Off-Campus Living Guide 2014 | Page 12

d. Abide by all rules and regulations in effect at the time of signing this lease (a copy of which is attached to and make a part of the lease) and to such amended rules or regulations which tenant(s) assents to in writing. e. Place garbage and refuse inside the containers provided. f. Refrain from acts or practices which create noise that unreasonably disturbs the neighbors. g. Pay for any damage to the leased premises or the appliances, and fixtures therein caused by negligence of the tenant or any member of tenant(s)’ family or guests. Damage due to ordinary and reasonable wear and tear expected. h. Be responsible for liability, theft, and accident in their own unit unless caused by the landlord’s negligence. i. Abide by governmental laws and regulations regarding care and occupancy of the premises. j. Give prompt notice to landlord or manager of any maintenance required. 8. The landlord shall be responsible for performing the following maintenance duties as expediently as possible during the term of this agreement. a. Repairs to the exterior of the premises. b. Repairs to sewers, heating, all appliances, wiring and plumbing facilities. c. Repairs to all common areas, doors, locks, windows, stairs, and floors. d. Keep premises free from vermin and rodents when such conditions are known to exist or taking necessary action to handle the problem. e. Painting, when necessary, of all interior areas of the premises with interior non-lead based paint of a grade capable of being washed without streaking. f. Provision of an adequate number of refuse containers. Tenant(s) shall be responsible for any of the above items if they are made necessary by the acts of the tenant(s) or tenant(s)’ guests. 9. Landlord agrees that the leased property is in conformance with applicable zoning and housing codes. 10. The landlord warrants that the premises are in a habitable condition. If the building is destroyed and made untenable by fire or other causes, the landlord or tenant(s) shall have the right to terminate this lease and landlord shall return tenant(s) deposit and the unused portion of any prepaid rents. 11. The landlord or landlord’s agent(s) shall have the right to enter the leased premises for the following purposes: -Inspecting the premises for damage or needed repairs or improvements only, without intruding into the tenant(s) personal effects -Making necessary repairs or improvements -Exhibiting the premises to prospective tenants, purchasers, or mortgages Such entry may be made after at least 24 hours advance notice, stating time and purpose of the entry whenever possible and agreed to by the tenant. Entry may be made without prior notice only if the landlord or his/her agent reasonably believes that an emergency exists, such as a fire or broken water pipe, and requires immediate entry without notice. 12. The tenant(s) may assign or sublet the leased premises for any part of the term of this lease, upon written consent of the landlord, which consent shall not be reasonably withheld, and which shall not relieve the tenant(s) of further liability for rent. --------------------------------------------- c. Keep the apartment/house and grounds in a clean and sanitary condition. Ground maintenance including the lawn and yard care should be the responsibility of ______________________________________.