Community Rule
COMMUNITY RULES
These Community Rules governing occupancy of the building wherein the Leased premises are situated shall be deemed a part of the Lease Agreement (“Lease”), with the same effect as those set forth at length therein. Tenants, occupants, children, and all persons visiting the Leased Premises shall faithfully observe such Community Rules. Landlord may, from time to time, alter or rescind such Community Rules. Violation of these Community Rules may lead to the termination of the tenancy and the Lease. All changes shall take effect 30 days after written notice and is served by leaving a copy thereof at the leased premises or mailing a copy by first class mail to the leased premises.
One or more violations of these Community Rules constitute a substantial violation of the Lease and material non-compliance with the Lease. Any such violation is grounds for termination and eviction from the unit.
Your cooperation in observing these Community Rules will afford the other Tenants and yourself a good and positive community in which to live. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
FIRE - 911 EMERGENCY MEDICAL - 911 POLICE - 911
Emergency Maintenance – 844-288-3278
If you find it necessary to call for fire or police assistance for anything that may result in damage to the unit, please advise the Emergency Maintenance Service immediately after calling 911. After normal working hours, this can be done through the After Hours Emergency Maintenance Service at 844-288-3278
This Addendum is hereby incorporated into and made a part of said Lease:
1. Landlord reserves the right to amend these community rules with prior notice.
2. Tenant, household member or guest, shall not verbally or physically abuse any other Tenant or Management employee, Staff or Agents. Racial slurs, sexual slurs and profane language are examples of abusive language. Tenant shall not interfere with Management at any time. Interference shall include the abuse or intimidation of Management personnel or property.
3. Tenant, household member or guest, shall not conduct or permit in, at or about the Leased Premises loud parties or activities, or in any manner create disturbances, which would cause annoyance or discomfort to other Tenants, Neighbors, Management Employees, Staff and/or Agents. This includes, but is not limited to, honking horns, loud music, yelling, or other disruptive behavior. Repeated incidents will result in eviction. Tenant shall not allow any unauthorized person (persons not on Lease) to live in unit without permission. Tenant shall not sublet Leased Premises for any reason. Leased Premises cannot be used as a place of business.
4. Tenant, household member or guest, shall not consume alcohol, gamble or smoke in any common areas and elevators if Leased Premises is in a property that has a controlled access door entrance and exit. Tenant, household member or guest, shall not make any noise or engage in any conduct inside and outside common areas or elevators which annoys or disturbs other Tenants, Neighbors, Management employees, Staff and/or Agents. Illegal drug or marijuana use, sale or manufacture will not be tolerated anywhere on or near any property.
5. Tenant, household member or guest, shall wear shoes and suitable top and bottom clothing while in common areas and elevators if Leased Premises is in a property that has a controlled access door entrance and exit. While in common areas, Tenant, household member or guest, shall maintain appropriate personal hygiene.
6. Tenant shall not permit any person who is not an invited guest of the Tenant to enter such property. Further, Tenant shall not allow a non-Tenant access to his or her key. Tenant, household member or guest, shall not prop open doors at any time or damage or interfere with locking mechanisms.
7. Tenant shall maintain the interior and exterior of Leased Premises in a decent, safe and sanitary condition. Tenant, household member or guest, shall not tamper with or interfere with the operation of the smoke detectors. Tenant must keep a working battery in the smoke detector at all times. In addition, where applicable, Tenant shall remove ice and snow accumulations from all areas of the Leased Premises that are under Tenant’s control and supervision.
8. Tenant shall cooperate with Management and any agent of Management with the extermination of the Leased Premises when necessary, as requested by Management or Managements Agent. Tenant shall participate as requested in the preparation for extermination, which may include sprays, fogging devices, bait and such other exterminating devices at the Leased Premises.
9. Tenant shall promptly notify Management, in writing, of any items needing repaired in the unit. Tenant shall cooperate with Management for purposes of unit inspections for inspecting quality of any work performed in unit. Tenant shall also cooperate with Management for any agency inspections, preventative maintenance work, or any other inspections as may be deemed necessary by Management.
10. Tenant, household member or guest, shall comply with the following Parking/Vehicle Policy if parking is available to
Tenant as an amenity:
11. Unless otherwise indicated by Management, no more than one (1) family vehicle is permitted to be parked in designated parking areas. All parking is first come, first served. Due to limit parking spaces, no guest parking are allowed on the premise. Any permits required for parking on city streets are the responsibility of the Tenant. Tenant shall park their motor vehicle only in designated parking areas. Neither the Tenant nor the Tenants guests shall park any motor vehicles on the grass, blocking dumpsters or in any restricted area. If a vehicle is parked in a restricted area or creates a hazardous condition, it will be towed immediately at the Tenant’s or vehicle owner’s expense. Neither Tenant nor Tenant’s guests shall park any motor vehicle that is not in working order, is not properly licensed, has expired tags or which creates a hazardous condition on the property. Tenant shall not store any two-wheel or three-wheel motor vehicle, including but not limited to motorcycles and mopeds, inside the Leased Premises. Tenant may not park any vehicle larger than a step van on the property. Management may remove, by towing or otherwise, any motor vehicle parked or stored on Management property that creates a hazard, is inoperable or is otherwise in violation of the Lease. Management may place a forty-eight (48) hour notice on the vehicle stating the nature of the violation. If after the expiration of this period, the violation has not been corrected, Management may have the vehicle towed. If the vehicle is parked in such a way that it may impede an emergency vehicle, blocking another car, or parked in a manner that may cause damage to the property, Management may tow the vehicle without notice. All towing and removal of vehicles in violation of this policy will be at the Tenant’s or vehicle owner’s expense. Tenant shall not wash any motor vehicle on the property. Tenant may perform minor repairs on Tenant’s personal motor vehicle at the Leased Premises but may not change oil on the premise. Tenant may not perform any repair, which will render Tenant’s motor vehicle inoperable for a period exceeding twenty-four (24) hours. Tenant shall not, under any circumstances, cause any motor vehicle to be jacked-up or otherwise lifted off the ground without being attended by an adult at all times. The repair of vehicles owned by anyone other than the Tenant is prohibited. Tenant shall promptly clean up all oil, gasoline, parts and tools from the work area.
12. Unless otherwise stated in the lease, tenants may have only 2 pets in a 1B and 1 pet in a studio if applicable deposit and weekly fees are included in the rent. Tenant is responsible for assuring any animal has necessary shots, care and supervision. Tenant must ensure any bio-waste from his/her pet on the premise properly clean. See our pet policy at www.ApartelUSA.com.
13. Tenant shall not permit any person (including but not limited to children and guests) to conduct any activity that will be destructive to landscaped areas or property, including defacing the common hallways and building exteriors. Tenants are advised that they may be liable in monetary damages for the acts of their children, household member, or guest, which result in destruction of property or injury to other persons. Incidents may result in eviction.
14. Tenant shall be responsible for removing litter, trash and other debris from all areas of the Leased Premises under the Tenant’s control and supervision. Tenant shall prohibit children not of suitable age or ability from placing trash in dumpsters or receptacles. Tenant shall not store trash on porch. TENANT SHALL DISPOSE OF TRASH ONLY IN SEALED OR SECURED GARBAGE BAGS! NO COOKING GREASE SHALL BE PUT DOWN DRAINS, THROWN OUT DOORS OR WINDOWS AS A MEANS OF DISPOSAL
15. Tenant shall not hang articles from the windows or doors of the Leased Premises. Tenant shall not place anything on the exterior windowsills. Tenant shall not throw anything from the windows. Tenant shall not sweep or throw anything out of the doors.
16. Tenant acknowledges receipt of one refrigerator and one kitchen range, in good condition, and shall return the same in good condition (excepting normal wear and tear) when Tenant vacates the Leased Premises.
17. Tenant may affix pictures and wall hangings on the interior surfaces of the Leased Premises. However, Tenant shall use only picture hooks and other fasteners approved by the Management and shall not remove them upon vacating the Leased Premises.
18. Tenant shall not make additions or alterations or install any additional locks, alarms or fixtures without prior written consent of the Management.
19. When Tenant vacates the Leased Premises, Tenant shall surrender and return all keys within twenty-four (24) hours to the Management office during normal business hours. The Tenant shall be responsible for the payment of rent for the Leased Premises until Management receives all keys or Management takes possession of the Leased Premises, whichever occurs first.
20. Each apartment is furnished at move-in with Management-supplied window shades, which Tenant shall maintain in good condition. Tenant may cover each window in the Leased Premises with suitable coverings, e.g., curtains or draperies. Tenant shall not cover any window with blankets, sheets, newspaper or any other unsuitable covering. Windows may not go without suitable coverings for any longer than seven (7) days.
21. Tenant shall not have a waterbed at the Leased Premises, without prior written permission from Management.
22. If fire is caused due to apparent negligence, misuse, carelessness, or faulty equipment, by Tenant, household member or guest, tenancy will be terminated. If damages cause unit to be uninhabitable, Tenant will not be re-housed. Should unit remain occupied, Lease termination process will be followed, and damages will be reported to a collection agency for collection if not paid.
23. Charcoal or gas grills are not permitted to be used within twenty (20) feet of the Leased Premises
24. Tenant shall not store any flammable liquids, e.g., gasoline, kerosene, propane tanks, or ether, at, near, about or in the Leased Premises without the prior written approval of Management. Written approval will only be given where the Leased Premises has appropriate storage facilities. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY TENANT MAINTAIN OR OPERATE A KEROSENE HEATER AT THE LEASED PREMISES. The Tenant shall not store any illegal or hazardous materials at, near, about or in the Leased Premises at any time.
25. Upon presentation of adequate identification (e.g., state I.D. card, valid driver’s license, other picture I.D.) any Tenant who is locked out of the Leased Premises during the business hours of the Management Office may contact Management for assistance in getting into the Leased Premises. Any Tenant who is locked out of the Leased Premises after normal business hours must contact a locksmith (at Tenant’s expense) to unlock the door to the Leased Premises. Management will not give a minor child, even if listed on the Lease, a key. If Tenant breaks into the Leased Premises to gain entry, Tenant will be responsible for all repair costs.