect to see if the Tenant is complying with this agreement, to make repairs, and to exhibit the unit to prospective purchasers, mortgagees and tenants. Such entries shall not be so frequent as to seriously disturb Tenant's peaceful enjoyment of the premises. Such entries shall take place only with the prior consent of Tenant, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. If, however, Property Manager or his/her agent reasonably believes that an emergency exists, such as fire, which requires an immediate entry, such entry may be made without Tenant's consent. If such emergency entry occurs, Property Manager shall, within two (2) days thereafter, notify Tenant of the date, time, and purpose of entry.
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In the event that this lease is be signed as Tenant by more than one person, then the liability of the persons signing shall be joint and several.
The city requires annual inspections in order for the property to be registered as a rental property. Tenant agrees to make accommodations to allow the inspectors into the home. If the tenant misses a scheduled appointment with the City Inspector there will be a $50.00 re-inspection fee and a $50.00 administrative fee. ______
Failure to keep any appointment with any contractor and/or property manager that has been previously scheduled with tenant without a 24 hour cancellation notice from tenant will incur a $75 MISSED APPOINTMENT FEE. ______
16. Property Manager's Obligation to Repair and Maintain
Property Manager shall maintain the dwelling, dwelling units and premises thereof in a decent, safe and sanitary condition in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances. In the event that repairs are needed, the Tenant should notify Property Manager or his/her agent, in writing, and should allow reasonable time for compliance’s. Requests for repairs should be in writing. Damages resulting from tenant neglect will be billed and must be paid within 30 days.
17. Failure to Pay Rent/Late Payments
Rent is to be paid in advance,by the Tenant, to Property Manager on or before the due date as described in paragraph 4 of this lease. If payment is postmarked or received in person 3 days past the due date a $50 late fee will be assessed to the tenant on the 4th of the month. If payment is postmarked or received in person 10 days past the due date an ADDITIONAL $50 late fee will be assessed to the tenant on the 11th of the month. If payment is postmarked or received in person 24 days past the due date ANOTHER ADDITIONAL $50 late fee will be assessed to the tenant on the 25th of the month. If a tenant is 10 days late or more, twice within a 12 month period, the monthly rent will automatically increase by $50 per month. ______
18. Swimming Pools & Pets
Swimming pools are NOT allowed.
Pets are not allowed unless permission in writing (see Pet Agreement Addendum) is given by the
Property Manager and a NON REFUNDABLEpet fee of $250 has been paid. No pets are allowed ever: inside or outside of the property for any reason at all unless approved by Property Manager.
IF A PET IS FOUND ON THE PREMISIS FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO WATCHING SOMEONE ELSES PET, WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE PROPERTY MANAGER A $500 FEE WILL BE CHARGED, RENT WILL BE RAISED BY $35 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATLEY, AND THE PROPERTY MANAGER CAN CHOOSE TO EVICT THE TENANT WITH A 30 DAY NOTICE. ______
19. Liability.
The tenant shall indemnify and hold the property manager harmless and against all liability arising from injury during the term of this agreement to any person or property. The property manager shall not be liable for any injury or damage to person or property due to falling plaster, steam, fire, gas, electricity, water, rain, ice, snow, latent defects in or on the property.
20. Insurance.
The property manager shall not be liable for any loss or damage to any personal property of the tenant. The property has insurance on the structure only and does NOT cover any of the tenants’ personal property. It is strongly recommended that the tenant purchase a Renters Insurance Policy to cover any personal property.
21. Appliances
Appliances are not included.
The property manager will NOT provide/install any additional hook ups lines for appliances that are
not already present at the time of the lease signing.
22. Subleasing/Use
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Tenant shall not assign this lease or sublet the dwelling unit without the written consent of Property Manager. Such consent shall not be withheld without good reason relating to the prospective tenant's ability to comply with the provisions of this lease. This paragraph shall not prevent Tenant from accommodating guests for a period not to exceed 14 calendar days, any other arrangements must be approved in writing by Property Manager.
Tenant agrees that neither Tenant, nor a member of Tenant’s household, nor any other person under Tenant’s control will unlawfully manufacture, deliver, possess with intent to deliver, or possess a controlled substance on the Premises.
23. Lead Paint
Houses 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. Before renting pre-1978 housing, lessors must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint
and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees must also receive a federally approved pamphlet
on lead poisoning prevention.
24. ABANDONMENT:
Abandonment shall have occurred if: (1) without notifying the Owner/Agent, the Resident/Tenant is absent for fifteen (15) days while rent is due and Resident/Tenant's possessions remain in the premises; or (2) without notifying the Owner/Agent, the Resident/Tenant is absent for three(3) days while rent is due and substantially all of Resident/Tenant's possessions have been removed from the premises. If Resident/Tenant abandons the premises, Owner/Agent shall have the right to enter and repossess the premises and attempt to rent the property at fair market value. Resident/Tenant shall be liable for the entire rent due for the remainder of the term, and/or the cost of re-renting the premises, including rent lost, the cost of restoration to the condition at the time it was rented, and reasonable fees for re-renting the property.
25. DEFAULT, LANDLORD REMEDIES:
The failure of the Owner/Agent to enforce any term hereof shall not constitute a waiver, nor shall acceptance of a partial payment of rent or other money claim be deemed a waiver of the Owner/Agent's right to the full amount due and owing. Failure to comply with one or more of the substantive or procedural terms of this agreement shall constitute a default of the entire Agreement. In the case of default, Owner/Agent shall have the immediate right to possession by means of self-help or legal process, and remedy is not intended to be exclusive but rather cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available under Michigan law-abiding agrees that any judgment against Owner/Agent may only be enforced against the property of the Owner/Agents and not the assets of the Owner/Agents
26. ATTORNEY FEES:
In the event any legal action is brought by either party to enforce the terms herein or relating to the demised premises, the Owner/Agent shall be entitled to all costs and attorney fees incurred in connection with such action, unless ruled otherwise by the Court. If any one or more clauses contained herein shall be declared invalid or unenforceable in the future the remainder hereof shall stand as valid and enforceable. ______
27. Changing of the Lease
No changes, additions or subtractions from conditions of this agreement shall take effect unless mutually agreed upon in writing.
28. Snow Ice Removal Using Rock Salt
Rock salt mayNOT be used by the tenant at anytime to melt snow or ice on any cement surface belonging to the property. Rock salt destroys the cement surface. Calcium chloride products may be used. If any cement surface on the property is damaged due to rock salt usage the tenant will be responsible for the entire cost of the repair of said surface. ______
NOTICE: MICHIGAN LAW ESTABLISHES RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS FOR PARTIES TO RENTAL AGREEMENTS. THIS AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE TRUTH IN RENTING ACT. IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE LEGALITY OF A PROVISION OF THE AGREEMENT, YOU MAY WANT TO SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM A LAWYER OR OTHER QUALIFIED PERSON.
WHEREFORE,we, the undersigned do hereby execute and agree to the above lease.
TENANTSProperty Manager
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