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LEASE AGREEMENT

THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL LEASE. EACH TENANT SHOULD READ THIS LEASE CAREFULLY.
EACH TENANT SHOULD NOT SIGN THIS LEASE UNTIL EACH TENANT UNDERSTANDS ALL
OF THE AGREEMENTS IN THIS LEASE.
NAMES OF LANDLORD AND TENANT.
1. Name of the Landlord:

2. Landlord’s telephone:

3. Name of the Tenant(s):


4. Tenant (s) telephone:
LEASED PREMISES
1. The leased premises is the place that Landlord agrees to lease to Tenant.
2. The leased premises is Single home Apartment Other
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3. Premises address: 1121 SPRING STREET, #1 FLOOR, READING, PA 19604

LEASE TERM
4. This lease starts on December 1st , 2023
5. This lease continues month-to-month
6. The landlord must receive a written notification of non-renewal at least 30 days prior to the last
day of that month.
7. If the Tenant does not provide the Landlord with a written 30-day notice, the tenant forfeits
their full deposit amount.
RENT
1. Rent amount for the premises to be paid in monthly is $1000.00 (One thousand Dollars)
2. Tenants agree to clean the snow in the stairs and in front of property when and if it snows.
3. Tenant agrees to pay the monthly rent in advance on or before the first day of each month.
Landlord does not have to ask Tenant to pay the rent. Tenant agrees to pay rent by electronic
payment: Zelle, Venmo or bank check or money order sent by first class mail postage prepaid
or by cash in person to Landlord at the place specified by Landlord. Each Tenant is jointly and
individually responsible for the rent.
4. Rent is considered late if paid or postmarked after the first day of the month. Tenant will be
charged a late fee of $10.00 . if Tenant does not pay rent on or before the first day of the month
until the fourth of the Month. If rent is not received by the 5th of the month, tenant will be
considered in breach of the Lease agreement and eviction proceedings will be initiated.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
1. Tenant agrees to pay a security deposit of $1000.00
2. Tenant agrees to pay the security deposit to Landlord before the lease starts and before
Landlord gives possession of the leased premises to Tenant.
3. Landlord agrees to hold Tenant’s security deposit according to the law.
4. Tenant agrees to give Landlord a written forwarding address when Tenant leaves and the
lease ends.
5. Tenant may not use the security deposit as payment of the last month’s rent or any other fees,
penalties, or charges.
MONEY OWED AT MOVE-IN
1. First Month Rent: $1000.00
2. Security deposit: $1000.00
3. Total due before possession: $2000.00
4. Total amount received…………………………….

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RENEWAL TERM
1. If neither Landlord nor Tenant notifies the other in writing that they intend to end this lease,
then this lease will automatically renew on a month-to-month basis.

NOTICE TO END LEASE


2. If either Tenant or Landlord does not wish to renew this lease, each agrees to give the other
30 days written notice before the lease ending date.
3. If Tenant is on a month-to-month lease, Tenant or Landlord must give the other 30 days written
notice. If Tenant or Landlord receives notice after the first of the month, the notice does not
take effect until the first day of the next month. Lack of proper notice will result in loss of
security deposit and/or last month’s rent and additional charges may be assessed until
vacancy is re-rented

USE OF PREMISES
1. Tenant may use the leased premises only as living quarters (residence).
2. Tenant agrees that Tenant will not allow more than initial person(s) to live in the leased
premises with the written permission of Landlord.
3. Tenant must register any long-term guest with Landlord before the guest comes to visit. A
long-term guest is anyone staying for more than 7 days and less than 30 days. Anyone staying
in leased premises more than 30 days must be a signer on the lease.
4. If Landlord finds any unauthorized occupant(s) living in the leased premises, Landlord can:
A. End this lease with 2 weeks written notice.
B. Increase the rent.
An unauthorized occupant is anyone not listed on the lease that has lived in the leased premises
for more than 7 days in a row. A guest that has been registered with Landlord and who stays more
than 30 days is an unauthorized occupant.

IDENTIFICATION OF OCCUPANTS:
1. All people intending to live in the leased premises are listed here. Anyone 18 years of age or
older must sign the lease. Anyone else is an unauthorized occupant.

TOGETHER AND INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY


1. If more than one person signs this lease, each is responsible individually or together for making
full rent payments. This means that if one Tenant moves out, Landlord can make both Tenants
and just one Tenant responsible to pay the full rent. It also means that Landlord can sue:
A. Any one Tenant
B. Any one signer
C. All Tenants
D. All co-signers, or
E. All Tenants and co-signers for breaking the lease.

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UTILITIES AND SERVICES

1. Landlord
and Tenant agree to pay for the utilities and services listed below:
Item Tenant Landlord
Sewer/water
Hot water
Electricity
Gas
Heat
Trash removal (household)
Additional trash (bulky items)
Recycling fee
Pest control (interior)
Pest control (exterior)
Lawn and shrubbery care
Heater maintenance
Snow and ice removal
Bed bugs

2. If Tenant is responsible for utilities or services and the utility or service provider sends the bills
to the Landlord, Tenant will pay the amount of the bill to the Landlord. These amounts owed
to the Landlord are considered to be additional rent due.
3. If Tenant is responsible for utilities or services and Tenant fails to maintain these utilities or
services, Landlord has the right to provide that utility or service at the Tenant’s expense. This
expense is considered to be additional rent due.

4. If Landlord is charged any fines because Tenant failed to maintain these utilities or services,
Landlord will charge these fines to Tenant as additional rent due.

ADDITIONAL RENT CHARGES


1. Rent is considered late if paid or postmarked after the first day of the month. This is the due
date.
2. Rent is $10.00 more if paid after the first day of the month. This is the late fee.
3. Charges that are not paid when they are due become additional rent for the next month’s rent.
4. Additional charges made by Landlord to Tenant for any reason will be considered as additional
rent due. These charges can include, but are not limited to.
A. Pet charge
B. Charges for repairs to the leased premises for which Landlord may charge Tenant
under the items of this lease agreement.
C. Charges for removal of trash left to accumulate by Tenant
D. Charges for checks returned by a bank because the bank cannot or will not pay the
check. The charge will be $35.00 per returned check. If the bank returns any check as
uncollectible, Tenant may no longer pay rent or other charges by personal check

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without Landlord's written permission. Tenant will be required to pay rent and other
charges by cash, money order or certified check.
E. Charges for unlocking the leased premises if Tenant has lost the keys or if Tenant has
F. been locked out. There will be a $25.00 charge for each time Landlord must unlock the
leased premises.
G. Charges for replacing lost keys. Replacement keys cost $5.00 per key.
H. A fee of $10.00 will be charged for each call to the unit to collect the rent. The fee is
charged for each time Landlord comes even if Tenant is not home.
Landlord may charge the additional fee for each time any one of these situations
happens.
I. Inspection fees.
J. Landlord supplies Tenant with drain guards - they must be used at all times. Tenant
agrees to NOT flush diapers, Q-tips, cigarette butts, baby wipes, even “flushable” wipes down the
toilet. If plumbing becomes a problem, i.e., clogged drains, backed up sewer, etc. Landlord will bill
Tenant for any and all work done to resolve issue.

INSPECTION
1. Tenant understands that the leased premises are being rented in its present condition. The
leased premises are found to be in satisfactory and acceptable condition except for the
following:………………………………………………………………………………………………
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If Tenant notes anything that is not satisfactory after move in. Tenant must give written notice
to the Landlord within one week.
2. The following items are the property of Landlord:
• Refrigerator

• Oven
3. The following items are present in the leased premises and belong to Landlord. Tenant may use
them but they will remain the property of Landlord. However, if they break down or are no longer
usable for any reason, Landlord will NOT replace or repair them.

CONDITIONS FOR RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSIT


1. Landlord may take money from the security deposit to pay for any damages caused by a
Tenant, Tenant’s family, and Tenant’s guests.
2. Landlord may take money from the security deposit to pay for any unpaid rent, late fees,
additional charges, and utility bill adjustments.
3. After taking out for damages, unpaid rent, cleaning and other charges, Landlord agrees to
send to Tenant any security deposit money left over. Landlord will send the remaining security
deposit money to Tenant no later than 30 days after Tenant moves out and properly returns
the keys of the leased premises to Landlord. Landlord also agrees to send to Tenant a written
list of damages and things that needed to be cleaned.
4. The security deposit is a damage and cleaning deposit. It is not a prepayment for the last
month’s rent. Before the security deposit can be returned, the following conditions must be
met:
A. The full term of lease has ended.
B. Tenant has given Landlord 30 day’s written notice by certified mail, return receipt that

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Tenant intends to move out of the leased premises. If Tenant does not give Landlord
30 days written notice before moving out of the leased premises. Landlord will count
that day that Landlord finds out that Tenant intends to move out of the leased premises
as the date of the notice. If Landlord does not find out that Tenant is moving out of the
Leased premises until after Tenant has already moved out. Landlord will count the day
that Landlord finds out that Tenant has moved out as the day of notice. If the date of
notice is after the first of the month, the notice does not take effect until the first of the
following month. Rent will be charged for one month after the date the notice takes
effect.
C. No damage to leased premises has occurred.
D. The entire leased premises including, but not limited to appliances, bathroom, closets,
cabinets, basement, attic, yard, and sidewalks have been cleaned.
E. All holes in walls, scratches in woodwork, holes or damage to floor covering (carpet,
linoleum, tile, wood, etc.) have been repaired to Landlord's satisfaction.
F. All late charges, back rent and additional charges are paid in full.
G. The last month’s rent has been paid in full.
H. All keys have been returned.
I. All utility bills have been paid in full.
J. Tenant has given Landlord written notice of Tenant’s forwarding address before
Tenant moves out.
5. Charges for any damages, including to the halls and hall carpeting, will be according to the
cost of the repairs and replacement items. The assessment for cleaning will be according to
the following list:
A. $50 to clean oven and range
B. $50 to clean refrigerator (washed inside and out) and defrost, if needed. Please leave
refrigerator on or leave the door open if the refrigerator is unplugged.
C. $45 to clean bathtub or shower
D. $10 to clean each window
E. $50 repair charge for each hole in walls or floors.

ABANDONED PROPERTY
1. If any of Tenant’s belongings are still in the leased premises after a Tenant moves out at the
end of the lease, they become abandoned property. LANDLORD may keep it or dispose of it.
LANDLORD will charge TENANT for the costs of removing abandoned property from the
leased premises. Landlord will charge a fee for storage. Abandoned property will be handled
as per current Landlord/Tenant law

ORDER IN WHICH RENT PAYMENT IS APPLIED


Landlord applies rent received to money due from the past in the following order
1. Late charges
2. Tenant-owned utility bills
3. Legal and court costs
4. Other fees not paid
5. Past due rent
6. Current rent.

7. TRUTHFUL APPLICATION

1. If Landlord learns that Tenant is not truthful on the rental application, Landlord may end this
lease immediately.
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CHANGING THE LEASE
2. Landlord must give Tenant at least 30 days’ notice before the lease ends if Landlord changes
any terms or conditions. Tenant has 15 days from the date of receiving the notice to decide to
accept or not accept the changes.
3. If Tenant does not respond or give the required notice, the lease renews under the new terms
and conditions given by the Landlord. If Tenant notifies Landlord that Tenant does not accept
the changes, the lease will end on the day the changes would have taken effect.
4. Landlord has the right to change or add rules and regulations. Landlord will give Tenant 30
days’ notice of any changes or additions.

TENANT BREAKS LEASE


1, Tenant loses the protection provided in this lease if:
A. Tenant does not pay rent or other charges due
B. Tenant empties or abandons the leased premises before the end of the lease without
written notice to the Landlord.
C. If Tenant does not follow all the terms and conditions of this lease, this may, at the
option of the Landlord, result in forfeiture of entire security deposit. If Landlord
determines that Tenant is in violation of this lease and gives Tenant written notification
by posting on Tenant’s door, security deposit will be forfeited.
D. Tenant does not leave at the end of the lease period.
2, If Tenant breaks this lease by not paying the rent. Tenant waives a right of a “Notice to Quit”.
This means Tenant allows Landlord to go to court without giving the required notice.

WAIVER OF NOTICE TO QUIT

TENANT WAIVES THE RIGHT TO A NOTICE TO QUIT AS WRITTEN


IN THE LANDLORD TENANT ACT OF PENNSYLVANIA
68 P.S. §250.501

LANDLORD’S RIGHTS IF TENANT BREAKS LEASE


1. If Tenant breaks this lease agreement, Landlord has the right to:
A. End this lease agreement after giving Tenant 5 days’ written notice. This applies only
to conditions other than nonpayment of rent.
B. Tenant agrees to give up his right of a “Notice to Quit” for nonpayment of rent.
C. Start a court eviction action process. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord all attorney’s fees
and court costs.
D. Start eviction action without an attorney. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord all court costs.
E. Go to court to recover rent and other charges due until the end of this lease even if this
lease has not ended.
F. Sue for the unpaid balance of the rent to the end of the lease.

2. If Landlord wins in court, Landlord can use the court process to take Tenant’s personal goods,
motor vehicles, money in bank, and all other personal property in the leased premises whether or
not it belongs to Tenant.

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WHAT TENANT OWES LANDLORD IF TENANT BREAKS LEASE
1. If Tenant breaks this lease, Tenant owes to Landlord
A. All rent and other charges allowed by this lease.
B. All legal fees, court costs, collection agency fees, Sheriff’s or constable’s fees, moving
and storing costs, and other expenses that Landlord has to pay.
C. The cost of repairing and replacing any damage to the leased premises that happened
while Tenant had possession of the leased premises. Landlord will provide written
notification to Tenant.

REPORTING OF PAST RENT OWED


1. Tenant knows that Landlord may report any past rent owed to a credit reporting agency.
Tenant understands this reporting could affect Tenant’s credit rating and could affect ability to
obtain credit for utilities, purchases, or for future housing.

DELAYED POSSESSION
1, If Landlord cannot give possession of the leased premises to Tenant on the starting date of
this lease, Tenant may:
A. Cancel this lease in writing and receive a refund of any rent paid. OR
B. Not cancel this lease.
2. If Tenant does not cancel this lease, then the lease will start but the Tenant does not have to
pay rent until the Landlord gives Tenant possession of the leased premises.
3. Tenant agrees that Landlord is not responsible to Tenant for damages if Landlord cannot give
possession of the leased premises on the starting date of the lease because:
A. The prior Tenant has not left the leased premises.
B. Of causes beyond Landlord’s control.

TENANT AGREES:
1. Tenant is responsible for the behavior and conduct of all people either living with or visiting the
Tenant.
2. Tenant agrees to use the leased premises as a private residence only. Tenant agrees not to
use the leased premises for any illegal or dangerous purposes. Tenant needs written
permission from Landlord before using the leased premises for any business or profession.
3. Tenant agrees to obey all government housing regulations and all local and state and federal
laws, regulations, and ordinances.
4. Tenant agrees to keep the leased premises safe from fire and water damage. Tenant agrees
to remove trash, garbage, and other waste safely in a way that is approved by Landlord and
in any way that is required by local laws, ordinances or regulations.
5. Tenant will use responsibly all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air
conditioning, and other facilities and appliances on the Leased premises
6. Tenant agrees not to use any heating source other than the one provided in the leased
premises. If Tenant is required to pay for the heat, Tenant will keep the temperature at 55
degrees or above at all times.
7. Tenant will not deliberately or carelessly destroy, damage, or remove any part of the leased
premises.
8. Tenant agrees to behave in a way that will not disturb the neighbors.
9. Tenant agrees not to change or redecorate the leased premises without Landlord’s written
permission. Changes that are not permitted include, but are not limited to:
A. Painting of any kind.
B. Installing any wall covering material, including wallpaper and contact paper.

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C. Installing ceiling tiles.
D. Installing any object that requires the drilling of holes in the floors, doors, or ceilings.
E. Installing or removing walls, plumbing fixtures, lighting, or other electrical fixtures.
Changes that the Tenant makes to the leased premises belong to the Landlord unless
Landlord and Tenant agree otherwise in writing. If any changes are made without Landlord’s
permission, Landlord may require Tenant to return the leased premises to the way it was when
Tenant moved in. If Landlord agrees to allow the changes to stay. Landlord will state this in
writing.
10. Tenant or Tenant’s guests may not smoke within the leased premises or in the common areas
of the building. Evidence of smoking will result in the automatic loss of deposit. If the deposit
is not adequate to cover the cost to clean, repaint and/or replace damage by smoking, the
Tenant agrees to pay the total cost.
11. Tenant agrees to notify Landlord if the leased premises are damaged by fire or any other
cause.
12. Tenant agrees to notify Landlord if there is any condition in the leased premises that could
damage the leased premises or harm Tenant or others. If Tenant fails to do so. Tenant Is
responsible for all injury or mishap that the dangerous or defective conditions may cause.
13. Landlord is not responsible for any inconvenience or loss that any needed repairs might cause.
14. Tenant will allow Landlord or Landlord’s business people, including prospective buyers, to
enter the leased premises at reasonable hours for any reasonable and lawful purpose.
Landlord may enter leased premises at any time for emergency purposes. Landlord, or person
chosen by Landlord, has the right to Inspect, show, make repairs, and do maintenance even
if Tenant is not home.
15. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has the right to turn off temporarily any utility or other
service to the leased premises to make repairs or do maintenance. Landlord will provide
reasonable notice to Tenant.
16. Tenant understands that Landlord is not required to make repairs of damage caused by
Tenant’s negligence or intentional acts. Tenant is responsible for all damages that Tenant or
Tenant’s guests cause. Tenant agrees to pay for the cost of these damages and of any repairs.
This cost is considered additional rent and is due with the following month’s rent. Landlord will
decide who will do repairs. Tenant cannot make repairs or have anyone else make repairs
without express written consent of Landlord.
17. Tenant agrees to pay to open all clogged drains, toilets, sinks, and traps caused by Tenant’s
usage. This work must be done by a qualified person.
18. Tenant will not keep dangerous or flammable materials on the Leased premises.
19. Tenant will not change locks or put additional locks on doors.
20. Tenant will give Landlord home and work phone numbers and will tell Landlord if any of these
numbers changes.
21. Tenant will not remove or cover any “for sale” or “for rent” signs that Landlord puts on the
leased premises.
22. Tenant will not post any signs in windows or on the premises. This includes political signs.
Landlord may post signs on property.
23. Tenant agrees to not use any outdoor cooking appliances indoors.
24. Tenant agrees to get approval from Landlord for use of any outdoor cooking appliances and
follow all local fire safety regulations.
25. Tenant will be required to pay any “Quality of Life Ordinance" violations that are the result of
Tenant’s actions.
26. No swimming pools of any size or type without written consent from Landlord.

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VEHICLES
1. Tenant must make sure that any vehicles parked on the leased premises or along the public
streets and roads do not violate any motor vehicle codes, ordinances or other municipal
regulations.
2. Tenant will not keep more than one motor vehicle on the parking area of the leased premises.
Tenant must keep all motor vehicles in good working order with current inspection and
registration.
3. Tenant may park only vehicles normally used for daily transportation on the leased premises.
Tenant may not store any vehicle that is not used regularly on the leased premises. Tenant
will not park any trailer, boat, off road vehicle, recreational vehicles or any vehicle that Is not
used for daily transportation on the leased premises.
4. Tenant may not do any painting, repairing or servicing of any vehicle anywhere on the leased
premises.
5. If Tenant does not follow these conditions, Landlord will give Tenant 5 days written notice to
correct the problem. If Tenant does not correct the problem, Landlord will arrange to have the
vehicle removed. Tenant will be required to pay for any expenses to remove the vehicle.
6. If Tenant does not follow these conditions, Tenant will be required to pay for any fines, costs
or other expenses that the Landlord is required to pay.

LANDLORD AGREES
1. Landlord will keep the leased premises In reasonable and responsible condition.
2. Landlord will keep all facilities and services supplied by Landlord in good working order. These
include the electrical, plumbing, sanitary, drainage, heating, water heating, and ventilating systems.
This does not include damage caused by any deliberate or negligent actions by the Tenant or
Tenant’s guests

ILLEGAL ACTIVITY
1. This lease automatically ends if anyone finds Tenant or Tenant’s guests storing, using, selling,
manufacturing, or distributing illegal drugs. This also applies to any other illegal activity under
Federal, State or Local laws and ordinances

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INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent permitted by law, Tenant will indemnify and hold Landlord and Landlord’s property ,
including the Premises, free and harmless from any liability for losses, claims, injury to or death of
any person, including Tenant or for damages to property arising from tenant using and occupying
the Premises or form the acts or omissions of any person or persons. Including Tenant, in or about
the Premises with Tenant’s express or implied consent except Landlord’s act or negligence.

WATER LEAKS
Tenant is to notify the Landlord immediately if tenant notices any running water in the faucets in
the kitchen, bathroom sink, bathtub or any other faucets. If the toilet is running and does not shut
off properly, Tenant shall notify Landlord immediately If Tenant does notify the Landlord of any
water leaks and it is determined that the water bill is in excess because of the leak, The tenant will
be responsible financially for paying the difference in the water bill.

SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS


1. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are installed on the leased premises. Tenant
2. agrees to test all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors at least once a month.
Tenant will notify the Landlord in writing immediately if any smoke detector or carbon
3. monoxide detector is not working for any reason. Tenant agrees to replace batteries in each
smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector as needed.
4. Tenant agrees not to disconnect smoke detector or carbon monoxide detector or allow anyone
else to disconnect smoke or carbon monoxide detectors.
5, If Tenant does not follow these rules, Tenant is responsible for any injuries or damages that
may Jesuit from not following these regulations.
6.
Tenant has checked the smoke detectors and agrees that they are working properly. (Tenant’s initials)
7. Tenant has checked the carbon monoxide detectors and agrees that they are working
(Tenant’s initials)
properly.

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OCCUPYING LEASED PREMISES IF IT IS DAMAGED
1. If a fire or other mishap damages the leased premises. Tenant may continue to occupy the
livable part if local codes and laws grant permission. If Tenant decides to stay, Tenant will pay
rent according to the percentage of the amount of area that is livable until Landlord repairs the
damage.
2. If Tenant decides not to stay or occupancy is not permitted, this lease will end immediately.
Landlord is not responsible for finding replacement housing for Tenant. Landlord will return to
Tenant rent paid In advance for the period after the fire or mishap. If the fire or mishap is due
to Tenant’s actions, security deposit and prepaid rent will not be returned.
3. If Tenant or guest causes a fire or other mishap, Tenant accepts full responsibility. This
includes the payment of rent and any other terms and conditions of this lease.
4. Tenant agrees to allow Landlord or Landlord’s representative to enter the leased premises
whenever necessary to repair damage caused by fire or other mishap.
5. Tenant is responsible for damage caused by windows being left open. Tenant is responsible
for windows, screens or doors damaged because of forced entry by anyone.
6. Tenant agrees not to hold Landlord responsible for damage or injury caused by water, snow,
or ice that comes on the leased premises.

INSURANCE
1. If insurance premiums on the leased premises increase because of anything that Tenant,
Tenant’s guests, or anyone Invited by Tenant does, Tenant agrees to pay the Increases as
additional rent due.
2. Tenant understands that:
1) LANDLORD’S INSURANCE POLICY DOES NOT COVER TENANT, TENANT’S
PROPERTY OR GUESTS
2) LANDLORD STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT TENANT SHOULD HAVE FIRE AND
LIABILITY INSURANCE TO PROTECT TENANT, TENANT'S PROPERTY, AND
GUESTS, TENANT AGREES TO TELL HIS INSURANCE AGENT TO ADD
LANDLORD AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED ON ANY POLICY TENANT
PURCHASES.
3. If any of Tenant’s property is lost because of fire, theft, burglary or any other reason, Tenant
agrees that Landlord will not be held responsible. Tenant agrees to pay for any loss or claims
filed.
4. Tenant agrees to pay for any loss caused to Landlord by Tenant or Tenant’s family, guests, or
visitors.

LANDLORD NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TENANT’S PROPERTY AND TENANT’S GUESTS


INJURY

1. If any of Tenant’s property, or any of Tenant’s guest’s property is lost, stolen or damaged,
Landlord will not be held responsible.
2. If Tenant or Tenant’s guests are responsible for any injury to anyone, Landlord will not be held
responsible.
3. Landlord is not responsible to Tenant, Tenant’s family, or Tenant’s guests for any damage to
property or injury to people caused by interruption of utility services beyond Landlord’s control.

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SALE OF LEASED PREMISES
1. If Landlord sells the leased premises, Landlord will give all security deposits to the new
Landlord. Landlord agrees to notify Tenant about the sale.

2. The new Landlord is responsible to Tenant for the return of the security deposit after the sale
of the leased premises.
3. Tenant understands that Landlord will not have any more responsibilities in this lease after the
leased premises is sold to the new owner.
4. Landlord will require the buyer of the leased premises to accept and honor all leases that are
in effect at the time of the sale as a condition of the sale. Landlord will assign all leases to the
new owner at the time of the sale.

PETS NOT ALLOWED


1. Tenant agrees to not have any pets or animals on the leased premises without the written
permission of the Landlord. If Landlord finds out Tenant has an animal on the leased premises
without Landlord’s permission, Landlord can:
A. End the lease by giving five days’ notice to leave.
B. Increase the rent by $25.00 per animal per month.
C. Require a pet deposit. The pet deposit is non-refundable at the end of the lease even
if there is no damage caused by the pet. This includes stains and odors.
D. Remove any animal found on the Leased premises that is not approved by Landlord
to an animal shelter or similar place. Tenant will be required to pay any expenses for
removing the animal as additional rent.
2. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord for damages that the animal caused. This includes pet stains
and odors.
3. Pets not allowed whether they are owned by resident or not.
4. (Applicable only if checked) At the signing of this lease, Landlord agrees to allow the following
pet(s) ■ Only the pet(s) described here will be allowed. Tenant
may not have additional pets without written permission from Landlord. If Tenant no longer has
this pet, Tenant may not have another pet without written permission from Landlord.

DEATH DURING LEASE


1. This lease is a binding contract. It applies to Landlord and Tenant and anyone who takes over
their interest in this lease.
2. If more than one person signs the lease, the surviving individual(s) who signed the lease are
responsible to complete the lease.

SUBLEASING OR TRANSFER OF LEASE


Tenant is not permitted to transfer, sublease, or allow anyone else to occupy the leased premises
without Landlord’s written permission.

NO JURY TRIAL
Landlord and Tenant agree to give up their right to a trial by jury. This is for any civil action, or
any other action brought by either Landlord or Tenant against the other.

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LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD DISCLOSURE
Landlord is required by Federal law to disclose to Tenant information about lead-based
paint hazards at the leased premises. Tenant agrees that because of the age of the leased
premises, some, or all of the paint in the leased premises and on the surrounding property
might contain lead in large enough amounts to cause a health risk to anyone who eats or
breathes chips, flakes or dust from the paint. Tenant must be especially aware that children
might eat chips, flakes, or dust from the paint, and should take steps to be sure that this
does not happen. These steps include keeping the leased premises reasonably clean and
supervising the activities of the children. If the Tenant sees any flaking or peeling paint,
Tenant must immediately notify Landlord. If Tenant does not use these safety measures,
there is a risk of serious permanent injury and brain damage to children.

By signing this lease and by making the required rent payments, Tenant agrees that he has
received this warning. Tenant agrees that he is taking responsibility for the risk of any injury
or damage to himself, to any people living with Tenant, and to any people who visit Tenant.
Tenant agrees not to hold Landlord responsible in any way for any injury to anyone, damage
to anyone or death of anyone who lives in or visits the leased premises that results from
lead poisoning. Tenant agrees on behalf of any children under the age of 18 not to hold
Landlord responsible in any way for any injury to anyone, damage to anyone or death of
anyone who lives in or visits the Leased premises that results from lead poisoning.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON LEAD-BASED PAINT AND/OR LEAD-BASED PAINT


HAZARDS IS RECOGNIZED BY TENANT AND ATTACHED TO THIS LEASE.

NO WAIVER
If Landlord fails to enforce any clauses in this lease. Landlord may enforce these clauses later
without penalty.

SURVIVAL
If clauses in this lease are found to be against the law, all other clauses that are legal are not
affected.

NOTICES
1. Tenant agrees to send all notices to Landlord in writing. Tenant also agrees to send the notice
of intent to move out of the leased premises 30 days before moving out, by certified mail,
return receipt requested.
2. If any notices are left on the premises by anyone. Tenant will immediately notify Landlord.

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Additional Rules and Regulations
1. Tenant is responsible for separating recyclable materials as required by municipal regulations.
Tenant will place the recyclable materials in the provided container. Tenant will put the
containers on the curb on the appropriate day or pickup or as instructed by Landlord. Trash
pick-up day for this property is .
2. The bank returns any personal check as uncollectible when funds are not available, therefore,
Tenant may not pay rent or other charges by personal check. Tenant will be required to pay
rent and all other charges by cash, electronic payment (Zelle, Venmo), money order, bank, or
certified check.
3. No washing and drying machines or dishwasher are allowed to be installed in the Premises
by the tenant without proper consent of the owner.
4. Additional terms and conditions between Landlord and Tenant may be added to this lease
upon written notification to Tenant of 5 days. Such notification must be in writing.
5. All window air conditioners must be removed from window by Oct. 1st.

CAPTIONS
The captions used herein are for the purpose of convenient reference only and are not intended to
express the full meaning of the clauses they introduce. This lease has been pre-approved by the
Office of the Attorney General of Pennsylvania for compliance with the Plain Language Consumer
Contract Act - File No. BCP-13-50-000104, March 5, 2014. Only the original version of this lease
has been tested for compliance with the Act. Any additions or changes made to this lease by
individual landlords may or may not comply with the Act. In the opinion of the office of the Attorney
General, a pre-approved consumer contract meets the Test of Readability under 73 P. S. Section
2205 of the Plain Language Consumer Contract Act. Pre-approval of a consumer contract by the
Office of the Attorney General only means that simple, understandable, and easily readable
language is used. It is not an approval of the contents or legality of the contract.

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BY SIGNING THIS LEASE, EACH TENANT AGREES HE OR SHE HAS READ AND
UNDERSTANDS ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

TENANT AGREES THAT TENANT HAS RECEIVED A COMPLETE COPY OF THIS LEASE AND
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON LEAD-BASED PAINT AND LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS

Tenant Name:……………………………………………………………Date:

Tenant Signature:

Tenant Name:……………………………………………………………Date:

Tenant Signature:

Landlord Name:………………………………………………………… Date:

Landlord Signature

Landlord Name:………………………………………………………….Date:

Landlord Signature

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Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint
Hazards Property Address:

Landlords: Tenant:

Lead Warning Statement


Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose
health hazards if not taken care of properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and
pregnant women. Before renting pre - 1978 housing landlords must disclose the presence of known lead-
based hazards in the dwelling. Tenants must also receive a Federally approved pamphlet on lead
poisoning prevention.

Lessor’s Disclosure (initial)


(a) Presence of lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards (check one below):
Known lead-based paint and /or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain)

X Lessor has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing

_____ Lessor has provided lessee with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based
paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents below)
___________________________________________________________________________

_____ Lessee’s Acknowledgment (initial):

___ (c) Lessee has received copies of all information listed above.

__X___ (d) Lessee has received the pamphlet Protect your family from lead in your home.

Certification of Accuracy
The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge,
that the information provided by the signatory is true and accurate.

Landlords:

_____________________________________________________________________________
Landlords’ Signatures Date:

Tenant:

__________________________________________ ______________________
Tenants Signature Date:

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BEHAR STOJKU
Approval of Rental Application

Tenant:

This is the approval of your Application for Residency

*Your new address will be:

This acknowledges receipt of your Good Faith Deposit in the amount of: (cash, money
order, check , electronic payment ( Zelle, Venmo)

Your scheduled move-in date is: contingent on lease signing and receipt of
balance due of:

Please contact the following companies at least three days prior to your move-in to ensure that the
services are turned on.

Met-Ed Electric Co: 1-800-545-7741


UGI Gas Service Co: 1-800-276-2722

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Behar Stojku at 347-320-0797

Signature of Owner

Signature of Tenant(s)

(By signing this approval, l/we are agreeing to take possession of above referenced property by the date shown and understand the deposit made today
is non-refundable if l/we terminate agreement.

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