COUGAR
CREST APARTMENTS
LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is
entered into this ____ day of ____________, 200_, by and between Cougar Crest Apartments,
hereinafter referred to as "Landlord", and ________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________,
hereinafter referred to as "Tenant", and concerns Cougar Crest
Apartment No, ____,
W I T N E S S E T H;
1. Premises: Each of the individual Tenants will be an occupant
of the apartment described-above, with other approved occupants as
roommates. Each occupant will be
responsible for a proportionate share of the rent for the premises. If an occupant fails to pay the occupant’s
proportionate share of the rent for the Premises, the Landlord may take action
to collect the rent directly from the defaulting occupant and the other
approved occupants of the Premises shall not be responsible for the defaulting
occupant’s proportionate share of the rent for the premises.
2. Term: The term of this lease shall be for the period
beginning on _________________, 200_ and ending on ______________, 200_.
3. Rent: The Tenant shall pay rent in the amount of
$___________ each month in advance to Landlord.
Upon the execution of this Lease, the Tenant shall pay the last month's
rent in advance, which shall apply to the final thirty (30) days of occupancy. On the first day of the tenancy, the Tenant shall
pay the rent for the first month. For
any rent payment made during any month after the fifth day of the month the
Tenant hereby agrees to pay to the Landlord a late payment fee of $_________.
4. Deposits: This Lease is contingent upon the payment of
deposits by the Tenant. When the
required deposits have been paid in full, the Lease shall become fully
effective. Until the deposits have been
paid by the Tenant, this Lease shall not be binding upon the Landlord and the
Landlord is free to rent the Premises to another party. The Tenant shall pay
the following deposits to the Landlord:
A. The last month’s rent in the amount
of $______________.
B. A security deposit in the amount of
$_______________. This deposit will be
for the purpose of insuring that the Tenant complies with each and every
covenant and agreement of this lease. In
the event of a default, the Landlord, in its sole discretion, may use the
deposit to fulfill the Tenant’s obligations under this lease. All or a portion of such deposit may be
retained by Landlord and refund of any portion of such deposit is conditioned
as follows:
i. Tenant shall fully perform obligations hereunder and
those pursuant to R.C.W. 59.18, or as may be subsequently amended;
ii. Tenant shall occupy said premises for the term of lease
as specified in paragraph 1, or longer from date hereof;
iii. Tenant shall clean and restore said residence and return
the same to Landlord in its initial condition except for reasonable wear and
tear, upon the termination of this tenancy and vacation of the residence;
iv. Tenant shall have remedied or repaired any damage to the
premises;
v. Any refund from security deposit, as by itemized
statement shown to be due to Tenant, shall be returned to Tenant within fourteen
(14) days after termination
C. A carpet cleaning deposit in the
amount of $_____________. This deposit
is non-refundable and shall be retained by the Landlord to pay to clean the
carpets in the premises at the time the Tenant vacates the premises.
D. Moneys received as deposits shall
deposited with Bank of America,
5. Sublet:
Tenant agrees not to sublet said
premises nor assign this agreement nor any part thereof without the prior
written consent of Landlord and upon payment of a subletting fee of $_____. In the event one of the occupants of the
premises vacates, the Landlord may show the premises to prospective tenants and
may lease the vacated portion of the premises to a replacement tenant without
the consent of the Tenant.
6. Inspection of Premises: Prior to or at the time the Tenant moves into
the premises, the Landlord and Tenant will complete a walk through inspection
of the premises, and all of the existing defects, or damages and any repairs,
changes or modifications to said premises to be made by the Landlord shall be
listed on the Inventory and Move-in Inspection sheet.
7. Tenant’s Property: Tenant agrees that all of Tenant’s personal
property in and about the Premises and designated storage areas shall be at the
risk of Tenant. Tenant further agrees
not to hold the Landlord, or Landlord’s agent liable in any matter for or on account
of any loss or damage sustained by action of third party, fire, water, theft,
or the elements of nature or for loss of any articles from any cause. Neither shall Landlord be liable for any
injury to Tenant, Tenant’s family, guests, employees, or any person entering
the dwelling, building, or property of which the Premises are a part.
8. Maintenance
of Premises: Tenant agrees:
A. To replace in a neat and
workmanlike manner all glass and doors broken during occupancy thereof;
B. To use due precaution against
freezing of water or waste pipes and stoppage of same in and about said
premises and that in case water or waste pipes are frozen or become clogged by
reason of neglect of Tenant to repair the same at Tenant's own expense as well
as all damage caused thereby;
C. To keep said premises in a clean and
sanitary condition;
D. To properly dispose of rubbish,
garbage and waste in a clean and sanitary manner at reasonable and regular
intervals and to assume all costs of extermination and fumigation for
infestation caused by Tenant;
E. To properly use and operate all
electrical, gas, heating, plumbing facilities, fixtures and appliances;
F. To not intentionally or negligently
destroy, deface, impair or remove any part of the premises, their
appurtenances, facilities, equipment, furniture, furnishings and appliance, nor
to permit any other tenant, invitee, licensee or other person acting under his
control to do so;
G. To immediately notify the Landlord
by telephone and in writing of any condition of the premises of which the
Tenant becomes aware, including, but not limited to roof damage or leaking
pipes, which may threaten damage to the premises, and to take such steps as may
be reasonable to avoid such damage.
9. Utilities: The Landlord will provide water, sewer and
trash removal for the premises. The
Tenant shall pay for all other utilities and services to the premises,
including electricity, phone and cable, when they become due and payable, and
shall permit no liens to attach to said premises or furnishings by reason of
his failure to pay the same.
10. Alterations: Tenant agrees not to make alterations,
additions or improvements, or to do or cause to be done any painting or
wallpapering to said premises without the prior written consent of the
Landlord.
11. Use
of Premises: Tenant shall not use
said premises for any purpose other than that of a residence for occupants who
have signed this Lease Agreement, and not as a residence for any other persons,
and shall not use said premises or any part thereof for any illegal purpose. Tenant agrees:
A. To conform to municipal, county and
state codes, statutes, ordinances and regulations concerning the use and
occupation of said premises.
B. The Tenant acknowledges receipt of a
copy of the Cougar Crest Rules and Regulations, which are made a part of this
lease by this reference. A violation of
the Rules and Regulations shall be a violation of the terms of this Lease.
12. Pets
and Animals: Tenant shall not
maintain any pets or animals upon the premises, without the prior written
consent of the Landlord. If the Landlord
grants permission for a pet in the premises, the Tenant may be required to pay
an additional cleaning deposit.
13. Smoke Detector: Tenant acknowledges and Landlord certifies
that the Premises is equipped with a smoke detector as required by RCW
48.48.140 and that the detector has been tested and is operable as of the
execution of this Agreement. It is the
Tenant’s responsibility to maintain the smoke detector as specified by the
manufacturer, including the replacement of batteries if required. Failure to properly maintain the smoke
detector can result in punishment including a fine of not more than $200.00
pursuant to RCW 48.48.140.
14. Water
Beds: Tenant shall not use any
furnishings in the premises which are filled with or contain water.
15. Abandonment: If Tenant defaults in payment of rent and is
absent from the Premises for a period of fourteen (14) consecutive days, it
shall be presumed that Tenant has abandoned the Premises and does not intend to
resume the tenancy. In such event,
Landlord may immediately enter the Premises and take possession of any personal
property of tenant found therein. Any
such property shall be stored and disposed of pursuant to the provisions of the
1973 Residential Landlord-Tenant Act as amended.
16. Access: Landlord shall have the right to place and
maintain "for rent" signs in a conspicuous place on said premises for
thirty days prior to the vacation of said premises. Landlord reserves the right of access to the
premises for the purposes of:
A. Inspection;
B. Repairs, alterations or
improvements;
C. To supply services; or,
D. To exhibit or display the premises
to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workmen, or
contractors.
E. Access shall be at reasonable times
except in cases of emergency or abandonment.
17. Termination: At the end of the term of this Lease
Agreement, the tenancy shall terminate.
The Tenant must enter into a new lease agreement with the Landlord in
order to renew the lease for the premises.
Until the Tenant has executed a new lease with the Landlord, the
Landlord may lease the premises to other parties for a term which begins after
the expiration of the term for this Lease.
18. Attorney
Fees: In the event any action, suit
or proceeding is instituted regarding the performance of the terms and
provisions of this agreement or because of a breach of any of Tenant’s
obligations, tenant agrees to pay to Landlord reasonable attorney fees as
authorized by law.
LANDLORD
Cougar Crest Apartments
By:______________________
TENANT:
Signature: Print
Name:
________________________ __________________________
________________________ __________________________
________________________ __________________________
________________________ __________________________