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The landlord can enter your apartment with just 24 hours notice for almost any reason they decide. In an "emergency" (which they get to define), they can come in with no notice at all.
Landlord or Landlord's agents may enter the premises at any time with twenty-four (24) hours' notice for inspection, maintenance, showing to prospective tenants, or any other purpose deemed necessary by the Landlord. In cases of emergency, as determined by the Landlord, no notice shall be required.
If you need to leave early, you owe ALL the remaining rent for the entire lease, PLUS two months extra as a penalty, AND you lose your security deposit. This is a triple penalty.
Should the Tenant terminate this lease prior to the expiration date, the Tenant shall be liable for: (a) all remaining rent due through the end of the lease term, (b) a termination fee equal to two (2) months' rent, and (c) forfeiture of the entire security deposit.
The landlord can keep your security deposit for damages, unpaid rent, cleaning, or ANY rule you break — and THEY get to decide what counts as "normal wear and tear."
The security deposit may be retained in whole or in part by the Landlord for: damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, cleaning costs, or any breach of this agreement as determined by the Landlord. "Normal wear and tear" shall be defined at the sole discretion of the Landlord.
Your rent is due on the 1st. If you're even 3 days late, you get hit with a $75 fee. After that, it's $25 more per day up to $500 total in late fees.
Rent is due on the first (1st) of each month. A late fee of $75.00 shall be assessed on the fourth (4th) day after the due date. An additional $25.00 per day shall be charged for each day rent remains unpaid beyond the fourth day, up to a maximum of $500.00.
You're on the hook for any repair under $200 — including plumbing and appliance issues. You also must report any needed repairs within 48 hours or it could be considered your fault.
Tenant shall be responsible for all maintenance and repairs to the premises costing less than $200.00 per occurrence, including but not limited to plumbing fixtures, appliance maintenance, and interior painting. Tenant must notify Landlord of any repair needs within 48 hours.
You can't sublet or let anyone take over your lease without the landlord's written permission — and they can say no for any reason, even without explanation.
Tenant may not sublet the premises or any part thereof, nor assign this lease, without the prior written consent of the Landlord, which may be withheld for any reason or no reason at all.
No noise that can be heard outside your apartment between 9 PM and 8 AM. If this happens twice, the landlord can terminate your lease.
Tenant shall not engage in any activity that creates noise audible outside the unit between the hours of 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM. Violation of this provision on two or more occasions shall constitute grounds for lease termination.
Your lease auto-renews for another 12 months unless you give 60 days written notice. When it renews, the landlord can raise rent up to 10% without asking you.
This lease shall automatically renew for successive twelve (12) month periods unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date. Upon renewal, the Landlord reserves the right to adjust rent by up to 10% without further negotiation.
Standard 12-month lease starting January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026.
The term of this lease shall commence on January 1, 2026 and shall end on December 31, 2026, for a period of twelve (12) months.
Your rent is $1,850/month, payable by check, money order, or electronic transfer.
Tenant agrees to pay Landlord the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,850.00) per month as rent for the premises. Rent shall be payable by check, money order, or electronic transfer.
You need to pay a $1,850 security deposit (equal to one month's rent) when you sign.
Upon execution of this lease, Tenant shall deposit with Landlord the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,850.00) as a security deposit.
The laws of the state where the apartment is located apply to this lease.
This lease agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the premises are located.
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