`19 Green Street
`Waterbury CT 06708
`203-592-3562
`dwapoiled2@acl.com
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`LEASE AGREEMENT
`This Lease agreement is made this | day of m% 2025 by and
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`between DJ Wallas Investments LLC (herein referrdd to as "Landlord") having
`an address at 19 Green Street, Waterbury CT 06708
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`and_ Kdwin Woolar . Olivia Walmes (herein
`referred to as "Tenaht"). Landlord agrees to lease the following apartment
`under the feollowing terms and conditions:
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`1. APARTMENT ;
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`The Landlord agrees to lease to the Tenant a j? Bdrm aparitment located at
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`The Tenant will use the premises as a private residence only for { _ }
`perscns{s), whose legal names are as follows:
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`2. PERIOD OF LEASE:
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`This Lease is for Z months and da}ys. It begins on [22@# Is.j: .
`D025 and ends on 30, D02 .
`3. APPLICATION OF RENTAL PAYMENTS:
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`a. The Tenant agrees to pay a monthly rent of 5_4552]9:“3 The
`rent is due by the first day of each month in advance and should
`be made pavable to the Landlord. Rent may be mailed to or
`droppad off at the above rxeferenced office or any other address
`as indicated by the Landleord, so long as it is received in z
`timely manner. The Tenant will pay rent whether the Landlorg
`does ox does not send a monthly rent bill or any such notice
`that rent is due.
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`b. If there is more than one Tenant and/or gcc~signer, it is
`understood and agreed that esach is responsible for the entire
`amount and obligation solely and individually and not severally,
`and that the landlord may pursue one or more tenants without
`regard to the rights landloerd may have against one or more cother
`tenants who have entered into the same lease.
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`c. In thes event thz Tenant's personal rent check is returnsd to the
`Landloxrd unpaid by the bank for any reason, the Tenant will pay
`the Landlord a returned check fee of forty-five dollars {$45.00}
`and agreses that the returned check fee will become part ci the
`rent due for that month, in addition to any lste fee charge.
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`If, on more than one occasion during the term of this lsase, a
`check is returned to the Landlord by ths bank two (2) times, ths
`Tenant will pay all future rent by money order, certified check
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`or bank check. The Tenant's personal check will not be
`accepted. The Landlord and The Tenant agree that if a personal
`check is returned to the Landlord unpaid by the bank, this event
`shall constitute non-payment of rent and Landlord may use all
`available remedies including commencement of eviction may begin
`eviction proceedings.
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`d. The Landlord will apply any payments received from the Tenant to
`the oldest portion of the balance due regardless of any notation
`of any payment to the contrary. The Tenant agrees that any
`payment that is delivered to the Landlord that is less that the
`full amount due will be accepted as payment on account and that
`the Landlord retains the right to declare a default if the
`balance is not paid within the time herein described required by
`this lease or by law.
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`@. After the Landlord delivers to the Tenant a Notice~to-Quit, the
`Landlord will accept any payments as use and occupancy of the
`apartment only. The Landlord does not give up the right to
`continue with a legal action to evict the Tenant.
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`4. Late Payments:
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`a. In the event the Landlord does not receive the Tenant's rental
`payment by the close of business on the Tenth {(10th) day of the
`month, the Tenant will pay $50.00 (Fifty dollars) and $10.00
`each day thereafter upto the 15t of the month if all monies owed
`are not paid in full an eviction will be started immediately.
`These charges are not a penalty, but rather is agreed by the
`parties to be a reasonable amount of ligquidated damages to
`compensate Landlord for its expenses and all other damages under
`the circumstances in which such amounts would be payable.
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`b. Both the Landlord and the Tenant agree that this paragraph shall
`not be considered to permit the Tenant to avoid timely payment
`of the Tenant's obligations hereunder. If the Tenant does not
`pay the rent on or before the tenth (10th) day of the month, as
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`- prescribed by law the Landlord may serve a Notice~to~Quit for
`non-payment of rent despite this provision.
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`5. SECURITY DEPOSIT:
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`The Tenant agrees to pay a security deposit in the amount of $ oc- It
`may not be used as payment for the last month's rent. This mon will be
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`held and returned in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. This
`money is held to ensure that the Tenant will comply with all terms of this
`Lease. The Landlord may recover any damages it has suffered due to Tenant’s
`failure to meet the obligations of this lease from the security deposit.
`Damages will be deducted from the security deposit if Landlord suffers any
`losses due to the Tenant’s failure to meet his obligations as described on
`the following partial listing of Tenant defaults under the lease:
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`a. The rent is unpaid for any part of the term of the lease.
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`b. The apartment or its contents are damaged beyond reasonable wear
`and teax.
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`c. The entire apartment and/or the range, refrigerator, Dishwasher,
`Washer/Dryer, bathroom, closets and cupboards are not clean
`and/or the refrigerator is not defrosted.
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`d. There are stickers or scratches or nails or holes or other
`damages in or on the walls, windows, doors, or blinds.
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`e. There are indentations or scratches, or other damage to the wall
`and/or floors.
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`£. The Tenant has caused the landlord to be billed for. Tenant’s
`utility expenses.
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`g. The Tenant has failed to return all keys upon Tenant vacating
`the apartment.
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`h. Failure to discard and remove all debris, rubbish, bulk items,
`boxes, hazardous waste, and all other items Tenant owns or
`placed on or within the property.
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`The Landlord will send the Tenant written notification of any deductions from
`the security deposit within thirty (30) days of the Tenant vacating the
`apartment, provided the Tenant gives written notice to Landlord of the
`forwarding address to which this notice is to be sent. In the event that the
`amounts due under the lease exceed the Security Depeosit and interest accrued,
`the Tenant agrees to pay the amount owing within ten days of receipt of the
`notice by the Landlord of the balance due. The Tenant agrees to pay and will
`be liable for any attorney's fees and or collection costs for any action
`taken by the Landlord under the lease to regain lawful possession or to
`collect any amount due Landlord.
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`6. NOTICES:
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`All notices or questions about this Lease must be sent in writing to the
`management cffice. A1l changes to this Lease, including extension, renewal
`or amendment must be in writing and signed by the Landlord and the Tenant.
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`7. UTILITIES:
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`a. The Tenant will pay for all utilities associated with the
`Tenant’s apartment directly to the service provider unless
`otherwise stated here, fhter ¥ Scwec.
`by the Landlord as described herein. In the event that utility
`service is interrupted due to work on the building or for other
`reasons beyond the Landlord’s control, the Tenant will still be
`obligated to the Lease terms and will have no claim against the
`Landlord. The Tenant agrees to maintain the heat at a minimum
`of 55 degrees. The Tenant shall be directly responsible for the
`cost of all wtility services associated with the Tenant's
`apartment including, but not limited to, telephone, electric,
`gas, cable. The Landlord is directly responsible for providing
`and the cost of water and sewer, and household trash removal.
`Utility service shall be provided directly from a utility
`provider.
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`k. The Tenant agrees to pay all charges assessed by the utility
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`provider.
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`8. USE OF THE FREMISES:
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`a. The Tenant will not assign or sublet any part of the apartment.
`The Tenant will not have additional occupants, or other
`occupants not listed on this lease, without the Landlord's
`written consent. The Tenant will inform the Landlord
`immediately of any changes in the names/identities of the
`occupants of the apartment as listed on the Lease.
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`L. The Landlord will inform the Tenant of the date on which the
`apartment will be ready for occupancy. In the event the
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`apartment is not ready on the date this Lease term begins, the
`Landlord shall not be responsible for any alternative living
`arrangements on behalf of the Tenant. Such a delay will not
`extend the term of this Lease, but the Tenant will pay rent from
`such date that the apartment is ready for occupancy.
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`S. APPLIANCES:
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`¢é2§ {5%% The Landlord will provide at no charge the following
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`appliances in the apartment for the Tenant's use:
`(INITIAL HERE) Stove, Refrigerator.
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`10. CARE OF PREMISES BY TENANT:
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`a. The Tenant will keep the apartment, and all fixtures and
`appliances clean. Upon the termination of the Lease, the Tenant
`will leave the apartment in the same state it was when the
`PTenant leased it, except for normal wear and tear.
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`b. The Tenant will not make any changes in or to the apartment or
`change the appearance of any walls, flocrs, carpeting, windows,
`door appliances, fixtures, or furnishings including painting
`without written permission from the Landlord. 1In the event
`written permission is given to make any changes or alterations,
`the Landlord will own all alterations and changes, and they must
`remain with the apartment when the Lease ends.
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`e. The Tenant is responsible for the cost of all repairs that the
`Landlord must make due to the Tenant's misuse or neglect of the
`apartment, the fixtures or the appliances. The Tenant will pay
`the Landlord for any demages the Tenant causes to the apartment
`or other apartments.
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`d. The Tenant will not change or add locks without the Landlord's
`written consent. The Landlord will provide one (1) key to the
`apartment. The Tenant will return all keys, including copies
`made, when the Lease ends.
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`e. The Tenant is responsible for any loss or damage that occurs on
`the property whether if caused by the Tenant or one or more of
`the Tenant's family, friends, guests or invitees.
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`11. CLEANING, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT CHARGES:
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`CLEBANING AND REPAIR: The Tenant is responsible for cleaning. Cleaning
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`includes all surfaces and floors, carpets, windows, blinds, glass, tub, tile,
`appliances, counters, and cabinets. If the Tenant does not satisfactory
`clean as determined by the move out inspection with the Landleord, the
`following are the minimum charges for each listed item which will be deducted
`from the security deposit held or owed to the Landlord if the security
`deposit is insufficient to cover the charges. This is not an all-inclusive
`list. The Tenant will be charged $40.00 per hour labor charge plus materials
`for items not specifically listed below.
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`The amounts listed below are minimum charges per item.
`KITCHEN CLEANING: MISCELLANEOUS:
`Oven $ 60.00 Window Blind/Covering $ 30,00
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`Stove/vent hood $ 30.00 Hole in Walls ({less than 1”) $ 25.00
`Refrigerator $ 30.00 Large Hole in Wall $300.00
`Dishwasher $ 25.00 Painting $2000.,00
`Cabinets/Counters $ 65.00 Damaged Door s $300.00
`BATHROOM CLEANING: Missing/Damaged Lock/knob $ 75.00
`Toilet $ 25.00 Trash Removal $200.00
`Tub/Shower $ 65.00 Floor/Carpet (per room) $500.00
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`REPLACEMENT CHARGES: If any items are missing or damaged to the point that
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`replaced when the Tenant moves out, the Tenant will be charged
`ent cost of the item, plus labor and service charges to replace
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`12. LIABILITY:
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`The Landlord will repair damage due to flood, fire, or the like
`as soon as possible after learning of it provided that such
`damage is determined not to be due to Tenant negligence. In the
`event the building is damaged so badly that the Landlord decides
`not to re-build it, then this Lease will end and the Landlord
`will refund any rent the Tenant has paid in advance.
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`The Landlord will not be held responsible for loss, damage or
`theft of personal property, which is caused by other Tenants,
`guests, other persons or by defects in the building or by any
`other cause. All belongings which the Tenant keeps in or near
`the apartment are kept there at the Tenant's own risk and all
`storage areas are used at the Tenant's own risk.
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`The Tenant will be liable for any loss or damage that occurs on
`the premises, which is caused by the Tenant, family, friends,
`guests or invitee.
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`Tanant agrees to procure and maintain renter's insurance policy
`throughout the duration of their occupancy.
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`The Landlord has no knowledge of existing lead, asbestos, or
`mold related presence on or about the premisas and shall not ba
`held responsible for such.
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`13. PARKING:
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`The Tenant understands that{ )off-street parking spot or spots
`are available,or on street parking only. Parking on any grass
`areas is prohibited. There are no assigned parking spaces.
`Please be courtecus and considerate to make the most use of the
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`Such parking space shall be used only for parking or storage of
`Tenant’s automcbile. Tenant shall have no right to substitute
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`or store in said space any other automobile, nor shall such
`space be used for storage of furniture, bicycles, trunks, bags
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`Tenant shall not keep or store in his automobile or in the
`parking space any flammable or explosive substance other than
`gasoline ordinarily contained in the gas tank of said
`automobile, or firearms.
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`The storing and parking of the Tenant’s automobile shall be at
`the Tenant’s own risk, and Landlord shall not be liable for any
`injury to persons or for loss by theft or otherwise of said
`automobile or damage thereto, whether occasioned by the act or
`omission of Landlord or Landlord’s agents or employees, or by
`the acts or negligence of other tenants or third persons. 1In
`the event that Landlord shall be held by a Court of competent
`jurisdiction to be liable for any damage resulting to the
`Tenant’s automobile or its contents, said liability shall be
`limited to the sum of $100.00.
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`All vehicles parked on the property must be registered and
`insured as required by town and state law.
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`STORAGE :
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`No storage space is provided. Agreements for storage space, if
`any, are independent agreements.
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`The Landlord reserves the right to relocate any Tenant items
`kept in common areas including basement.
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`Bicycle storage and no more than 6 boxes, not to exceed
`407x24”x20", is provided at no additional cost. All items must
`be labeled with name and address and stored in the open area in
`the basement and placed in such a manner as to not obstruct the
`walkway or doors. Items must not include flammable liguids or
`other prohibited items as defined within this lease.
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`All items are stored at the owner’s risk. Landlord is not
`responsible or loss, damage, or theft.
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`DISPOSAL OF TRASH:
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`The Tenant will dispose of garbage as the Landlord directs and,
`in such manner, and separation as designated.
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`The Tenant will comply with all present and future laws, oxders
`and reqgulations of all state, federal, municipal and local
`governments, departments, commissions, and boards regarding the
`collection, sorting, separation and recycling of waste products.
`The Tenant will pay all costs, expenses, fines, penalties or
`damages which may be imposed on the Landlord or the Tenant by
`reason of the Tenant’s failure to comply with the provisions of
`this paragraph.
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`The Tenant will be responsible for the removal and disposal of
`all bulk items including boxzes, furniture, etc.
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`LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO ENTER PREMISES:
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`The Landlord may enter the apartment at reasonable times, with a
`24 hour notice, to inspect, make repairs, supply services or
`show the premises to prospective buyers or tenants. The
`Landlord will perform routine repair and maintenance work during
`reasonable hours.
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`The Landlord may enter the apartment, with notice, to
`investigate a problem which is affecting another apartment or
`common area.
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`The Landlord may enterithe apartment without notice in case of
`emergency. i
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`RENEWAL AND TERMINATION:
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`a. The Landlord has the option to offer to renew the Tenant's Lease
`for an additional period of time at terms the Landlord states in
`a written proposal. The Landlord will deliver this proposal to
`the Tenant approximately forty-five (45) days before the Lease
`ends. The Tenant will have fifteen ({15) days from the date that
`the proposal is received to accept or reject the renewal.
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`b. In the event that the Tenant elects not to renew the Lease, the
`Tenant will give the Landlord prior written notfice of intention
`to vacate at least thirty (30) days before the end of the Lease.
`In the event the Tenant does not give at least thirty (30) days’
`notice or if the Tenant vacates the apartment before the thirty
`(30) day period has ended, the Tenant will pay through the end
`of the lease. If the term of the lease has past, then the
`tenant will pay for the full month which (30) day notice occurs
`within. The final month shall not be prorated. These terms
`apply even if the Tenant is not residing in the apartment.
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`c. In the event that the Landlord elects not to renew the Tenant's
`Lease, the Landlord will notify the Tenant approximately forty-
`five (45) days prior to the end of the Lease.
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`d. In the event the Tenant does not vacate the apartment at the end
`of the Lease, the Landlord may start legal action to evict the
`Tenant. 1In the event the Landlord pursues legal action, the
`Tenant will pay all expenses incurred by the Landlord for the
`eviction, including attorney's fees. The Tenant will alsc pay
`any damages the Landlord incurs due to the loss of new Tenants,
`loss of rental time or any other damage incidental or direct
`incurred by the Tenant's failure to leave on time. Tenant shall
`also pay for fees, including attorney fees incurred to collect
`upon any debt owed by Tenant.
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`@. In the event the Tenant's original term of the Lease expires and
`the Landlord does not have an executed renewal agreement with
`the Tenant or if the Tenant has elected not to renew the Lease,
`until the Landlord delivers to the Tenant a notice to vacate the
`apartment, the Tenant will be considered a month-to-month
`tenant. All of the other terms of the Lease will remain in
`effect.
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`f. Acceptance of rent without a written Lease renewal or extension
`will not be considered an automatic renewal for more than a
`month to month tenancy.
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`g.- If the Tenant leaves anything in the apartment when the Lease
`ends, the Landlord can remove it or dispose of it, consistent
`with the Connecticut General Statutes regarding abandoned
`property. If the Landlord chooses to store it, the Tenant will
`be charged for moving and storage costs. The Landlord can,
`without notice to the Tenant, sell it to pay for moving and
`storage costs after the property is maintained for 30 days. The
`Landlord will not pay for any damage or loss suffered by Tenant
`upon abandonment of Tenant’s property by Tenant.
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`i8. DEFAULT AND CANCELLATION:
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`a. The Tenant will be in default under this Lease if:
`1. The Landlord does not receive the Tenant's rental
`payment by the close of business on the Tenth (10th)
`day of the month in which the rent was due.
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`2. The Tenant does not pay any additions to the rent or
`other charges due to the Landlord within the time
`allowed under the Lease.
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`3. The Tenant breaks any provision, term, rule, regulation
`or condition of this Lease.
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`4. The Tenant vacates the apartment, without payment of
`the rents owed before the end of the Lease.
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`5]- The Tenant remains in the apartment after the term of
`this Lease has expired without the consent of the
`Landlord.
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`In the event the Tenant is in default under this Lease, the
`Landlord may take possession of the premises according to the
`governing summary process statutes and recover the damages due.
`In the event that the Landlord serves the Tenant an eviction
`notice, any payments received will be accepted as use and
`occupancy only.
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`In the event the Landlord brings a summary process or any other
`legal action against the Tenant, the Tenant will pay for all
`costs, including the landlord's attorney fees and a fifty-dellar
`($50.00) per day fee for the Landlord's appearance in court.
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`In the event the Landlord cancels this Lease due to the Tenant's
`default or if the Tenant vacates the apartment before the end of
`the Lease, the Tenant will be liable for monthly payment of the
`rent for the balance of this lease term or until the Landlord
`can re—lease the apartment. The Tenant shall also be responsible
`for any other damages incurred due to the Tenant's default,
`including but not limited to the cost of repairing and re-
`painting the apartment and a re-letting fee.
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`The Landlord may cancel this Lease with three (3) days notice if
`the premises are substantially damaged or destroyed rendering
`the premises unsafe or unfit for residence by local or State
`authorities.
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`18. MILITARY RIGHT TO TERMINATE -~ TRANSFER ORDERS:
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`In consideration of the Landlord's permission to grant the
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`privilege of terminating this Lease upon
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`(INITIAL HERE) receipt of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders for a
`location outside the county under which this apartment is located, the Tenant
`agrees to the following:
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`The Tenant will give written notice of intent to terminate Lease
`thirty (30) days prior to the date of transfer on the PCS
`orders. If a thirty (30) day notice is not received, a one
`hundred dollar ($100.00) insufficient notice fee will be levied
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`and the security deposit will be forfeited.
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`The Tenant must present a copy of the PCS transfer orders to the
`Landlord within seven (7) days of issue. If the Tenant fails to
`give the Landlord a copy of the PCS orders within the seven (7)
`days of issue, the Tenant will be responsible for the rent up to
`sixty (60} days after move-out or until the apartment is re—
`rented, whichever comes first.
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`The Tenant must pay rent for the entire month in which the move-
`out occurs.
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`The Tenant will be charged for the cost of any damages done to
`the apartment over and above normal wear and tear. The Tenant
`will also be charged a re-letting fee.
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`©. If the Tenant is military active duty, this agreement applies
`only to PCS orders and not for housing orders or military
`employment termination orders.
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`All of the above charges are to be paid prior to the Tenant vacating the
`apartment. All accounts not paid within fifteen (15) days of vacating will
`be automatically turned over to any attorney or cellection agency and
`reported to credit information agencies and will reflect on the Tenant's
`credit history. The Tenant will also be liable for the collection casts of
`any amount due. All other terms and conditions of the Lease are still in
`effect.
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`20. PET AGREEMENT:
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`Pets are NOT allowed unless stated here ,{lQTJ(?f )
`If an animal under the control of a Tenant pet is found on the property, an
`initial fine will be assessed in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00)
`and ten dellars ($19}) a day thereafter until the pet has been removed From
`the premises. 1In addition, 1f any damage is caused while the pet is on the
`property the Tenant will be liable for all costs related to the restoration
`of the property. Payment for damages, repairs, cleaning, replacements, etc.
`shall be due immediately upon demand. The Tenant will be strictly liable for
`the entire amount of any injury to the person or property of others, caused
`by such pet; and the Tenant will indemnify the Landlord for all costs of
`litigation and attorney's fees resulting from same.
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`21. GENERAL PROPERTY RULES AND REGULATIONS:
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`a. The Tenant will not block sidewalks, entry halls, and stairs.
`These areas are only to be used as passageways. The Tenant will
`not litter on or obstruct lawns, walks, grounds, or common halls
`with personal property or trash.
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`b. The Tenant will move furniture, crates and other bulky items
`into the apartment only at reasonable hours. The Tenant will be
`responsible for any damage caused in the moving process.
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`c. The Tenant will use toilets, sinks, and showers only for proper
`purposes. Water must not be wasted.
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`d. The Tenant will not attach wallpaper, contact paper, decals,
`paint or any other coverings to any surface in the apartment.
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`e. The Tenant will not bring or use waterbeds, aguariums, or
`similar other weighty or hazardous items in the apartment.
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`f. The Tenant will not display signs, ads or lights.
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`g. The Tenant will not keep anything in or near the apartment that
`might cause a risk of fire.
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`h. The Tenant will obey all building, fire, environmental, and
`safety codes and laws. The Tenant will pay all costs imposed by
`the Landlord for the Tenant's failure to comply.
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`i. The Tenant will not do anything that might create a nuisance or
`disturb other Tenants. The Tenant will keep the noise in the
`apartment at a minimal level at all times.
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`3. The Tenant will not install an outdoor radio, television antenna
`and satellite dish, without prior approval of Landlord, and
`specific insurance coverage for this use.
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`k. The Landlord can make other reasonable rules as the Landlord
`deems appropriate. The Landlord agrees to inform the Tenant in
`writing of any new rules and the Tenant agrees to comply with
`any new rules the Landlord enacts from time to time.
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`1. The Tenant will heat the apartment sufficiently to protect the
`premises and water facilities from damage by freezing. In the
`event the Tenant plans to be absent for more than ten (10) days,
`the Tenant will give written notice to the Landlord to arrange
`reasonable inspection of the apartment to confirm that minimum
`heat is maintained.
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`@. The Tenant will not overload the electrical systems or use the
`toilet or kitchen sink for disposal of garbage or trash.
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`n. The Tenant will not bring into the apartment anything which
`increases the cost of fire or liability insurance which the
`Landlord maintains for the property. The Tenant will not store
`flammable, illegal, hazardous or toxic materials in the
`apartment or storage unit, if one is provided.
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`o. The Tenant is responsible for the replacement of all burned out
`light bulbs, all broken glass, smoke detector batteries, and for
`replacement of lost keys.
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`p. The Tenants will not install any window coverings on the windows
`except curtains, blinds or other appropriate coverings as
`determined approved by the Landlord.
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`g. The Tenant will not use kerosene or propane heaters or electric
`space heaters in the apartment or porch if one is provided.
`Stoves/Ovens may not be used as a heating means of heating the
`apartment.
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`r. Absolutely no solicitation is allowed on the property.
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`s. The Tenant will be fully clothed in the common areas of the
`property at all times, including shirt and shoes.
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`22. SMOKE DETECTORS:
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`The Tenant acknowledges the existence of operating smoke detector units in
`the apartment. It is the Tenant's responsibility to test each smoke detector
`on a weekly basis to verify that the units are functioning correctly. The
`Tenant is responsible to replace batteries as required. This responsibility
`is in effect throughout the term of the Lease and/or occupancy of the
`apartment. In the event of a smoke detector malfunction, the Tenant will
`immediately notify the Landlord.
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`23. DRUG FREE COMMITMENT STATEMENT:
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`Illegal drug use is a serious problem in our society. The Landlord of this
`apartment feels it is absolutely necessary to maintain a drug free
`environment in this complex so that the complex remains an attractive and
`safe place to live. The Tenant acknowledges, agrees to and understands:
`a. Under Connecticut Landlord/Tenant law, the use of the Tenant's
`apartment for the illegal sale or use of drugs is considered a
`"serious nuisance® which is a violation of this Lease and
`Connecticut Law and WILL result in the Tenant's immediate
`eviction from the premises.
`b. The possession, use, sale, or distribution of any controlled
`substances, as they are defined in Section 21a-240 and Section
`Zla-242 of the Connecticut General Statutes, will not be
`tolerated and WILL result in the immediate eviction of the
`Tenant from the apartment (except in the case where the Tenant's
`possession or use of a controlled substance is pursuant to a
`valid prescription).
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`c. The prohibition against possession, use, sale, or distribution
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`of drugs and/or controlled substances applies not only to the
`Tenant's apartment but also to any other apartments in the
`building and all other property associated with the building.
`In other words, the Tenant WILL be immediately evicted from the
`apartment for possession, use, sale or delivery of drugs and/or
`controlled substances which occurs anywhere on the property of
`the Landlord.
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`d. The prohibition against the possession, use, sale or delivery of
`drugs and/or controlled substances applies not only to the
`Tenant, but also to every member of the Tenant 's household, and
`every visitor, guest, friend, or relative in the apartment or
`any other property of the Landlord.
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`e. The Tenant and members of the household will immediately report,
`to both the Landlord and the Police Department, any
`circumstances which come to the Tenant's attention which lead
`the Tenant to believe that drugs and/or other controlled
`substances are being possessed, used, sold or distributed
`anywhere on the premises of the apartment building.
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`24, SMOKE-FREE PROPERTY
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`a. NO SMOKING POLICY. Tenant, or Tenant’s family or guests shall
`not smoke within premises. This includes smoking cigarettes,
`cigars, pipes or any other smoking device. This policy is in
`effect to mitigate (i} the irritation and known health effects
`of secondhand smoke: (ii) the increased maintenance, cleaning,
`and redecorating costs from smoking; and (iii) the increased
`risk of fire from smoking.
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`b. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord/Agent’s adoption of a no
`smoking policy does not make the Landlord/Agent the guarantoxr of
`the Tenant’'s health or of the smoke-free condition of the
`premises.
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`c. If smoking does occur on the premises: 1) Tenant is responsible
`for all damage caused by the smoking including, but not limited
`to, stains, burns, odors, and removal of debris; 2} Tenant is in
`breach of this agreement: 3] Tenant, guests, and all othexrs may
`be required to leave the premises; and 4) Tenant acknowledges
`that in order to remove odor caused by smoking, the Landlord may
`its discretion require the replacement of carpet, blinds,
`drapes, painting the entire premises regardless of when these
`items were last cleaned, replaced, or repainted. The Landlord
`may also require that the premises be remediated by a company
`specializing in removal of smoke damage and odors. Such actions
`and other necessary steps will be charged to Tenant/s and may
`impact the veturn of any security deposit.
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`25. MISCELLANEOUS:
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`a. In the event the Tenant violates any part of this lease and the
`Landlord does not exercise the remedies under this lease in a
`timely manner, the Landlord does not waive the right to enforce
`the violation or a like kind later.
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`b. This Lease is subject and suboxdinate to all present and future
`voluntary liens or mortgages placed on the property by the
`Landlord or owner of the property. The Tenant will promptly
`execute any document requested by the Landlord confirming the
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`subordination of subordinate the Lease to all future liens or
`mortgages.
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`e. If any part of this Lease is held to be invalid or
`unenforceable, the remaining parts will apply in full force and
`effect.
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`d. This Lease is binding on the heirs, successors and assigns of
`the Landlord and the Tenant.
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`e. If all or part of the land on which the apartment stands is
`taken or condemned by a government authority, then this Lease,
`at the Landlord's option, will end. The Tenant will not claim
`any part of any payment the Landlord receives for such taking.
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`£. In the event the Landlord sells the property where the apartment
`is located, the Landlord will have no further liability to the
`Tenant under this Lease for any event that happens after the
`Tenant receives written notice that the property has been sold.
`In addition, if the Landlord sells the property, any security
`deposit that the Tenant has given to the Landlord will be
`assigned to the new owner of the property, and the Landlord will
`have no further liability to return the security deposit to the
`Tenant.
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`g. In the event the Landlord releases any of the Tenants f£rom this
`Lease, the rest of the Tenants shall pay the amount due to the
`Landlord. Even though the Landlord may fail to take action
`against the Tenant for the obligations the Tenant owes under
`this Lease, the Landlord does not give up the right to
`thereafter take action against the Tenant for that violation or
`for any further violation by the Tenant of that obligation or
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