RENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT
3544 Golfside Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Phone:(734) 891 4167 Fax: (734) 434 6782. Mustafa.ali2001@sbcglobal.net
This lease is subject to satisfactory references within 24 hrs.
2009-2010
1.This agreement is made: X/XX/09_ between: Mustafa Ali at 3544 Golfside Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (Landlord) & ____________________
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2. Term: Landlord shall rent to Tenant the dwelling known as: 537 S. 4rth Ave Occupancy starts 5pm on 9/1/09 & ends noon 8/20/10 (Lease End Date). Premises have 6 bedroom & was built before 1978. Tenant shall not move in until all payments due to Landlord are paid. Tenant shall not occupy Premises after Lease End Date without Landlord’s written OK.
3. Rent, payments and fees: Tenant shall pay Landlord the Total Sum of $XXX.00 in rent. It’s divided into:12 monthly rent payments of
XOXO.00 starting 9/1/09 . Each Monthly Rent Payment is due in Landlords office by 5:00pm on 1st of each month (Due Date) until Total Sum is paid. Payment Date is the date money or check is received. Monthly rent payments shall each be made with 1 check in full from the Circled contact person on the lease. However if multiple rent checks are given to Landlord, each check shall include additional $15 fee. The circled contact person above is paying the rent every month. Late Fees = $30/tenant if rent/deposit isn’t paid in full by Due Date
(5 pm of the 1st of each month). Additional Late Fee 5% of rent still due and unpaid on 15th of month. Landlord shall apply payment to oldest charge due. Checks are conditional payment; if incorrectly written or if bank denies payment for any reason, then rent is unpaid & subject to late fees, & Landlord may require some other payment form.
NSF and other fees Tenant shall pay Landlord the following fees which are additional rent (may be charged after moveout):
LockOut Fee (within working hours) $50, (after hours) $70. NSF or if bank return check for any reason: fee $25. Clogged/jammed disposal due to tenants misuse $57.
Keys: If tenants at any time lose/misplace a key, tenants agree to pay a of $45 per room key lost/not returned and $45 per outside door lock where one or more keys is lost/not returned. This $45 covers Landlord ‘s cost of reeking /mastering the lock. Then there will be a $5 charge per key lost or key replaced due to the rekeying process.
4. Security Deposit Tenant shall pay landlord a total deposit of $1.5X monthly rent.. Tenant shall not use deposit as rent payment. The deposit is kept at Citizens Bank. Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Tenants agree to pay a $XXX non refundable cleaning fee. All the security deposit and cleaning fee are due by X/XX/09. At move in tenants will have the following cleaning completed and verified with the tenants before giving possession of the premises: all floors (including under furniture) are vacuumed including baseboards, air vents and window sills. Basement emptied and vacuumed. All cabinets empty and surfaces wiped with Windex. Fridge cleaned spotless. Stove, oven, dishwasher and counters cleaned. Sinks, showers, tubs and toilets are cleaned and free from body oil stains. Kitchen and bath floors washed. Carpet shampooed when applicable. Landlord cleaning does not include the following: wall wash, window glass cleaning or blinds cleaning. At move out and on the last day of occupancy the landlord and the tenants shall do a final walk through the premises by at least one tenant and the landlord. Move out conditions are identified and compared with the move in condition list. Change of conditions/damages are identified based on the written record of the move in and not on any individuals memory. Landlord shall give tenants an approximate estimate of repairs. At this point tenants shall return all keys and must notify your landlord in writing within 4 days after move out of a forwarding address where tenant can be reached and where will receive mail; otherwise your landlord shall be relieved of sending you an itemized list of damages and the penalties adherent to that failure. Keys returned after the walk through appointment are considered lost and need not be returned. List of charges to the security deposit may not be completed until the final check of refunded security deposit is mailed out. It may include unpaid rent, late rent fees, unpaid water bills etc. Security deposit by Law must be mailed back to tenants within 30 days of lease end date.
5. Occupancy No more than X persons may occupy premises at 1 time. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the house/Apt. If more people sign lease as tenants than are allowed to occupy Premises, this does NOT condone overoccupancy.
Tenant shall comply with Law & Lease regarding occupancy. Occupancy is limited to Tenants, dependents & valid Subtenants. Despite this lease s’ non approval of occupants beyond the number stated in bold above, for any additional occupants, Landlord shall charge tenants $100.00/additional occupant/month in additional rent until over occupancy practice is eliminated by the violating tenants.
6. Utilities Landlord shall pay for: XXXX. If landlord pays a utility bill which was Tenant’s responsibility, such as an unpaid water bill, a
surcharge of $30 will be added to the bill. Final water bill of the unit must be paid by tenants within 10 days of lease end date, otherwise
landlord shall pay the bill himself.
7. Parking: XX (subject to proof of ownership of all parked cars in name of tenant or own parents) parking spaces are included for the tenants with the house. The allocation of this number of parking spaces to the tenants is subject and contingent upon proof of registration of the parked car in the name of the tenant or in the name of one of his/her parents. Tenant+Guests shall not: park/drive on lawn, block shared driveway. Without notice, Landlord may (but isn’t required to) tow violators.
8. Pets No/some pet is allowed on premises. Pets/animals aren’t allowed on premises without written agreement, even temporarily.
Tenant+Guest shall never allow or feed/attract any pet/animal/stray on premises, even for a short period of time (few hours for example):
otherwise Tenant shall pay $150 additional rent for each month this occurs (not prorated)& shall also pay for associated cleaning/extermination & damage. This doesn’t prohibit animals in other units in same bldg. Aquarium shall be in safe + secure place & under25 gallons.
9. Renewal Landlord may lease premises at any time to subsequent renter without notice. Renewal options must be in writing. If a resident under the prior lease of premises remains under this lease & if occupancy is continuous for consecutive terms, then the movein inventory checklist for the prior lease shall apply to this lease.
10. Maintenance & Repairs M&R: Tenant shall use Premises so as to preserve condition/value & shall: Be responsible for moving the house trash cans to the street curbside for city collection, for X out of 12 months of the lease period. If tenants fail to do so , Landlord will do the removal of Trash Charging $30 per applicable week in additional rent. Cleaning Vacuum carpet& keep Premises Neat, keep
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RENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT
537 S. Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone:(734) 891 4167 Fax: (734) 434 6782 Mustafa.ali2001@sbcglobal.net
This lease is subject to satisfactory references within 24 hrs.
2009-2010
Premises clean & sanitary to avoid pests/mice/bugs use only mild detergents on paint (no 409 or ammonia products) don’t
leave debris/trash on yard/driveway use water only for cleaning hardwood floors. (No Murphy oil soap or any other detergents). Heating/Cooling: set thermostat always above 60F (so pipes don’t freeze & burst). Plumbing: report leaky toilets/faucets to Landlord. Tenants shall not flush away Feminine hygiene products, paper towel, dental floss, Q tips, etc. in the toilet. Only toilet paper is disposable in toilet bowls. When Tenant requests M&R, Landlord has Tenant’s permission to enter even if no one is home, unless Tenant states otherwise. Tenant shall make M&R requests to Landlord promptly. Landlord shall not be liable for problems which are handled promptly or are caused by Tenant action/inaction. Landlord has right to do any necessary maintenance/replacement without any rent abatement so long as habitable rooms remain usable (e.g., replace roof, fix/replace foundation, paint exterior/interior, etc.). Scheduling: Landlord has right to schedule M&R during working hours (9am5:30pm,MonSat) with Proper Notice. Occasionally M&R must occur outside working hours & Tenant+Guest shall cooperate. No scheduling is needed for work to exterior & common areas. Landlord shall be able to do M&R if tenant is present or not.
11. Cancellation by tenant To cancel Lease, Tenant must deliver to Landlord written notice signed by all Tenants, Cosigners,
& Subtenants. Cancellation is only acceptable within 7 days of signing this lease. Landlord shall return deposits & rent paid minus cancellation fee of $400 and the non refundable application fee. Tenants may not cancel the Lease within 30 days of Lease Start Date. Tenant Default: If tenant doesn’t make timely payments required before moving in then Landlord may deem this cancellation by Tenant, allowing Landlord to terminate Lease upon notice to Tenant.
12. Subleasing: Tenant shall not sublet or assign his/her interest in the agreement without first obtaining the written consent of the Landlord. Consent shall not unreasonably be withheld. Any change of possession without Landlord’s written consent shall be a trespass subject to immediate ouster. CONDITION FOR CONSENT: 1) Prospective subtenant must have good neutral rental reference (e.g. previous landlord). 2) Landlord shall have personal interview with prospective subtenant In person or by phone. 3) Tenant is required to collect 1 ½ month security deposit from their subtenants. The Landlord will help with subletting in every way possible including providing sublease forms if tenant requests. The Housing office in the Student Activities Building has sublet leases, information, help, and free advertising for subletters.
13. Joint & several obligation Each tenant & cosigner on lease is jointly & severally liable to landlord for the total rent, damages & other
charges. If one Tenant/Subtenant fails to pay, each & every tenant & cosigner may be held liable by landlord for the total amount due.
14. Furniture Premises are furnished unless noted otherwise : Whether furnished or not, tenant shall supply: shower curtains, rugs, vacuum cleaners, etc. Landlord only initially supplies bulbs, batteries & fuses; which Tenant shall replace at his own cost as needed. If Premises are fully furnished, then Landlord provides: (desk, bed, dresser)/ tenant, 1 couch and coffee table & dining table and chairs. Landlord needn’t supply more furniture than needed for the max number of allowed occupants. If tenant required furniture as offered above and did not use it, Landlord shall remove pieces of furniture at a cost of $20/piece (i.e. $60/bed, $20/desk .....etc.). Tenants may not store Landlords’ furniture outside, at a porch or in the house basement. Furniture stored in such manner will be considered damaged and tenants will bear the cost of its replacement. Tenant may not use landlords furniture but for the exact intended purpose for it (i.e. a desk may not be used as side table or TV table in a living room, a dresser may not be used as a TV table, indoor furniture may not be used outdoors). Furniture Specs: It needn’t be new, but shall be clean & functional. Minor nicks or decorating shortcomings are OK. Some furniture in the unit when initially shown to Tenant might be replaced with similar items. Furniture Use: Tenants shall arrange furniture themselves (not Landlord). Tenant shall give Landlord proof of $100,000 waterbed insurance before using one. Changes: Landlord needn’t change/remove/deliver/swap any furniture after providing furniture for the initial move in period.
15. Withholding Landlord needn’t reimburse Tenant for work done by anyone hired by Tenant without Landlord’s prior written OK. Tenant shall try to resolve all problems with Landlord before withholding payment.
16. Quiet enjoyment and conduct Tenant+Guest shall respect others’ rights to quiet enjoyment, especially 10 pm through 8 am. Landlord &Tenant shall both reasonably try to maintain peace+quiet in Premises, but tenant understands Landlord’s limited ability to control behavior of others. Fire escapes & roof are for emergencies only. Tenant shall pay $100 in additional rent per each occurrence of
furniture/equipment/person on roof to compensate Landlord for increased wear+tear, & shall additionally compensate Landlord for any
associated damage.
17. Tenant liability Improper conduct (poor housekeeping, poor cleaning, interference with Landlord’s showings, etc.) can hinder leasing
Premises for the next term. This can cause property to have vacancies or lower rent (especially campus properties which must be leased far in advance to get full rent). Tenant shall compensate Landlord for this income loss if related to Tenant conduct. If there is improper conduct &Tenant doesn’t correct it after notification, then Landlord may enter & correct it (e.g., clean Premises). Tenant shall bear all costs incurred by Landlord due to Tenant violations of this Lease.
18. Holdover tenancy Moving out on time is important. Tenant shall vacate Premises & remove all belongings by Lease End date; otherwise, Tenant shall pay Landlord double Prorated rent for each day held over. If Tenant holdover delays move in of New tenants, this could cause loss of new tenants, resulting in vacancy. Tenant shall be responsible for Landlord’s costs & losses associated with this vacancy. Any agreement for Tenant or his property to remain after Lease end must be in writing . No exceptions!
19. Electrical Landlord shall provide only 1 working phone jack. If Tenant has any electrical/wiring (e.g.: cable TV, phone, etc.) work done, Tenant shall give Landlord prior notice & work shall be done by professionals.
20. Showings and inspections With proper notice, Landlord has right to inspect or show Premises to prospects during reasonable hours without interference by Tenant for any reason.
21. STORAGE: Stuff stored in common areas or left after move out is deemed abandoned by Tenant & may be discarded without
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RENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT
537 S. Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone:(734) 891 4167 Fax: 734 434 6782 Mustafa.ali2001@sbcglobal.net
This lease is subject to satisfactory references within 24 hrs.
2009-2010
compensation/notice. Tenant Storage rules: no flammable/hazardous material non/near Premises. Store stuff at least 6” off basement floor because of possible drain backup.
22. DECORATING, SIGNS & IMPROVEMENTS: Tenant shall observe the following: no painting or wallpapering, no loft beds attached to
building or “stuck” inside it, don’t alter/cover any signs/notices. If Tenant makes unapproved changes, then Tenant shall pay Landlord for all costs of restoring Premises to prior condition. Examples: If Tenant paints walls with unapproved paint, then it would be repainted with Landlord’s correct paint & methods.
23. ENTRY & PROPER NOTICE Landlord shall knock/ring doorbell first & may enter only after: Proper Notice, in emergencies or with
resident permission. Proper Notice is: notifying resident a day in advance of time of proposed entry. Notice may be verbal, by mail, E-mail or note posted on door. Landlord may enter at this time if Tenant doesn’t notify Landlord of objections to this entry; otherwise, Tenant shall arrange another time with Landlord. If any resident gives permission to enter, this shall be authorization by all residents.
24. SAFETY & POTENTIAL HAZARDS Allergies: If Tenant has allergies, then Tenant shall determine that Premises are irritant free
before signing Lease. Tenant shall notify Landlord of any allergy concerns regarding premises before signing this lease. Inspection for
Hazard: To assess risk or inspect Premises for potential hazards, Tenant may request an opportunity to inspect Premises prior to signing Lease.
25. COMPLETE AGREEMENT This written Lease is the complete agreement between Landlord & Tenant. If any person tells Tenant
anything that contradicts Lease, then Tenant shall immediately notify Landlord in writing. This Lease replaces all other agreements between Landlord & Tenant regarding tenancy & Premises. Landlord makes no unwritten promises/warranties/agreements about: service, Lease provisions, occupancy, improvements, condition/configuration of Premises. Univ. of Mich. Mediation Clause: If communication between the Tenant(s) and Landlord breaks down, a mediator can assist the parties in voluntarily reaching a mutually acceptable settlement of the issue(s) in dispute. All parties to this agreement agree that the University of Michigan Off Campus Housing Program will assist in disputes involving University of Michigan students for which one of the parties requests assistance and: a) all parties will make a reasonable and good faith effort to settle such disputes through the program; b) any party to this lease may request mediation; c) program staff may enter and inspect the premises after notice to both parties and at reasonable times; d) this provision
does not preclude other legal rights of the parties. 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 interpretation or legality of a provision of this agreement, you may want to seek assistance from a lawyer or other qualified person. City ordinance requires Landlord to furnish to Tenant prior to executing lease a copy of RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF TENANTS. Tenant signature acknowledges receipt of booklet.
NOTICE: YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY IN YOUR RENTAL HOME CITY LAW ESTABLISHES GUIDELINES THAT THE OWNER AND
HER/HIS AGENTS MUST FOLLOW BEFORE ENTERING YOUR HOME. YOU MAY INITIATE ADDITIONAL ENTRY RESTRICTIONS BY GIVING
WRITTEN NOTICE TO YOUR LANDLORD. COPIES OF THESE GUIDELINES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL.
100 N. FIFTH AVE. 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 interpretation or legality of a provision of this agreement, you may want to seek assistance form a lawyer or other qualified person.”
You must notify your Landlord in writing within 4 days after you move of a forwarding address where you can be reached and where you will receive mail; otherwise your landlord shall be relieved of sending you an itemized list of damages and the penalties adherent to that failure.
30 SIGNATURES BELOW INDICATE THAT: Tenant & Cosigner admit to carefully reading Lease & all attachments,
which have been adequately explained by Landlord. Tenants are relying completely upon this lease, not upon any erroneous or conflicting inf. provided by Landlord/Reps during showings or negotiations.
Also Tenants assure Landlord that any sublease agreement is subject to subleasers having good NEUTRAL LANDLORD reference and no agreement is pursued until Landlord written consent is issued.
LANDLORD: __Mustafa Ali____________________________________
Please Sign, Print names & dates TENANTS:
1) _________________________ ____ Name_________________________________ Date: _____________
2)_________________________ ____ Name_________________________________ Date:______________
3)_________________________ ____ Name_________________________________ Date: ______________
4)_________________________ ____ Name_________________________________ Date:______________
5) _________________________ ____ Name_________________________________ Date:_______________
6) _________________________ ____ Name_________________________________ Date:_______________
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RENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT
537 S. Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone:(734) 891 4167 Fax: 734 434 6782 E-mail Mustafa.ali2001@sbcglobal.net. OR mustafaaiyat@yahoo.com
This lease is subject to satisfactory references within 24 hrs.
2009-2010
Cosigners/
1. ________________________________ 2.____________________________________
3. _____________________________ ____ 4. _____________________________________
5. _______________________________ __ 6. ______________________________________
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