5 Apartment Lease
5 Apartment Lease
5 Apartment Lease
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Landlord is the fee owner of certain real property being, lying and situated
at 2139 N Street NW #4 WASHINGTON, DC 20037.
WHEREAS, Landlord desires to lease the Premises to Tenant upon the terms and
conditions as contained herein; and
WHEREAS, Tenant desires to lease the Premises from Landlord on the terms and
conditions as contained herein;
____ A. Lease Tenancy: This Agreement shall continue as a one year lease period. If at
any time Tenant desires to terminate the tenancy, Tenant may do so by providing to
Landlord written notice of intention to terminate. Such notice to terminate must be
provided to Landlord at least 30 days prior to the desired date of termination of the
tenancy. If at any time Landlord desires to terminate the tenancy, Landlord may do so by
providing to Tenant such written notice of intention to terminate at least 30 days prior to
the desired date of termination of the tenancy. Notices to terminate may be given on any
calendar day, irrespective of Commencement Date.
____ B. Lease: This Agreement shall continue as a lease for term. The termination date
shall be on (date) ___________________ at 11:59 PM. Upon termination date, Tenant
shall be required to vacate the Premises unless one of the following circumstances occur:
(i) Landlord and Tenant formally extend this Agreement in writing or create and execute
a new, written, and signed agreement; (ii) local rent control law mandates extension of
the tenancy; or (iii) Landlord willingly accepts new Rent from Tenant, which does not
constitute past due Rent. In the event that Landlord accepts from Tenant new rent, a
month-to-month tenancy shall be created. Either party may terminate this yearly tenancy
by following the procedures specified in paragraph 1A. Rent shall continue at the rate
specified in this Agreement, or as allowed by law. All other terms and conditions as
outlined in this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
RENT. Under the terms of this Agreement, "Rent" shall consist of all monetary
obligations owed to Landlord by Tenant in accordance with this Agreement. However,
the Security Deposit shall not be considered Rent. Tenant shall pay to Landlord FOUR
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4000) as first month Rent for the Term of the Agreement.
SECURITY DEPOSIT. As a security deposit, Tenant shall deposit with Landlord the
sum FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4000) receipt of which is hereby acknowledged
by landlord under DC law, the type of dwelling determines how the Landlord must
handle the security deposit. Therefore, the parties shall place their initials after the
appropriate provision. The security deposit will be refunded in full if the Tenant leaves
the property as in the expected good condition.
Make payment directly to the landlord with this account information below;
USE OF PREMISES. The Premises shall be used and occupied by Tenant as a private
dwelling, and no part of the Premises shall be used at any time during the term of this
Agreement by Tenant for the purpose of carrying on any business, profession, or trade of
any kind, or for any purpose other than as a private dwelling. Tenant may allow no more
than 2 additional individuals, other than transient relatives and frie nds who are guests of
Tenant, to use or occupy the Premises without first obtaining Landlord’s written consent
to such use. Tenant shall comply with any and all laws, ordinances, rules and orders of
any and all governmental or quasi- governmental authorities affecting the cleanliness, use,
occupancy and preservation of the Premises.
ASSIGNMENT AND SUB-LETTING. Tenant shall not assign this Agreement, or sub-
let or grant any license to use the Premises or any part thereof without the prior written
consent of Landlord. A consent by Landlord to one such assignment, sub- letting or
license shall not be deemed to be a consent to any subsequent assignment, sub-letting or
license. An assignment, sub- letting or license without the prior written consent of
Landlord or an assignment or sub- letting by operation of law shall be absolutely null and
void and shall, at Landlord's option, terminate this Agreement.
ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. Tenant shall make no alterations to the
buildings or improvements on the Premises or construct any building or make any other
improvements on the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord. Any and
all alterations, changes, and/or improvements built, constructed or placed on the Premises
by Tenant shall, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between Landlord and
Tenant, be and become the property of Landlord and remain on the Premises at the
expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Tenant shall not keep on the Premises any item of a
dangerous, flammable or explosive character that might unreasonably increase the danger
of fire or explosion on the Premises or that might be considered hazardous or extra
hazardous by any responsible insurance company.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR; RULES. Tenant will, at its sole expense, keep and
maintain the Premises and appurtenances in good and sanitary condition and repair
during the term of this Agreement and any renewal thereof. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, Tenant shall:
(a) Not obstruct the driveways, sidewalks, courts, entry ways, stairs and/or halls, which
shall be used for the purposes of ingress and egress only;
(b) Keep all windows, glass, window coverings, doors, locks and hardware in good,
clean order and repair;
(d) Not leave windows or doors in an open position during any inclement weather;
(e) Not hang any laundry, clothing, sheets, etc. from any window, rail, porch or
balcony nor air or dry any of same within any yard area or space;
(f) Not cause or permit any locks or hooks to be placed upon any door or window
without the prior written consent of Landlord;
(g) Keep all air conditioning filters clean and free from dirt;
(h) Keep all lavatories, sinks, toilets, and all other water and p lumbing apparatus in
good order and repair and shall use same only for the purposes for which they were
constructed. Tenant shall not allow any sweepings, rubbish, sand, rags, ashes or other
substances to be thrown or deposited therein. Any damage to any such apparatus and the
cost of clearing stopped plumbing resulting from misuse shall be borne by Tenant;
(i) And Tenant's family and guests shall at all times maintain order in the Premises
and at all places on the Premises, and shall not make or permit any loud or improper
noises, or otherwise disturb other residents;
(j) Keep all radios, television sets, stereos, phonographs, etc., turned down to a level
of sound that does not annoy or interfere with other residents;
(k) Deposit all trash, garbage, rubbish or refuse in the locations provided therefore and
shall not allow any trash, garbage, rubbish or refuse to be deposited or permitted to stand
on the exterior of any building or within the common elements;
(l) Abide by and be bound by any and all rules and regulations affecting the Premises
or the common area appurtenant thereto which may be adopted or promulgated by the
Condominium or Homeowners' Association having control over them.
DAMAGE TO PREMISES. In the event the Premises are destroyed or rendered wholly
uninhabitable by fire, storm, earthquake, or other casualty not caused by the negligence
of Tenant, this Agreement shall terminate from such time except for the purpose of
enforcing rights that may have then accrued hereunder. The rental provided for herein
shall then be accounted for by and between Landlord and Tenant up to the time of such
injury or destruction of the Premises, Tenant paying rentals up to such date and Landlord
refunding rentals collected beyond such date. Should a portion of the Premises thereby
be rendered uninhabitable, the Landlord shall have the option of either repairing such
injured or damaged portion or terminating this Lease. In the event that Landlord
exercises its right to repair such uninhabitable portion, the rental shall abate in the
proportion that the injured parts bears to the whole Premises, and such part so injured
shall be restored by Landlord as speedily as practicable, after which the full rent shall
recommence and the Agreement continue according to its terms.
INSPECTION OF PREMISES. Landlord shall have the right at all reasonable times
during the term of this Agreement and any renewal thereof to enter the Premises for the
purpose of inspecting the Premises and all buildings and improvements thereon. And for
the purposes of making any repairs, additions or alterations as may be deemed
appropriate by Landlord for the preservation of the Premises or the building. Landlord
and its agents shall further have the right to exhibit the Premises and to display the usual
"for sale", "for rent" or "vacancy" signs on the Premises at any time within thirty (30)
days before the expiration of this Lease. The right of entry shall likewise exist for the
purpose of removing placards, signs, fixtures, alterations or additions that do not conform
to this Agreement or to any restrictions, rules or regulations affecting the Premises.
SURRENDER OF PREMISES. Upon the expiration of the term hereof, Tenant shall
surrender the Premises in as good a state and condition as they were at the
commencement of this Agreement, reasonable use and wear and tear thereof and
damages by the elements excepted.
ANIMALS. Tenant shall be entitled to keep no more than one (1) domestic dog, cat or
bird.
QUIET ENJOYMENT. Tenant, upon payment of all of the sums referred to herein as
being payable by Tenant and Tenant's performance of all Tenant's agreements contained
herein and Tenant's observance of all rules and regulations, shall and may peacefully and
quietly have, hold and enjoy said Premises for the term hereof.
INDEMNIFICATION. Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury of or to the
Tenant, Tenant's family, guests, invitees, agents or employees or to any person entering
the Premises or the building of which the Premises are a part or to goods or equipment, or
in the structure or equipment of the structure of which the Premises are a part, and Tenant
hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Landlord harmless from any and all claims
or assertions of every kind and nature.
DEFAULT. Landlord must provide notice of default to the Tenant. The Tenant shall
have a limited number of days to cure any such default: (a) for the failure to pay rent or
additional rent when due, Tenant shall have three (3) days to cure; (b) for the issuance of
a court order by which the Premises may be taken by another party, for the failure to
perform any term in another lease between the Landlord and Tenant (e.g., a vehicle
parking lease), for the failure to comply with any of the material provisions of this
Agreement or of any present rules and regulations, for the failure to comply with any
rules and regulations that may be hereafter prescribed by Landlord, or for the failure to
comply with any duties imposed on Tenant by statute, the Tenant shall have five (5) days
to cure. If the Tenant does not cure the default within the required time frame, Landlord
may terminate this Agreement by providing the Tenant with a notice of termination. The
notice of termination must state the date the tenancy will end, which may be no fewer
than three (3) days after the date of the notice of termination. Tenant must vacate the
premises on or before the termination date specified in the notice of termination and must
return the keys on or before that date. The Tenant's responsibilities under this Agreement
continue until the termination date. In addition, if this Agreement is terminated, Landlord
may, at Landlord's option, declare the entire balance of rent payable hereunder to be
immediately due and payable and may exercise any and all rights and remedies available
to Landlord at law or in equity.
LATE CHARGE. In the event that any payment required to be paid by Tenant hereunder
is not made within three (3) days of when due, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in addition
to such payment or other charges due hereunder, a "late fee" in the amount of TWO
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200).
ABANDONMENT. If at any time during the term of this Agreement Tenant abandons
the Premises or any part thereof, Landlord may, at Landlord's option, obtain possession
of the Premises in the manner provided by law, and without becoming liable to Tenant
for damages or for any payment of any kind whatever. Landlord may, at Landlord's
discretion, as agent for Tenant, re-let the Premises, or any part thereof, for the whole or
any part thereof, for the whole or any part of the then unexpired term, and may receive
and collect all rent payable by virtue of such re- letting, and, at Landlord's option, hold
Tenant liable for any difference between the rent that would have been payable under this
Agreement during the balance of the unexpired term, if this Agreement had continued in
force, and the net rent for such period realized by Landlord by means of such re- letting.
If Landlord's right of reentry is exercised following abandonment of the Premises by
Tenant, then Landlord shall consider any personal property belonging to Tenant and left
on the Premises to also have been abandoned, in which case Landlord may dispose of all
such personal property in any manner Landlord shall deem proper and Landlord is hereby
relieved of all liability for doing so.
UTILITIES: Utilities Included In the monthly Rent are Electric, Gas, Heat, internet
Water, air Conditioning , parking space, Sewer, Trash, Cable/Satellite TV and all other
amenities in the apartment complex. Tenant shall get full access to all the facilities during
his/her stay in the apartment at no additional cost.
TENANCY ID/ RENTERS INSURANCE: Tenant shall be responsible for meeting the
requirement to obtain his/her tenancy ID and renters insurance as directed by the landlord
or the unit manager.
RECORDING OF AGREEMENT. Tenant shall not record this Agreement on the Public
Records of any public office. In the event that Tenant shall record this Agreement, this
Agreement shall, at Landlord's option, terminate immediately and Landlord shall be
entitled to all rights and remedies that it has at law or in equity.
GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed, construed and interpreted by,
through and under the Laws of the State of DC.
SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof shall, for
any reason and to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, neither the remainder of this
Agreement nor the application of the provision to other persons, entities or circumstances
shall be affected thereby, but instead shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted
by law.
BINDING EFFECT. The covenants, obligations and conditions herein contained shall be
binding on and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, and assigns of the
parties hereto.
DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS. The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience
of reference only and they are not intended to have any effect whatsoever in determining
the rights or obligations of the Landlord or Tenant.
CONSTRUCTION. The pronouns used herein shall include, where appropriate, either
gender or both, singular and plural.
NOTICE. Any notice required or permitted under this lease or under state law shall be
deemed sufficiently given or served if sent by United States certified mail, return receipt
requested, addressed as follows:
If to Landlord to:
FLORA GLAD .E.
______________________________________________
[Tenant's Name]
______________________________________________
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[Tenant's Address]
LANDLORD:
PROPERTY MANAGER:
TENANT