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Freshly renovated home in Kokomo, Indiana with close access to the park and walkable distance to downtown destinations. The property has two large bedrooms and a newly tiled bathroom. This property also has a private drive with road and alley access. RESIDENTIAL LEASE THIS AGREEMENT or LEASE is made and entered into by and between _________________, (hereinafter referred to as "Tenant"), and Longhouse LLC (hereinafter referred to as "Landlord"). In consideration of the promises and obligations specified in this Lease, the Landlord and Tenant agree as follows: I. DESCRIPTION OF LEASED PREMISES Tenant agrees to lease from Landlord and Landlord agrees to lease to Tenant a certain residential unit known as unit number ("Premises") with a common address of 911 East Broadway. II. TERM OF LEASE This Lease shall be effective for a period of six (6) months, commencing on ____________, and will end, _______________, unless terminated earlier or as otherwise specified within this Lease. III. RENT Tenant will pay Landlord monthly rent of $900, payable in advance no later than the tenth day of every month at noon, of the term of this Agreement. For the period from Tenant's move-in date through the end of the month, Tenant will pay Landlord prorated monthly rent in the amount of prorated rent, which will be paid before Tenant moves in. Rent payments may be made cashier's check or Venmo made payable to Longhouse LLC. Tennant shall provide Landlord 90days notice of intent to vacate. IV. LATE FEES If Tenant fails to pay the rent in full before the end of the tenth day of the month, Tenant will also be required to pay the Landlord a late charge of two hundred dollars ($200), plus a daily late charge of twenty ($20) for each additional day that the rent remains unpaid. The total late charge for any one month will not exceed the maximum of one thousand and six hundred ($1600). If the tenet still has not paid after exceeding the maximum the Landlord may evict the tenet at the Landlord's sole discretion. Tennant will be held responsible for all eviction, court, legal fee's, loss of income to Landlord and expenses. V. RETURNED CHECK FEES If any check for rent payment is returned for insufficient funds, a "stop payment," or any other reason, Tenant will pay Landlord a returned check charge of twenty dollars ($20), as well as any late fees that accrue. VI. SECURITY DEPOSIT Upon signing this Agreement, Tenant will pay the Landlord a security deposit of nine hundred dollars ($900). This security deposit cannot be treated by Tenant as payment of the last month of rent or any other amounts due to the Landlord. Landlord shall keep security deposit funds in a trust account for the duration of the tenancy. Within 30 days of the Tenant vacating the Rental Property, returning keys to the Landlord and providing a forwarding address, Landlord will refund to Tenant the security deposit, less any amounts due from Tenant to Landlord for any of the following items: unpaid rent, unpaid late charges, cost of repair or cleaning above and beyond the ordinary wear and tear on the Rental Property. Landlord will provide Tenant with an itemized written statement of any funds withheld within this same period. VII. OPTION TO RENEW Landlord may grant Tenant an option to renew this Lease for three (3) additional terms of six (6) months each. Landlord will send Tenant a notice in writing sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date of this Lease notifying Tenant that the Lease has been approved for another lease term. The rental amount for any renewal term will be contained within the Notice to Renew. Tenant will acknowledge acceptance of the renewal term by providing to Landlord an updated Exhibit "A" (Proof of Insurance) along with a copy of the Notice to Renew. Tenant and Landlord will execute an amendment to the Lease signed by all necessary parties. Tenant's updated "Exhibit A" (Proof of Insurance) which shall be attached to the amendment as an exhibit. Rent shall be collected in the same manner as specified in Section III above. VIII. GENERAL USE BY TENANT The Premises shall be used by the Tenant only for the purpose of a personal, single-family residence for the Tenant and his/her spouse and dependent family members and for no other purpose. No person(s) other than the Tenant and the family members identified below shall be permitted to reside on the Premises without Landlord's prior written approval. It is the Tenant's responsibility to request written approval prior to any additional person(s) residing on the Premises. No overnight guests shall be permitted to reside on the Premises for a period greater than seven (7) days. Person(s) permitted to reside in the Premises are: 1. _______________________________ 2. _______________________________ 3. _______________________________ 4. _______________________________ IX. PETS No pets of any kind, other than for assistance with a physical handicap of Tenant or the minor children identified above in Section VII, are allowed. X. TENANT'S BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES Tenant shall be responsible to follow the basic guidelines set forth within this Lease, while residing within the Premises: A. Tenant shall respond immediately to emergency situations or demands at the Facility. B. Tenant shall acquaint himself/herself with all emergency procedures to respond accordingly. C. Tenant shall maintain the Premises and surrounding grounds in a neat and orderly fashion and in compliance with all policies and procedures set forth within this Lease. D. Tenant is required to promptly notify Landlord of any dangerous conditions or defects found in the Rental Property, or arising during the term of this Agreement, whether pre-existing, caused by Tenant, minor children (if any), or guests, and whether negligently or intentionally caused. E. Tenant shall follow all policies and procedures of Landlord. F. Tenant shall be responsible for the behavior of his/her family member residing within the Premises, as well as guests visiting the Premises. G. N/A H. Smoking indoors on the Premises is prohibited. I. Waterbeds are not permitted on the Premises. J. Tenant is responsible to pay all utility bills except sewage, which will be paid by the Landlord. Tenant is required to provide utility services necessary to maintain the premises under the terms of this Agreement, including trash can rental. K. Tenant shall be responsible, at Tenant's expense, for all routine maintenance of the Premises, including but not limited to: 1. Cleaning of interior and exterior surfaces of windows. 2. Cleaning of carports, garages, storage spaces, porches, steps, patios, walks, and driveways. 3. Cleaning inside walls, woodwork, floors, and carpets. 4. Cleaning lighting fixtures and window treatments. 5. Cleaning sinks, tubs, toilet fixtures, and similar household equipment. 6. Keeping trash and debris picked up on a regular basis rather than on a periodic basis. 7. Replacement of light bulbs during the period of occupancy. 8. Routine lawn care 9. Snow and ice clearing, salting walkways and driveways 10. Purchase, installation, and maintenance of all kitchen appliances and city trash can desired by Tenant. XI. LANDLORD'S BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES Landlord shall provide at Landlord's expense major maintenance, repair, and renovation services, as well as certain utility services and heat for the Premises. Additional items for which Landlord will be responsible are as follows: 1. Pest control. 2. Plumbing repairs and upgrades. 3. Electrical repairs and upgrades. 4. Structural repairs and upgrades. 5. Roof leaks. 6. Window repairs. 7. Lock replacement. 8. Replacement of flooring. 9. Paint, both interior and exterior. 10. Repair and repave driveways. 11. Any additional repairs or replacements that the Landlord deems appropriate and determines to be the responsibility of the Landlord. XII. FURNISHINGS Should the Premises contain items owned by Landlord, an attachment labeled "Inventory of Furnishings" will be attached to this Lease as "Exhibit B" and will include a listing of the Tenant's items and an estimate in value. "Exhibit B, Inventory of Furnishings" is attached hereto and incorporated fully into this Lease. The Tenant shall be granted the right to use these items while residing on the Premises. However, should these items become broken or destroyed through negligence or abuse by Tenant, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord the amount of value placed upon the item at the time of the signing of this Lease, as stated in "Exhibit B." Should the item become damaged or unusable due to normal wear and tear, Landlord, at its sole discretion, shall decide whether to replace the item. XIII. ACCESS TO THE PREMISES Landlord reserves the right to access the Premises by a designated representative at all reasonable times with twenty-four (24) hours of notice for purposes including but not limited to: 1. Annual inspections. 2. Periodic inspections. 3. Inspections at the time of vacationing the Premises. 4. Repairs and replacements. 5. Emergency situations. Denial of entrance to the Premises by Tenant shall constitute a breach of this Lease and may subject Tenant to disciplinary action, including but not limited to notice to vacate the Premises. XIV. LOSS OR DAMAGE TO RESIDENCE Notwithstanding any provision in this Lease to the contrary, if the Premises are destroyed or damaged through no fault of Tenant, to such an extent as will make the Premises untenable, shall constitute automatic termination of this Lease. Tennant shall provide 1 month rent ($900) damage deposit. Landlord shall hold damage deposit in trust until the conclusion of the lease agreement. Landlord will deduct expenses for any damages, court fee's, legal or unforeseen expenses from damage deposit. XV. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Landlord, its agents, officials, and employees from all third-party claims and suits, including any claims or suits brought by other persons residing in the Premises, or invited guests of the Tenant. Such claims and suits shall include, but not be limited to, those brought because of personal injury or death, arising from any accident or occurrence due directly, or indirectly to Tenant's use and occupancy of the Premises and Facility. XVI. INSURANCE Tenant shall be required to maintain renter's insurance to cover his/her personal property and liability at his/her own expense for the duration of this agreement. Provision of insurance shall not be deemed an election of remedies. A copy of this policy shall be attached to this Lease and referenced as "Exhibit A". Tenant shall provide any notice of renewal, modification or cancellation of such insurance to the Landlord. XVII. OPERATION OF BUSINESS VENTURES Tenant and any or all other person(s) residing within the Premises shall not use the Premises for the purposes of conducting in-person business or any other in-person profit-making activities, including but not limited to retail, service, or wholesale sales, unless prior written approval has been granted by the Landlord. Remote work shall be permitted at the Landlord's discretion and upon Landlord's prior written authorization. Remote work shall include only work activities conducted using the internet or telephone, and not those activities conducted through in-person meetings or transactions with customers or clients. XVIII. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING Tenant shall not assign this Lease, sublet the Premises or any part thereof, or permit the use or occupancy of any part of the Premises by anyone other than Tenant, his/her spouse, and dependent family members identified in Section VIII. XIX. CANCELLATION When the tenancy under this Agreement ends, Tenant will be required to do the following: empty and clean the Rental Property such that it is clean, sanitary, and good condition, subject only to ordinary wear and tear, return all keys to Landlord, and provide Landlord with a forwarding address for purposes of return of security deposit or other necessary communications. XX. TENANT IMPROVEMENTS Tenant may personalize the Premises, at Tenant's expense decorative items, provided he/she submits a prior written request to Landlord. Landlord will respond in writing to Tenant. All fixtures and improvements of a permanent nature are to be left intact when the Tenant leaves the Premises. Any improvements by the Tenant of a temporary nature may be removed and the original item replaced at the time of vacating the Premises. XXI. EXTENDED ABSENCE Tenant will notify Landlord if Tenant will be away from the Rental Property for more than five (5) days at a time, and Landlord may enter the Rental Property to perform necessary maintenance or upgrades to the Rental Property during that time. The Tenant agrees that the rent will continue as usual, even if the Tenant is away from the property (business trip, vacation, holiday etc.) XXII. INSPECTIONS The Premises may be inspected at any time Landlord deems necessary after giving the Tenet at least twenty-four (24) hours of notice. These inspections include but are not limited to: 1. Inspection prior to taking possession. 2. Annual inspection. 3. Rental rate analysis inspection. 4. General condition inspection. 5. Vacating the premises inspection. However, no prior notice will be required in the event of an emergency or national disaster. At the time Landlord conducts the annual inspection, Tenant shall present to Landlord, in writing, a list of all requested upgrades or repairs to the Premises or Facility. Approval or denial of any requested upgrades or repairs shall be solely within the discretion of the Landlord. XXIII. LOCKS AND KEYS The Tenant shall not be permitted to replace any lock on any door of the Premises. Keys to the Rental Property belong to the Landlord and will be returned by Tenant to Landlord at the end of the tenancy. The Tenant will not modify or rekey any locks to the Rental Property, nor make any duplicate keys. In the event of the need for replacement keys, additional keys, or new locks, Tenant will request them from the Landlord and pay for the cost of the service. XXIV. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY No activity considered to be illegal shall be performed within the Premises. Any Tenant, residing family member of Tenant or guest of Tenant found to be performing any illegal act within the Premises shall be turned over to the legal authorities immediately, and Tenant shall be evicted from the Premises. XXV. MODIFICATION OF LEASE This Lease may not be amended, assigned, modified, or supplemented without the written signatures of all parties to this Lease. XXVI. INDIANA LAW This Lease shall be interpreted in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, and the suit, if any, must be brought within the State of Indiana. XXVII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS No waiver of any condition or covenant of this Lease or failure to exercise a remedy by Tenant shall be considered to imply or constitute a further waiver by such party of the same or any other condition, covenant, or remedy.