Residential Lease Agreement

Residential Lease Agreement

THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of , 20, by and between Home Rentals, hereinafter called “Landlord” and

jointly and severally hereinafter called “Tenant(s)” hereby hire the premises known as and described as

and the surrounding area common to all adjacent apartments, in the City of Carbondale, within the County of Jackson, State of Illinois, to be occupied as the residence only by the named Tenant(s), or any of them;

Term: The term of this lease shall commence at 12:01 p.m. on the day of , 20, and ending at 12:01 p.m. on the day of , 20.

Rent: Tenant(s) agree to pay and there is hereby reserved to the Landlord as and for rent for the term of this lease the sum of $, which sum shall be payable by Tenant(s) to the Landlord in accordance with Rent Payment Plan which is incorporated herein by reference.

Security Deposit: Tenant(s) will deposit with Landlord, immediately upon the execution of this lease, and as specified in the Rent Payment Plan, a security deposit in the amount of $, for the performance of each and every covenant of this lease.

Tenant’s Acceptance: Tenant(s), and each of them, accept the premises in its present physical condition and agree to maintain it in good order and will not make any alterations or additions, nor install nor maintain any appliances in the premises unless such alterations, additions, installation, or maintenance are consented to in writing by Landlord or Landlord’s duly authorized agent.

Use of Premises: The premises shall be used for residential purposes only. Tenant(s) agree to comply with the Landlord’s Regulations.

Utilities: Tenant(s) agree to promptly pay for any and all utility services, including pest control, used upon the premises and to keep the facilities for heating and electricity connected to the leased premises during the entire term of this lease.

Assignment: Tenant(s) shall not sublet or assign this lease or any of Tenant’s interest therein or permit such a transfer in any manner without the prior written consent of the Landlord.

Access: Tenant(s) shall allow Landlord or Landlord’s agents to have access to said premises at any time for the purpose of inspection, or in the event of fire or other property damage, or for the purpose of making any repairs the Landlord considers necessary or desirable.

Parking: Tenant(s) are hereby given a license, revocable at will by Landlord, to park vehicles in the spaces designated by the Landlord, during the term of this lease.

Landlord Regulations: Tenant(s) agree this agreement includes all the terms and conditions of the Landlord Regulations which are attached hereto and incorporated into this lease by reference as if fully set forth herein.

Jurisdiction: This lease shall be deemed to have been made in Jackson County, Illinois.

Entire Agreement: This document, including the backside of the page and all documents expressly incorporated herein by reference, contain the entire provisions and conditions of this lease.

Lease Termination: Notwithstanding any other language or provisions in the Lease Agreement to the contrary, Landlord and Tenants agree Landlord may terminate this Lease by giving Tenants days notice. Any such notice will be effective on the day following its delivery to Tenants or any one of them, regardless of the day of the month.

In Witness Whereof, the parties have executed this lease the day and year above written.

Permanent Home Address/Address For Legal Notices: Any and all notices required or authorized under this lease may be mailed to Tenant(s) or any of them, at the following address, which shall become their permanent home address.

Landlord Regulations

The following regulations are hereby adopted by Home Rentals effective January 1, 2009.

1. Tenant will not:

a) Leave any personal belongings on lawns, walks, or driveways.

b) Overload the electrical system or use the kitchen sink or the toilet for disposal of grease, garbage or other waste.

c) Place, maintain, or erect any window, door, yard or any other signs or private radio or television antennas.

d) Use water for automobile washing.

e) Occupy the basement or attic of the premises for sleeping or cooking purposes.

f) Change the lock or knob on any door of the rental premises.

g) Drive or permit the driving of any motor vehicle on the lawn.

h) Litter the public areas or grounds.

i) Do anything that will violate any law or increase the insurance rate on the building.

j) Keep any dog, cat, bird, goat or other pet in or about the rental premises without prior written consent of Landlord.

k) Store any trailer, boat or camper on the premises without prior written consent of Landlord.

l) Carry or discharge any firearm on the premises.

m) Make nor cause to be made, any alteration upon the premises, nor paint the premises, without prior consent of the Landlord.

n) Take or permit to be taken any bicycle or motorcycle of any type inside the premises.

o) Allow any uninsured, unlicensed or inoperable motor vehicle to remain on the premises for more than seven (7) days without Landlord’s prior written consent.

p) Place or allow placement of any sheds or portable buildings upon the premises without Landlord’s prior written consent.

q) Leave windows or doors open when it rains or snows.

r) Nail, bore, or screw into the woodwork, plaster or siding without the consent of the Landlord.

2. Tenant will:

a) Store and place all garbage, trash and recyclables for collection as required by law or local ordinance.

b) Use the premises only as a residence for the persons named on this lease.

c) Take good care of premises, furniture, fixtures, and equipment the Landlord supplies.

d) Remove any and all accumulations of snow and ice from all steps and walkways to the premises and promptly remove all litter from the premises and common grounds.

e) Return all door keys promptly at the termination of this lease.

f) Place protectors under all heavy furniture such as beds and chairs to protect floors from damage by excessive weight or scratching.

g) Provide Landlord at the termination of this lease, as Landlord directs, with written proof of payment of any and all water, sewer or refuse collection charges, litter charges and mowing charges assessed against Tenant(s) by the City of Carbondale or other governing body.

h) Conduct himself/herself and require other persons on the premises with his/her consent to conduct themselves in a manner that will not affect or disturb his/her neighbors’ peaceful enjoyment of the property.

i) Be solely responsible for the maintenance of any and all smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors, required by any applicable law or ordinance, upon the premises during the term of this lease.

j) Immediately inform Landlord of any malfunction of toilets or other plumbing fixtures in the premises which could cause damage to the premises or abnormally high water usage.

Addendum 1 to Residential Lease Agreement

This Addendum is made and entered into by and between HOME RENTALS CORPORATION, hereinafter called “Landlord”, and

WHEREAS, the City of Carbondale, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2005-26, requires that all residential lease agreements contain this addendum.

Following is a list of all additional rents, fees and/or charges, excluding normal monthly rent, actual damages and cleaning charges that may be assessed to the Tenant(s) either during the rental period, upon termination of the Lease Agreement or after termination of the Lease Agreement.

1. Additional Rents: Tenant(s) agree to pay upon demand as additional rent the following charges:

A) Rental Unit Inspection and Registration Fee.

B) Late Charge.

C) Dishonored Check Charge.

D) Declined Credit or Debit Card.

E) Carpet Cleaning Charge.

F) General Cleaning Charge.

G) Additional Persons.

H) Subletting or Assignment.

I) Key/Lock Charges.

2. Charge for Unauthorized Pets: NO PETS ARE ALLOWED on or in the premises without prior written consent of the Landlord.

3. Charge for Ordinance Violations: Tenant(s) shall pay to Landlord upon demand, any and all amounts of money Landlord is obligated to pay to the City of Carbondale resulting from any assessments by the City or any court for failure to maintain the premises free from litter in accordance with City code.

4. Attorney’s Fees and Costs of Collection: In the event of a default by the Tenant(s) of any of the terms, conditions or covenants of this lease, Tenant(s) shall be liable for and shall pay Landlord all its collection costs, court costs, other necessary costs and expenses and reasonable attorney’s fees, whether or not legal proceedings are instituted against Tenant(s).

Tenant(s) by signing this Addendum represents that Tenant(s) has received a copy of the Lease Agreement and a copy of this Addendum on or before the date the Lease Agreement was signed by Tenant(s) and deposit made.

LANDLORD: HOME RENTALS CORPORATION, 206 West College Street Suite 11, Carbondale, IL 62901

Phone: (618)529-1082

TENANT(S) OF

Addendum 2 is incorporated herein by reference.
Lease Termination clause below is incorporated herein by reference.