Residential Water Agreement

RESIDENTIAL WATER AGREEMENT

This Residential Water Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into by the parties identified below for the supply, billing, maintenance and allocation of potable water service for the Property identified in Section 2. Parties agree as follows.

1. Parties and Effective Date

Effective Date:

2. Property Identification

3. Term

Term Commencement Date:

Term Expiration Date:

4. Water Service Description

Public water system serving the Property: Yes No

Private well on Property: Yes No

Meter present at Property: Yes No

5. Billing, Payment and Allocation

Monthly Flat Fee:   or   Per-unit charge (per 1,000 gallons):

If water is metered and shared, allocation method:

Payment due each month by day:   Grace period (days):

6. Security Deposit and Adjustments

7. Utilities Responsibility and Maintenance

Responsibility for payment of water charges: Owner Resident

Resident shall promptly notify Owner of leaks, breaks, or contamination and shall not cause or permit tampering with meters. Costs for repairs due to Resident negligence shall be reimbursed by Resident to Owner within 30 days of invoice.

8. Access, Meter Reading and Tampering

Owner and authorized agents shall have reasonable access to the Property to read meters, inspect, repair or replace water equipment upon providing reasonable notice, except in emergencies where no prior notice is required.

9. Water Quality, Disclosures and Special Conditions

Known water quality issues affecting the Property: Yes No

Presence of lead service lines or lead plumbing: Yes No

10. Default; Remedies; Termination

Failure by Resident to pay any sums due under this Agreement within the time specified shall constitute a default. Owner shall provide written notice and a 10-day period to cure. If default is not cured within the cure period, Owner may suspend service, recover unpaid charges and late fees, and pursue all remedies available at law or in equity, including recovery of collection costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.

Owner may terminate this Agreement for material breach by Resident after providing the notice and opportunity to cure as stated above. Termination does not relieve Resident of obligations incurred prior to termination.

11. Indemnity and Insurance

Resident agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Owner from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from Resident's negligent acts or willful misconduct in connection with water use, tampering, or failure to report leaks or contamination. Owner shall maintain insurance covering Owner's liability for provision of water service to the Property.

12. Notices

Notices shall be in writing and delivered in person, by certified mail, or by overnight courier to the addresses listed above (or other address provided in writing).

13. Governing Law; Entire Agreement; Amendment

Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of , without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Entire Agreement: This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, written or oral. Amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties.

14. Miscellaneous Provisions

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect. Waiver: No waiver of any breach shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach. Successors: This Agreement binds and inures to the benefit of the parties and their successors and permitted assigns.

15. Acknowledgment

Each party represents and warrants that the person signing below is authorized to execute this Agreement and to bind the party on whose behalf they sign.

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