Download Lauppe Properties, LLC - Advanced Property Management

785-320-7977
240 Levee Drive
Manhattan, KS 66502
RENTAL AGREEMENT
THIS RENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT made this _____ day of _____________, 2011,
by and between Advanced Property Management, hereinafter called the Landlord, and
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hereinafter called the Tenant(s), whether one or more.
1. RENTS: Landlord will provide a habitable and fit dwelling and adequate incidental services
at __________________________
, Manhattan, KS. Rent is payable monthly in
advance at the rate of _________________________________ dollars ($__________) per
month, during the term of this agreement. The total rent due under this lease is
$_________________________________ computed by multiplying _____ months times the
monthly charge of $_____________________.
Tenant agrees if he fails to pay rent in full when due or fails to abide by the conditions above and
any rules and regulations in this lease, then at the Landlord’s option, this lease shall be forfeited,
and upon three (3) days written notice by Landlord, Tenant agrees to surrender the premises to
the Landlord in the same condition as when Tenant took possession. Upon surrender, Tenant
agrees to remain bound for the lease in full until such time as Landlord is able through diligent
and reasonable efforts to release the premises.
2. LATE PAYMENTS AND RETURNED CHECKS: Rent is due on or before the
FIRST day of each month. Payments on the fourth day of the month, or later, are considered late
payments. A late fee of $30.00 will be accessed on all late payments. In the event that rent is not
paid on or before the fourth day of the month, the Landlord may give the Tenant a written 3-day
notice, specifying that the Tenant must pay rent or move out in 3 days or suit may be brought
according to law. A $30.00 fee will be assessed for all returned checks (insufficient funds or
otherwise). Time is of the essence of this agreement. Returned checks must be redeemed by
cashier’s check or money order. In the event that one check is returned, Tenant agrees to pay all
future rents and charges in the form of certified funds; checks will no longer be accepted.
3. TERM: This agreement shall be for ____ months, beginning the ______
day of ____
, 20___ and ending the ____ day of ________
20___.
4. POSSESSION: If there is a delay in a delivery of possession by Landlord, rent shall be
abated on a daily basis until possession is granted. Landlord shall not be liable for damages for
delay in possession.
5. DEPOSITS: Tenant has deposited with Landlord the total amount of $___________ or has
made arrangements to pay the total amount, as Security Deposit to be held by Landlord and
which Landlord may apply to the payment of accrued rent and the amount of damages which
Landlord has suffered by reason of the Tenant’s non-compliance with this lease and the Kansas
Landlord Tenant Act. The Tenant shall be responsible for all damages as a result of said noncompliance including those which exceed the Security Deposit amount. IT IS UNDERSTOOD
AND AGREED THAT TENANT SHALL NOT APPLY OR DEDUCT ANY PORTION OF
ANY SECURITY DEPOSIT FROM THE LAST MONTH’S RENT OR USE OR APPLY ANY
SUCH SECURITY DEPOSIT AT ANY TIME IN LIEU OF PAYMENT OR RENT. IF
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TENANT FAILS TO COMPLY, ANY SUCH SECURITY DEPOSIT SHALL BE FORFEITED
AND LANDLORD MAY RECOVER THE RENT DUE AS IF ANY SUCH DEPOSIT HAD
NOT BEEN APPLIED OR DEDUCTED FROM THE RENT DUE, PURSUANT TO K.S.A. 582550.
Tenant and Landlord agree that if this lease is terminated before the expiration of the term
provided for, the Landlord will be entitled to retain the Security Deposit set forth above as
liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, in satisfaction of any loss suffered by Landlord in
addition to any loss as a penalty, in satisfaction of any loss suffered by Landlord in addition to
any loss Landlord might suffer by reason of damage to the property or being unable to re-lease
the dwelling. This also applies to Tenants who sign a lease and terminate same before move in.
The dwelling, including furniture, bathroom and kitchen appliances, must be cleaned
thoroughly. Remove all nails in walls used to hang objects; nail holes are to be left as is upon
move out. The Owner will be responsible for spackling and re-painting walls. The carpets must
be professionally steam cleaned. We recommend you use either Miller’s Carpet Cleaning (5878582) or Holmes Cleaning Services (776-3851) to ensure professional services. If you elect to
use another cleaning service and the carpets are not cleaned to our satisfaction, then the cost to
have them cleaned again will be withheld from your security deposit. A copy of the cleaning
receipt will need to be submitted upon checkout. If Tenant fails to clean in accordance with the
check-out inspection, reasonable charges to complete such cleaning shall be deducted. This
includes charges for cleaning draperies and/or blinds, walls, etc. which are soiled beyond
reasonable wear, plus any utility expenses incurred because of such cleaning.
After lawful deductions have been made, the balance of all Security Deposit and an
itemized accounting of any deduction(s) will be mailed to Tenant at last known address no later
than 30 days after surrender except where otherwise provided by statue. For purposes of
determining relinquishment of possession, damages, clean-up, and other deductions, “surrender”
shall occur on the earliest of the following dates: a) when all keys have been turned in, b) when
move out date has expired and all residents live elsewhere, or c) when it reasonably appears that
all residents have permanently moved out.
Pet deposits are non-refundable.
6. TAXES AND UTILITIES: The Tenant agrees to be entirely responsible for the
timely payment of electricity, water, sewer, cable, telephones and trash pick-up. The
installation and timely payment of telephone and cable television is the entire
responsibility of the Tenants. All utilities to be paid by the Tenant must be placed in the
Tenant’s name with the utility company before the Tenant occupies the premises.
7. DISCLOSURE: The name and address of person(s) to receive notices and demand
and receive rent is: Advanced Property Management, 240 Levee Drive, Manhattan, KS
66502. Phone 785-320-7977.
8. OCCUPANCY: Only the Tenant(s) that sign(s) the lease shall live in the property.
Tenant(s) agree that the rental unit shall be occupied by no more than ____ persons,
consisting of ____ adults and ____ children. Failure of Tenant to notify Landlord of any
changes in said number of persons shall constitute a breach of this lease. In the event that
the premises are rented to one or more individuals, each of the individuals shall be jointly
and severely liable for the rent due under this contract, the performance of the terms and
condition of this contract. Tenant(s) agree(s) to pay rent in full at one time, when due.
9. PRIVACY & PEACEFUL ENJOYMENT: Landlord will not disturb Tenant’s right
to quiet and peaceful enjoyment of the premises. The Landlord or his officers or agents
shall have the right to enter the dwelling unit at reasonable hours, after reasonable notice
to the Tenant, in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs,
decorations, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, or exhibit
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the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workmen or
contractors. The Landlord may enter the dwelling unit without consent of the tenant in
case of an extreme hazard involving the potential loss of life or severe property damage.
The Landlord shall not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the Tenant.
When a Tenant has given Landlord official 30 day notice to vacate, Landlord and
their agents can show the dwelling to future Tenants. Landlord will attempt to give 24
hours notice of intent to enter premises. Landlord will not abuse the right of access or
use it to harass a Tenant.
Tenant shall not withhold consent from Landlord when Landlord enters the
premises for purposes described herein.
Tenant and/or any guest(s) shall not engage in conduct that will disturb the quiet
and peaceful enjoyment of the premises by other Tenants. Said conduct shall be
considered to be a breach of the lease by Landlord and Landlord may, at their option,
terminate the lease.
10. NONCOMPLIANCE: In the event of a material noncompliance with the
Agreement, the non-breaching party may give written notice, specifying the breach
complained of, and stating that if adequate efforts to remedy the breach are not initiated
within 14 days after receipt of the notice, this agreement will terminate upon a rent
paying date not less than thirty (30) days after receipt of the notice and this agreement
shall terminate accordingly.
11. ABANDONED PROPERTY: If the Tenant leaves property in or at the dwelling
after this agreement is terminated, property will be considered abandoned and disposed of
by law by Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Chapter 58-2565, Paragraph D.
12. FIRE: If the dwelling is made uninhabitable by fire not the fault of the Tenant, this
lease shall be terminated.
13. UPON LEAVING: Tenant shall deliver possession of dwelling in good order and
repair to Landlord upon termination or expiration of this agreement.
14. PROPERTY LOSS: Landlord strongly urges all Tenants to obtain insurance on
personal property. Tenants are not covered by the Landlord’s insurance for any loss.
Tenant shall be responsible for obtaining fire, extended coverage and liability insurance
with respect to dwelling and contents. (Renter’s Insurance)
15. NOTICES: Any notice required by this lease shall be in writing on the Landlord’s
form and shall be deemed to be given if delivered personally or mailed by registered or
certified mail.
16. REPAIRS: Tenant accepts the dwelling in “as is” condition as suited for the use
intended. Tenant understands and agrees that the dwelling, equipment and fixtures will be
under the control of the Tenant and agrees to keep said dwelling together with the
fixtures therein, in a clean, sightly and sanitary condition. Landlord will make necessary
repairs to dwelling with reasonable promptness after receipt of written notice from
Tenant. If any damage beyond normal wear and tear is caused by Tenant or his/her
guest(s), Tenant agrees to reimburse Landlord the cost of repair with the next rental
payment. Tenant may not remodel or structurally change dwelling, nor remove any
fixture there from.
17. EXTENDED ABSENCE: Tenant shall give Landlord notice of any anticipated
extended leave of absence from the dwelling in excess of seven (7) days, no later than the
first day of the extended absence. All notices of this lease must be in writing.
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18. TERMINATION: The term of this lease is for a definite term as stated in
Paragraph three (3) above. Tenant may remain in possession of the premises after the
expiration of the term only with Landlord’s written consent. Tenant shall give written
notice, not less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the lease term of Tenants
desire to renew this lease. In the event Landlord, in its discretion, elects to renew
Tenant’s lease, the terms and conditions of such renewed lease are subject to change, to
include but not limited to rent an term.
19. THIRTY (30) DAY NOTICE: Tenant shall give written notice on the first day of
the month prior to the month of move out whether on a specified term lease of month to
month lease.
20. HOLDOVER TENANT: If Tenant remains in possession after lawful termination
without consent from the Landlord, Landlord may initiate an action for possession and
may recover damages as provided by law.
21. MILITARY CLAUSE: In compliance with Kansas Law.
22. SUBLEASE ASSIGNMENT: Tenant agrees not to sublet the dwelling or assign
this Agreement without Landlord’s written consent.
23. RULES & REGULATIONS: Tenant agrees to observe the following rules and
regulations:
a) Sign: Tenant shall not display any signs, exterior lights or markings on
dwelling
b) Locks: Tenant is prohibited from adding locks to, changing or in any way
altering locks installed on the doors of the dwelling without the written consent of the
Landlord.
c) Antennas: Radio or television aerials shall not be placed or erected on the roof
or exterior of buildings without the consent of the Landlord.
d) Parking: Non-operative vehicle may be removed by Landlord from the
premises at the expense of Tenant owning same.
e) Storage: No goods or materials of any kind or description which are
combustible or will increase fire risk shall be taken or placed in storage areas. Storage in
such areas shall be at Tenant’s risk and Landlord shall not be responsible for any loss or
damage.
f) Walls: No screws or adhesive hangers, except standard nails for pictures, may
be placed in walls or woodwork or any part of dwelling.
g) Yard: Tenant is responsible for yard care (including mowing, leaf and limb
removal, weed control, watering of trees/plants and snow removal).
h) Guests: Tenant shall be responsible and liable for the conduct of his/her
guest(s). Acts of guests in violation of this lease or Landlord rules and regulations may be
deemed by Landlord to be a breach of contract.
i) Drapes and Shades: All drapes and shades installed by Tenant shall present a
uniform exterior appearance. The installation of aluminum foil, paper, signs or other
objects in windows is prohibited.
j) Noise: Tenant agrees to keep all noise levels, including those from the stereo,
television or radio, low especially after 10:00 p.m. Noises from a party will not be
tolerated.
k) Tenant agrees that they are responsible for the stoppage of the toilets and sinks.
Landlord does not service them. See that toilets, lavatories, sinks, garbage disposals,
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dishwashers and other plumbing apparatuses are used for no other purpose than those for
which they are designed. Tenant shall be responsible for items which are not the result of
a mechanical failure. Tenant shall be responsible for all stoppage or failure of the garbage
disposals: egg shells, bones, corn cobs, banana peelings, stringy fibrous items and any
other item that is not to be placed in the disposal are not recommended. Tenant shall see
that all fixture and apparatuses are kept in good working condition at all times
24. PETS: Pets are allowed, 20 pounds maximum. Non aggressive dog breeds only,
seen and approved by landlord.
25. NO SMOKING is allowed inside house or garage.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This entire agreement and any attached addendums
constitute the entire agreement between the parties and no oral statements shall be
binding.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these present to be signed in
person or by a person duly authorized, the day and year first written above.
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Tenant’s Signature
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Date
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Advanced Property Management
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