NEW JERSEY RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT Read this entire Lease carefully before signing it. 1.
DATE AND PARTIES. This agreement dated ________________________, 20_______, is between CAMPUS APARTMENTS, INC., Agent for Landlord ("Landlord") and _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ (collectively called "Tenant"). 2.
RENTED PROPERTY. Landlord agrees to rent the following property to Tenant:
515 Mullica Hill Road, Apt.______-_______, Glassboro, NJ 08028 ("Leased Unit"). Tenant must use the Leased Unit as a residence only and for no other purpose. Tenant will personally use and continuously occupy the Leased Unit only as a residence for Tenant. It is a breach of this Lease to have any person(s) living in the Leased Unit who is (are) not listed in Paragraph 1. 3.
AGENCY. The agent of this property is Campus Apartments, Inc. telephone number of the agent is:
The address and
Campus Apartments, Inc. 515 Mullica Hill Road, K100 Glassboro, NJ 08028 Office: (856) 881-1212 Fax: (856) 881-1213 4.
TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Lease begins at noon on ______________________________, 20________,
and ends at noon on ________________________________, 20________. The Term of this Lease automatically expires at 12:00pm Noon on the Expiration Date, unless, prior to that time, Landlord and Tenant have entered into a written Lease renewal agreement. Resident Initials:
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PREMISES USE (A) Subject to the terms and conditions herein stated, Landlord hereby leases to Tenant the Premises. (B) During the Term, Tenant shall use the Premises for residential purposes only, and shall use the Common Areas only for the purposes for which Landlord makes them available for Tenants of the Facility, all subject to the Rules and Regulations, which are attached hereto and are a part of this Lease. Landlord may, from time to time, amend and supplement the Rules and Regulations, effective upon posting a notice in the main lobby of the clubhouse and upon written notice to Tenant by US Mail service. (C) If, at the beginning of the Term, Landlord is unable to deliver possession of the Premises for any reason, Landlord shall not be responsible to Tenant in any manner, and this Lease shall not be affected, except that: (i) Tenant shall not be obliged to pay Rent unless and until possession is delivered, (ii) Landlord, at its option, may relocate Tenant to another apartment in the Facility or another facility, and (iii) if possession is not delivered, or Tenant is not relocated, within thirty (30) days of the commencement date of the Term, as specified above, then Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease by giving Landlord written notice before Landlord’s delivery of possession, whereupon Landlord shall refund any Security Deposit and any Rent previously paid by Tenant. 6.
RENT. (A) The total rent for the initial Term of this Lease is $____________________. (B) Tenant agrees to pay rent in equal monthly installments of $_______________ IN FULL ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST OF EACH MONTH. TENANT AGREES TO WRITE THEIR TENANT NUMBER PROVIDED BY LANDLORD ON ALL SUBMITTED PAYMENTS. TENANT AGREES TO PAY RENT WITH ONE CHECK REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF TENANTS RESIDING IN THE LEASED UNIT. TENANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT LANDLORD DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH. Rent must be either delivered by hand or received by mail ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST OF THE MONTH to 515 Mullica Hill Road K100, Glassboro, NJ 08028. By providing a check for payment, Tenant is hereby given notice that Tenant’s signed and completed check may be converted to an electronic fund withdrawal upon receipt by Landlord or Agent via U.S. Mail or in designated drop box locations. Landlord or Agent’s receipt of your check shall constitute your authorization of such electronic fund withdrawal. Rent is payable for the entire Term, regardless of whether Tenant vacates the Premises before the Expiration Date for any reason. Landlord may apply any payment received from Tenant or Guarantor (If Applicable) to then outstanding unpaid Rent in whatever order and priority Landlord may elect. All checks must be made payable to:
CAMPUS CROSSINGS
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Pre-payment of First Month's Rent in the amount of $_________________
is due on _________________________. (D) Landlord shall charge (1) additional rent not to exceed $100.00 per month when there are two leaseholders in a one bedroom apartment, (2) additional rent not to exceed $100.00 rent per month when there are three leaseholders in a two bedroom apartment and (3) additional rent not to exceed $200.00 per month when there are four leaseholders in a two bedroom. Any changes in occupancy during a lease term may result in these changes being added to the current lease, or will require a new lease to be signed reflecting said additional charge. (E) Regardless of whether it is a holiday or weekend, all monies due but not received by close of business on the fifth (5th) day of the month are considered late. If any portion of your monthly payment is not received by the above date, you will be assessed a late fee of $50.00 as additional rent. (F) You also agree to pay a service fee of $50.00 for each NSF or returned check plus the above late fees. It is a breach of this Lease to make a rental payment by a personal check which is not covered by available funds. If Tenant gives Landlord two (2) or more bad checks (checks which are returned for insufficient funds) it is a breach of the Lease. At that time, Landlord may file an action seeking a money judgment and/or possession for this breach of the Lease as allowed by State Law. If Tenant makes a rental payment by personal check which is not covered by available funds, Tenant agrees that Landlord may require the payment of all future rental sums by certified check or money order. (G) Tenant acknowledges that any rent received by Landlord will first be applied to any outstanding charges (including but not limited to late rent fees, damage repair charges, returned check fees, fines, utility overages, etc.) incurred by or on behalf of Tenant prior to applying same to the current monthly fixed rent. If the payment tendered by Tenant fails to cover the total charges outstanding, then Tenant shall immediately pay the difference, plus any late rent fee incurred by virtue of Tenant’s failure to timely pay all sums due from Tenant to Landlord. (H) You are liable for all costs or charges associated with us providing special services to you or on your behalf and for all fees or fines as described in this Lease, all attached Addenda and the Resident Handbook. All Addenda attached to this Lease will be part of this Lease. 7.
ADDITIONAL RENT. All payments due under this Lease, including late charges and legal charges, are considered additional rent. 8.
JOINT AND SEVERAL. Each person who signs this Lease is fully responsible to do what is stated in the Lease. Each signer is responsible to pay the rent in full. 9.
UTILITIES AND OTHER SERVICES. (A) Utilities and other services due to Landlord are considered as additional rent. Charges for utility services and/or other services are due at the time the rent is due and Resident Initials:
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must be paid by separate check. Tenant agrees to pay a ten percent (10%) late fee of any amounts due if the utility and other services bills are not paid when due. Tenant agrees to place all utilities and other services not provided by Landlord in the name of Tenant at the time the Lease begins. Tenant agrees to pay all bills when due. It is a breach of this Lease to fail to place all utilities into Tenant's name as of the Lease start date. Tenant will pay all utilities as listed below:
Water/Sewer Cooking Gas Hot Water Heat Electricity Telephone Service Cable Television Internet Service Other ________________
TENANT WILL PAY _____ _____ _____ _____ __X__ __X__ __X__ __X__ _____
LANDLORD WILL PAY __X__ __X__ __X__ __X__ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
(B) Heat will be provided from October 1st through April 30th. Air conditioning systems may not be activated when heat is provided. Tenant will be charged for all costs as additional rent associated with damage to air conditioning or heat systems caused because Tenant has used air conditioning when heat is on. (C) Landlord shall have the right to temporarily suspend any utility or other service to the Premises and/or Unit in order to perform maintenance and/or repair and/or protect the Facility, Premises, Unit or Tenant from risk of harm or loss. (D) Neither Landlord nor Agent (regardless of the negligence of Landlord or Agent) shall be liable for loss or damages resulting from the interruption of heat, electrical, water, sewer, telephone, cable TV, Internet, or any other utility services, or for the malfunction of machinery or appliances serving the Premises or any part of the apartment complex in which the Premises are located. Neither Landlord nor Agent (regardless of the negligence of Landlord or Agent) shall be liable for injury or damage to persons or property caused by any defect in the heating, gas, electrical, water, or sewer systems serving the Premises or Facility. In no event shall Landlord or Agent (regardless of the negligence of Landlord or Agent) be liable for damages or injury to persons or property caused by wind, rain, fire or other acts of God, and Tenant hereby expressly waives all claims for such injury, loss, or damage. (E) Tenant is also responsible to pay: ______________________________________________________________________ 10.
SECURITY DEPOSIT. Tenant has paid to Landlord a security deposit of $_________________, as security that Tenant will perform his/her obligations under this Lease. Landlord may use the security deposit to pay for losses or damages caused by Tenant's breach of this Resident Initials:
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Lease. Landlord may also use the security deposit to pay for any damage to the Leased Unit or for any damages as allowed by law. Tenant must pay losses or damages which are not covered by the security deposit as additional rent. TENANT MAY NOT USE THE SECURITY DEPOSIT TO PAY THE RENT FOR THE LEASED UNIT. Landlord may keep the security deposit if Tenant fails to make rental payments or if Tenant leaves before the end of the Lease Term. Landlord will deposit the security deposit at TD Bank, N.A, 1701 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, 888-751-9000 in a trust account currently paying interest the rate of .75% per annum. Tenant must vacate the Leased Unit and give Tenant's new address to Landlord, in writing, so that Landlord can return any portion of the security deposit due to Tenant. The security deposit refund will be returned in one check to a designated Tenant. The designated Tenant on this Lease is . Tenants Initials and date:
Interest on Security Deposits. In accordance with New Jersey law (NJSA Section 46:8-19), Landlord will pay Tenant interest on Tenant’s security deposit. Interest will be paid by January 31st of each year in cash or as a credit towards rent due. Timing of Return of Security Deposit. Within thirty (30) days after the end of Tenant’s Lease term, Landlord will return Tenant’s security deposit to Tenant, plus any accrued interest and less any allowed deductions. Interest and any deductions will be itemized. Tenant’s security deposit or the balance thereof after deductions will be returned to Tenant by personal delivery or registered or certified mail. 11.
END OF LEASE PROVISIONS. (A) Either party may end this Lease at the end of the original Term by written
notice. (B) Landlord may increase the rent or change any other term of the Lease for any renewal period by sending written notice to Tenant by November 1, 200_____.Tenant may reject the renewal terms by sending written notice to Landlord by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by hand delivery by December 15, 200_____. Tenant must then vacate at the end of the current term. If Tenant refuses to execute a new lease by December 15th, this Lease shall terminate at the end of the term and Tenant must vacate on that date. (C) If you move out permanently prior to the Ending Date, you are not released from liability under the Lease and we can apply your Security Deposit to your account. You will be responsible for monthly installments of Rent through the Ending Date. There is no early termination clause in this Lease. A reletting charge will be due if you (1) fail to move in or (2) move out before the Ending Date, or (3) are judicially evicted. You will be liable for a reletting charge equal to 85% of the highest monthly installment of Rent during the Lease Term in the event that you require us to procure a new resident to assume responsibility for the Premises. In the event that you procure a new resident without our assistance, and we accept such new resident as determined in our sole judgment, you will be liable for a reletting charge equal to $200.00. Additionally, you must complete a Relet and Release Acknowledgement, and you must abide by all provisions contained in that form. The reletting charge is not a cancellation or buyout fee and does not release you from your obligations under this Lease, including your obligation to pay Rent. Resident Initials:
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HOLDOVER If Tenant does not leave on the ending date of this Lease, Tenant agrees to pay double the last monthly rental charge. This double rental charge is due for each month or part of a month that Tenant remains in possession of the Leased Unit after the end date of the Lease. The terms and conditions of this Lease will remain in effect during any holdover period. 13.
PERSONAL PROPERTY LEFT IN LEASED UNIT. Any personal property or trash left in the Leased Unit when a Tenant vacates after the normal expiration of a Lease is considered abandoned and will be disposed of without notice to Tenant and with notice as required by law if the abandonment occurs after eviction. Tenant agrees to pay additional rent to the Landlord for costs associated with Landlord’s disposal of all abandoned property and trash. 14.
INTERRUPTED USE OF LEASED UNIT. Landlord will not reduce the rent if there is a fire, interrupted use of or other damage to the Leased Unit. Landlord will decide whether the Leased Unit is livable due to damage. If Landlord determines the Leased Unit is uninhabitable for any reason, this Lease will end when Tenant pays all rent due to the date that the Leased Unit is vacated. LANDLORD IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR INCONVENIENCE TO TENANT CAUSED BY FIRE OR OTHER CAUSE. 15.
ACCIDENTS/LOSSES. (A) Tenant shall immediately report to Landlord all fires, accidents, injuries and property damage occurring in the Unit and, if involving Tenant, elsewhere at the Facility. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Lease or of non-waivable law, neither Landlord nor Agent nor any of their respective affiliates, partners, members, shareholders, officers, directors, agents, representatives or attorneys (collectively, “Landlord Parties”) shall be responsible to Tenant, Guarantor (If Applicable) or any other person, and Tenant, for itself, any Guarantor (If Applicable) and their respective heirs, administrators, successors and assigns (collectively, “Tenant Parties”) hereby releases Landlord Parties from, and covenants not to sue any Landlord Party with respect to, all claims, suits, actions, causes of action, losses, damages, suits, actions, costs and expenses (including without limitation legal fees and expenses) relating to: (i) any fire, accident, injury, death or property damage or theft occurring in or with respect to the Unit or the Facility, (ii) any loss or damage to Tenant’s mail, (iii) any crime or tortuous act occurring or committed in the Unit or the Facility, (iv) any personal conflict between Tenant and any other person occurring at the Facility, (v) any failure of performance or service to be provided to Tenant hereunder, (vi) the interruption or failure of mail delivery, mail forwarding, heat, electrical, water, sewer, telephone, cable TV, telephone service, internet service, E911 service, or any other utility service, or the malfunction of machinery or appliances serving the Premises, and (vii) any defect in the heating, gas, electrical, water, sewer or other systems serving the Premises, except and solely to the extent that any of the foregoing directly results from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord or Agent. (B) All Tenant’s personal property kept in the Premises, or in any storage room, or anywhere else at the Facility, shall be at Tenant’s sole risk, and Landlord shall Resident Initials:
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not be liable for any damage to, or loss or theft of, any such property. Tenant is encouraged to secure apartment dwellers or similar insurance to cover any loss or damage to personal property. (C) Neither Landlord nor Agent shall be obligated to provide any health or medical care to Tenant or take any action with respect to any medical condition, allergy or dietary preferences of Tenant. 16.
TENANT'S PERSONAL PROPERTY AND INSURANCE. Landlord is not responsible for any damage to Tenant's personal property. For that reason, Tenant agrees to obtain insurance to protect Tenant's personal property. Tenant is in breach of this Lease if Tenant fails to obtain personal property insurance. Tenant must have comprehensive general liability insurance with an insurance company licensed to do business in New Jersey. The insurance must have minimum limits of liability for bodily injury and property damage of a combined single limit of $300,000. If any insurance coverage maintained by Landlord is found to apply to any loss or damage covered by Tenant's insurance, the following will happen: (A) Landlord's insurance and any obligation of Landlord to pay is considered excess coverage. (B) Tenant must fully use up his/her insurance before any claim is made against Landlord or against Landlord's insurance coverage. Regardless of anything stated in this Lease, Tenant releases Landlord from any injury, loss or damage to personal property or persons from any cause. Tenant waives any right of subrogation by Tenant or by any insurance company which covers Tenant. Subrogation is the right of repayment for any payments made by Tenant or Tenant's insurance for injury, loss or damage to personal property or persons. Landlord may require Tenant to produce proof of insurance that is required in this Lease. It is a violation of the Lease to fail to have the insurance or fail to produce proof when requested. 17.
CRIME INSURANCE. As required by New Jersey law (NJSA Section 46:8-39), under Title VI of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970, the Federal Government is subsidizing crime insurance in order to make the same available to Residents in the State of New Jersey. Tenant, as a Resident, may be eligible to purchase this insurance from the SAFETY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTED located in Washington, D.C. Tenant may contact this company directly to obtain an application and further information. Tenant may call the following toll free number: (800) 638-8780. Crime insurance is available for tenants in all habitable property through the New Jersey Underwriters Association, Crime Insurance Indemnity Plan. To apply for crime insurance, contact the New Jersey Underwriters Association, Crime Insurance for Habitable Property, 744 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 directly for an application. 18.
RELEASE OF LANDLORD. Landlord is not responsible for any injury, property damage or loss sustained by Tenant or Tenant's guests. Resident Initials:
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Tenant agrees to release Landlord from responsibility for any damage, loss or injury caused by any other person occupying the Leased Unit, or by Landlord or Landlord's agents or employees. Tenant agrees that this release includes losses or damages which result from any of Tenant's acts or failures to act. Tenant expressly waives all claims against Landlord for any damage, loss or injury, except for claims which involve intentional damages or losses caused by Landlord, Landlord’s agents, and Landlord’s employees. 19.
LANDLORD'S REMEDIES. Tenant is in breach of this Lease if Tenant fails to make rental payments when due or fails to comply with any other provision of this Lease. If Tenant breaches this Lease: (A) Tenant must immediately pay all rents for the balance of the term of this Lease and Landlord may sue for this rent. (B) Landlord may end this Lease. (C) Landlord may evict Tenant. (D) Landlord may sue Tenant to collect any monies due including but not limited to legal fees and costs to enforce lease terms of to defend against claims and defenses asserted by Tenant. Tenant agrees to pay all legal fees and costs as additional rent. (E) Landlord has the right of re-entry for any violations of this lease. (F) Landlord may exercise any one or more of the other remedies available to it under law or in equity. (G) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Tenant is convicted of committing a felony or a violent misdemeanor, or if illegal drugs or weapons are found in the Unit, or if Tenant commits an act of violence in the Unit, then (i) immediately upon notice from Landlord, an Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred, and (ii) in addition to all Landlord's other rights and remedies with respect to such Event of Default, Landlord can terminate lease as allowed by law. 20.
KEY CHARGES AND LOCKOUTS. (A) If Tenant is locked out of the Leased Unit during Landlord's business hours, Tenant agrees to pay $25.00 additional rent for giving Tenant access to the Leased Unit. Tenant agrees to pay $75.00 additional rent if the lockout occurs after business hours. (B) If a new key is needed as a result of a lost key, Tenant agrees to pay a $75.00 charge of additional rent for an electronic key or a $25.00 charge of additional rent for a standard, metal key. (C) Tenant may not change or add locks without written permission from Landlord. If Landlord grants Tenant permission to change the locks, Tenant must give Landlord a set of the new keys. If Tenant installs a new lock without authorization, Landlord has the right to remove the unauthorized lock and replace it at Tenant's cost. Tenant is responsible for any damages as well as the standard replacement charge of $100.00 for a standard lock and $250.00 for an electronic lock as additional rent. If mailbox and/or apartment keys are lost, stolen or not returned at the end of the Lease, the above charges for replacement costs will apply.
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ACCESS. (A) Landlord, and/or Landlord’s employees, agents or contractors may enter the Leased Unit between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tenant also agrees that Landlord, and/or Landlord’s employees, agents or contractors may enter the Leased Unit at any time to address emergencies. (B) Tenant agrees that Landlord may authorize potential tenants, purchasers, lenders or contractors to inspect the Leased Unit. Landlord will make every effort to notify Tenant in advance of the inspection. Tenant may refuse entry to any potential tenant who does not have written authorization from Landlord to inspect the Leased Unit. 22.
NO WAIVER BY LANDLORD. If Landlord does not exercise any of its rights under this Lease, Landlord may still exercise these rights at a later date. Acceptance of past due rent is not a waiver of Landlord's rights to enforce other terms under this Lease. 23.
NOTICE TO TENANT. THIS LEASE CONTAINS WAIVERS OF CONSUMER RIGHTS. WAIVES CERTAIN RIGHTS BY SIGNING THIS LEASE.
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NO JURY TRIAL. Landlord and Tenant waive and give up any right to any jury trial for any claim, defense or matter concerning this Lease or the Leased Unit. 25.
BANKRUPTCY. If Tenant files a petition in bankruptcy, rent and charges will be pro rated for the month in which the bankruptcy petition is filed. The rent for the remainder of that month (pro rated) is due and payable within two (2) days after the filing of the petition in bankruptcy. This paragraph does not change any other rights or obligations of Tenant. 26.
INCORRECT INFORMATION IN APPLICATION. If Tenant provided incorrect information in the Application, it is a breach of this Lease. Landlord may end this Lease and/or sue Tenant for possession and/or any losses or money damages if the Application contained incorrect information. 27.
SUBORDINATION. This Lease and Tenant's rights under this Lease are subordinate (inferior) to all existing and any future financing, loans or leases on the building or land. Among other things, this means that the new owner or mortgagee may end this lease if there is a foreclosure sale of the property. Tenant agrees to waive rights by permitting the buyer at a foreclosure sale to end this Lease. Tenant agrees to all financing and to sale of the Leased Unit or property subject to this Lease. Tenant agrees to sign any papers required to confirm the terms of this paragraph. Tenant also authorizes Landlord to sign any papers on behalf of Tenant which are necessary to confirm the terms of this Paragraph. These are additional waivers of Tenant's rights. Resident Initials:
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CONDEMNATION. Condemnation is the power of the government to take private property for public use. If the Leased Unit or any part of it is condemned, or voluntarily transferred by condemnation proceedings, this Lease will automatically end as to the condemned portion. If the Lease ends due to condemnation of a part of the Leased Unit, Landlord will reduce the rent accordingly. If the Leased Unit becomes uninhabitable due to the condemnation, the Lease will end when Tenant pays all rent due until the condemnation date. Tenant will not have any right to any award paid to Landlord by the condemning authority. 29. LIABILITY OF LANDLORD. If we violate this Lease, your damages (and those of anyone else) cannot exceed our equity in the Apartment Community, but before you bring any action against us, you first have to give us written notice of the nature of our violation and allow us thirty (30) days to cure it. 30.
SECURITY. Tenant acknowledges that neither Landlord nor Agent has made any representations, either written or oral, to Tenant concerning the safety of the Facility or the Premises or the effectiveness or operability of any security devices or security measures at the Facility or the Premises. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord and Agent neither warrant nor guarantee the safety or security of Tenant or its guests against any criminal, tortuous or wrongful acts of any person. Tenant acknowledges that security devices or measures may fail or be thwarted by criminals or by electrical or mechanical malfunctions. Therefore, Tenant acknowledges that Tenant should not rely on such devices or measures and should take steps to protect himself or herself and his or her existing property as if these devices or measures did not exist. Tenant agrees to immediately notify Landlord or Agent of any malfunctions involving locks, doors or windows in writing. Tenant, for itself and all other Tenant Parties, hereby releases all, and covenants not to sue any, Landlord Parties, and waives any and all liability of, and all claims, suits, actions and causes of action against, all Landlord Parties, with respect to any and all personal injury, death or property damage suffered by any Tenant Party as a result of any criminal, tortuous or wrongful act by any person, including without limitation another tenant of the Facility, but excluding gross negligence and willful misconduct by Landlord or Agent. 31.
MOVE-IN. A “Resident Move-In Form” will be provided to you at the time that you move into the Premises. By the end of the day on which you move-in, you need to tell us in writing of any defects or damages in your Premises; otherwise, the Premises, fixtures, appliances and furniture will be considered to be in a clean, safe and good working condition and you will be responsible for defects or damages that may have occurred before you moved in. Except for damages and defects included on your “Resident Move-In Form”, you accept the Premises, fixtures, appliances and furniture “as is” and “with all faults”. WE MAKE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THE PREMISES, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND FURNITURE. Resident Initials:
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MOVE-OUT. (A) When you leave, whether on or prior to the Ending Date, the Premises, including the windows, bathrooms, patios, balconies, kitchen appliances and furniture in the Bedrooms and Common Areas, must be clean and in good repair and condition. You must remove all trash and debris. You must follow any move-out instructions provided to you by us. If you do not or if the Premises or any furniture or appliances have been damaged, you will be liable for the charges listed in the Resident Handbook or any move-out notice or such other reasonable charges to complete such cleaning, repair or replacement. You have the option to be present at the move-out inspection; if you do not, you agree to accept our assessment of damages and charges when we inspect. (B) If you leave any of your property in the Premises after you leave or after the Ending Date, that property is deemed to be abandoned by you and we can take such action as we desire and charge you with costs incurred to keep, sell or dispose of such property without liability to us. (C) Damage to your Bedroom and its furnishings is your sole responsibility; damage to the Common Areas and its furnishings and appliances are the joint and several responsibility of all residents of the Apartment. (D) All keys must be returned to us. If all keys are not returned to us, you must pay all costs to re-key the Premises. Mailbox keys are the property of the U.S. Post Office and must be returned to the U.S. Post Office. 33.
CHECKOUTS Tenant agrees to vacate the Leased Unit by 12:00 Noon on the expiration date of the Lease leaving the Leased Unit clean and ready for the new tenant. All keys, parking permits, pool passes, laundry cards and any other property of the Landlord distributed to the Tenant during the Lease term are due in Landlord's office no later than 12:00 Noon on the date that the Lease ends. Tenant agrees to pay costs incurred by Landlord as a result of Tenant's failure to return any issued property as additional rent. The cost for assigned items that are not returned is as follows: Parking permits - $100.00 Pool pass - $50.00 Guest parking pass - $250.00 Tenant agrees to pay as additional rent the cost of the repair of damage caused by Tenant or visitors of Tenant. 34.
MAINTENANCE, ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS. (A) You are responsible for and will take good care of the Premises and the furniture in the Premises and Common Areas. You will maintain the Premises in a neat, clean and sanitary condition and free from pests and rodents. You will not remove any of our property, and you will not perform any repairs, painting, wall papering, electrical changes or other alterations (other than for small nail holes in the wall for hanging pictures) of the Premises without our prior written consent. We can require you to prepay or, if we elect, you agree to repay us within ten (10) days after we send you an invoice for the cost of all repairs made necessary by you or any other person’s violation of this Lease or the negligent or careless use of the Premises or any part of the Apartment Community including without limitation damage from waste water or Resident Initials:
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plumbing stoppages caused by foreign or improper objects in lines and facilities serving your bathroom, damage to furniture, appliances, doors, windows or screens, damage from windows or doors left open and repairs or replacements to security devices necessitated by misuse or damage by you (this includes damages that may have been caused to the Apartment by other residents of the Apartment if we cannot determine who did it). If you prepay, any over-payment will be applied against any amount that you owe us, and the remainder will be returned to you; if your prepayment was less than the cost incurred, you will pay us that amount within ten (10) days after we send you an invoice. Your obligations to pay the charges described in this Section will continue after the Ending Date. Our repair costs may include a fifteen percent (15%) overhead charge. (B) You must not disconnect or intentionally damage a smoke detector or remove the battery without immediately replacing it with a working one. If you do not comply with this, you may be subject to damages, civil penalties and attorneys’ fees under state law. After you move in you are responsible for keeping the smoke detector in working order. (C) Except in the event of an emergency, if you have a request for repairs or services to the Premises, or repairs or replacements of security devices or smoke detectors, the request must be in writing to us. In case of malfunction of utilities or damage by fire, water, or similar cause, or injuries, accidents or property damage occurring in the Apartment, you must notify us immediately. In case of malfunction of air conditioning or other equipment, you must notify us as soon as possible. Additionally, you are required to notify us in writing promptly of: water leaks, electrical problems, carpet holes, broken glass, and any condition which you reasonably believe poses a hazard to health or safety. Once we receive the notice we will act with reasonable diligence in making repairs and reconnections, but during that time you cannot stop payment of or reduce Rent. (D) We can temporarily turn off equipment and interrupt utilities to avoid property damage or to perform work requiring such interruption as determined in our sole judgment. (E) We are not liable to you for any inconvenience, discomfort, disruptions or interference with your use of the Premises when we are making repairs, alterations or improvements to the Premises, the Apartment or the Apartment Community. If you request any repairs that are required to be performed by us under this Lease, they will be done during our usual working hours. (F) We are not liable to you for personal injury or damage or loss of personal property from fire, smoke, rain, flood, water leaks, hail, ice, snow, lightning, wind, explosion, theft, vandalism, or surges or interruption of utilities: except to the extent that such injury, damage or loss is caused by our gross negligence. We have no duty to remove ice, sleet or snow, but we may do so in whole or in part, with or without notice to you. We do not insure the contents of your Apartment. You must obtain reasonable levels of insurance to protect your property and any liability against you and we may request, and you will provide, evidence of such insurance coverage. (G) Tenant has viewed the apartment and agrees it is in satisfactory condition and agrees that Landlord has made no promises to decorate, alter, repair or improve the Leased Unit except the following: Resident Initials:
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_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________. Landlord is not responsible to complete any repairs or improvements listed above before Tenant takes possession of the Leased Unit. Only Landlord's employees, agents or contractors may make repairs to the Leased Unit. Landlord is not responsible for any inconvenience or loss caused by necessary repairs to the Leased Unit. (H) Tenant agrees to pay as additional rent, the cost of the repair of damages caused by Tenant or Tenant’s visitors which occur during or as a result of their tenancy. 35.
SAFETY. YOU MUST EXERCISE DUE CARE FOR YOUR AND OTHERS’ SAFETY AND SECURITY. READ THE SAFETY GUIDELINES CONTAINED IN THE RESIDENT HANDBOOK. NONE OF OUR SAFETY MEASURES ARE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SECURITY OR ARE A GUARANTEE AGAINST CRIME OR OF A REDUCED RISK OF CRIME. WE ARE NOT LIABLE TO YOU FOR INJURY, DAMAGE, OR LOSS TO PERSON OR PROPERTY CAUSED BY CRIMINAL CONDUCT OF OTHER PERSONS INCLUDING THEFT, BURGLARY, ASSAULT, VANDALISM, OR OTHER CRIMES OR YOUR PERSONAL CONFLICT WITH YOUR ROOMMATES, OR ANY OTHER REASON. WE ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO FURNISH SECURITY PERSONNEL, SECURITY LIGHTING, SECURITY GATES OR FENCES, OR OTHER FORMS OF SECURITY AND WE CAN DISCONTINUE ANY OF SUCH ITEMS PROVIDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WE HAVE NOT MADE ANY REPRESENTATIONS, EITHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, TO YOU CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF THE APARTMENT COMMUNITY OR THE PREMISES OR THE EFFECTIVENESS OR OPERABILITY OF ANY SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY MEASURES AT THE APARTMENT COMMUNITY OR THE PREMISES. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WE DO NOT WARRANT NOR GUARANTEE THE SAFETY OR SECURITY OF YOU AGAINST ANY CRIMINAL, TORTIOUS OR WRONGFUL ACTS OF ANY PERSON. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT SECURITY DEVICES OR MEASURES MAY FAIL OR BE THWARTED BY CRIMINALS OR BY ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THEREFORE, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON SUCH DEVICES OR MEASURES AND SHOULD TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR EXISTING PROPERTY AS IF THESE DEVICES OR MEASURES DID NOT EXIST. YOU AGREE TO IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY US OF ANY MALFUNCTIONS INVOLVING LOCKS, DOORS, PROTECTIVE DEVICES OR WINDOWS IN WRITING. YOU, FOR YOURSELF AND ALL OTHER PARTIES, HEREBY RELEASE ALL, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE US, AND WAIVE ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OF, AND ALL CLAIMS, SUITS, ACTIONS AND CAUSES OF ACTION AGAINST US WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND ANY AND ALL OTHER OCCURRENCES SUFFERED BY YOU OR ANY RELATED OR UNRELATED PARTY AS A RESULT OF ANY CRIMINAL, TORTIOUS OR WRONGFUL ACT BY Resident Initials:
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ANY PERSON, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANOTHER RESIDENT OF THE APARTMENT COMMUNITY, BUT EXCLUDING GROSS NEGLIGENCE AND WILLFUL MISCONDUCT BY US. 36.
MOLD Whether or not you experience mold growth in the Premises depends largely on how you manage and maintain your Apartment, and on your prompt notice to us of mold conditions. We will not be responsible for any injuries or damages to you or any other person relating to mold caused, in whole or in part, by your failure to clean and maintain the Premises as herein required, or to promptly notify us of conditions in need of repair or maintenance. You understand that the Apartment is subject to mold or mildew growth if not properly maintained or if excessive moisture is present. You agree to maintain the Apartment in a manner that prevents excessive moisture and the occurrence of mold or mildew growth in the Apartment. As part of your compliance with this general obligation, you agree to do the following: (A) Keep the Apartment, including without limitation the kitchen and bathroom areas, clean and dry. (B) Remove all moisture accumulation on windows, walls, ceilings, floors and other surfaces as soon as possible and within 24 hours. (C) Use fans in the bathroom and/or open bathroom windows while showering or bathing and after the shower or bath until all moisture on the mirrors, bathroom walls and tile surfaces has dissipated. After taking a shower or bath, all moisture should be wiped off the shower walls and doors, the bathtub and the bathroom floor. Hang up all towels and bath mats so they will completely dry. (D) Use reasonable care to prevent outdoor water from penetrating into the interior of the Apartment via windows or otherwise. (E) Use exhaust fans or open windows whenever cooking, dishwashing or cleaning to allow moisture to escape from the Apartment. (F) Take all reasonable measures to control the moisture level in the Apartment. (G) On a routine basis, and at least once per month, visually inspect all areas of the Apartment for mold growth or signs of water damage and wetness. (H) Immediately report to Management orally and in writing any water leaks or water intrusions into the Apartment, or any excess water in or in the vicinity of the Apartment (walls, floor, ceiling, etc.) or in the building, such as plumbing leaks, roof leaks, foundation leaks, drips, sweating pipes, flooding or puddling of water. (I) immediately report to Management orally and in writing any mold growth you find, identifying the location where found inside the Apartment. (J) Immediately report to Management orally and in writing any problems you become aware of relating to fans, heating, air conditioning or other ventilation systems. 37.
RULES AND REGULATIONS (A) No person is allowed to occupy the Leased Unit unless specifically named as a tenant or occupant in paragraph 1. (B) Tenant will comply with all laws, local ordinances and obligations imposed on Tenants by building and housing Codes. Resident Initials:
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(C) Tenant will not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove any part of the premises. (D) Tenant will not make any alterations to the property without Landlord's written permission. (E) Tenant understands that the following items are prohibited: Open flame devices of any kind, flammable, explosive or toxic liquids or materials of any kind, barbeque and propane grills, space or kerosene heaters, waterbeds, woks, pool tables. Other: ____________________________________________________. (F) Tenant is prohibited from removing, tampering, or disabling battery operated smoke and carbon monoxide detection equipment. Tenant agrees to inspect and test this equipment (1) within twenty-four hours of occupancy and (2) on a monthly basis and report any problem or malfunction of either device to management immediately. Tenant agrees to pay a $500.00 charge of additional rent if found responsible for any actions resulting in this equipment not operating normally and free of damage. Tenant acknowledges that an intermittent audible beep coming from either device is a signal of low battery and to report this condition to management immediately. (G) Pets are prohibited in our properties at all times. If a pet is found on the premises, Tenant agrees to pay a charge of $500.00 additional rent and is required to immediately remove the pet from the premises. Tenant understands that it is a breach of this Lease to have a pet on the property. Tenant is aware that eviction may occur due to this breach. (H) Tenant agrees to register and pick up keys to the on site US postal mailbox assigned to the apartment within five (5) days of occupancy. This process may be completed at the Glassboro post office only. Tenant understands that Landlord has no access to US postal mailboxes. (I) Tenant will keep the public halls and stairways clear and not use these areas for any purpose other than for entering and exiting the apartments. (J) Tenant is responsible for the behavior of his or her friends, visitors, guests or any other people who are on the premises with Tenant's permission. (K) Tenant will not make or permit any disturbing noise to be made by Tenant, Tenant's family members, or Tenant's visitors at any time. (L) Tenant will not play any musical instrument, television, radio, or stereo in the building between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. if it leads to the disturbance or annoyance of other occupants of the building. (M) Tenant will use all cooking and other equipment in such a way as to prevent noxious odors from permeating the building. (N) Tenant or Tenant's guests will not throw anything out of the windows, doors, decks or balconies or into the halls of the building. (O) The delivery of packages is permitted only at the entrance of the apartment. Landlord is not responsible for the loss or damage of any such property. (P) Landlord is not responsible for any article left in any part of the building. (Q) Tenant may not store baby carriages, bicycles, furniture or other articles in the halls, passageways, porches, basement or vestibules of the building. (R) Tenant may not hang anything from the windows or balconies, or place anything on the windowsills. Resident Initials:
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(S) Porches and balconies are for the enjoyment of the outdoors and are not to be used as storage areas at any time. Tenant may only keep non-porous furniture and accessories approved for the outdoors and by the Landlord on porches or balconies. (T) Tenant may not shake tablecloths, clothing, rugs or other articles outside of the windows, doors, balconies or decks. (U) Tenant is responsible for any damage resulting from misuse of the toilet and/or other water apparatus. (V) Tenant and/or Tenant's guests will not congregate in the hallways, entrances, stairways or elevators. (W) Tenant and/or Tenant's guests or invitees are not permitted to attach any devices to the roof, bays or other exterior areas. Tenant or Tenant's representative or guests may not gain access to these areas at any time. (X) Tenant may not place window shades or awnings on any of the windows except those approved by Landlord. (Y) Tenant will place all trash in plastic trash bags, sealed and taken to the dumpsters or designated trash areas. Tenant may not store trash in the apartment or any other area in or about the building. Tenant is responsible for any fines or clean up charges imposed because Tenant does not dispose of trash properly. (Z) Tenant agrees to keep appliances clean at all times. (AA) Tenant agrees to promptly report any problems in the premises to the Landlord. (BB) Tenant may not store personal items in mechanical closets. (CC) Tenant will comply with all statutes, laws, ordinances and regulations. Tenant will not keep anything which is dangerous in the Leased Unit. Tenant will not conduct any dangerous activity in the building. Tenant will not do anything which might increase the danger to the Leased Unit, the building or to other occupants in the building. (DD) Tenant will not act in any way which unreasonably disturbs the peace and quiet of other residents or of Landlord or Agent. Tenant may not act in a manner which disturbs or interferes with Landlord's agents, staff, business invitees or visitors to the building. (EE) Tenant may not remodel or make any structural changes to the interior or exterior of the Leased Unit. Tenant may not attach or remove any carpeting or fixtures without first obtaining Landlord's written permission. If Tenant is given written permission Landlord has the right to keep such improvements and/or fixtures or require Tenant to remove them and to return the Leased Premises to its original condition at Tenant's expense. (FF) Tenant is responsible and liable for the conduct of all occupants and guests of the Leased Unit. (GG) Tenant agrees that Tenant and/or his guests or invitees will not bother, disturb, annoy or otherwise harass other tenants or staff or employees or agents of Landlord. (HH) Tenant agrees to pay a $25.00 administrative service charge as additional rent for each instance where Landlord notifies Tenant of his/her violation of any rule or regulation contained within this section. Tenant agrees to pay a $75.00 administrative service charge as additional rent for each instance where Landlord notifies Tenant of a repeated violation of any rule or regulation contained within this section. Resident Initials:
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(II) Tenant must comply with all written rules and policies, including those defined in the Resident Handbook, which we adopt for the Apartment Community. The Resident Handbook and the rules and policies are considered to be a part of this Lease and we can revise, amend, expand or discontinue the rules and policies at any time in our sole judgment by posting a notice on a bulletin board, website or other area that we designate for notices to residents. If you are a student at a College or University serviced by the Apartment Community, then you must comply with all such College or University rules and regulations and student codes of conduct. (JJ) A violation of the rules and regulations is a default under this Lease. RESIDENT HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge the following (initial): ______ I have received a copy of the Resident Handbook or one has been made available to me for my review. ______ I agree to abide by all rules and policies contained in the Resident Handbook. ______ These rules are subject to revision, pursuant to Section 13 of the Lease. ______ I am responsible for complying with, and ensuring that my guests comply with, all of the Resident Handbook. ______ The Resident Handbook is considered to be part of the Lease.
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DEFAULT. You are in violation of this Lease if: (A) You fail to pay Rent or any other amount owed under this Lease; (B) You violate this Lease or any addendum to it, the Resident Handbook, any other Apartment Community rules and policies or any laws, codes or ordinances; (C) Any of the utilities, which are payable by you or the other residents of the Apartment are disconnected or shut off because of nonpayment; (D) You fail to move into the Premises or, if you abandon the Premises (that is, you appear to have moved out before the end of the Lease, clothes and personal belongings have been substantially moved out and you have not been in the Bedroom for five (5) consecutive days); (E) You or the Guarantor have made any false statement or misrepresentation on any information provided to us; (F) You are arrested for any offense involving actual or potential physical harm to a person or property, or possession, use, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, marijuana, or illegal drug paraphernalia; (G) You engage in or permit (i) any drug related criminal activity, (ii) any activity that endangers the health or safety of other residents, (iii) any activity that, in Landlord’s sole judgment, is injurious or harmful to the Apartment Community or its Resident Initials:
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reputation, (iv) the possession or use of any weapons in the Apartment or the Apartment Community, or (v) any act of violence in your Apartment; (H) You fail to pay any fine within ten (10) days after it is levied in accordance with this Lease or the Resident Handbook; or (I) You allow a previously evicted resident or occupant to reside in your Apartment. 39.
CHILD PROTECTION WINDOW GUARD OPTION. Pursuant to P.L. 1995, 120, you can have window guards installed in your Leased Unit if you (a) have a child ten (10) years of age or younger residing in your leased unit or who are regularly present for a substantial period of time and (b) live above the first floor. You can obtain these window guards by making a written request to your Landlord. To the extent allowable by law, Landlord may charge for the cost. 40.
TRUTH IN RENTING. Resident acknowledges receipt today of the Truth in Renting information, required to be provided by New Jersey law (NJSA Section 46:8-45). 41.
SEVARABILITY. If one or more of the paragraphs of this Lease are determined to be invalid, the remainder of this Lease will remain in effect. 42.
RIDERS. The following Riders are attached to and made a part of this Lease: ________LEAD PAINT_________
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ATTORNEY REVIEW. (A) Study by Attorney: The Tenant or Landlord may choose to have an attorney study this Lease Agreement. If any attorney is consulted, the attorney must complete his or her review of this Lease Agreement within a three day period unless an attorney for the Tenant or Landlord reviews and disputes this agreement. This Lease will be legally binding at the end of this three-day period. (B) Counting Time. You count three days from the date of delivery of the signed agreement to the Landlord and Tenant. The Landlord and Tenant may agree in writing to extend the three day period for attorney review. You do not count Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays. (C) Notice of Disapproval: If an attorney for the Landlord or Tenant reviews and disapproves of this Agreement, the attorney must notify all parties named in the agreement within the three day review period. Otherwise, this agreement will be legally binding as written. The attorney must send notice of disapproval to each party by certified mail, by telegram or by delivering it personally. The telegram or certified letter will be effective upon sending. The personal delivery will be effective upon delivery to the Resident Initials:
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attorney’s office. The attorney may also, but need not, inform the Landlord/Tenant of any suggested revision(s) in the agreement that would make it satisfactory. 44.
MEGAN’S LAW. Under New Jersey law, the County Prosecutor determines whether and how to provide notice of the presence of convicted sex offenders. In their professional capacity, real estate licensees are not entitled to notification by the County Prosecutor under Megan’s law and are unable to obtain such information for you. Upon closing, the County Prosecutor may be contacted for such further information as may be discloseable to you. 45.
LEASE CHANGES. The terms and conditions of this Lease may only be changed if in writing and signed by both Landlord and Tenant. No oral changes or agreements are permitted. 46.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Lease is the entire agreement between Tenant and Landlord. It supersedes any previous agreement, understanding or representations. It may only be modified by written agreement between Landlord and Tenant. 47.
SIGNATURES The undersigned agree to be legally bound to this Lease.
TENANT(s): [JOINT AND SEVERAL] _____________________________ Signature Date
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LANDLORD: By:
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LEASE RIDER DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON LEAD-BASED PAINT AND/OR LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS This is a rider to the Lease for the residential unit you, the Tenant, are renting from Campus Apartments, Inc., the Landlord. The unit is Apt. # _____________, located at 515 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028. This Rider is part of the Lease and is incorporated into the Lease. As used in this Rider, the term “Tenant” refers collectively to all Tenants who have signed the Lease.
Lead Warning Statement Every tenant or buyer of any interest in residential real property on which a residential dwelling was built prior to 1978 is notified that such property may present exposure to lead from lead-based paint that may place young children at risk of developing lead poisoning. Lead poisoning in young children may produce permanent neurological damage, including learning disabilities, reduced intelligence quotient, behavioral problems, and impaired memory. Lead poisoning poses a particular risk to pregnant women. The seller of any interest in residential real property is required to provide the tenant or buyer with any information on lead-based paint hazards from risk assessments or inspections in the seller’s possession or notify the tenant or buyer of any known lead-based paint hazards. A risk assessment or inspection for possible lead-based paint hazards is recommended prior to rental/purchase. Lessor's Disclosure (a)
Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (Check (i) or (ii) below): (i)
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Records and reports available to the Lessor (Check (i) or (ii) below): (i)
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_____ Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.
Lessee's Acknowledgement (initial) (c)
_____ Lessee has received copies of all information listed above.
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_____ Lessee has received the pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home.
(e) _____ Lessee has a 15-day contingency period from the date of its signature below to exercise the option to conduct a lead-based paint inspection or risk assessment at its own expense for the presence of lead-based paint and/pr lead-based paint hazards. Lessee may withdraw from this lease obligation by providing written notice to the Landlord on or before this date. The Tenant will be entitled to a refund of the security deposit if the Lessee obtained an independent lead-based paint inspection or risk assessment performed by a Certified Lead-Based Paint Inspector or Risk Assessor, as applicable, and the Lessee provides the Landlord with a copy of the lead-based paint inspection or risk assessment report. Agent's Acknowledgment (initial) (e)
_____ Agent has informed the Lessor of the Lessor's obligations under 42 U.S.C. 4852d and is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance.
Certification of Accuracy The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.
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CAMPUS CROSSINGS PARKING PRIVILEGE LEASE ADDENDUM 1. This parking addendum shall be considered part of the Lease Agreement and shall be incorporated therein. 2. Each resident may be granted the privilege of registering one car only. Parking privileges are not a guarantee of the Lease Agreement. Availability of parking may be temporarily or permanently restricted or eliminated as deemed appropriate by management with no affect on rental rate for leased apartment. Privileges may be eliminated or restricted altogether or through limitation of the number of permits issued per apartment. 3. Campus Apartments, Inc. is not responsible for any inconvenience related to the unavailability of parking. Residents understand that parking within close proximity of their apartment is not always possible. 4. Campus Apartments, Inc. reserves the right to maintain and enforce a reserved parking space system subject to the following conditions: a. Subject to the discretion of management, assignments may grant residents of one bedroom apartment a maximum of one reserved space and residents of a two bedroom apartment a maximum of two reserved spaces. b. Proximity of reserved spaces in relation to apartment location is at the discretion of management. c. Resident acknowledges that any assigned parking system in place may restrict the amount of vehicles per apartment permitted on the property at one time. d. Resident acknowledges that parking in a space for which they are not assigned to can result in their vehicle be towed or booted, in addition to revocation of parking privileges. e. Residents agree to call the designated towing company should an unauthorized vehicle be parked in their assigned space. Residents acknowledge that management is not responsible for enforcing the assigned parking system. f. Residents understand that parking in a space for which they are not assigned is not permitted in the instance when an unauthorized vehicle is illegally parked in their space. Residents agree to find temporary alternative parking until the vehicle has been moved or towed. Residents acknowledge that management is not responsible for finding alternative parking is these cases. g. Resident acknowledges that Landlord may charge an annual fee for use of assigned spot(s) not to exceed $500 additional rent per lease term. 5. Campus Apartments, Inc. may offer alternative off site parking lot for use by student residents only. Residents agree to display their Campus Crossings hang tag parking permit when using any off site lot. Residents using any off site lot must abide by any regulations the owner of the lot requires, which may include purchase of additional parking permits and/or payment of other fees. Campus Apartments, Inc. will not be responsible for any such charges. 6. Campus Apartments, Inc. is not responsible for police or fire department parking tickets issued due to illegal parking on the property, regardless of availability of parking. 7. Landlord reserves the right to have use of one or more parking spaces for any reason at any time upon written notice to the owner of the vehicle. Failure to move an automobile when requested will result in towing at the owner’s expense. Resident Initials:
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8. Residents agree to maintain and prove that they have liability insurance, property damage, and collision insurance in compliance with all applicable laws and for the full value of the automobile. Landlord shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to the automobile or its contents not related to negligence of the Landlord, its agents, servants or employees. 9. Residents may not park in any area that is not considered an acceptable parking space as defined by two parallel white lines. Vehicles found parked in fire lanes designated by sign and/or yellow painted markings, on curbs, lawns, dirt roads, in front of mailboxes, blocking entrances, blocking other vehicles, thoroughfares, other non-paved or no parking area, or any area that may represent a threat to health and safety with or without proper signage, will be towed at owners expense. Damage to grounds, equipment, or property of Campus Apartments, Inc. as a result of any of the above violations will be charged to the resident as additional rent. Management reserves the right to revoke parking privileges for anyone found parked illegally at any time. 10. Unless authorized by management, the two “Future Resident Parking” spaces in the B building parking lot may not be used by residents between 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday and 10:00am 2:00pm on Saturday. 11. Residents or guests found driving in the wrong direction on the outer loop will have resident and/or guest passes permanently revoked. One way signs are posted throughout the outer loop and are to be observed at all times. Staff members record license plate numbers of offenders. 12. Residents observed by Police or staff driving over the posted speed limit will have all parking privileges permanently revoked. 13. Campus Apartments, Inc. reserves the right to use one or more towing services to patrol parking lots for the purpose of removing or booting illegally parked vehicles. Residents agree that any car without a resident, temporary or guest parking hang tag is considered illegally parked, trespassing, and subject to tow and/or boot at the residents expense. 14. Owners of vehicles that are booted must pay to have vehicles un-booted and the vehicles removed from the property within 24 hours of the boot attachment. Failure to do so will result in the car being towed which will result in additional fees charged by the towing company. 15. Campus Apartments, Inc. shall not be held responsible for any towing/booting/storage or other fees charged or damaged to vehicles caused by towing companies because of illegal parking due to violation of established parking policies outlined in this document or otherwise distributed to residents via written notice. Towing company contact phone numbers are posted throughout the property and are the required contact for all towing/booting issues. Campus Apartments, Inc. does not have access to records of vehicles towed or booted on the property. 16. To maintain a professional office atmosphere for residents, guests and staff, owners of vehicles towed or booted are not to confront, question, or harass Campus Crossing staff for any reason regarding any car that has been towed or booted. Should a resident feel they have been towed or booted in error, they may submit the details of the situation to the Property Manager in writing. Manager e-mail addresses will be made available upon request. Residents who create abusive situations by inappropriately confronting staff members in the office through violation of this section of the parking addendum will have parking privileges revoked and it shall be considered a violation of the Lease. 17. In exchange for a residential hang tag parking permit, residents are required to fully complete a registration form in the on site management office. When registering, proof of valid registration and insurance will be required and photocopied. A valid driver’s license must also be on file. Residents only need to register vehicles in the management office once unless they change license plates or vehicles. It is the Tenant’s ongoing responsibility to update their parking registration file in the office with current updated registration and insurance cards. Resident Initials:
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18. Residents are responsible for verifying their hang tags are clearly visible by being hung on the rear view mirror for inspection 24 hours a day. The Campus Apartments, Inc. logo and tag ID # must be displayed outwards. Turned hang tags, tags blocked by special tint or other obstacle will be considered an illegally parked car. Towing services and Campus Apartments, Inc. will not be held responsible for towing or booting charges in these instances. If due to the design of the vehicle, tags are not visible when hung from the rear view mirror, resident should place the tag on the dashboard each time the vehicle is parked on the property. 19. Resident and guest hang tags may not be duplicated for any reason. Residents found duplicating tags will immediately loose all residential and guest parking privileges. 20. Residents are required to safeguard their hang tags by locking doors and closing all windows at all times when parked. To prevent abuse, the replacement cost for lost/stolen residential tags is $100.00 of additional rent.. The replacement charge may not be applied to rental accounts or paid for at move out from the security deposit. 21. Resident and guest parking hang tags are the property of Campus Apartments, Inc. and must be surrendered to the management staff upon request. Surrender may be required at any time deemed necessary by management. 22. Upon execution of this addendum, each apartment will be provided with a guest pass for use by visitors. The following rules apply to use of guest passes: a. Guest parking is restricted to the guest lots only and between the hours of 10:00am through 6:00pm Monday through Friday and 12:00pm Saturday through 3:00pm Sunday. Unless authorized by management, vehicles found on the property with a guest pass at any other time will be towed or booted. b. Guest parking is limited to designated areas only - the interior lot behind D building (on the left as you clear the 2nd bend) and the interior lot in-between A and B building (to your left as you enter the complex) in front of the flagpoles. Guest parking is NOT on the outer perimeter. Guest parking lots may be reduced or eliminated at any time by management. Guest parking is not a privilege contained in the Lease Agreement. c. A map of the property outlining the location of guest parking areas is available in the management office upon request. It is the responsibility of the resident to request a map and familiarize themselves with the designated guest parking areas. Signs identifying guest parking lot boundaries are posted on either side of guest parking areas. d. Guests found parked in ANY other areas at any time will be towed or booted. e. Residents with guests parked illegally will have guest passes revoked for a minimum of 30 days at first offence and permanently after a repeat incident. Guests’ vehicles towed or booted will have the guest pass confiscated by towing companies when the vehicle is released. Vehicles will not be released if vehicle owners do not surrender the guest pass upon request. f. To deter from abuse, a $250.00 charge as additional rent will be collected for any apartment requesting to replace a lost or stolen guest pass. Residents are strongly encouraged to safeguard their passes. The replacement charge may not be applied to rental accounts or paid for at move out from the security deposit. g. It is the responsibility of the resident(s) signing this document to explain guest parking rules and locations of lots to guests. Campus Apartments, Inc. will not be responsible for any issues arising from resident’s failure to explain the policy stated in this addendum to his/her guest.
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h. Guests may not confront Campus Apartments, Inc. staff members regarding parking issues. Any guests confronting office staff will be immediately asked to leave and directed to speak with the resident host. i. Residents of Beau Rivage apartments are restricted from parking at Campus Crossings and are prohibited to be in possession of a Campus Apartments, Inc. guest pass at any time. Any Beau Rivage resident found using a guest pass will be required to permanently surrender the pass to management. Any resident that transfers a pass to a Beau Rivage resident for permanent or temporary use will have all parking privileges revoked. j. Guest passes that have deteriorated from use may be replaced free of charge on condition that the original pass is turned in and exchanged for a new one. k. Any individual found illegally parked on Campus Apartments, Inc. property that is not a guest of a resident will be considered trespassing and a complaint will be filed with the Glassboro Police department. 23. Campus Apartments, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this addendum at any time and for any reason. Changes will be posted in the clubhouse main lobby and sent to all apartments via US mail service. All changes shall be made a part of this addendum and Lease. 24. Campus Apartments, Inc. reserves the right to assess monetary fines as a means of enforcement of the rules and regulations as outlined in this addendum. Fine schedule is as follows: 1) Parking in unassigned space - $250.00, 2), Illegal parking (fire lanes, no parking areas, on grounds, etc.) - $100.00, 3) Failure to obey posted one way and speed limit signs - $100.00. Monetary fines will be considered additional rent, may accrue late fees and be cause for eviction if not paid within five (5) business days. 25. While parking privileges are not guaranteed by the Lease Agreement, violations of any of the above rules and regulation will result in the revocation of residential and guest parking privileges and shall be considered a violation of the Lease. SIGNATURES The undersigned agree to be legally bound to this Lease. APT: ________________
This agreement is effective and binding as of: ________________
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RECREATION FACILITIES WAIVER OF LIABILITY THIS ADDENDUM SHALL BE MADE PART OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT AND SHALL BE INCORPORATED THEREIN. USE OF SWIMMING POOL, STEAM ROOM, TANNING BOOTH, EXERCISE FACILITIES AND CLUBHOUSE AMENITIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CLUBHOUSE AMENITIES. THIS FORM MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ANY PERSON WHO WANTS TO USE THE POOL, STEAM ROOM, TANNING BOOTH, EXERCISE FACILITIES AND CLUBHOUSE AMENITIES AT CAMPUS CROSSINGS. IN ORDER TO BE PERMITTED TO USE THE POOL, STEAM ROOM, TANNING BOOTH, EXERCISE FACILITIES AND CLUBHOUSE AMENITIES, YOU MUST AGREE TO THE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW AND MUST SIGN IT TO CONFIRM AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED TO THE TERMS FOR USE. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF THIS WAIVER AGREEMENT, YOU SHOULD NOT SIGN IT AND THEREFORE MAY NOT USE THE POOL, STEAM ROOM, TANNING BOOTH, EXERCISE FACILITIES AND CLUBHOUSE AMENITIES. THIS WAIVER MUST BE SIGNED BEFORE THE FIRST TIME EACH PERSON USES THE POOL, STEAM ROOM, TANNING BOOTH, EXERCISE FACILITIES AND CLUBHOUSE AMENITIES AND WILL BE BINDING THEREAFTER. 1. The Pool, Steam Room, Tanning Booth, Exercise Facilities and Clubhouse Amenities are for the exclusive use of the Residents of Campus Crossings and their guests, (if any guests, are allowed pursuant to the Rules in effect at the time of use). In order to use the Pool, Steam Room, Tanning Booth, Exercise Facilities and Clubhouse Amenities, each user must read, understand and sign a copy of this Waiver Agreement. A parent or legal guardian must sign on behalf of any minor. The use of the Pool, Steam Room, Tanning Booth, Exercise Facilities and Clubhouse Amenities is a privilege and not a right. 2. Campus Crossings has the exclusive and unlimited right to establish Rules and Regulations relating to the use of the Pool, Steam Room, Tanning Booth, Exercise Facilities, and Clubhouse Amenities, including hours of operation, rules of conduct, rules as to who may use the Pool, Steam Room, Tanning Booth, Exercise Facilities, and Clubhouse Amenities, and the right to refuse access to any person for breach of or noncompliance with any Rules and Regulations or for any reason. 3. Breach of any of the Rules and Regulations or violation of any law, regulation, code or ordinance will be sufficient reason to deny access to any person. 4. It is understood that Campus Crossings does not Supervise, monitor or provide security or training for or at the Pool, Steam Room, Tanning Booth and/or Exercise Facility. There are certain dangers presented by the use of this or any Pool, Steam Room, Tanning Booth and/or Exercise Facility based on your health, potential accidents due to the use, both proper and improper, of the equipment, conduct of third parties and for other reasons, known and unknown. The undersigned understands that he or she must exercise intelligence, caution and due care to avoid injury to himself or herself as well as injury to others. Campus Crossings does not provide any training nor does it test or assure the knowledge or competence of any user of the Pool, Steam Room, Tanning Booth and/or Exercise Facility. Users of the Tanning Booth are encouraged to read carefully the manufacturers’ guidelines, which will provide instructions as to the use of the equipment and limits on exposure as recommended by the manufacturer. The guide is available upon request. 5. Campus Crossings and its agents, servants, employees and contractors are specifically released from any claim, for personal injury, property damage, theft or any loss or damage which is in any way related to the use of the Pool, Steam Room, Tanning Booth, Exercise Facilities, and Clubhouse Amenities by any party, including the undersigned.
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6. Campus Crossings encourages that all users obtain insurance to cover personal injury or other damages/losses to themselves, their guests, family and any other person (including building employees, agents, independent contractors, other residents, guests or otherwise). 7.
I have read the Clubhouse Rules and Regulations and agree to comply in all respects.
8. DO NOT SIGN THIS WAIVER IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT. YOU MAY TAKE IT TO YOUR OWN ATTORNEY FOR AN EXPLANATION BEFORE YOU DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO SIGN IT. I acknowledge that I have either reviewed the manufacturer’s instructions as to the proper use of the tanning booth, or that I have declined to review it although it was made available to me. Please initial: _________________ TENANT(S):
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