PENNSYLVANIA PLAIN LANGUAGE HOUSE LEASEPENNSYLVANIA PLAIN LANGUAGE HOUSE LEASE Notice to Tenant:...

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PENNSYLVANIA PLAIN LANGUAGE HOUSE LEASE Notice to Tenant: This Lease contains waivers of consumer rights. If you do not meet your Lease obligations, you may lose your security deposit. You may also be evicted and sued for money damages. By signing this Lease, you are waiving certain important rights. LANDLORD: The Landlord and Tenant agree to lease the House on the following terms: TENANT: Address for Notices ------------------------------ HouseAddress ~ _ Bank for Security Deposit First Commonwealth Bank, Indiana, PA Lease date: Term Fall&Spring Semesters of IUP Total Rent $ beginning the Sunday before Fall Fall Semester $ classes begin Spring Semester $ ending the Sunday after Spring finals Summer Session $ end Security Deposit $ Broker: None Utilities and services paid by Landlord: o water o sewer o gas o electric o lawn maintenance 0 snow removal o oil o exterminating o other Attached is a page rider which is a part of this Lease. l. Use The House must be used only as a private residence of the Tenant. Only a Tenant named above may use the House. However, this still remains subject to limits on who may legally occupy a House of this size. 2. Failure to give possession Landlord shallnot be liable if it cannot give Tenant possession on the beginning date of the Term. Rent starts at the beginning of the Term unless Landlord cannot give possession (rent shall then be payable when possession is available), Landlord must give possession within a reasonable time, or else Tenant may cancel and obtain a refund of money deposited. Landlord will notify Tenant when possession is available. The ending date of the Term will not change. 3. Rent, added rent The rent for each month must be paid in advance of the semester/summer session, at Landlord's address. Landlord need not give notice to pay the rent. Rent must be paid in full without deduction. Tenant may be required to pay other charges to Landlord under the terms of this Lease. Whether or not stated as such, those other charges are considered "added rent" Added rent will be billed and is payable as rent, together with the next monthly rent due. If Tenant fails to pay the added rent on time, Landlord shall have the same rights against Tenant as if Tenant failed to pay rent. 4. Term The Term will end on the date stated above. Notices are not required to end the Term. 5. Notices Any bill, statement, approval, consent, permission or notice must be in writing. If to Tenant, it must be delivered or mailed to the Tenant at the House. If to Landlord, it must be mailed or delivered to Landlord's address. It will be considered delivered on the day mailed (or if not mailed, when left at the proper address). They must be given by (i) certified or registered mail, return receipt requested or (ii) hand delivery with written receipt. Each party must accept and claim the notice given by the other. Landlord will notify Tenant if Landlord's address changes. 6. Security Tenant gave security to Landlord in the amount stated above. The security has been deposited in the Bank named above and delivery of this Lease is notice of the deposit. lfthe Bank is not named, Landlord will notify Tenant of the Bank's name and address in which the security is deposited, as may be required by law. If Tenant fails to timely perform any term in this Lease (such as paying rent on time), Landlord may use the security. If the Landlord uses the security, Tenant shall (upon notice from Landlord) restore the security. That amount is due, when billed, as added rent. At all times, Landlord shall have the amount of security stated above. If Landlord uses any portion of the security during the term of the Lease, to remedy any default or violation of this Lease by Tenant, Tenant, will, within ten (10) days after demand by Landlord deposit additional monies to be equal to the original amount provided for above, and failure of Tenant to make such payment shall be considered a default under this Lease. If Tenant (i) fully performs all terms of this Lease, (ii) pays rent on time, and (iii) leaves the House in good condition on the last day of the Term, then Landlord will return tile security being held, in accordance with law. Tenant may not apply security to pay rent. If Landlord sells or leases the House, Landlord may give the security to the new buyer or lessee. In that case, Tenant will look only to the new buyer or lessee to return the security, and Landlord will be deemed released from all liability and obligations. Landlord may put the security anywhere permitted by law. Tenant's security will earn interest only when and as required by law. 1\ 'i!J.,. 7. Utilities and services Tenant will arrange and pay for all utilities and services, except the utilities to be paid by Landlord as stated above. Landlord has no obligation to provide (or liability for not providing) the utilities Landlord pays for. Damage to the equipment or appliances supplied by Landlord, caused by Tenant's act or neglect, may be repaired by Landlord at Tenant's expense. The repair cost will be added rent. Tenant must not use a dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, freezer, heater, ventilator, air cooling equipment or other appliance unless installed by Landlord or with Landlord's written consent. Tenant must not use more electric than the House can safely carry. Landlord may stop service of the plumbing, heating, elevator, air cooling or electrical systems, because of accident, emergency, repairs or changes, until the work is complete. 1 of 1

Transcript of PENNSYLVANIA PLAIN LANGUAGE HOUSE LEASEPENNSYLVANIA PLAIN LANGUAGE HOUSE LEASE Notice to Tenant:...

PENNSYLVANIA PLAIN LANGUAGE HOUSE LEASE

Notice to Tenant: This Lease contains waivers of consumer rights. If you do not meet your Leaseobligations, you may lose your security deposit. You may also be evicted and sued for money damages.By signing this Lease, you are waiving certain important rights.

LANDLORD:

The Landlord and Tenant agree to lease the House on the following terms:

TENANT:

Address for Notices ------------------------------HouseAddress ~ _

Bank for Security Deposit First Commonwealth Bank, Indiana, PA

Lease date: Term Fall&Spring Semesters of IUP Total Rent $beginning the Sunday before Fall Fall Semester $classes begin Spring Semester $ending the Sunday after Spring finals Summer Session $end Security Deposit $

Broker: None

Utilities and services paid by Landlord: o water o sewer o gas o electric o lawn maintenance 0 snow removal o oilo exterminating o otherAttached is a page rider which is a part of this Lease.

l. Use The House must be used only as a private residenceof the Tenant. Only a Tenant named above may use theHouse. However, this still remains subject to limits on whomay legally occupy a House of this size.

2. Failure to give possession Landlord shallnot be liable ifit cannot give Tenant possession on the beginning date of theTerm. Rent starts at the beginning of the Term unlessLandlord cannot give possession (rent shall then be payablewhen possession is available), Landlord must give possessionwithin a reasonable time, or else Tenant may cancel and obtaina refund of money deposited. Landlord will notify Tenantwhen possession is available. The ending date of the Termwill not change.

3. Rent, added rent The rent for each month must be paidin advance of the semester/summer session, at Landlord'saddress. Landlord need not give notice to pay the rent. Rentmust be paid in full without deduction. Tenant may berequired to pay other charges to Landlord under the terms ofthis Lease. Whether or not stated as such, those other chargesare considered "added rent" Added rent will be billed and ispayable as rent, together with the next monthly rent due. IfTenant fails to pay the added rent on time, Landlord shall havethe same rights against Tenant as if Tenant failed to pay rent.

4. Term The Term will end on the date stated above.Notices are not required to end the Term.

5. Notices Any bill, statement, approval, consent, permissionor notice must be in writing. If to Tenant, it must be deliveredor mailed to the Tenant at the House. If to Landlord, it mustbe mailed or delivered to Landlord's address. It will beconsidered delivered on the day mailed (or if not mailed, whenleft at the proper address). They must be given by (i) certifiedor registered mail, return receipt requested or (ii) handdelivery with written receipt. Each party must accept andclaim the notice given by the other. Landlord will notifyTenant if Landlord's address changes.

6. Security Tenant gave security to Landlord in the amountstated above. The security has been deposited in the Banknamed above and delivery of this Lease is notice of thedeposit. lfthe Bank is not named, Landlord will notify Tenantof the Bank's name and address in which the security isdeposited, as may be required by law.

If Tenant fails to timely perform any term in this Lease(such as paying rent on time), Landlord may use the security.If the Landlord uses the security, Tenant shall (upon noticefrom Landlord) restore the security. That amount is due, whenbilled, as added rent. At all times, Landlord shall have theamount of security stated above.

If Landlord uses any portion of the security during theterm of the Lease, to remedy any default or violation of thisLease by Tenant, Tenant, will, within ten (10) days afterdemand by Landlord deposit additional monies to be equal tothe original amount provided for above, and failure of Tenantto make such payment shall be considered a default under thisLease.

If Tenant (i) fully performs all terms of this Lease, (ii)pays rent on time, and (iii) leaves the House in good conditionon the last day of the Term, then Landlord will return tilesecurity being held, in accordance with law. Tenant may notapply security to pay rent.

If Landlord sells or leases the House, Landlord may givethe security to the new buyer or lessee. In that case, Tenantwill look only to the new buyer or lessee to return the security,and Landlord will be deemed released from all liability andobligations. Landlord may put the security anywherepermitted by law. Tenant's security will earn interest onlywhen and as required by law. 1\'i!J.,.

7. Utilities and services Tenant will arrange and pay for allutilities and services, except the utilities to be paid byLandlord as stated above. Landlord has no obligation toprovide (or liability for not providing) the utilities Landlordpays for. Damage to the equipment or appliances supplied byLandlord, caused by Tenant's act or neglect, may be repairedby Landlord at Tenant's expense. The repair cost will beadded rent.

Tenant must not use a dishwasher, washing machine,dryer, freezer, heater, ventilator, air cooling equipment orother appliance unless installed by Landlord or withLandlord's written consent. Tenant must not use more electricthan the House can safely carry.

Landlord may stop service of the plumbing, heating,elevator, air cooling or electrical systems, because of accident,emergency, repairs or changes, until the work is complete.

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8. Alterations Tenant must obtain Landlord's prior writtenconsent to install any paneling, flooring, "built-in"decorations, partitions, railings, or to make alternations or topaint or wallpaper the House. Tenant must not change orimpair the plumbing, ventilating, air conditioning, electric orheating systems. If consent is given. the alternations andinstallations will become the property of Landlord whencompleted and paid for. They will remain as part of the Houseat the end of the Term. However, Landlord may demand thatTenant remove the alternations and installations before the endof the Term. If landlord wants them removed, Landlord willgive Tenant at least 15 days' notice before the end of theTerm. Tenant will comply with the demand at Tenant's owncost. Landlord is not required to do or pay for any workunless stated in this Lease.

If a lien is filed on the House for any reason relating toTenant, Tenant must immediately payor bond the amount ofthe lien within 20 days. If not, landlord may payor bond thelien. Landlord's costs shall be added rent.

9. Repairs Tenant must take good care of the House and allequipment, property and fixtures in it. Landlord will repairthe plumbing, heating and electrical systems, unless caused byTenant's act or neglect. In that case Tenant must, at Tenant'scost, make all repairs and replacements. If Tenant fails tomake a needed repair or replacement, Landlord may do it.Landlord's costs will be added rent.

10. Fire, accident, defects, damage Tenant must giveLandlord immediate notice of fire, accident, damage, ordangerous or defective condition. Landlord may repair thedamage within a reasonable time or cancel this Lease. IfLandlord repairs, Tenant shall pay rent only to the date of thefire or damage, and will resume paying rent when the House isusable. Landlord may cancel the Lease upon 3 days' notice toTenant. If Landlord cancels, rent will be paid to the date ofthe fire or damage.

11. Liability Landlord is not liable for loss, expense ordamage to any person or property, unless due to Landlord'snegligence. Landlord is not liable to Tenant for permitting orrefusing entry of anyone into the House.

Tenant must pay for damages suffered and expenses ofLandlord relating to any claim arising from any act or neglectof Tenant. If an action is brought against Landlord because ofTenant's act or neglect, Tenant will defend Landlord atTenant's expense, with an attorney of Landlord's choice.

Tenant is responsible for all acts or neglect of Tenant'sfamily, employees, guests or invitees.

12. Entry by Landlord, signs Landlord may enter theHouse at reasonable hours to: repair, inspect, exterminate,install, maintain, replace or perform other work that Landlorddecides is necessary or desirable. At reasonable hoursLandlord may show the House to possible buyers, lenders orlessees (of the entire House or land, or for the House).Landlord will try to give reasonable notice, except inemergency. Landlord may place "for sale" or "for rent" signson the House.

13. Assignment and sublease Tenant must not assign all orpart of this Lease, or sublet all or part of the House, or permitany other person to use the House. Tenant must getLandlord's written permission each time Tenant wants toassign or sublet. Permission to assign or sublet is good onlyfor that assignment or sublease. Tenant remains bound to theterms of this lease after an assignment or sublet is permitted,even if Landlord accepts money from the new assignee orsubtenant. The amount accepted will be credited againstmoney due from Tenant, as Landlord shall determine. Theassignee or subtenant does not become Landlord's tenant.Tenant is responsible for acts and neglect of any person in theHouse, including a new assignee or subtenant.

14. Subordination and attornment This Lease andTenant's rights are subject and subordinate (inferior) to all

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present and future: (a) leases for the House or the land onwhich it stands, (b) mortgages on the leases or the House orland, (c) agreements securing money paid or to be paid to alender, and (d) terms, conditions renewals, changes of anykind and extensions of the mortgages, leases or lenderagreements. For example, if the House or land is sold in acourt proceeding known as "foreclosure", the new owner maycancel this Lease before the Term ends. Tenant mustpromptly execute any certificate(s) that landlord requests toshow that this Lease is so subject and subordinate. Tenantauthorizes Landlord to sign these certificate(s) for Tenant. Anew owner may want Tenant to remain as a tenant under thisLease. If the new owner requests, Tenant will sign anagreement recognizing that. This is known as "attornment."

15. Condemnation "Condemnation" means that a legalauthority can take the House or land by paying Landlord. Ifall of the House and land is taken, the Term and Tenant'srights shall end when the authority takes title. If any part ofthe House or land is taken, Landlord may cancel this Lease on .notice to Tenant. The cancellation date will be at least 30 daysafter the notice. If the Lease is cancelled, tenant must deliverthe House to Landlord on the cancellation date, together withall rent due to that date. The entire payment for any takingbelongs to Landlord. Tenant assigns to Landlord any interestTenant may have to any part of the payment. Tenant shall notmake a claim for the value of the remaining Term, or forTenant's interest in the Lease.

16. Construction or demolition Construction or demolitionmay be performed in or near the House. This shall not affectTenant's obligations in this Lease, even if it interferes withTenant's ventilation, view or enjoyment of the House.

17. No liability for Tenant's property Landlord is notresponsible for (a) loss, theft or damage to the Tenant'sproperty, or (b) injury caused by the Tenant's property or itsuse. Landlord does not carry insurance for Tenant's personalproperty. Tenant will obtain and pay for that insurance.

18. Parking areas If there is a parking area, Landlord maygive Tenant permission to use it. Tenant will use the area atTenant's own risk and must pay all fees Landlord charges.Landlord's permission may be cancelled at any time.

19. Association The House may be part of an "owners'association", "community association", "recreationalassociation" or similar group. In that case, all of theassociation's rules and regulations must be obeyed.

20. Sidewalks, steps, terraces and balconies The Housemay have sidewalks, steps, a terrace or balcony. The terms ofthis Lease apply to the sidewalks, steps, terrace and balcony,and they are considered part of the House. The Landlord maymake special rules for the sidewalks, steps, terrace andbalcony. Landlord will notify Tenant of such rules.

Tenant must keep the sidewalks, steps, terrace andbalcony clean and free from snow, ice, leaves and garbage.Tenant must keep all screens and drains in good repair. Nocooking is allowed on the sidewalks, steps, terrace or balcony.Tenant may not keep plants, or install a fence or any addition,on the sidewalks, steps, terrace or balcony. If Tenant does,Landlord has the right to remove and store them at Tenant'sexpense. Tenant shall maintain the sidewalks, steps, terraceand balcony in good repair.

21. Tenant's certificate Upon request of Landlord, Tenantshall sign a certificate confirming the following: (1) this Leaseis in full force and unchanged (or if changed, how it waschanged); (2) Landlord has fully performed all of the terms ofthis Lease and Tenant has no claim against Landlord; (3)Tenant is fully performing all the terms of the Lease and willcontinue to do so; (4) rent and added rent have been paid todate; and (5) any other reasonable statement required byLandlord. The Certificate will be addressed to the partyLandlord chooses.

22. Correcting Tenant's defaults If Tenant fails to timelycorrect a fault, Landlord may correct it at Tenant's expense.Landlord's costs to correct the default shall be added rent.

23. Tenant's duty to obey laws and regulations Tenantmust, at Tenant's expense, promptly comply with all laws,orders, roles, requests and directions of all governmentalauthorities, Landlord's insurers, Board of Fire Underwriters,or similar groups. Tenant will promptly deliver to Landlordnotices from any authority or group. Tenant will not doanything to increase Landlord's insurance premiums. IfTenant does, Tenant must pay the increase in premium asadded rent.

24. Tenant's default The following are not the onlyrights and remedies. They are in addition to thoseprovided or permitted by law.

A. Tenant's Waiver of Notices. Landlord shall not herequired to give Tenant a notice of default, or an opportunityto correct any default. Tenant also waives the right toreceive a "notice to quit" or "notice to vacate" fromLandlord. This means Landlord is not required to notifyTenant to remove from (leave) House. Landlord may giveTenant a termination notice (but Landlord is not obligated togive that notice). If given, the termination notice will state thedate the Term will end. Tenant must leave the House and giveLandlord the keys on or before the termination date. Tenantcontinues to be responsible as stated in this Lease.

B. If Tenant has made any material misstatement of fact toLandlord, that is a default.

C. If (1) the Lease is terminated; or (2) rent or added rent isnot paid on time; or (3) Tenant vacates the House; or (4) theTerm has ended; or (5) Tenant has defaulted in any obligationunder this Lease, Landlord may, in addition to other rights andremedies, take any of the following steps: (a) peacefully enterthe House and remove Tenant and any person or property, (b)use eviction or other lawful method to take back the Houseand (c) sue for money damages.

D. If this Lease is terminated, or Landlord takes back theHouse, the following takes place:

(1) Rent and added rent for the unexpired Term becomes dueand payable at once.

(2) Landlord may relet the House and anything in it. Thereletting may be for any term. Landlord may charge any rent(or no rent) and give allowances to the new tenant. Landlordmay, at Tenant's expense, do any work Landlord reasonablyfeels needed to put the House in good repair and to prepare itfor renting. Tenant remains liable and is not released exceptas provided by law.

(3) Any rent received by Landlord for the re-renting shall beused first to pay Landlord's expenses and last to pay anyamounts Tenant owes under this Lease. Landlord's expensesinclude the costs of getting possession and re-renting theHouse, including, but not only, reasonable legal fees, brokersfees, clearing and repairing costs, decorating costs andadvertising costs.

(4) From time to time Landlord may bring actions fordamages. Delay or failure to bring an action shall not be awaiver of Landlord's rights. Tenant is not entitled to anyexcess of rents collected over the rent paid by Tenant toLandlord under this Lease.

(5) Money received by Landlord from the next tenant (otherthan the monthly rent) shall not be considered as part of therent paid to Landlord. Landlord is entitled to all of it. .IfLandlord relets the House, the fact that all or part of the nexttenant's rent is not collected does not affect Tenant's liability.Landlord has no duty to collect the next tenant's rent. Tenantmust continue to pay rent, damages, losses and expenses,without offset.

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E. Tenant will pay Landlord all reasonable costs and expensesLandlord incurs to enforce this Lease. This includesattorney's fees and court costs.

25. No jury trial Landlord and Tenant waive their right toa trial byjury ill allY action or proceeding brought by eitheragainst the other, for any matter concerning this Lease orthe House.

26. No waiver, illegality Landlord's acceptance of rent orfailure to enforce any term in this Lease is not a waiver of anyof Landlord's rights. If a term in this Lease is illegal orunenforceable, the rest of this Lease remains in full force.

27. Insolvency If (1) Tenant assigns property for the benefitof creditors, or (2) a non-bankruptcy trustee or receiver ofTenant or Tenant's property is appointed, Landlord may giveTenant 30 days' notice of termination of this Lease. If any ofthe above is not fully dismissed within the 30 days, the Termshall end as of the date stated in the notice. Tenant mustcontinue to pay rent, damages, losses and expenses withoutoffset.

28. Rules Tenant must comply with these Rules. Notice ofnew Rules will be given to Tenant. Tenant receives no rightsunder these Rules.

(1) The comfort or rights of other neighbors must not beinterfered with. This means that annoying sounds, smells andlights are not allowed.

(2) No one is allowed on the roof. Nothing may be used in,kept in, placed on or attached to fire escapes, sills, windows orexterior walls of the House or in the hallways or other areas.

(4) Tenant must give to Landlord keys to all locks. Doorsmust be locked at all times. Windows must be locked whenTenant is out. All keys must be returned to Landlord at theend of the Term.

(5) House floors must be covered by carpets or rugs. Nowaterbeds are allowed in the House.

(6) Dogs, cats, birds or other animals or pets are ~ allowedin the House. Feeding them from the House, sidewalks, steps,terrace, balcony or other areas is not allowed.

(7) Garbage disposal rules must be followed. Tenants mustkeep the property free of garbage or refuse, or if Landlord isrequired to clean the property, Tenant will be charged forgarbage and refuse removal. No garbage or refuse may bestored in the House, including, without limitation, closets,basement or attic. Plumbing fixtures and all other propertyand equipment must be used only for their intended purposes.Tenant will be responsible for payment of the cost of servicefor clogged drains and clogged toilets. Tenant must report toLandlord any faucet leaks, toilet runnings, gas leaks or otherplumbing or heating problems immediately.

(8) Laundry machines, if any, are used at Tenant's risk andcost. Instructions must be followed.

(9) Improperly parked cars may be removed without notice atTenant's cost.

(10) Tenant must not allow the cleaning of the windows orother part of the House from the outside.

(11) Tenant shall conserve energy.

(12) Tenant will keep the House safe and clean, and will notstore or bring hazardous or flammable materials into theHouse. No firearms are permitted in the House.

(13) Tenant will not throw anything from the House, or hangor shake anything from sidewalks, steps, windows, terraces orbalconies.

(14) Tenant shall be responsible to inspect and test theoperation of the smoke alarm installed on the premises andreplace batteries needed in order to keep the devise operable atall times. Tenant shall be responsible for notifying Landlordin case the devises are not properly functioning. '_.

(15) Landlord will recharge fire extinguishers if fireextinguishers are used on a fire and Landlord is immediatelyinformed of such use. All other discharged fire extinguisherswill be recharged at Tenant's expense.

29. Representations, changes in Lease Tenant has read thisLease. All promises made by the Landlord are in this Lease.There are no others. This Lease may be changed only by anagreement in writing signed by and delivered to each party.

30. Landlord unable to perform Landlord may be delayedor unable to: (a) carry out Landlord's promises or agreements,(b) provide any service or utility required to be provided, (c)make any required repair or change to the House, or (d) supplyany equipment or appliances required to be supplied. Tenant'sobligations are not affected if that results from settlinginsurance claims, obtaining estimates, weather, labor or supplyproblems, public authorities, Tenant's act or neglect, or anyother cause not fully within Landlord's reasonable control.

31. End of Term At the end of the Term, Tenant must leavethe House clean and in good condition, subject to ordinarywear and tear. Tenant will remove all of Tenant's property,installations, alterations and decorations. Tenant will repairall damages to the House caused by moving. Tenant willrestore the House to the same or better condition as at thebeginning of the Term.

32. Space "as is" Tenant has inspected the House. Tenantstates they are in good order and repair and takes the House asis.

33. Quiet Enjoyment Subject to the terms of this Lease, aslong as Tenant is not in default, Tenant may peaceably andquietly have, hold and enjoy the house for the Tenn.

34. Vehicles The use or storage of Tenant's or any otherperson's vehicle, whether or not parked or being driven in orabout the parking are or garages, if any, shall at all times be atthe sole risk of Tenant. Should any employee of Landlordassist Tenant with parking, moving or handling Tenant's orany other person's vehicle or other property, that employee isconsidered the agent of Tenant or such other person and not ofLandlord. None of them shall be liable to Tenant or to anyother person for the act or omission of any employee, or forthe loss of or damage to the vehicles or any of its contents, orother property.

Any vehicle or personal property belonging to Tenant,which in the opinion of Landlord, is considered abandoned,shall be removed by Tenant within 1 day after delivery ofwritten notice to Tenant. If Tenant does not remove it,Landlord may remove the property from the area, at Tenant'scost. Landlord is not liable for damage to, or caused by, anyvehicles. This includes property damage and bodily injury.Tenant will indemnify and defend Landlord for all liabilities.

35. Landlord's consent If Tenant requires Landlord'sconsent to any act and such consent is not given, Tenant'sonly right is to ask the court for a declaratory judgment toforce Landlord to consent. Tenant agrees not to make anyclaim against Landlord for money (or subtract any sum fromthe rent) because such consent was not given.

36. Limit of recovery against Landlord Tenant is limited toLandlord's interest in the House for payment of a judgment orother court remedy against Landlord.

37. Parties bound by lease This Lease is binding on theLandlord and the Tenant and all parties who lawfully succeedto their rights or take their places.

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38. Landlord Landlord means that the owner of the House,or the lessee of the House, or a lender in possession.Landlord's obligations end when Landlord's interest in theHouse is transferred. Any acts Landlord may do may beperformed by Landlord's agents or employees.

39. Paragraph headings The paragraph headings are forconvenience only. They should not be used to interpret theLease.

40. Furnishings If the House is furnished, the furniture andother items are accepted as is. If an inventory is supplied,each party shall sign a copy. At the end of the Term, Tenantshall return them clean and in good order and repair. Tenant isnot responsible for ordinary wear and tear.

41. Broker Tenant states that no broker assisted with leasingthe House, except the Broker named in the heading of thisLease. Tenant will pay Landlord any money Landlord mayspend if this statement is incorrect.

42. Care of House, grounds Tenant will keep the groundsneat and clean. Vehicles must be driven or parked only indriveways or the garage.

43. Summer Rent is due May 15.Fall Rent is due August 10.Spring Rent is due December 15.$100.00 LATE FEE WILL BE ADDED TO ANY LATERENT.

44. Tenants will pay the Landlord the sum of $150.00 if afalse fire alarm originates from Tenant's apartment.

45. Main key must be returned. No substitutes or a $50.00charge will be issued.

46. If Tenant is locked out and a service call is needed, a$40.00 charge will be issued.

47. Utilities must be put into Tenant's names effective theSunday before the Fail Semester begins. Failure to fulfill thisrequirement will result in a $50.00 administrative fee, plus anyutility charges incurred and Landlord reserves the right toimmediately discontinue the utilities.

48. Once the first Tenant has moved into the house/apartmentof this Lease Agreement, there will be no further exchanges orremovals of furniture.. If Tenants request additional movingoffurniture into or out of the residence, there will be a $40.00per visit/truckload charge.

49. There will be a $50.00 per day, per Tenant charge foreach day a Tenant remains after the termination of this leaseAgreement.

50. Garbage must be set out weekly, IN ~ SA BAGS,for pick-up. If any garbage is left to accumulate in or aroundsaid premises, in .~ bags or any other type of containers,Owner/Agent has the option to remove such garbage for healthand appearance sakes at a cost of $25.00 per bag to Tenants.

51. The following activities/items are prohibited.

A. No kegs.

B. No live evergreen trees at holidays or other times.

C. No loud parties.

D. No indoor furniture on roofs, porches or in yards.

E. No locks or locking doorknobs on bedroomdoors/jams.

52. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors must bein place and in working order when Tenants leave theapartment/house at the termination of this lease Agreement.

53. There will be no change in the amount of rent due andpayable if the number of Tenants decreased during the term ofthis Lease.

54. Tenant agrees not to permit anything to be done in thebuilding or to bring or keep anything therein which in any wayconflicts with any law, rules or ordinances of theCommonwealth of Pennsylvania or the Borough ofIndiana orthe Board of Health.

55. Indiana Borough Ordinance 2002-3, Section 6 stipulatesthe Borough Manager or his designee shall have the right toinspect any building or dwelling unit between the hours of8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of making certain thatthe building or dwelling unit complies with all applicableIndiana Borough Ordinances, including the IBC, IMP andordinances related to sewage. The Tenant will cooperate withany inspection.

Signatures, effective date Landlord and Tenant have signed this Lease and it is effective as of the above date. This lease may besigned in counter-parts, which means that all of the signatures do not have to appear on the same document. If more than oneTenant signs this lease, their liability will be joint and several. This means that each is fully responsible for performing allobligations, and for all payments.

LANDLORD:

AGENT

GUARANTY OF PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE

TENANT:

PRINT NAME: _

HOME ADDRESS: _

HOME TELEPHONE: _

Guarantorandaddress _

Date of Guaranty: _

1. Reason for guaranty I know that the Landlord would not rent the House to the Tenant unless I guarantee Tenant's performance. I have also requested theLandlord to enter into the Lease with the Tenant. Ihave substantial interest in making sure that the Landlord rents the Premises to the Tenant.

2. Guaranty I guaranty the full performance of the Lease by the Tenant. This Guaranty is absolute and without any condition. It includes, but is not limited to, thepayment of rent and other money changes.3. Changes in Lease have no effect This Guaranty will not be affected by any change in the Lease, whatsoever. This includes, but is not limited to, any extensionoftime or renewals. The Guaranty will bind me even if I am not a party to those changes.4. Waiver of Notice I do not have to be informed about any default by Tenant. I waive notice of nonpayment or other default.5. Performance If the Tenant defaults, the Landlord may require me to perform without first demanding that the Tenant perform.6. Waiver of jury trial I give up my right to trial by jury in any claim related to the Lease or this Guaranty.7. Changes This Guaranty can be changed only by written agreement signed by all parties to the Lease and this Guaranty.

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF INDIANA ss: OMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF INDIANA ss:

On before me, a Notary Public in andfor the of _

personallyappeared.--:;-_-::- __ --,-----:-----:-_. _known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the _of a -,----, ---corporation, and that he/she as such officer, being authorized to do so, executedthe foregoing instrument for the purposes therein contained by signing thecorporation's name by himlherself as such officer.

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On before me, a Notary Public in andfor the of _personally appeared _

known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/ares bscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he/she/they executed

same for the purposes therein contained.

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