Move-in/Out

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**Refer To This Link For Instructions On Establishing/Cancelling Utilities

Utilities: Refer to your lease to review your utility responsibility. Contact the utility companies to establish service by your lease start date and cancel them on (not before) your lease end date. Refer Here To Access Specific Information Regarding Your Lease And Potential Fees If You Do Not Adhere.
Keys/Move-in: Each Tenant will be provided with one set of keys to the Premises. One mailbox key per lease will be provided (this is a total of one key)
Keys/Move-out: Tenant must leave all keys on the kitchen counter (unless otherwise directed by Agent). Tenant fails to return all copies of the keys and other related items at the expiration of the Lease, Tenant will be responsible for a $95 administrative fee, and the cost to change the locks or replacing unreturned items. In the event the locks are changed by Tenant, Landlord/Agent and any Tenant should be notified immediately and receive a copy of the new key within 24 hours.
Move-in Time: Move-in’s may take place any time after 2:00 pm EST on the Lease Commencement Date. The Tenant cannot enter the Premises prior to this date/time.
Move-out Time: Tenant must completely vacate the Premises before 12:00 pm Noon EST on the Lease Expiration Date.
Condition Of Property: Tenant must submit online form provided within one week from Lease Commencement Date to note any wear and tear in the property. The purpose of this is to give the Tenant an opportunity to document wear and tear when they move in so they are not billed for it when they move-out. The property is delivered to Tenant in "As Is Condition" unless otherwise mentioned in the additional provision section of the lease. Most properties will have some work performed prior to the lease start date (Only items considered damage will be repaired. Normal wear and tear will not be repaired).
Scheduling Building Move-in/Move-out (applicable to Properties Managed By HOA): For properties managed by HOA (Home Owners Associations), they might require the Tenant to schedule their move-in/move-out directly with the building. You might also need to reserve the elevator or loading doc. The Tenant is responsible for coordinating this directly with the building.
Move-out Damage: In some cases, Tenants might attempt to repair damage, prior to leaving. Tenants are allowed to do this but we strongly recommend a professional company is used. There are many times when the "repair work" performed makes the damage worse and creates more expense for the Tenant. For example, any nail the size of a picture nail is not considered Damage and will not be deducted from the Tenant's deposit. If the Tenant attempts to spackle or patch the hole, it will require Landlord to re-paint the entire wall and Tenant will be billed for this. If the Tenant tries to use touch-up paint on walls and the touch up paint does not match, the entire wall will be re-painted and the Tenant will be billed. Our goal is to deduct as little as possible from a Tenant's deposit so we want to provide as much information on this as possible. Refer to this link for additional details

Language From lease

ADDITIONAL CHARGES: Tenant agrees that in the event Tenant fails to pay any installment of rent within five (5) days of the date on which it is due and payable, Tenant shall pay, additional to the rent, a late charge in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount due. However, the five (5) day late period is NOT a grace period. The monthly rent is due and payable on the first of each month. If the amount due is a service charge, fee or other payment (other than the monthly rent), such amount shall be due upon transmission of the invoice by Landlord/Agent. The late charge must be paid as additional rent together with the rent then overdue and in arrears and acceptance of such payment is not a waiver of the requirement that monthly rent is due on the first day of the month and all other sums are due upon transmission of the invoice. Nothing in this Lease constitutes a waiver or limitation of Landlord/Agent's right to institute legal proceedings for rent, damages and/or repossession of the Premises for non-payment of any installment of rent when and as the same becomes due and payable. A service charge in the amount of $75 or the maximum permitted by law whichever is greater will be automatically made for each instance in which a check or electronic payment is dishonored for any reason.

Tenant shall be responsible for contacting and arranging for any utility service listed above. If Tenant fails to initiate service by the Lease Commencement Date, a $195 fee will be charged to Tenant as a service charge. If Landlord is billed for utilities, due to failure of Tenant not transferring utilities into Tenant’s name by the Lease Commencement Date, Tenant will be responsible for these costs. Tenant shall be responsible for having same utilities disconnected, and final bill paid within 5 days after the Lease Expiration Date. Failure to pay the final the final bill, within 5 days after the Lease Expiration Date will result in a $195 service charge, billed to the Tenant. If Tenant cancels service prior to the Lease Expiration Date, a $195 fee will be charged to Tenant and Tenant may be liable for damage caused by canceling service prior to Lease Expiration Date. Tenant shall use reasonable care in conservation of utilities not chargeable to Tenant. Tenant will not bring into use any articles in the Premises that will overload any utility capacities thereof or install any major devices or appliances which create excess usage of any utilities that are chargeable to Landlord.

KEYS/MOVE-IN: Each Tenant over the age of 18 will be provided one set of keys to the Premises.

Tenant is required to complete the ‘Move-in Questionnaire’ that will be sent after this lease has been executed. The ‘Move-in Questionnaire’ will ask for Tenant’s forwarding address where keys will be sent. Additional keys may be provided upon request, after $45 administrative fee and actual key cost has been paid by Tenant.

Tenant shall not make copies of the keys or fobs nor shall Tenant provide any keys or fobs to any third persons without the express written consent of Landlord/Agent. Tenant shall return all keys and fobs as directed by Landlord at the expiration date of this lease. Parking passes, and other miscellaneous items are to be left on kitchen counter in the Premises or as otherwise instructed by Landlord/Agent. If Tenant fails to return all copies of the keys and other related items at the expiration of the Lease, Tenant will be responsible for a $95 administrative fee, and the cost to change the locks or replacing unreturned items. Said cost will be deducted from Tenants’ security deposit. Tenant acknowledges that all additional keys purchased by Tenant for the Premises will be returned to Landlord/Agent at the time of move-out. In the event the locks are changed by Tenant, Landlord/Agent and any Tenant should be notified immediately and receive a copy of the new key within 24hours.

Move-in’s may take place any time after 2:00 pm EST on the Lease Commencement Date, pending the building/association allows for the time requested (if applicable). Under no circumstances is Tenant permitted to enter the Premises before the Lease Commencement Date unless authorized in writing by Landlord/Agent.

Tenant must completely vacate the Premises before 12:00 pm Noon EST on the Lease Expiration Date. If Tenant has not vacated by 12:00pm EST, a $450 fee will be charged to the Tenant as a service charge. If Tenant fails to pay the assessed fee, said cost will be deducted from Tenants security deposit.

CONDITION OF LEASED PREMISES: Landlord will deliver the Premises in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, free of rodents and vermin and in habitable condition. Within one week after the Lease Commencement Date, Tenant may submit an online form that will be provided to them on or before to the lease start date detailing the condition of the leased Premises. It is agreed that Tenant shall, within seven days of the lease commencement, provide Landlord/Agent with notice via the online form, of any defects, leaks or breakage in equipment or fixtures of the Premises that were noted by the Tenant upon move in. It is understood that the condition of the property shall be deemed correct, complete, and in good condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted unless Tenant submits the online form with a description and pictures of any noted defects. This covenant, however, does not obligate, and is not understood, interpreted, construed, or in any way meant to imply that Landlord is obligated or expected to repair or correct any alleged defect, breakage, or malfunction, so long as such defect, breakage, or malfunction is not a violation of any housing code. It is understood and agreed, unless explicitly stated in the Additional Provisions Section of this Lease, the Premises shall be delivered to Tenant in “as is, where is” condition. Landlord may leave touch-up paint, supplies, and storage containers/shelving inside the Premises. Tenant agrees not to remove items left by the Landlord.

BUILDING

If applicable, Tenant is responsible for all move-in and move-out fees for the building where the Premises is located and must pay any fees directly to the building manager. As of the date hereof,

the move-in fee for this building is ______________. It is also the Tenant’s responsibility to coordinate the move-in and move-out directly with the building manager if required by the Association (as defined below). The building manager can be contacted by using the following information:

Moving into the Premises is separate and apart from the building move-in and this will be scheduled after the Lease is signed. If Tenant fails to coordinate its move-in with building manager, Landlord/Agent is not responsible. Tenant agrees to timely register any cars, bicycles and pets with the building manager, as applicable.

MOVE-OUT INSPECTION/SURRENDER OF PREMISES: Tenant will, upon termination of this Lease, surrender the Premises and all personal property of Landlord therein in good and clean condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Tenant will leave the Premises free of trash and debris. Prior to the move-out inspection, Tenant shall:

A.Upon vacating the Premises, Tenant must return all keys and fobs, garage door openers, passes and any other related items in accordance with Paragraph 11 hereof and the instructions communicated to Tenant from Landlord/Tenant prior to the Lease Expiration Date.
B.Have Premises professionally treated for fleas and ticks if pets have been present at the Premises.
C.Change all filters.
D.Ensure that all light bulbs and smoke detectors/carbon monoxide alarms in working order. Batteries for ALL smoke detectors/carbon monoxide alarms must be replaced immediately prior to Tenant’s departure.
E.Tenant must ensure that the grass is cut, leaves are swept (if applicable) and trash removed. At the Lease expiration, Landlord will hire professional cleaners to clean the interior of the property. If the Premises are rented with carpet or rugs, Landlord will hire professional company to shampoo and clean said rugs or carpets. Such cost for cleaning and steam cleaning will be deducted from the security deposit.
F.Tenant will be responsible for any damage to walls or woodwork including but not limited to those resulting from the use of picture hooks, cup hooks, nails, or screws. Tenant agrees to repair all holes and damage made in walls and woodwork, etc. at his/her sole expense. Tenant will return all floors cleaned in the same condition as received. Tenant is responsible for any damage to the floors due to water stains that are caused by Tenant misuse, omission or neglect. If the repair work to the walls and woodwork are not completed, or not acceptable in Landlord/Agent’s sole discretion, Landlord will repair the walls and woodwork at Tenant’s cost and expense. Touch-up painting is not permitted. If Tenant decides to perform wall repair or re-painting to return property into original condition, the work must be performed by a professional to avoid additional cost that will be incurred if the repairs are not completed correctly.

Landlord/Agent will inform Tenant of the scheduled inspection through the Tenant Portal or email. Tenant has the right to be present at the time of inspection. The scheduled inspection date and time will be determined by Landlord/Agent. The inspection date shall occur within three (3) business days after Tenant vacates the Premises. If Tenant is present during inspection, it is understood that Landlord/Agent will not provide breakdown of charges during the walk-through inspection.

Tenant is required to inform Landlord/Agent of its move-out date at least ten (10) days prior to the end date of this Lease (this applies after proper Lease expiration or Lease termination notice is given as stated above in Paragraph 15). This will be communicated through the Tenant Portal.

Landlord will complete any of the above items not completed by Tenant and such costs will be deducted from the security deposit and Tenant will be charged and remain liable for any costs in excess of the security deposit.